Lakeview Hospital - Emergency Department 

Lakeview Hospital has earned a Level 3 trauma hospital designation from the Minnesota Department of Health. As a Level 3 trauma hospital, Lakeview Hospital offers 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medical physicians and prompt evaluation by general surgeons and anesthesiologists. Lakeview Hospital is capable of evaluating and treating a wide range of emergencies for adults and children. Our physicians are ready to help you when you need it most - during an emergency. The Emergency Department  is open 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

Providers and Location

• Martin Richards
• Bjorn Peterson
• Casey Woster
• Eric Dahl
• Ray Watts
• Steve Stanfield
• Mark Newman
• Aaron Burnett
• Paul Haller
• Kara Kim
• Emily Binstadt
• Jeff Sikkink
• Brian Peterson
• Michael Zwank 

Services and Treatment

When you arrive, a nurse will check your vital signs, evaluate your condition and ask about your health history. It ensures that the most seriously ill and injured patients are seen first. Family members and/or friends who accompany a patient are welcome to stay in our comfortable lobby. We do all we can to make sure patients are seen as quickly as possible.

24-hour emergency room physicians

24-hour in-house anesthesia services

24-hour on-call physician specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I park? 
When you arrive to Lakeview Hospital (927 Churchill Street West Stillwater, MN 55082), you will see an Emergency Department sign located on Greeley Street. If you pull into the Emergency Department, you will see an open parking lot.

Can my family be with me in the Emergency Department? 
We recommend one family member or friend is with the patient at any given time. 

How long will I have to wait? 
The severity of your medical issue may determine the amount of time you will be asked to wait. An emergency is a medical problem that could cause death or permanent injury if not treated immediately. Examples may include severe bleeding, severe breathing problems, and signs of stroke (such as an inability to speak or weakness on one side of the body.) Patients with emergency medical conditions will be seen immediately. 

What is an example of a non-emergency? 
A non-emergency is on that is not life threatening. Some common problems that would be considered non-emergencies include; earache, cold and flu symptoms, sunburn, a minor laceration, skin rash, or muscle sprain.