Altru Health System
Geriatric Care • Grand Forks, ND • Since 1997
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Altru Health System is a nonprofit regional healthcare provider headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It serves northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota with an acute care hospital, a specialty hospital, Level II trauma center, and 20 practice locations. The system employs over 3,200 health professionals and support staff and has a long history of delivering care for 130+ years. For geriatrics, Altru provides general medical and primary care services through its facilities and clinics in the Grand Forks area, aligning with its broader hospital, family medicine, and specialty care offerings.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.6 out of 5 stars (based on 486 reviews) (486 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 2 out of 5 (overall satisfaction)
Patients praise
- Some dedicated and kind doctors and nursing staff
- Successful surgical outcomes for some patients
- Efficient care in specific departments like ICU and Radiology for some patients
Common complaints
- Poor communication between staff and patients
- Concerns regarding professionalism, empathy, and bedside manner of certain providers
- Timeliness and efficiency issues with appointments, lab results, and billing
- Mixed experiences with staff attitudes
"Such a mixed bag. There are some great doctors and nurses and some bad ones. Certain teams and departments run great and others barely function."
- LocalityBiz user review"If you are looking for excellent health care I HIGHLY recommend Altru Clinic & Hospital. Dr Girma Makonnen is the BEST!!!!!"
- Birdeye user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ‘Meet the Professor’ series brings professionals into community to help older residents with health goals - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports - Dec 24, 2025
- UND-led Dakota Geriatrics program announces ‘Meet the Professor’ series to promote age-friendly care | University of North Dakota - Dec 1, 2025
- Altru Heart & Vascular Center Relocates to Altru Hospital to Enhance Patient Care | Altru Health System - Nov 26, 2025
- Altru Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Improve Cardiovascular Health | Altru Health System - Nov 3, 2025
- Altru receives national recognition for treatment of stroke, heart attack patients - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports - Sep 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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