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The Mankato Clinic offers obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) services as part of its multi-specialty, physician-owned care system in Mankato, MN. With 11 sites across four communities, the clinic provides comprehensive women's health care including obstetrics and related OB/GYN specialties. The organization is privately held, founded in 1916, and staffed by physicians across a range of specialties. For OB/GYN-specific details (providers, services, and appointment options), contact the clinic directly or visit the Mankato Clinic OB/GYN page via their main site.

Clinic Type

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Address

Locations: Mankato Clinic Main Street (Mankato)

Phone

507-389-8522

Email

HRTeam@mankatoclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Fertility Services
  • Prenatal care
  • Contraception
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Pap smears/STD testing
  • Gynecologic surgeries (hysterectomy, laparoscopy, laparotomy, tubal ligation)
  • Pregnancy care
  • Menopause care
  • General women's health

Team

  • Scott Barnacle — MD
  • Galen Beckel — PA-C
  • Heather Carlson
  • Carla Goer
  • Larissa Halvors

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Heather Carlson): 3.8/5 stars (11 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Tara Denke): 3.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Mankato Clinic OB/GYN Department): 5.0/5 stars

Patients praise

  • Availability of provider-specific ratings on official website
  • Some patients report positive, whole-health focused care experiences
  • Systematic approach to collecting and sharing patient feedback

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding billing practices
  • Reports of poor bedside manner or feeling unheard by some providers
  • Issues with administrative staff responsiveness and prescription handling
  • Wait times and appointment scheduling difficulties

"Dr. Carlson really is wonderful. She is a whole health dr and made sure to address my concerns and gave some options for care."

Mankato Clinic Provider Page

"She seemed very much doubtful that we’d be able to get an induction, and made it quite clear, but in a very unprofessional way. Definitely would not recommend... her bedside manner is quite awkward."

Healthgrades Review (Dr. Tara Denke)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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Mankato, MN·Obstetrics & Gynecology

Allina Health is a nonprofit health system based in Minneapolis, MN, offering care across 90+ clinics and 12 hospitals in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. While the core Allina Health site highlights its broad hospital and specialty care network, it does not provide specific obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) services or locations in Mankato, MN. If you are seeking OB-GYN care in Mankato, Allina Health’s Mankato-area options are not listed on the main Allina Health page; you may want to check Allina Health-affiliated facilities in the region or contact their main line for referrals. Key points: - Allina Health is a large nonprofit health system headquartered in Minneapolis with 90+ clinics and 12 hospitals in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. - The site lists general care and specialties but does not specify OB-GYN providers or Mankato locations. - For OB-GYN in Mankato, consider searching Allina Health’s local affiliated clinics or calling 612-262-5000 for guidance and referrals.

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