I completed my internal medicine training at the University of Minnesota, and my general gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Thereafter, I stayed at Mayo for an additional year pursuing additional training in interventional endoscopy procedures.|Following my training, I was appointed as instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and was part of the interventional endoscopy team at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2019 until 2021. I decided to return to Minnesota given my roots in the state and to help build the interventional endoscopy program at St. Cloud Hospital. I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.|As Director of Interventional Endoscopy, I strive to provide excellent and evidence-based medical care and delineate areas of unmet needs and opportunities for discovery.|My area of interest and work includes clinical outcomes in interventional endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Bariatric endoscopy, and other therapeutic endoscopy techniques. I also have an interest in endoscopic resection of premalignant and early malignant gastrointestinal lesions. I performed the first endoscopic full-thickness resection of a colon cancer site at Massachusetts General Hospital and started this program here at St. Cloud Hospital in 2021. I also started the Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Program at CentraCare in April 2023.|Why I Love My Work|My parents and uncles were physicians, and I was able to appreciate the unique opportunity and privilege of working closely with patients and their families. No matter how difficult a diagnosis is, there is always hope, a plan and a way to deal with it. Healing has many facets. Few careers offer this privilege!|What I enjoy most about my job is the ability to know patients well and work with them and their families to come up with a plan that works best for their situation. Although we study diseases and conditions often presented uniformly in textbooks, no two patients are identical in how an illness affects them.|I have done my residency, fellowship, and an advanced endoscopy fellowship training in Minnesota. I came to appreciate the quality of life that Minnesota offers. Minnesota is home to towering medical facilities, among which CentraCare is a major institution with excellent resources, incredible infrastructure and outstanding colleagues that allow me to better treat patients and offer them the best diagnostic and therapeutic options.|Getting to Know Me|Central Minnesota is a beautiful community with a tradition of solidarity in a state known for its natural beauty and enthralling landscape. I am a big film aficionado. In fact, I was familiar with Glencoe, Minnesota, years before I came here through Louis Malle works, the famous French film director. I am also a big rock, jazz and blues fan!. Dr. Bazerbachi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreas Transplant.

Daniel Kraft is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Kraft is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Albert Hammond is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Hammond is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Nasim Parsa is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Parsa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Philip Tanner is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Tanner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

I aim to provide care that is modern and based on the current best medical science and delivered with a personalized and empathetic touch. My clinical interests include endoscopic procedures, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, Clostridium difficile infection and gut microbiome.|Why I Love My Work|I was motivated to go into medicine because I enjoy science, solving mysteries and getting to know people. The hands-on, technical aspect of endoscopy and the complexities of the liver and digestive process have interested me ever since my first exposure to the specialty of gastroenterology in medical school. I have never lost that interest.|One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know each patient’s story. I also enjoy endoscopic procedures and gathering as much information as I can from these tests. The size and quality of the GI group led me to join CentraCare in 1999.|Getting to Know Me|I like central Minnesota because it is close to the Twin Cities, the lakes and North Woods region and my family in North Dakota. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, photography, genealogy, reading history and biographies, gardening, horseback riding and amateur cooking. Dr. Bollinger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Randy Saliares is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Saliares is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Scot Hutton is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Hutton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Endoscopy.

Bradley Currier is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Currier is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jaclyn Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Endoscopy.

Peter Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Esophagitis.

I believe in patient- and family-centered care. Determining the patients’ goals for wellness is essential in providing exceptional care. I always keep in mind individuals are not defined by their illnesses as health is multifaced and often looks different to each patient.|My clinical interests include therapeutic endoscopy, gastrointestinal neoplasia and hepatobiliary, Crohn’s and inflammatory bowel disease.|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy guiding my patients to a solution that works well for them, improving their understanding of health and creating a positive relationship between provider and patient. I specifically enjoy working with the adult-geriatric rural population.|Getting to Know Me|I was motivated to go into health care by my Mom. She worked as a nurse and instilled in me the importance of helping others. She was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease several years ago. I saw how her providers impacted her quality of life and I wanted to do the same for others.|Outside of work, my interests include spending time with my animals, hiking and RV traveling with my husband. I love to rescue animals, most recently a bearded dragon. I was born in Colorado and enjoy horseback riding and river rafting.

