Orthopedics - CHI St. Alexius Health
Orthopedics • Bismarck, ND • Multiple (Bismarck and Williston highlighted) locations
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About
CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, North Dakota is a nonprofit Roman Catholic medical center offering comprehensive orthopedics among its services. As part of its patient-centered care, the hospital provides a range of orthopedic-related options and collaborates with specialties across the organization. The main campus is located at 900 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, with additional North Dakota locations in Dickinson. The facility is privately owned, affiliated with the Benedictine Sisters, and operates under CHI St. Alexius Health’s broader network of services. For orthopedic-specific programs and providers, contact the Bismarck campus directly or visit chistalexiushealth.org.
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FAQs
What services are included in Orthopedic care?
Orthopedic care includes treatment for broken bones, arthritis and other joint pain, and a range of orthopedic services such as sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, fracture care, orthopedic trauma, and hand and wrist conditions.
Where are CHI St. Alexius Health orthopedics locations?
Locations include CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck and Williston, ND, with services and dedicated orthopedic teams at each site.
What is the general aim of CHI St. Alexius Health orthopedics?
To provide exceptional orthopedic care with quality, patient-centered outcomes.
Are there any patient outcomes metrics highlighted?
Yes, metrics include a 98% patient satisfaction rate and shorter than national average length of stay, with 60% of patients able to go home the same day after surgery.
What certifications does the program hold?
Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement (2017) and Blue Distinction Plus designation for Knee and Hip Replacement.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- CHI St. Alexius Health official website: 98% satisfaction rate (orthopedics)
- HospitalCompare.io: 86 out of 100 overall hospital rating
- Vitals: 5.0 out of 5 (Dr. Brock Norrie) (9 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.6 out of 5 (Dr. Chad Carlson) (11 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 4.0 out of 5 (Dr. Chad Carlson) (7 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.4 out of 5 (Dr. Joseph Carlson)
Patients praise
- High overall patient satisfaction, with the hospital reporting a 98% satisfaction rate for orthopedics services
- Orthopedic surgeons are frequently described as knowledgeable, professional, and personable
- Patients appreciate that doctors take time to listen to concerns, explain treatment options clearly, and avoid pressuring patients into surgery
- Support staff are often described as courteous, friendly, and helpful
- Positive outcomes for surgical procedures and follow-up care
Common complaints
- Some patients noted areas for improvement regarding the thoroughness of explanations for conditions and treatments
"Dr. Norrie and his PA, Nick, are both outstanding in that they provided personable, prompt, knowledgeable, and highly experienced visits... They are a far superior team of professionals!"
- Vitals patient review"Dr. Chad Carlson has been my doctor for quite a few years now. He has always been very straightforward, answering questions and laying out all options... He is professional, friendly, and runs pretty close to schedule."
- Vitals patient review"We feel that Dr. Carlson is a tremendous doctor and surgeon. We have and absolute faith and trust in him. He is extremely knowledgeable and always explains things very well."
- Vitals patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sanford Bismarck to Host Doc Talk on Managing Hip and Knee Pain - Midwest Medical Edition - Sep 25, 2025
- No timeline on Altru's prospective acquisition of Bismarck hospital and others, but there are developments - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports - Jul 4, 2026
- Altru in early talks to take over three CHI St Alexius locations, including Bismarck - Jan 23, 2026
- Altru moves ahead on bid to acquire Bismarck-area hospitals; timeline still months out — News Block - Jul 4, 2026
- Altru Health, CommonSpirit begin talks for Altru to take over three more hospitals, including Bismarck - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports - Jan 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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