Outpatient Care - Cherokee Nation Health Services
Podiatry • Tahlequah, OK • Since 1839
About
Summary: - The Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people, headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, founded in 1839. - It operates as a government agency with a broad scope, including health services through Cherokee Nation Health Services. - Key contact: main office in Tahlequah, OK; general inquiries at 1-918-453-5000; email cnoag@cherokee.org. - Related health leadership includes Lisa Pivec (Executive Director, Cherokee Nation Public Health) and Teresa Loftin (Medical Director). - For outpatient care specifics (service locations, clinics, hours) in Tahlequah, contact Cherokee Nation Health Services or visit cherokee.org for outpatient clinics and scheduling. - Notable context: the organization administers a reservation-wide government structure and operates health-related programs under its public health and health services divisions.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
Cherokee Nation Outpatient, Tahlequah, OK (W.W. Hastings Hospital campus)
Phone
539-234-1000
career-services-dept@cherokee.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the podiatry clinic hours?
Hours of Operation vary by service area; see the Podiatry section for current hours (examples show typical weekday hours such as 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 3.8 out of 5 stars (96 reviews)
- Medicare/HCAHPS data (via US News/Momentary): 3 out of 5 stars (overall patient satisfaction rating) (382 patient surveys)
Patients praise
- Staff generally perceived as friendly and helpful
- Strong nurse communication scores often exceeding national averages
- Effective navigation and signage within the facility
- Helpfulness and professional demeanor of specific doctors reported in individual reviews
- Positive ratings for staff responsiveness and quiet hospital environment
Common complaints
- Appointment scheduling and long wait times for appointments
- Inconsistent experiences with physician communication and listening skills
- Cleanliness ratings for hospital rooms occasionally rated lower than national averages
- Discharge information clarity identified as an area needing improvement in some surveys
"Upon arrival, staff seemed to be friendly. The facility was clean and the signage helped navigate through the hospital to corresponding clinical areas. I will note that I was disappointed when checking in registration that my physician had called out that day and my appointment would be scheduled another two months out."
— Birdeye review"I am so thankful for Dr. Whytal... I was very impressed with the confidence she instilled in me thru out the process."
— Healthgrades review"If you have a choice, choose someone else. Dr Johnsen was nice enough on my first visit, but he didn’t seem to listen too much to what I said."
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Third-party revenue vital for Cherokee Nation Health System | News | cherokeephoenix.org — Jan 14, 2026
- KXMX - Local News: Cherokee Nation's Outpatient Health Facility to Open in Phases This October — Jun 11, 2026
- Cherokee Nation, OU partner for nursing school | News | cherokeephoenix.org — Jan 23, 2026
- Cherokee Nation launches first economic impact study of tribal health system — Mar 8, 2026
- Cherokee Nation celebrates completion of $470M new W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah — Jul 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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