John T. Bassett
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. John T. Bassett

Gastroenterology | Hepatology
Sanford Center For Digestive Health
321 Eighth Ave. N., 
Fargo, ND 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
10
conditions
Sanford Center For Digestive Health
321 Eighth Ave. N., 
Fargo, ND 

Overview

Dr. John Bassett specializes in general gastroenterology with a focus on hepatology and liver disease. He provides these medical services: Dr. Bassett treats a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including: Dr. Bassett has over 21 years of active military service. He retired in September 2019 as a United States Navy Captain. He currently serves as the medical director of hepatology at Sanford Health in Fargo. Dr. Bassett is also a clinical associate professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Speaks: English.

Dr. Bassett is highly rated in 10 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bassett is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine: Transplant HepatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: GastroenterologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Michigan, Transplant Hepatology
National Capitol Consortium, Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Sanford Hillsboro
Perham Health
Essentia Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Capital Blue Cross
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medicaid
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Primewest Health System
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Sanford
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Sanford Health
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Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Sanford Center for Digestive Health
321 Eighth Ave. N., Fargo, ND 58102

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bassett has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Total Publications

Ustekinumab versus vedolizumab and ustekinumab versus tumor necrosis factor alpha agent infectious adverse effects in patients with ulcerative colitis, a real-world data study.
Ustekinumab versus vedolizumab and ustekinumab versus tumor necrosis factor alpha agent infectious adverse effects in patients with ulcerative colitis, a real-world data study.
Journal: Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy
Published: September 18, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John T. Bassett

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John T. Bassett?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John T. Bassett by calling their office at 701-234-2525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John T. Bassett a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John T. Bassett is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John T. Bassett specialize in?

While Dr. John T. Bassett is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. John T. Bassett participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John T. Bassett has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. John T. Bassett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John T. Bassett accept my insurance?

Dr. John T. Bassett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 701-234-2525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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