Heart Institute - North Platte - Great Plains Health
Cardiology • North Platte, NE • Since 1975 • Multiple outreach clinics locations
About
Great Plains Health (North Platte, NE) operates a comprehensive Heart and Vascular program as part of its 116-bed nonprofit regional medical center. Key points: - Location: North Platte, Nebraska; serves western/central Nebraska and surrounding regions. - What it offers: Advanced cardiovascular services within an American College of Surgeons–accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric program; physician team across ~30 specialties. - Expertise: 90 physicians with residency-trained, board-certified emergency medicine physicians in the ED. - Size & scope: About 1,200 employees system-wide; Level III trauma center; serves a 67,000+ square mile area. - Accreditation: CIHQ-accredited hospital; dedicated heart and vascular services as part of overall care offerings. If you’re specifically looking for the Heart Institute at Great Plains Health, this facility provides comprehensive cardiovascular care within a regional, nonprofit health system based in North Platte. For exact services (procedures, cardiologists on staff, or locations of the Heart Institute), you may want to contact the hospital or visit gphealth.org.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Great Plains Health Heart Institute, 611 West Francis St., Suite 150, North Platte, Neb.
Phone
Clinic: 308.568.8577
mcgownm@gphealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Yes
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What heart health services are offered at the main clinic in North Platte?
A full range of heart health services including prevention, carotid stents, and a host of interventions in between.
Where is the Great Plains Health Heart Institute located?
Great Plains Health Heart Institute, 611 West Francis St., Suite 150, North Platte, Neb.
Who are some of the cardiologists at the Heart Institute?
Saleh El Dassouki, MD; Olena Dotsenko, MD; Georgy Kaspar, MD; Ramez Smairat, MD; Bassent Botros, MD.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 (1,346 (General Hospitalist division))
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.1/5 (55)
Patients praise
- Skilled, attentive, and professional cardiology care reported by some patients
- Punctuality of scheduled appointments in the Heart Institute specifically
- Friendly and organized staff in certain departments
- Appreciation for the convenience of out-of-town care services
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding billing practices and financial motivations
- Reports of rude or dismissive staff and physician bedside manner
- Communication breakdowns between medical departments and with patients
- Complaints about scheduling delays and long wait times for appointments or urgent care
- Allegations of inappropriate discharge or inadequate follow-up care
"Every time I use the Heart Institute I am never disappointed at the service I get which is unusual for that hospital and me the nurses were polite and thorough."
— Patient review, LocalityBiz"They set up an appointment almost a week later to have a consultation with the doctor... They could care less if you're having heart issues. It's all about money."
— Patient review, LocalityBiz"The best hospital we have ever been in. Two surgeries and multiple visits to the cancer center... I am 65 years old and never received better care."
— Patient review, MedicalRecords.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Great Plains Health earns six American Heart Association awards for heart and stroke care — Jul 6, 2026
- Great Plains Health Earns Six National Awards for Excellence in Heart and Stroke Care — Jun 30, 2026
- New cardiovascular initiative aims to improve heart health awareness — May 19, 2026
- Great Plains Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment - The North Platte Bulletin — Dec 13, 2025
- Great Plains Health wins Quest for Excellence award - The North Platte Bulletin — Oct 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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