Southeast Clinic General Surgery
General Surgery • McAlester, OK • Since 1978
About
McAlester Regional Health Center (MRHC) is a community hospital in McAlester, Oklahoma, founded in 1978. It provides general healthcare services including checkups, emergencies, and a range of medical specialties. The hospital has 121 employees (up 7.3% YoY) and annual revenue around $28.1 million. MRHC’s Medical Staff includes General Surgery among many specialties (e.g., cardiology, orthopedics, urology, gastroenterology, ENT, and more).
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
1 Clark Bass Blvd, 3rd Floor Mcalester, OK 74501
Phone
918.421.4650
bethany_d@mrhcok
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services do Southeast Clinic General Surgery physicians provide?
Consultations and surgery on medical conditions involving the gastrointestinal tract, colon, liver, pancreas and rectum.
What is the focus of the surgeon’s expertise?
The surgeon focuses on areas of excellence, treating specific diseases or organ systems, using current surgical techniques.
Who do patients come to see for general surgery needs?
Our Southeast Clinic general surgery physician provides the care—diagnosis through postoperative follow-up—for routine procedures or more challenging cases.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 64% of patients recommend this hospital (N/A)
- Birdeye (Surgical Arts): 4.4 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. John M. Hayes): 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Fred Crapse): 5 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)
Patients praise
- Praise for individual surgical expertise and bedside manner (e.g., Dr. Crapse, Dr. Tedesco)
- Effective communication and explanation of procedures by some physicians
- Satisfactory outcomes for specific surgeries (e.g., breast procedures, bowel resections)
- Instances of timely and attentive emergency care mentioned by some patients
Common complaints
- Hospital-initiated debt collection lawsuits against patients
- Complaints regarding nursing staff professionalism and attentiveness
- Negative experiences in the emergency department
- Concerns about administrative/billing practices
"Dr. Tedesco and his staff are truly amazing! ... The quality of care is wonderful, as well as the follow up care I have received..."
— Birdeye review for Surgical Arts"Dr Crapse makes every patient feel like they are his first priority... I would recommend him to everyone."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Fred Crapse"Everyone in this town probably has a story about McAlester Regional... It's not even a secret."
— KOSU news report regarding hospital lawsuitsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MRHC Referral Hub - McAlester Regional Health Center — Mar 23, 2026
- Primary Care at McAlester Regional Health Center — Dec 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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