The 20 Best Benign Esophageal Stricture Doctors Near Me in North Dakota, US

Find the Top Benign Esophageal Stricture Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Benign Esophageal Stricture near North Dakota, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Trinity Health

    2305 37th Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Michaelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Michaelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pletcher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Pletcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Settihalli Rajender is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Rajender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rajender is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Israr Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Kolkhorst is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Kolkhorst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Achalasia, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kolkhorst is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Renton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Renton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Renton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Medcenter One Health Systems DME

    222 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yeshitila Mengesha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Mengesha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Meritcare Hos Same Day Surgery

    321 8th Ave N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Meidinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Meidinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bassett is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Bassett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Dakota Gastroenterology LTD

    5049 33rd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadel Nammour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Nammour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Altru Health System

    1200 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcin Szember is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Szember is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emuejevoke Okoh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Okoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Altru Health System

    1000 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Mid Dakota Clinic Inc.

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Kathawala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Kathawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Altru Professional Center

    4440 S Washington St, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Chu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

    401 N 9th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Battista is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Battista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Battista is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Sanford Medical Center Rehab

    300 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tawhid Gazi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Gazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Clinic Pharmacy

    1001 7th St NE, 
    Devils Lake, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Somasundaram Bharath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Dr. Bharath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Family Medicine

    Essentia Health-Valley City Clinic

    132 4th Ave NE, 
    Valley City, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanya Diegel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley City, North Dakota. Dr. Diegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Benign Esophageal Stricture?

    Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). It causes swallowing difficulties.

    Benign means that it is not caused by cancer of the esophagus.

    When should I see a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in North Dakota, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in North Dakota, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in North Dakota, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in North Dakota, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in North Dakota, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in North Dakota, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in North Dakota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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