The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in North Dakota, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Proctitis near North Dakota, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Clinic

    222 N. Seventh St., 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael Huck is a board-certified colorectal surgeon. He offers expertise in all colorectal procedures, from surgeries that address common conditions to the most complex operations. He uses advanced techniques to help his patients improve their quality of life, reduce pain and restore function. Dr. Huck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Huck is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery: Colorectal SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medcenter One Health Systems DME

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

    Douglas Berglund is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Berglund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Broadway Clinic

    801 Broadway N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Fetner, MD, is a board-certified general, colon and rectal surgeon who treats a wide range of colorectal conditions, including:. Dr. Fetner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Fetner is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board Of Surgery: General Surgery.

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    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHI St. Alexius Health Williston General Surgery

    1500 14th St West, Ste 300, 
    Williston, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Hagel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Hagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Hagel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    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 Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Guttormson is board certified in American Board Of General Surgery. Dr. Guttormson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    David Stover is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Stover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Choledocholithiasis, Ileostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Proctitis. 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.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Southridge Clinic

    565 S. Seventh St., 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mengesha specializes in digestive tract issues. He administers wellness and diagnostic screenings. Dr. Mengesha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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. Dr. Mengesha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    5225 23rd Ave. S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

    Dr. Israr Sheikh specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology. He is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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. Dr. Sheikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    321 Eighth Ave. N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    A board certified provider with more than 25 years of experience in delivering gastrointestinal care, Dr. Steven Pletcher specializes in endoscopy, dilation of strictures, colonoscopies and polypectomies, esophageal pH and esophageal manometry testing, and gastrostomy tube placement. Dr. Pletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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. Dr. Pletcher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Proctitis. 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 Proctitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Family Medicine

    Sanford South University Urgent Care

    1720 University Drive S., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamey Jessen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Jessen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Migraine, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Jessen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    321 Eighth Ave. N., 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. John Bassett specializes in general gastroenterology with a focus on hepatology and liver disease. Dr. Bassett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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. Dr. Bassett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Transplant HepatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Proctitis. 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 Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Altru Health System

    1300 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Belluk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Belluk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lump in the Abdomen, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    101 3rd Ave SW, 
    Minot, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Wease is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Wease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Proctitis. 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 Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Altru's General Surgery

    1300 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Debeltz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Debeltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Proctitis?

    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

    When should I see a Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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