Orthopedic Care | River Falls Area Hospital
Sports Medicine • River Falls, WI • 1 main site in River Falls; rehab at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at River Falls locations
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls, WI
Phone
+1 715-307-6425
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Opening Hours
Most weekdays (per text: clinic sees patients most weekdays in River Falls)
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.3 / 5 stars (12 reviews)
- Yelp: 4.5 / 5 stars (2 reviews)
- Allina Health Provider Reviews (Dr. Jacob A. Wessels): 4.9 / 5 stars (134 reviews)
Patients praise
- Specific providers noted for being good listeners, knowledgeable, and kind
- Positive experiences with nursing/support staff in some departments
- Generally high patient recommendation rates (reported around 85-88%)
- Helpful, attentive care in some emergency visits
Common complaints
- Difficulties reaching departments via phone system
- Wait times for phone service
- Some reports of poor bedside manner or lack of thorough examination in urgent/emergency care settings
- Mixed administrative experiences
"Staff was very friendly and doctor Ellingson was very helpful and attentive. He offered us our options and explained everything well."
— MedicalRecords.com Review"I only give it a four star because I had a ... but my family ... Emily Raven is nurse practitioner I've ever had take care of me in any setting. She knows stuff, cares about what you think and is very kind with an amazing bedside manner!"
— LocalityBiz Review"Excellent listener, knowledgeable, appointment handled with ... Dr Wessels ... very nice & talk with."
— Allina Health Provider ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Andrew M Schmiesing, MD - River Falls, WI - Orthopedic Surgery — Dec 8, 2025
- [PDF] Hospital Provider Directory - Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Jun 12, 2026
- Orthopedics in Black River Falls WI - Near Merrillan WI — Dec 29, 2025
- Todd Duellman, M.D. - Black River Health — Feb 20, 2026
- Wisconsin River Orthopaedics opens new Marshfield center — Apr 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in River Falls
Summary: Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) is a private orthopedic specialty care provider with 35+ clinics across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including the River Falls area. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Golden Valley, MN, TCO offers comprehensive orthopedic services—from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. They emphasize coordinated, end-to-end care supported by imaging, orthotics/prosthetics, and rehabilitation facilities, aiming for rapid, complete recovery. TCO employs board-certified/eligible physicians and operates across 6 U.S. offices in the region, with a broad scope including orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, urgent care, and wellness. For River Falls-specific care, TCO likely provides access to orthopedic specialists, evaluation, treatment plans, and rehabilitation services within their regional network. Contact: general office lines and local clinics as listed on their site.
Orthopedics in Black River Falls, WI - Black River Health is a nonprofit, accredited Critical Access Hospital and Clinic based in Black River Falls, WI, serving Jackson County and surrounding areas (population ~20,000). - It offers a full range of health services including orthopedics, as well as ER/urgent care, rehabilitation, and other specialties. - The organization operates as an independent local nonprofit with a small-town community focus and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare since 2011. - Address of main campus: 711 West Adams Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615. - Additional context: • 3 offices listed in the United States (all in Black River Falls); part of Black River Health, with historical ties to Black River Memorial Hospital. - If you’re looking for orthopedic care near Merrillan or River Falls, this facility represents the local option in Black River Falls with orthopedic services as part of their offerings.
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