Mankato Clinic

Gastroenterology • Mankato, MN • Since 1916 • 2 (Mankato Clinic Endoscopy Center; Mankato Clinic Main Street) locations

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Summary for user query: Gastroenterology (Digestive Care) at Mankato Clinic - What it is: Digestive care services (gastroenterology) offered by Mankato Clinic, a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group serving Mankato, Minnesota and surrounding communities. - Scope: Gastroenterology procedures and medical care for digestive health, as part of the clinic’s multi-specialty offerings. - Organization context: Mankato Clinic is locally owned by physicians, with over 175 providers across 11 sites in 4 communities (Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, Mapleton). The clinic emphasizes patient-centered care and physician leadership. - Availability: Part of a broader network including primary care, pediatrics, internal medicine, and other specialties; staff and site locations designed to support access across the region. If you need details on specific gastroenterology services (e.g., endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver disease management) or how to book an appointment at a particular Mankato Clinic site, tell me which location you’re interested in and I can refine.

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Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

Mankato Clinic

Phone

+15073898509

Email

HRTeam@mankatoclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.mankatoclinic.com/specialties/gastroenterology-digestive-care/

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

Services Offered

Gastroenterology (Digestive Care)
Endoscopy Center
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Esophageal dilation
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Capsule endoscopy
Gastrointestinal procedures
Treatment for digestive system diseases
Gallbladder
Liver
Pancreas related care

Technology & Equipment

Endoscopy equipment
Colonoscopy equipment
Gastroscopy tools
Capsule endoscopy technology

Team

Susan Bianchi-Olson — APRN, CNP
Matthew Carns — MD
Kara Sullivan — MD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

Social Media

Youtube Facebook Instagram

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades (Dr. Kara Sullivan): 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews (Healthgrades))
Vitals (Dr. Matthew Carns): 3.5 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly stated (Vitals))
Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Carns): 5 out of 5 stars (Likelihood to recommend) (Not explicitly stated (Healthgrades))

Patients praise

caring and attentive physicians
thorough explanations and communication
collaborative treatment planning
not feeling rushed during appointments

Common complaints

feeling unheard by providers during appointments

"Dr. Kara Sullivan is not only a top notch gastroenterologist but the most caring physician I have had in years. She is easy to talk to... I would recommend her enthusiastically to anybody."

— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Kara Sullivan

"Dr. Carns inspires confidence. He reviews my condition and treatment to see what I am experiencing... He asks for my input and considers my thoughts. We are a team."

— Patient Accolade, Mankato Clinic website (Dr. Matthew Carns)

"Dr. Sullivan is an exceptional doctor! She is very positive and cheerful, while encouraging the importance of a healthy diet and daily exercise... She didn’t act rushed, and answered all my questions."

— Patient Accolade, Mankato Clinic website (Dr. Kara Sullivan)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.