Rainy Lake Medical Center
General Surgery • International Falls, MN
About
Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) is a nonprofit hospital system based in International Falls, MN, serving the borderland community. Key points: - Services: General medical care with a patient- and family-centered approach; surgical services directed by RLMC leadership, including a Director of Surgery and Outpatient Services. RLMC emphasizes access to care close to home and a comprehensive care culture. - Location: HQ and primary facility at 1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649, United States, with additional offices in the border region. - Leadership: CEO Robert Pastor (FACHE) and a team including senior directors for surgery, radiology, diagnostic imaging, and perioperative services. - Population health and clinical staff: Various roles supporting surgery and perioperative care (e.g., Perioperative RN, MLS/MLT, Specialty therapists, Pharmacy staff, and a Population Health Nurse). - Organization: Private, nonprofit hospital in the health care industry with 60 employees (up 8.4% YoY). For specifics on available surgical specialties, perioperative care, or appointment booking, contact RLMC directly at their listed numbers or visit rainylakemedical.com.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
1400 Highway 71, International Falls, Minnesota 56649, US
Phone
218.283.4481
ahall@rainylakemedical.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://rainylakemedical.com/services/telehealth/
Emergency Care
Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report / CMS/Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers: 5 / 5 (General Orthopedic Surgery) (100-299 completed surveys (total hospital))
- Press Ganey survey: 100% patient satisfaction score (surgical department)
"What he found at RLMC wasn’t just convenience. It was connection, nurses who knew his routines, providers who watched closely for changes, staff who asked about his kids, his comfort, his fear. His care became personal."
— Patient testimony (Mitchel Horne)"The staff is truly wonderful, the services are state-of-the-art and best of all, you get to be at home."
— Patient testimony (Jim)"I was so desperate for pain relief. My hematologist had a hard time telling me to go in the Rainy River ER (hospital) even though they are bullies and bully me every chance they get."
— Negative personal review (Sickle Cell Warriors)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RLMC leaders commitment to patient care, community recognized - Rainy Lake Medical Center — Sep 30, 2025
- New hospital still eyed for International Falls – Acadia News — May 2, 2026
- Rainy Lake Medical Center Laboratory Earns COLA Accreditation for Excellence - Rainy Lake Medical Center — Sep 10, 2025
- LWDH surgeries cancelled for at least three weeks due to ‘rapid’ flood damage | Local News | kenoraminerandnews.com — May 7, 2026
- Community Roundup: April 10, 2026 – IFalls.guide — Apr 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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