My philosophy of care is to focus on the development of strong patient-clinician relationships, promote empowerment through patient education, and to recognize each patient’s individuality.|My clinical interests include gastroenterology, hepatic conditions and transplantation.|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy teaching patients about the human body and empowering them to make decisions that promote health and wellness.|I was motivated to go into medicine because of a love of biological science, inspiring mentors, and the desire to have a career where I could make a difference in people’s lives. I choose to pursue a career in the field of gastroenterology as I developed a love for its complexity through my rotations as a student.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy kickboxing, hiking, reading and playing the piano.

I am an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. My clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.|My approach to care is the recognition that all people are different and have different needs related to their physical, social, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.|Why I Love My Work|My motivation for going into health care was the desire to help people to the best of my ability. Gastroenterology is fascinating because it involves numerous organs that collectively work together to sustain our bodies. With this, there are many complex diseases and diagnoses that can arise that typically need to be managed lifelong. I enjoy getting to know patients, having the opportunity to care for them long term and working through challenges to optimize health.|I also enjoy collaborating with other team members to ensure we are helping people to the best of our abilities based off current guidelines and evidence-based practices.|Getting to Know Me|In my free time, I enjoy cooking and being outdoors, specifically being on the lake. I enjoy hunting, fishing, camping and boating.

My clinical philosophy is rooted in evidenced-based practice and patient-centered care, with a focus on shared decision-making between patients and health care providers. I am dedicated to empowering patients by providing them with comprehensive, scientifically supported information, ensuring they are equipped to make informed decisions about their health. This approach is intended to optimize clinical outcomes, enhance patient engagement, and improve long-term health and quality of life.|My clinical interests encompass a range of gastrointestinal disorders, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, early detection of colorectal cancer, cirrhosis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.|Why I Love My Work|What I find most rewarding about my role is the opportunity to establish trusted, collaborative relationships with my patients, ensuring that their lives are improved by the time they leave my care. I am particularly fulfilled by educating patients, providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed, evidence-based decisions about their health and wellbeing. This empowers them to take an active role in their care and contributes to better long-term health outcomes.|From a young age, I have been driven by a deep desire to positively impact the lives of those around me. Health care presents a unique opportunity to do just that — by making a meaningful difference in individuals’ lives and enhancing the wellbeing of entire communities. For me, health care is more than just science and medical knowledge. It’s about combining empathy and problem solving to support people in achieving healthier, more fulfilling lives. The ability to alleviate suffering, offer guidance, and be a trusted resource in times of need is what truly fuels my passion for this profession.|Getting to Know Me|I have always had a deep love for nature and find a sense of peace in being outdoors. Whether it is hiking through beautiful landscapes, relaxing by a body of water, or traveling to new places, I truly enjoy connecting with the natural world. What matters most to me, though, is the time spent creating lasting memories with my loved ones. Those moments of connection are priceless. When I need some quiet time, I love getting lost in a good book — it's a perfect way for me to unwind and reflect.

My approach to care involves effective communication with patients and making sure their concerns are heard and addressed. I strive to work with patients to create a treatment plan that best suits their life.|My clinical interests include diet related conditions, irritable bowel syndrome and esophageal disorders.|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy getting to the root cause of patients’ problems and learning new ways to improve patient care.|I was drawn to health care because the human body is complex, which makes solving problems interesting. Gastrointestinal complaints can be debilitating, so finding solutions can be life-changing and rewarding. I want to make sure people are able to live the life they deserve.|Getting to Know Me|When I am not at work, I love cooking, golfing, playing volleyball and spending time on the lake.

My philosophy of care includes developing trusting relationships with patients and being a person of support throughout their medical journeys.|My clinical interests include gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy getting to know my patients, finding the best approach to care, and encouraging and educating them to make positive decisions for their health.|From a young age, I knew that I wanted to pursue medicine, specifically, gastroenterology. It’s a great specialty because it allows patients to be treated holistically and have control over their own health decisions.|Getting to Know Me|In my free time, I enjoy traveling, cooking, enjoying coffee at a local coffee shop, and spending time with my friends and family.

Paul Dorsher is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.