Gastroenterology (Digestive Care) - Mankato Clinic
Gastroenterology • Mankato, MN • Since 1916 • 2 (Mankato Clinic Endoscopy Center; Mankato Clinic Main Street) locations
About
Summary for user query: Gastroenterology (Digestive Care) at Mankato Clinic - What it is: Digestive care services (gastroenterology) offered by Mankato Clinic, a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group serving Mankato, Minnesota and surrounding communities. - Scope: Gastroenterology procedures and medical care for digestive health, as part of the clinic’s multi-specialty offerings. - Organization context: Mankato Clinic is locally owned by physicians, with over 175 providers across 11 sites in 4 communities (Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, Mapleton). The clinic emphasizes patient-centered care and physician leadership. - Availability: Part of a broader network including primary care, pediatrics, internal medicine, and other specialties; staff and site locations designed to support access across the region. - Quick facts: Founded in 1916, headquartered in Mankato, MN; roughly 242 employees with ongoing growth. If you need details on specific gastroenterology services (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver disease management) or how to book an appointment at a particular Mankato Clinic site, tell me which location you’re interested in and I can refine.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Mankato Clinic
Phone
+15073898509
HRTeam@mankatoclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kara Sullivan): 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews (Healthgrades))
- Vitals (Dr. Matthew Carns): 3.5 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly stated (Vitals))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Carns): 5 out of 5 stars (Likelihood to recommend) (Not explicitly stated (Healthgrades))
Patients praise
- caring and attentive physicians
- thorough explanations and communication
- collaborative treatment planning
- not feeling rushed during appointments
Common complaints
- feeling unheard by providers during appointments
"Dr. Kara Sullivan is not only a top notch gastroenterologist but the most caring physician I have had in years. She is easy to talk to... I would recommend her enthusiastically to anybody."
— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Kara Sullivan"Dr. Carns inspires confidence. He reviews my condition and treatment to see what I am experiencing... He asks for my input and considers my thoughts. We are a team."
— Patient Accolade, Mankato Clinic website (Dr. Matthew Carns)"Dr. Sullivan is an exceptional doctor! She is very positive and cheerful, while encouraging the importance of a healthy diet and daily exercise... She didn’t act rushed, and answered all my questions."
— Patient Accolade, Mankato Clinic website (Dr. Kara Sullivan)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Adrian Holm DO - Mayo Clinic Health System — Jan 23, 2026
- Mayo Clinic hiring Gastroenterologist - General and Sub-specialty in ... — Jul 9, 2026
- Colon & Rectal Surgery - Mankato - Mayo Clinic Health System — Jan 20, 2026
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Mayo Clinic - Marit Health — Jun 12, 2026
- Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine is relocating to Wickersham Health Campus – Mankato Clinic — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Mankato
Gastroenterology care at Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) in Mankato - MCHS provides local gastroenterology services in the Mankato area as part of its network of clinics and hospitals in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. - Care is delivered through community-based facilities with access to Mayo Clinic resources, offering both in-person gastroenterology visits and virtual care options. - Services likely include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of GI conditions, endoscopy referrals, and coordinated care with Mayo Clinic specialists when needed. - MCHS emphasizes convenient, close-to-home care with 24/7 virtual care options and integration with Mayo Clinic expertise. If you need specific services (e.g., colonoscopy, IBD management, liver disease), I can check whether the Mankato location offers them and provide appointment steps.
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