Aspirus expands Orthopedic Services to Houghton | Press Room
Sports Medicine • Houghton, MI • Since 1923 • 1 (Aspirus Houghton Clinic as part of Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics) locations
About
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital is a small medical practice located in Ironwood, Michigan (founded 1923) with 7 employees. It operates within the Medical Practices industry and is part of the Aspirus network. Key details include its leadership (C.A.O. Rae Kaare) and a workforce composed mainly of Medical staff. The provided page focuses on general company facts and does not indicate any expansion of Orthopedic Services to Houghton or a press release about such expansion. If you’re seeking news specifically about "Aspirus expands Orthopedic Services to Houghton," this page does not contain that information.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Aspirus Houghton Clinic, behind Wal-Mart and Country Inn & Suites, Houghton, MI
Phone
(800) 283-2881
jobs@aspirus.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Orthopedic trauma/emergency care
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google My Business (for Aspirus Dermatology – Houghton): 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- General online review aggregator: 3/5
Patients praise
- Excellent and knowledgeable providers (particularly in dermatology)
- Personalized attention and care mentioned by some patients
- Professional and helpful support staff in specific departments
Common complaints
- Difficulties with communication and scheduling
- Perceived lack of concern for patient medical problems (medical gaslighting)
- Long wait times for responses and services
"Dr. Raisanen is excellent. He was able to help me when three other dermatologists could not. He has a good bedside manner... The workers are very helpful and professional."
— Google My Business review for Aspirus Dermatology – Houghton"This clinic really epitomizes patient care in the Upper Peninsula: unnecessarily difficult with a negligent attitude... staff are evasive of responsibility and difficult to communicate with."
— Online clinic reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Aspirus Health opens expanded Houghton facility to meet regional healthcare needs | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Apr 21, 2026
- Aspirus Health excited to expand the cycle of care opportunities in Houghton | The Keweenaw Report — Apr 10, 2026
- Improving access to healthcare | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette — Apr 10, 2026
- Now open | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette — Mar 23, 2026
- Aspirus Houghton Clinic opens much-requested walk-in clinic — Mar 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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