Alexandria Clinic began
in 1941 when Dr. Harold Stemsrud and Dr. G.W. Clifford joined together
to practice. Over the next several years the practice was joined by
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Wasson. Mr. Clarence (Kelly) Martinson became the
clinic Manager in 1946 and was synonymous with the Alexandria Clinic for
the next 30 years.
With the addition of Dr.
Peter Geiser, Dr. Bill Heegaard and Dr. Doug Perkins, a larger facility
was needed. The original Alexandria Clinic was built at 610 Fillmore
Street and occupied in 1955.
The 1970’s and 1980’s
marked a period of sustained growth for the Alexandria Clinic with the
addition of specialists in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics,
Obstetrics and Gynecology. It was also during this period that a
satellite office was established in Osakis. In 1988 a major expansion
of the clinic facilities at 610 Fillmore was undertaken with a complete
remodeling of the facility.
In 1990 there were a
total of 14 physicians. The growth continued and in 1995 the
Alexandria
Clinic was doubled in size. At that time, a long range plan was
developed that resulted in the construction of a new 55,000 square foot
building in Alexandria built to accommodate 31 physicians and two
mid-level providers. This building was occupied August 4, 1997.
Completed in December
2004, an additional 12,000 square feet was added to accommodate for an
increase of six additional providers and expanded space in the Cardiac
Care program, which is provided in collaboration with the Minneapolis
Heart Institute. It also provided for a new chemotherapy area,
expanded the radiology and imaging capabilities and developed a new
state of the art education and conference room.
Alexandria Clinic, P.A.
offers a full range of medical coverage, with Express Care, Family
Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Midwifery, Hospitalist, Internal
Medicine, General and Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Pediatrics, and Podiatry as well as a variety of Outreach Services.
Also in 2004, the clinic
embarked on a major project to convert patient records to an electronic,
paperless, medical record. Electronic records are more accessible,
complete and they improve patient confidentiality. The electronic
record also provides for better communications with other providers and
referral sources.
The Alexandria Clinic
continues to provide consistent improvement in patient care through it’s
commitment to education, facility expansion, the use of technology and
the addition of services to our community. |
