Allina Health Cancer Institute
Oncology • Faribault, MN
About
Allina Health Cancer Institute in Faribault, MN - Overview: Part of Allina Health, a nonprofit healthcare system based in Minneapolis with a focus on cancer care through its Institute. - Services and scope: The Allina Health Cancer Institute provides cancer diagnosis, treatment, and related supportive services as part of the broader Allina Health network. - Network context: Connected to the Allina Health Cancer Institute umbrella, which includes infused leadership in patient access and care delivery across multiple sites (e.g., Piper Breast Center in Minneapolis) as part of their nationwide cancer care initiatives.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Allina Health Cancer Institute – Faribault, a department of Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Phone
+1 507-497-3721
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are provided at Allina Health Cancer Institute – Faribault?
The institute provides comprehensive cancer care including prevention, early detection and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and infusion, rehabilitation, palliative care and survivorship care.
Who provides the services at this location?
Services at this location are provided by Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Is this location a standalone facility or a department of a larger hospital?
Allina Health Cancer Institute – Faribault is a department of Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
What is the focus of care during the cancer journey at this location?
Care is focused on guiding and supporting patients every step of the way through prevention, treatment and survivorship, aiming to maintain quality of life and independence.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Allina Health official provider profile (Dr. Shefali N. Shah): 4.9 out of 5 (52 reviews)
- Facebook: 74% recommend (52 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 88% recommend (for Allina Health Faribault Medical Center) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Kind, compassionate, and thorough care from providers
- Clear and easy-to-understand communication regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
- High patient satisfaction regarding nurse communication and staff responsiveness
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of negative, unprepared, or unhelpful provider experiences during specific appointments
- Concerns regarding high infection rates reported in some quality summaries
"She listened in the most kind, compassionate way and made me feel in control of my health and my care. Everyone there was kind, gentle and compassionate."
— Allina Health Patient Review"Historically the care has been great, this appt however was very frustrating. The Dr was negative, not prepared and just presented in a manner that we have not experienced from her."
— Allina Health Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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