Great Plains Health Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) • McCook, NE • Since 1975
About
Summary: Great Plains Health is a nonprofit, 116-bed acute-care regional medical center based in North Platte, Nebraska, serving western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southern South Dakota. It employs about 1,200 staff and 90 physicians across nearly 30 specialties, including heart and vascular, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, and emergency medicine. The system is Level III trauma certified, features an American College of Surgeons–accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric surgery, and is CIHQ-accredited. It operates a variety of services through its four US locations, with its HQ at 601 West Leota, North Platte. While the provided details emphasize the broader Great Plains Health system, there is no specific information in the listing about an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) clinic in McCook.
Clinic Type
Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Address
1301 E. H St. Community Hospital McCook, NE 69001
Phone
308.344.8285
mcgownm@gphealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency care available; Lifenet air ambulance referenced in related services
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google (primarily for Fitzpatrick ENT, now part of Great Plains Health): 4.9/5 (252 reviews)
- Vitals (for Dr. Vaughan R. Bowen, who practices at the same location): 4.3/5 (10 ratings)
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Elaine Fitzpatrick): 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as compassionate, friendly, and thorough
- Staff noted as pleasant and accommodating
- Appreciation for clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options
Common complaints
- Some reports of long wait times
- Concerns about billing transparency for certain procedures
- Instances of perceived misdiagnosis or dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes
"We appreciate both Dr.’s Fitzpatrick. They are compassionate, friendly, and thorough. Highly recommend!"
— Birdeye review"The doctor and staff were very friendly. But there were two aspects that I did not like. 1) A scope was put down my nose to look at my nose and throat... 2) The procedure cost me over $800 as I was not told it would be processed as an outpatient procedure."
— Birdeye review"I have seen Dr Fitzpatrick for 3 years she is kind efficient caring.She is through I would recommend her to others who might otherwise not no who they can trust"
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nebraska Blue Foundation grant supports ROOTS Student Housing Project, building the rural health workforce - Newsroom BCBSNE — Jan 26, 2026
- How Some Rural Hospitals Write Their Own Prescription for Survival — May 19, 2026
- A Rural Prescription — Apr 1, 2026
- Great Plains Health: Independent medical center surpasses 50 years | Prairie Lakes — Sep 20, 2025
- Great Plains Health Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation — Apr 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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