Methodist Hospital
Hospital · Minneapolis
6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426
About
Methodist Hospital, located at 6500 Excelsior Blvd in St. Louis Park, serves the community as a general hospital providing a range of medical services. The facility features an emergency department, an intensive care unit, and a specialized family birth center. Patients visiting the hospital interact with a variety of medical professionals, including surgeons, nurses, and emergency physicians, who manage cases ranging from urgent surgical interventions to routine observation and maternity care. The patient experience at Methodist Hospital is varied, reflecting the complex nature of large-scale healthcare delivery. Some families and patients report high levels of satisfaction, specifically praising the attentiveness and skill of the surgical and nursing teams during procedures and recovery. Conversely, other visitors have expressed significant concerns regarding wait times in the emergency department, the hospital’s parking logistics, and the consistency of communication and care coordination. As with many large medical centers, the quality of the experience can depend heavily on the specific department and the individual staff members involved, leading to a diverse range of feedback from the local community.
What clients say
Methodist Hospital receives highly polarized feedback, with many patients praising the surgical and nursing teams for their compassionate care while others report severe dissatisfaction with the emergency department. Common complaints include long wait times, perceived medical negligence, and poor communication regarding patient treatment plans.
Strengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Skilled surgical and medical care
- Friendly and helpful hospital personnel
Weaknesses
- Excessive emergency room wait times
- Inadequate pain management
- Challenging hospital layout
- Expensive parking fees
- Poor communication regarding care
Best for
Patients seeking scheduled surgical procedures or specialized care from the nursing and surgical departments.
Opening hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours