Megan Bess Strand, MD

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Review by Anonymous on November 22, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic - 2700 State St

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Comment - “ Dr Strand is fantastic. She spok... ”

Dr Strand is fantastic. She spoke at a level both my 87 year old mother and I could understand

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“Dr Strand is fantastic. She spok...”

Dr Strand is fantastic. She spoke at a level both my 87 year old mother and I could understand

Anonymous 11/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 31, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Strand is very professional ... ”

Dr. Strand is very professional and caring - I highly recommend her to others.

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“Dr. Strand is very professional ...”

Dr. Strand is very professional and caring - I highly recommend her to others.

Anonymous 10/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I would recommend Megan to anyon... ”

I would recommend Megan to anyone

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“I would recommend Megan to anyon...”

I would recommend Megan to anyone

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 30, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic - 2700 State St

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Comment - “ Dr. Strand gave me options for m... ”

Dr. Strand gave me options for my care and let me decide what's best for me which I appreciate instead of forcing medications on me like other doctors.

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“Dr. Strand gave me options for m...”

Dr. Strand gave me options for my care and let me decide what's best for me which I appreciate instead of forcing medications on me like other doctors.

Anonymous 09/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Loved everyone! Great!... ”

Loved everyone! Great!

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“Loved everyone! Great!...”

Loved everyone! Great!

Anonymous 09/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Strand is one of the best med... ”

Dr Strand is one of the best medical practitioners I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient of; cared for, encouraged, and treated with kindness and dignity.

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“Dr Strand is one of the best med...”

Dr Strand is one of the best medical practitioners I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient of; cared for, encouraged, and treated with kindness and dignity.

Anonymous 11/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ So kind and friendly. Very profe... ”

So kind and friendly. Very professional!

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“So kind and friendly. Very profe...”

So kind and friendly. Very professional!

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good day... ”

Good day

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“Good day...”

Good day

Anonymous 10/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Only good experiences with Dr. S... ”

Only good experiences with Dr. Strand

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Only good experiences with Dr. Strand

Anonymous 09/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 14, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic - 2700 State St

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Comment - “ She always is so professional an... ”

She always is so professional and personable. Explains things as she goes and makes you feel at ease with the care that you are receiving.

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“She always is so professional an...”

She always is so professional and personable. Explains things as she goes and makes you feel at ease with the care that you are receiving.

Anonymous 09/14/2025

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Sydney Backsen, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Brian Hebert, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Laura Fuerstenberg, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Donald Grenz, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Jane Grorud, MD - Pediatrician

Dayton Bry, APRN, CNP - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Julia Schwartz, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Stephanie Traxinger, DO - Family Medicine Physician

Lisa Kozel, - Pediatrician

Matthew Hamar, DO - Family Medicine Physician

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