Cardiology / Heart Center • Great Falls MT
Cardiology • Great Falls, MT • Since 1917
About
Summary: The Great Falls Clinic (Great Falls, MT) is a private, multidisciplinary hospital network founded in 1917. It operates a wide range of specialties including cardiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiovascular surgery, with a strong emphasis on personalized care. The network includes Great Falls Clinic & Hospital and related facilities (9 offices total in Great Falls). It offers services across cardiology, vascular/CT surgery, orthopedics, cancer treatment, rehab, and more, with state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient care in a modern cardiovascular and critical care environment. Key leadership: CEO Mark Robinson; COO Bradley Weast; CNO Rachel Pahut. For cardiology-specific needs, they provide general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiothoracic/vascular surgery services, supported by a dedicated team and robotic-assisted capabilities. Contact: main lines available; headquarters at 3010 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405.
Clinic Type
Cardiology (multi-location group)
Address
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center 3000 15th Avenue South – First Floor Great Falls, MT 59405; Great Falls Clinic Silver Bow Cardiology Mercury Street Medical building, 2nd Floor 300 West Mercury Street Butte, MT 59701
Phone
(406) 454-2171
GFCBOFApp@gfclinic.com
Opening Hours
DEPARTMENT HOURS Great Falls, MT Cardiology Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Butte, MT Cardiology Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Anticoagulation Clinic Monday, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Telehealth
https://gfclinic.com/patient-resources/telehealth-appointments/
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What services are offered by Cardiology / Heart Center?
Cardiology services include echocardiography, stress testing, ECG, LAA closure, ASD and PFO closures, cardiac catheterization, nuclear imaging, anticoagulation clinic, pacemaker checks, ICD checks, loop recorder interrogations, remote device management, exercise/chemical stress tests, and various heart monitoring services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades and Vitals (Dr. Michael Ritchie): 4.6 out of 5 (28 ratings (Healthgrades), 25 ratings (Vitals))
- Vitals and US News (Dr. Jorge L. Castriz): 4.7 out of 5 (18 ratings (Vitals), 53 reviews (US News))
- US News Best Hospitals (Benefis Health System): 85% (recommendation rate) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for expert, life-saving cardiac care and diagnosis of complex conditions
- High ratings for specific cardiologists noted for being kind, thorough, and professional
- Positive experiences with staff who are described as compassionate and welcoming in smaller office settings
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding scheduling delays and communication gaps between providers and health systems
- Complaints about long wait times for appointments and follow-up care
- Mixed reviews regarding bedside manner and over-confidence in treatment plans
- Lower-than-average patient experience scores for hospitals in the region
"He saved my husband life. No doctor in Great Falls could figured out that my husband had a congenital condition."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Ritchie)"The communication between Benefis and CMHVI leaves a lot to be desired."
— AllUsCardiologists (Central Montana Heart and Vascular Institute)"Wonderful doctor with great bedside manner! Takes his time with me and answers all my questions."
— Vitals (Dr. Jorge L. Castriz)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Hanna Konarzewska, Non-Invasive Cardiologist, Joins the Great Falls Clinic | Great Falls Clinic — Dec 4, 2025
- Great Falls Hospital Introduces the Ross Procedure, Expanding Advanced Heart Surgery Options for the Community | Great Falls Clinic — Feb 19, 2026
- Great Falls hospital offers new type of heart surgery — Jan 27, 2026
- A Montana hospital tried to build a cutting-edge heart program. Doctors left in the process. — Jun 10, 2026
- Three takeaways from a Great Falls heart program investigation — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Benefis Health System is a nonprofit, independent hospital system based in Great Falls, Montana, serving north-central Montana. It operates Benefis Hospital (516 beds), Sletten Cancer Institute, Benefis Mercy Flight, Benefis Extended Care Center (146 beds), Peace Hospice of Montana, Benefis Quick Care, and Benefis Physician Associates. Founded in 1996, it is Montana’s largest hospital system and employs about 668 people with annual revenue around $121 million. If your goal is Heart & Vascular Care, Benefis offers comprehensive cardiovascular services across its system, supported by a wide network of specialists and affiliated facilities in Great Falls and surrounding areas. For more specifics (cardiology services, imaging, surgeries, and access to the Slow/Regional heart program), you may want to contact Benefis Health System directly at 406-455-5000 or visit benefis.org.
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