North Clinic
Home Employment Contact Info
Geriatric Services of Minnesota

3366 Oakdale Avenue North
Suite 551
Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Phone: (763) 587-7737
Toll Free: (866) 460-0689
Fax: (763) 587-7069

For additional information about Geriatric Services of Minnesota,
please contact:

Kathie Surma
Director of Client Services
Phone: (763) 587-7972
Email: Kathie.surma@northclinic.com

GERIATRIC SERVICES OF MINNESOTA (GSM)

We offer a physician who is devoted to caring for the frail and elderly patient. Our care is patient-centered and physician-driven. We deliver a personalized model of primary medical care where the patient resides. In other words, we come to you.

OUR VALUES

We believe the frail and elderly deserve specialized care directed by an accessible physician with expertise in geriatrics.

We recognize that emotional and spiritual issues are part of overall health.

We respect the importance of providing continuity of care during all transitions of medical care.

Visiting with one of our patients

SHORT STAY

A service developed to improve outcomes for patients who need a short term stay in the nursing home after surgery or an acute illness. Our short stay service offers:

  • On-site physician evaluation at time of nursing home admission (within 24-72 hours).
  • Improved care by reducing phone management of the patient.
  • Direct access to physician for nursing home staff (similar to a hospital physician/nurse model).
  • A multidisciplinary professional team which includes the: Social Worker, Nurse Manager, Rehabilitation Professional and Geriatrician.
  • Twice a week team meetings to outline goals of care and the steps to make them happen.
  • Discharge summary to the primary physician with specific Geriatric-based recommendations.
  • Recommendations and facilitation of services needed to keep the patient safe and functioning at a maximum level in their community.

LONG TERM CARE

Long Term Care began in 2002 and has grown through reputation alone. It features:

  • Physician-led family conferences for all residents. We get to know the patients and their loved-ones personally.
  • Clearly outlined goals of care and treatment plans developed to respect them.
  • Dedicated Geriatricians available daily to direct care.
  • Nursing triage assigned to nursing home staff exclusively.
  • Medication review by a Geriatrician to address complex pharmacy issues in the elderly.
  • Geriatric Nurse Practitioners available to guide care plans and respond to acute illnesses.
  • Specialized after-hours coverage provided by Geriatricians.
  • Medical training to families, physicians in-training and nursing home staff provided by our physicians and Geriatric Nurse Practitioners.

PHYSICIAN CASE MANAGEMENT (PCM)

This special program serves elderly who live in the community and who suffer from chronic illnesses.  PCM is available through specific health plans.  This service includes:

  • Home-based medical care by a primary Physician.
  • Physician-led conferences and Advance Care Plans to honor and respect wishes of patients and their families.
  • Designated Geriatric triage dedicated to the team.
  • Specialized after-hours call coverage provided by Geriatricians.
  • Physician / Nurse team care coordination.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

Our providers accept Medicare, most health plans and private insurance.

Geriatric Services Providers:

Nicholas J. Schneeman, M.D.

Scott J. Fairbairn, M.D.

Ruth K. Fothergill, M.D.

Robert J. Helgren, M.D.

Barry J. Larson, M.D.

Thomas K. Pettus, M.D.

George Schoephoerster, M.D.

Charles Schotzko, M.D.

Douglas Watkins, M.D.

Laurie S. Azine, D.O.
   Renee Doering, G.N.P.

   Barbara McGlennen, G.N.P.

   Bari Resnick, G.N.P.

   Elizabeth Toth, G.N.P.

   Carolyn K. Weber, G.N.P.










LOCAL HOMES - Medical care is provided onsite in these homes.

Ambassador Good Samaritan
8100 Medicine Lake Rd
New Hope, MN 55427
763-544-4171

Benedictine Health Center - Innsbruck
1101 Black Oak Drive
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-633-1686

Berkshire Residence
501 2nd St. NE
Osseo, MN 55369
763-425-3939

Bryn Mawr Health Care Center
275 Penn Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-4723

Camden Care Center
512 49th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
612-529-7747

Catholic Elder Care
817 Main St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-379-1370

Crystal Care Center
Short Stay
3245 Vera Cruz Ave. N.
Crystal, MN 55422
763-535-6260

Golden Valley Rehab & Care
7505 Country Club Dr.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-545-0416


Health & Rehab of New Brighton
825 1st Ave. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-633-7875

Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lk Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-920-2030

Lynnwood Golden Living Health Care Center
5700 E. River Rd. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
763-571-3150

Maranatha Care Center
Short Stay
5401 69th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
763-549-9600

Mission Farm Nursing Home
3401 E. Medicine Lk. Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-559-3123


North Ridge-Minnesota Masonic Home
Short Stay
5430 Boone Ave. N.
New Hope, MN 55428
763-592-3000

St. Anthony Health Care Center
Short Stay
3700 Foss Rd. NE
St. Anthony, MN 55421
612-788-9673

St. Olaf Retirement Communities
2912 Fremont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-6561


St. Therese Care Center
Short Stay
8000 Bass Lake Rd.
New Hope, MN 55428
763-531-5000






OUT-STATE HOMES - Medical care is provided onsite in these homes.

Aicota Health Care Center
850 2nd St. NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-2164

Aitkin Health Services
301 Minnesota Ave. S.
Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-5526

Annandale Care Center
500 Park St. E.
Annandale, MN 55302
320-274-3737

Assumption Home
715 1st St. N.
Cold Spring, MN 56320
320-685-3693

Country Manor Health Care Center
520 1st St NE
Sartell, MN 56377
320-253-1920

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
1115 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-252-6525

St. Benedict's Senior Community
1810 Minnesota Blvd.
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-252-0010

Sterling Park Health Care Center
142 1st St. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
320-252-9595

Talahi Care Center
1717 University Dr. SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-251-9120






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