Spine Care | Montana - Benefis Health System
Spine Care • Helena, MT • Since 1996
About
Summary: Benefis Health System is a nonprofit, independent health system based in Great Falls, Montana, with a wide network of facilities and services. 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. The system is the largest hospital in Montana (as of 2011) and offers 40+ medical specialties across central Montana, including Helena. Benefis is headquartered in Great Falls, founded in 1996, and employs about 668 people with annual revenue around $121.1M. It maintains multiple locations in Montana and has a global/expanded presence via partnerships. For Spine Care in Helena, Benefis would typically route Spine Care services through its network of specialists and ambulatory/hospital facilities, with potential access via Helena-area clinics or the Helena Specialty Center. If you’re seeking specific spine programs, you may contact Benefis at 406-455-5000 or visit benefis.org for offerings such as orthopedic and spine-related services.
Clinic Type
Spine Care
Address
1645 Vandelay Ave. Helena, MT 59601
Phone
406-731-8780
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (via third-party aggregators): 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating)
Patients praise
- providers like Dr. Anthony Russo are noted for being informative and educational with patients
- comprehensive approach to spine care including both operative and non-operative treatments
- accessibility of specialized care in Helena, reducing the need for patients to travel out of state
Common complaints
- dissatisfaction with patient care communication and staff responsiveness
- complaints regarding administrative processes like online bill pay and patient referrals
- reports of negative experiences from some former employees and patients
"Patient education is important to Dr. Russo. He takes the time to tell his patients about their condition and the available options, whether it’s surgery or a non-operative treatment."
— Helena Independent Record (Advertiser Content from Benefis Hospitals)"It takes staff forever to answer call lights. With the exception of a few, the staff is awful!"
— MedicalRecords.com (User Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Benefis Spine Institute Patient Rediscovers What’s Possible — Jul 1, 2026
- Orthopedic Urgent Care Could Be the Right Step When Things Go Wrong — Mar 31, 2026
- St. Peter's Health to integrate Helena Orthopaedic Clinic - Becker’s Spine Review — Nov 26, 2025
- Cardiologist Jobs Helena MT - Benefis Health System - News Usa Today — Oct 2, 2025
- Montana orthopedic surgeon anchors new specialty center - Becker’s Spine Review — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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