Great Plains Health General Surgery - McCook
General Surgery • McCook, NE • Since 1975
About
Summary: Great Plains Health is a nonprofit, 116-bed regional medical center based in North Platte, Nebraska, with a presence in western/central Nebraska and surrounding areas. It offers general surgical services among 30+ specialties, supported by 90 physicians. The system includes an American College of Surgeons–accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric program, and it operates as a Level III trauma center. It serves a large geographic area (~67,000 sq miles) and employs about 1,200 staff. The organization is private, founded in 1975, and accredited by CIHQ. For someone seeking “Great Plains Health General Surgery” related to McCook, this page confirms the broader facility and specialties but does not specify McCook-branded general surgery services; contact GP Health directly via 308.568.8000 or visit gphealth.org for location-specific surgical offerings near McCook.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
1301 E. H St. Community Hospital
Phone
308.344.8285
mcgownm@gphealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Great Plains General Surgery): 4.8 out of 5 (678 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Jacob Wiesen, Great Plains General Surgery - North Platte): 5.0 out of 5 (13 ratings; 2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate/helpful staff and supportive interactions
- Doctors who listen, explain well, and follow up
- Positive overall service quality
Common complaints
- Negative experiences with parts of the hospital staff and care (rudeness, long waits to see specialists)
- Complaint/billing issues mentioned in broader Great Plains Health reviews
""Was a quick appointment which was nice. Very nice staff""
— Birdeye review snippet for Great Plains General Surgery""Dr. Wiesen listens and understands his patients. I felt completely comfortable with his trust and capabilities.""
— WebMD review for Dr. Jacob Wiesen""If I could give a 0 I would... The nurses... were rude""
— a-better-place.com review for Great Plains Health (North Platte)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UNK student explores impact of rural health care through immersive experience – UNK NEWS — Jul 21, 2025
- Great Plains Health earns quality recognition for knee and hip surgery - The North Platte Bulletin — Jul 16, 2025
- Great Plains Health Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation — Apr 27, 2026
- Great Plains Health earns national accreditation for bariatric surgery program — Apr 28, 2026
- Great Plains Health appoints new Chief Provider Network Officer — Aug 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Community Hospital – McCook is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital in McCook, Nebraska. It serves southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas with general and regional care, including surgery, obstetrics, emergency services, rehabilitation, and visiting specialists. The facility emphasizes modern technology, qualified staff, and ongoing education. It operates under DNV accreditation and employs around 32 staff. Key details: nonprofit status, 25 beds, critical access, serves 30k+ regional population, located at 1301 E H St, McCook, NE 69001, contact: +1 308-344-2650.
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