Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bemidji, MN. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Garvey
Excellent. Listens to my reasons for appointment, then asks questions and then makes suggestions. Never feel rushed during appointments, but he gets right to the point. Dr. Kolstoe is courteous and professional. He has really helped my condition a great deal and doesn't give up.
diana Kelley Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Kolstoe
Dr. Kolstoe is interested in the patient's problem, asks questions and then listens. Doesn't try to rush the appointment, but gets right to the point. He has really helped my condition and has not given up. Courteous and very knowledgeable .
Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Kolstoe
Worse doctor this side this side of 1940s Germany. He's very arrogant. Will black list you with Sanford if you even dare ask for a second opinion. If I could give zero stars i would.
Sanford outcast Apr 04 2025
Review for Dr. Muller Jr
Very knowledgeable and had the best and most updated info on my condition. She was friendly and prompt, and had a lot of info that really helped me out.
Christin Mar 20 2025
Review for Dr. English
Location
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center located?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is located at 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Sanford Bemidji Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ in the past two years.
Is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center highly rated with patients?
63% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Sanford Bemidji Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sanford Bemidji Medical Center profile..
How does Sanford Bemidji Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Garvey did an awesome job explaining the results from my recent CT scan. He took the time to answer all my questions and listened carefully to all my concerns regarding my upcoming surgery. I feel very confident in Dr Garvey’s expertise and expect superior results under his care.