General Surgery - Black River Health
Surgery Center • River Falls, WI • Since 1968
About
Summary: General Surgery services are offered by Black River Health, a nonprofit community hospital system based in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. As an accredited Critical Access Hospital and Clinic, Black River Health provides a full range of health services within Jackson County. Their leadership includes a Medical Director for Rural Health and Wound Clinic, and they operate with a personal, community-focused approach. The organization is privately owned (nonprofit) with multiple locations in Black River Falls, WI, and has a history dating to 1968. For surgical care specifics, contact the main campus at 711 West Adams Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 (phone numbers available on site).
Clinic Type
Surgery Center
Address
711 West Adams Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone
715-284-1900
leadership@blackriverhealth.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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tel:7152841900?surgeryphone, Call to schedule (715) 284-1900.
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FAQs
What is the general surgery team's focus at Black River Health?
Our surgical team focuses on providing safe, quality, and personalized care.
How can I schedule a surgery or call for more information?
Call to schedule (715) 284-1900.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Black River Memorial Hospital): 71% of patients recommend (overall hospital recommendation)
- U.S. News (Black River Memorial Hospital): 92% of patients are willing to recommend
- CheckPoint/WHA Hospital Compare (Black River Health): Patient experience measures reported as 87/84 (Black River Health, Black River Falls)
- Indeed (Black River Memorial Hospital employee reviews): Some reviewers say 'Never recommend care there' (employee experience, not patient rating) (15 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patient experience scores and recommendation rates are reported as high for Black River Memorial Hospital/Black River Health
- Some individual reviews describe friendly, attentive staff and feeling listened to at Black River Health clinic/locations
Common complaints
- Evidence of negative feedback exists, including complaints about care not being recommended (employee reviews) and at least one provider/hospital complaint-style review on Healthgrades
- Some Leapfrog measures show 'declined to respond' (survey participation/availability of data), limiting transparency
"“Never recommend care there”"
— Indeed employee reviews (Black River Memorial Hospital)"“We are honored to receive this recognition… patient safety for patients with surgeries.”"
— Black River Health recognition announcement (Checkpoint Top Performer)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- General Surgery - Black River Health — Dec 29, 2025
- Nicholas Kitowski, M.D., F.A.C.S - Black River Health — Dec 29, 2025
- Darrin Antonelli, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Black River Health — Feb 5, 2026
- Nicholas Kitowski, MD - Medicare — Jun 11, 2026
- Providers in Black River Falls WI — Dec 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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