General Surgery - Winona Health
General Surgery • Winona, MN • Since 1894
About
Winona Health is a nonprofit hospital system in Winona, Minnesota, anchored by a 49-bed acute care hospital (Winona Health) located at 855 Mankato Avenue. It offers general, specialty, and surgical services through inpatient and outpatient care, along with a wide range of facilities such as a long-term care facility, assisted living, memory care, home health, rehab, psychiatry, and diagnostics (radiology/imaging). The system provides general and specialty medical services, including surgical procedures, and operates multiple clinics in Winona County (and a clinic in Rushford). It was founded in 1894 and is one of the region’s largest employers. For general surgery inquiries, contact the Winona Health main line or the appropriate clinic to confirm available surgical specialties, scheduling, and perioperative care.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
855 Mankato Avenue, Winona, MN 55987, US
Phone
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 4.5/5 stars (429 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 67% Patient Experience Rating
- US News & World Report: 4/5 stars (Patient Experience Score) (88% recommendation rate)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive, compassionate, and attentive care experiences
- High percentage of patients willing to recommend the hospital according to some datasets
- Generally favorable aggregate star ratings on certain review platforms
Common complaints
- Reports of poor patient experience and communication with staff
- Some specific allegations of medical negligence, malpractice, and procedural errors
- Concerns regarding administrative/billing interactions and medical record handling
- Performance metrics on some platforms below national averages
"Winona Health General Surgery is praised for its compassionate and attentive staff, with patients feeling genuinely cared for."
— Winona Health General Surgery (wheree.com)"I've never had a positive [experience]... If you want to stay alive do not go to this hospital."
— Trustburn reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- COTTER POWERLIFTING TEAM RAISES $1,114 FOR WINONA HEALTH BREAST CANCER FUND | Team Up 4 Community — Feb 3, 2026
- Dr. Hans Serleth Discusses Reconstructive Surgery On WKBT’s Mindful Monday - Winona Health — Jul 25, 2025
- Bunions Don’t Have To Be A Pain: New Techniques Offer Relief With Faster Recovery - Winona Health — Sep 12, 2025
- Neurosurgeon John Styliaras, MD, MHA, MS, Joins Caregivers At Winona Health - Winona Health — Nov 17, 2025
- New doctor joins Winona Health Spine Center | Community | winonapost.com — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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