Overview
Mark Gustafson is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Deer River, Minnesota.
Dr. Gustafson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gustafson is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
115 10th Ave NE # A, Deer River, MN 56636
1542 Golf Course Rd Ste 203, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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.
Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic
Michael Joannides, MD, specializes in general surgery, weight loss surgery and surgical critical care. He offers minimally invasive procedures and has advanced experience in upper gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Joannides is a board-certified weight loss surgeon offering a comprehensive approach to managing obesity and weight loss through surgical intervention or medication management. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment for weight loss consultation. Treatment options Dr. Joannides provides include: In addition to Dr. Joannides’ services, the Sanford Bemidji Weight Loss team provides in-person or virtual support group options for those working with the Weight Loss Program and post-operative weight loss surgery patients. Learn more about the support group . Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Joannides is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care American Board Of Surgery: General Surgery. Dr. Joannides is currently accepting new patients.
Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic
Dave Faugno-Fusci, MD, is a general surgeon with fellowship training in bariatric and robotic surgery. He offers minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures for upper gastrointestinal conditions. As a board-certified weight loss surgeon, Dr. Faugno-Fusci offers a comprehensive approach to managing obesity and weight loss. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment for a weight loss consultation. Dr. Faugno-Fusci’s services include: His dual approach to surgical intervention and medication management ensures that patients receive the most effective treatment tailored to their individual needs. In addition to Dr. Faugno-Fauci’s services, the Sanford Bemidji weight loss team offers in-person or virtual support group options for those working with the weight loss program and post-operative weight loss surgery patients. Learn more about the support group . Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Faugno-Fusci is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Faugno-Fusci is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark D. Gustafson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark D. Gustafson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark D. Gustafson by calling their office at 218-212-8447. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark D. Gustafson a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark D. Gustafson is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Mark D. Gustafson specialize in?
While Dr. Mark D. Gustafson is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Mark D. Gustafson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark D. Gustafson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Mark D. Gustafson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark D. Gustafson accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark D. Gustafson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 218-212-8447 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Gustafson isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Gustafson isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Gustafson isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- ObesityDr. Gustafson isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Gustafson isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- HypertensionDr. Gustafson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Gustafson isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).