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General SurgeryFaribault, MN

★★★★★4.7/534 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Allina Health Provider Page: 4.7 out of 5 stars (33 ratings and 13 reviews)
  • Healthgrades: 5 out of 5 stars (1 review)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Caring and thorough approach
  • Clear communication of findings and treatments
  • Efficient and friendly service
  • Attentive to patient concerns

Common complaints

  • Frustration regarding lack of resolution for condition
  • Expectation management regarding treatment options

In patients' words

"Doctor was very caring and thorough."

Allina Health Patient Review

"The Dr -Pt relationship, she was down to earth did not explain in technical terms but in ways my wife and I understood. She explained her initial findings and treatments needed."

Allina Health Patient Review

"surgeon was very nice but when I got there and she told me she couldn't do anything for me, I wish I would have known ahead of time and I wouldn't have wasted the time"

Allina Health Patient Review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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