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Primary Care Providers

Rory Ratzlaff, MD

Primary Care

Education: BSN, University of North Dakota; MPH, St. George's University
Medical Degree: St. George's University
Board Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine
Special Interests: Office-based procedures, emergency medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, family, outdoors

Serving patients since 2021

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Emeka Samuel Okwudili, MD

Medical Doctor

My name is Emeka Samuel Okwudili and I was born in Nigeria. At the age of 6 years old, my Family and I moved to Winnipeg Canada. I grew up in Winnipeg, before moving down to the United States for medical school and residency.

I completed my 4 years Bachelor’s of Science at University of Winnipeg. For
Medical School I went to Saba University School of Medicine on the tiny Island of Saba.
After medical school, I completed my family medicine residency at University of
Connecticut.
 
Special interests: Community health and engagement, working with underserved
communities.
Hobbies: Hobbies include Sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Football. Music,
outdoor activities, and being around family and friends.
From: Langdon, North Dakota
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Megan Overby, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

From: Langdon, North Dakota
Education: Doctorate of Nursing Practice, University of Mary
Special Interests: Pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and diabetes
Hobbies: Running, cooking, baking, and seasonal outdoor activities

Serving patients since 2018

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Elizabeth Sillers, RN, BSN, MS

Family Nurse Practitioner

From: Calvin, North Dakota
Education: BSN (1996) and MSN (2001) from the University of North Dakota
Special Interests: Type 2 Diabetes management
Board Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Associations: North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
Hobbies: Traveling, family time, and reading

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Courtney Feil-Short MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

From: Langdon, North Dakota
Education: MSN, University of North Dakota
Associations: North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
Hobbies: Music, hunting, crafting, football, hockey, family time, lake trips

Serving patients since 2016

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Nicole Bettendorf, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
From: Bryan-College Station, Texas
Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-FNP), Walden University (Minneapolis, MN)
Special interests: Nutrition, Organization, Hockey and Football
Hobbies: Fishing, Vegetable Gardening, and Yoga
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OB-GYN Provider

Tana Setness Hoefs, MD

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Education: BS in Biology, University of South Dakota; MD,
Sanford School of Medicine
Awards: UND Dean’s Special Recognition Award for Outstanding
Volunteer Faculty 2022

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Physical Therapists

Sarah Badding, PT, DPT, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

From: Steele, North Dakota
Education: University of North Dakota
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, STOTT PILATES® instructor
Special Interests: Orthopedics, chronic pain, pediatrics, vertigo,
neurological disorders
Hobbies: Sports, family time, lake trips

Serving patients since 2003

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Jessica Waslaski, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

From: Hannah, North Dakota
Education: University of North Dakota
Special Interests: Orthopedics, chronic pain, pediatrics, vertigo, geriatrics
Hobbies: Golf, family time, outdoors

Serving patients since 2014

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Dietician / Diabetes Education

Amber Albrecht

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist/Diabetes Program Coordinator

From: Hampden, ND
Education: BSN, University of North Dakota
Board Certifications: CDCES
Associations: Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, ANA, ND Nurses Association
Special Interests: Diabetes, insulin pumps, glucose monitoring
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, hunting, lake trips, reading, family time

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Brenna Swanson

Dietitian

From: Lawton, ND (Oslo, MN native)
Education: BS in Food and Nutrition, NDSU; MS in Food and Nutrition,
Texas Tech University
Board Certifications: RDN, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, CDCES
Special Interests: Health and wellness coaching, behavior change
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, traveling, yoga, meditation

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Medical Specialists

Jason Go, M.D.

Cardiology

Education: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology

Serving patients since 2000

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Michael Kruger, M.D.

Orthopedics

Education: University of North Dakota Medical School
Special Interests: Sports medicine, musculoskeletal issues,
fracture and arthritis management

Serving patients since 2003

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Kevin Panico, M.D.

Hematology and Oncology

Education: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Special Interests: Blood disorders, cancer, pain and palliative care
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center
Fellowships: Pain and palliative care

Serving patients since 1998

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Mark Peterson, M.D.

Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Education: UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND; University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI
Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
 
Serving patients since 1995
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Behavioral Health

Diane Soli, LCSW

Behavioral Health Therapist

From: Walhalla, ND
Education: MSW, Our Lady of the Lake University
Special Interests: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, reading, sewing, Legos

Serving patients since 2014

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Tel:  701-256-6100 
909 2nd St., Langdon, ND 58249
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