Dakota Medical

11/20/2025

No Need to Travel to Bismarck or Beyond for World-Class Plastic Surgery! ⭐️

We're excited to have added Dr. Joel E. Pessa to our medical staff, eliminating the need to travel far for first-class plastic surgery and specialized care. Dr. Pessa brings the expertise of elite institutions like Duke Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (the world's top plastic surgery program) right here to Minot.

Dr. Pessa's Highlights:
✓ Top 5%: Rated among the top 5% of all aesthetic surgery papers ever written globally.
✓ Anatomical Pioneer: His book, Facial Topography, redefined facial anatomy.
✓Expertise in: Skin Cancer, Facial Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, and Cosmetic Surgery.

No referral needed! 📞 Call 701.852.6143 to schedule your appointment today.
Learn more about our team: https://www.dakotamedical.com/find-a-doctor

11/18/2025

Now accepting new patients for Dr. Jerel Brandt! 🩺

We're thrilled to offer appointments with a highly experienced, board-certified general surgeon here at Dakota Medical. Dr. Brandt's deep background, including earning his D.O. from Des Moines University and residency through Michigan State, is complemented by his commitment to patient care and leadership in the community. Dr. Brandt brings over a decade of surgical expertise, specializing in:

▪️ Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Procedures
▪️ General Surgery
▪️ Trauma Management
▪️ Endoscopy

Ready to see a specialist? Remember, No Referral is needed and we offer Fast Scheduling to get you the care you deserve. Learn more: https://www.dakotamedical.com/

📞 Call 701.852.6143 to schedule your appointment today.

11/14/2025

Dakota Medical is adding world-class expertise to our team! 🩺

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Joel E. Pessa has joined our medical staff and is now accepting new patients! Dr. Pessa is a highly acclaimed, multi-fellowship trained surgeon with a career spanning institutions like Duke Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (the world's top plastic surgery program). Dr. Pessa considers it a privilege to serve the people of Minot, bringing his unmatched skill and research to our community.

Some of Dr. Pessa's Highlights include:
🟡 Top 5%: Rated among the top 5% of all aesthetic surgery papers ever written.
🟡 His book, Facial Topography, redefined facial anatomy and has been translated into 5 languages.
🟡 Expertise in Skin Cancer, Facial Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, and Cosmetic Surgery.

📞 Call 701.852.6143 to schedule your appointment today.

Learn more about us: https://www.dakotamedical.com/

11/11/2025

Grateful for the brave men and women who served our country. ❤️

11/06/2025

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, no referral needed! 🌟

We deliver compassionate, high-quality care with the latest technology and advanced treatment options. Our team specializes in 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆.

Schedule your visit today and experience healthcare that puts you first. https://www.dakotamedical.com/request-appointment

11/04/2025

Stop waiting. Start healing 💛

At Dakota Medical, we put your recovery first, cutting out the referral process so you can focus on getting back to the life you love.

It's a simpler, faster path to expert surgical care. Call to schedule your appointment today: 701.852.6143 Learn more on our website: https://www.dakotamedical.com/

10/29/2025

We’re excited to launch the Billion Pill Pledge at Dakota Medical!

What is the Billion Pill Pledge?

It’s a national effort to reduce opioid use after surgery by expanding access to Enhanced Recovery protocols. We’re proud to be part of this movement to protect patients and communities.
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Send a message to learn more

10/21/2025

Help Dakota Medical help patients in need of donated blood!

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant Blood Mobile

Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Dakota Medical, 1002 18th Ave SE.
To make an appointment, please call:
701-852-6143

10/10/2025

Welcome to Dakota Medical Jennifer!!

Jennifer Levy, DNAP, CRNA, NSPM-C
Jennifer Levy is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Non-Surgical Pain
Management Certified (NSPM-C) provider, dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief from
chronic pain through advanced, minimally invasive treatments.
A South Dakota native, Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota
State University in 2007 and spent seven years as a registered nurse before completing the first
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program at the Mayo Clinic College of Health
Sciences in Rochester, MN.
After practicing anesthesia in Colorado for two years, she returned home to Rapid City, SD,
where she has worked as a CRNA for over five years. Driven by her passion for innovation and
patient-centered care, Jennifer opened the first CRNA-led ketamine clinic in South Dakota,
offering breakthrough therapies for mental health and chronic pain to patients across the Black
Hills.
In 2025, Jennifer completed an advanced Pain Management Fellowship at Texas Christian
University, earning certification in Non-Surgical Pain Management. She now brings this
specialized training to provide interventional pain procedures designed to restore function,
improve quality of life, and reduce dependence on long-term medications.
Jennifer is proud to offer compassionate, evidence-based care to help patients live with less pain
and more possibilities—right here at Dakota Medical.

09/22/2025

Happy Surgical tech week to our scrub techs. You guys are the BEST! 🥳❤️

09/04/2025

A New Step Forward: Dr. Aaron Albers Brings Total Ankle Replacement to Minot.
When it comes to mobility, every joint matters—especially the ankle. Now, thanks to Dr. Aaron Albers, Minot residents don’t have to leave town for a life-changing procedure. With a decade of experience in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and training at Houston’s high-volume medical centers, Dr. Albers has quietly introduced total ankle joint replacement to the Magic City at our own Dakota Medical and Surgery Center.
This procedure, long awaited by those with debilitating ankle arthritis, offers restored flexibility and reduced pain without sacrificing joint mobility. It represents a real milestone—not just for podiatry and orthopedics, but for patient access, rehabilitation, and hope.
Dr. Albers’s commitment to education, precision, and patient-centered care is evident. He’s not just performing surgery; he’s offering freedom: freedom from pain, freedom from limited movement, and freedom from unnecessary travel.
For Minot residents, the ability to receive such advanced treatment close to home does more than replace joints-it preserves independence, ensures comfort, and changes lives.

09/01/2025

From minimally invasive procedures to diagnostic screenings, our general surgery team provides expert care you can count on while close to home.

We offer:

- Minimally invasive surgery
- Breast surgery
- Upper endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy

Our team prioritizes precision, comfort, and a quicker recovery, so you can get back to living with confidence.

Review our different specialties at DakotaMedical.com/specialties.