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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in North Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Obesity near North Dakota, US. Of these, 71 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Brandon Helbling
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health General Surgery Clinic

    810 E Rosser Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Helbling, M.D. is a general surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery with many years of experience. Serving Bismarck, Mandan, Wilton and Lincoln, ND within the Burleigh and Morton counties, Dr. Helbling is board certified in bariatric and trauma surgery. He is also the director of the comprehensive weight loss program at CHI St. Alexius Health. If you’re looking for a professional and friendly surgeon, Brandon Helbling would love to meet with you!. Dr. Helbling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Cody Baxter
    Experienced in Obesity
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Cardiology | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Cardiology | Endocrinology

    Progress Weight Management PLLC

    3625 Lincoln St S, Suite C, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Interests in obesity and cardiometabolic medicine. Treating obesity and it's inter-related concerns and causes under one comprehensive and cohesive plan. Expert in GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications as well as pharmacotherapy related to mental health, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, insomnia, hormone therapy (male & female), and liver disease. Approach is patient centered and individualized to every specific patient's concerns. We combine lifestyle and behavioral change support with optimal medical therapy. This includes 4 pillars of diet, exercise, sleep, and mental health along with appropriate medication management and/or referral for surgical consultation. Dr. Baxter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Robert Guttormson
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health General Surgery Clinic

    810 E Rosser Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Guttormson, MD, MHA, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A Minot native, he earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his general surgery residency at an affiliate campus of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Following residency, he practiced at Altru Health System in Grand Forks for over nine years, serving also as Assistant Professor of Surgery for the UND Surgical Residency. Dr. Guttormson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Altru's Hospice

    1380 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Zaks is an Endocrinologist in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Zaks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Low Blood Sugar.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo)

    1702 University Dr S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Rivera is an Endocrinologist in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Paget's Disease of Bone, Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Pheochromocytoma.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic

    275 11th St S, 
    Wahpeton, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duane Strand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Dr. Strand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Sitosterolemia, Renovascular Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Strand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Experienced in Obesity

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    2400 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niyutchai Chaithongdi is an Endocrinologist in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Chaithongdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Sanford Northern SKY Clinic

    4535 Northern Sky Dr, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodhan Khthir is an Endocrinologist in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Khthir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroidectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Obesity
    Endocrinology

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    2400 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raul Esponda is an Endocrinologist in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Esponda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Triple A Syndrome.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Sanford Bismarck

    3318 N 14th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bree Dewing is a General Surgeon in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Dewing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dewing is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellen Vogels is a General Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Vogels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallstones, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1201 11th Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lyle Best is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Best is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Macroglossia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Nephrology

    Trinity Health-TCC Western Dakota Surgery

    1321 W Dakota Pkwy, 
    Williston, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garett Rhule is a primary care provider, practicing in Nephrologist in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Rhule is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    2400 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wiisanen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Wiisanen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Obesity
    General Surgery

    Trinity Health

    2305 37th Ave Sw, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colin Maccoll is a General Surgeon in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Maccoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Femoral Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maccoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic

    2430 20th St SW, 
    Jamestown, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Torrance is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jamestown, North Dakota. Dr. Torrance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Legius Syndrome, RASopathies, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic

    727 Kirkwood Mall, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanna Kay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Kay has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Health

    400 Burdick Expy E, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Roach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Roach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Family Medicine

    University Of North Dakota

    1201 11th Ave Sw, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    University Of North Dakota

    515 E Broadway Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalin Dendy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Dendy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity?

    Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity 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 an Obesity 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 Obesity 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 Obesity 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 an Obesity 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 Obesity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity 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 an Obesity 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 Obesity 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 Obesity 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 Obesity doctors in North Dakota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity 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 an Obesity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity 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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