Endocrinology | Sanford Health
Endocrinology / Diabetes Center • Grand Forks, ND • Since 1996
About
Sanford Health is a nonprofit, integrated health care system based in Sioux Falls, SD, with multiple North Dakota locations including Grand Forks. While the page notes Sanford Health’s broad services and footprint, specific information on an Endocrinology program in Grand Forks isn’t detailed in the provided content. Key context: - Organization: Sanford Health (nonprofit health care system) - Headquarters: Sioux Falls, SD; operates clinics/hospitals in North Dakota (Fargo, Bemidji MN, Bismarck ND, etc.) - Focus: Hospitals and health care services; nationwide presence in several countries - Contact: Main phone 1-605-333-1000 If you’re seeking Endocrinology services in Grand Forks specifically, you may want to: - Visit Sanford Health’s site to locate the Grand Forks endocrinology/endocrinology clinics - Call the main line to confirm Grand Forks endocrinology availability, providers, and appointment options - Check for affiliated clinics in nearby Fargo or other ND locations if Grand Forks has limited endocrinology offerings
Clinic Type
Endocrinology / Diabetes Center
Address
-, Sioux Falls, SD, US
Phone
1-218-280-0148
angela.dejene@sanfordhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Sanford Health (Dr. David Newman): 4.8/5 (61)
- Sanford Health (Tammy Branden, APRN, CNP): 4.8/5 (174)
- Sanford Health (Dr. Raul Ruiz): 4.9/5 (496)
- Sanford Health (Sheila Greseth, DNP, APRN, CNP): 4.8/5 (124)
- Sanford Health (Vanessa Skolness, APRN, CNP): 4.9/5 (244)
- Sanford Health (Dr. Niyutchai Chaithongdi): 4.8/5 (423)
- Vitals (Dr. William Zaks, unaffiliated with Sanford): 2.1/5 (16+)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction ratings for Sanford Health endocrinology providers in Fargo (typically 4.8-4.9 out of 5 stars)
- Strong patient endorsement of Fargo-based endocrinology staff based on aggregated surveys
Common complaints
- Poor bedside manner
- Lack of responsiveness or follow-up regarding lab results
- Dismissive attitude toward patient concerns
- Difficulty with patient relations
"Worst experience ever with doctor. Absolutely no bedside manner and acted like I was annoying him. My labs were abnormal but he didn't care at all and was convinced everything would be normal."
— Vitals (Dr. William Zaks)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sanford Grand Forks offering sports physicals - Sanford Health News — Jul 22, 2025
- NDSU and Sanford Health partner on GLP-1 research - Sanford Health News — Jun 25, 2026
- Sanford Grand Forks hosts Boo to the Flu events - Sanford Health News — Sep 25, 2025
- Endocrinologist Opportunity: Sanford Clinic in Bismarck, ND - News Usa Today — May 8, 2026
- Sanford installs state-of-the-art MRI machine in Grand Forks - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports — Oct 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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