


Dr. Stephen Berthelsen, MD
Dr. Stephen Berthelsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fairmont, MN and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lake Region Healthcare Corporation and Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Stephen Berthelsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fairmont, MN and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lake Region Healthcare...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Loma Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1974Loma Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1970Loma Linda University
Medical School, 1969
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
95%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean18% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
98%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home10% higher than the national average
86%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family13% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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