M Health Fairview
Cardiology • Willmar, MN • Multiple clinics across Twin Cities and western Wisconsin locations
About
Summary: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center is the flagship system of M Health Fairview, offering comprehensive hospital and specialty services across two campuses on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. It provides primary and emergency care, high-volume obstetrics, and advanced programs in solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease, and cancer. The center operates as a nonprofit partnership between the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services, combining academic innovation with community-focused care. For heart care specifics, this site represents the broader M Health Fairview network, which includes specialized cardiovascular programs and transplant services across its hospitals and clinics.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
2450 Riverside Ave; Minneapolis, MN 55454, US
Phone
612-365-5000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CentraCare provider profile: 4.9/5 (190 ratings) for cardiologist Dr. Bernard Erickson at CentraCare-Willmar (190)
- WebMD/Vitals: 5/5 for cardiologist Dr. Wesley Pedersen in Willmar (13)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 for cardiologist Dr. John Mahowald (5)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded and compassionate cardiologists in the Willmar area
- Positive experiences with staff professionalism, friendliness, and attentiveness
- Effective communication, thorough explanations of conditions, and time taken during appointments by specific providers
Common complaints
- Billing disputes and concerns about high costs for short consultations
- Negative experiences regarding ER waiting times, communication, and administrative processes (e.g., insurance billing issues)
- Reports of scheduling difficulties and mismanaged patient records at some Willmar-area clinics
"The best doctor of any kind I have ever had. He is my cardiologist... A true lifesaver! I would highly recommend him to anyone with heart problems."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Wesley Pedersen"Way overpriced, low quality healthcare. It’s inhuman how much they charge for their services!"
— LocalityBiz review for CentraCare-Willmar Lakeland Clinic"Dr. Erickson is a very caring compassionate doctor."
— CentraCare provider profile review for Dr. Bernard EricksonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- M Health Fairview expands cardiology services - Becker’s ASC — Mar 19, 2026
- New helicopter ECMO program brings lifesaving cardiac support to rural Minnesota – Together forward — Mar 20, 2026
- SearchResults - DHS.MHCP — Dec 9, 2025
- CentraCare Willmar on course amidst stormy healthcare seas - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota — Jun 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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