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Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD

Accepting New Patients

(88 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: anorectal problems, varicose veins, colorectal surgery procedures, and more.

3000 32nd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 364-8900

Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD is a general surgeon in Fargo, ND specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

Office Locations

3000 32nd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103

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132 4TH AVENUE NE
VALLEY CITY, ND 58072

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Some issues Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Dakota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
doctor visit	250
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	30
vascular procedures	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	24
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	258
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
vascular procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	61
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	14
doctor visit	247
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	44
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	252
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
open surgery	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	118
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	257
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
open surgery	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	51
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	235
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
vascular procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	51
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	223
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
vascular procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	54
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	213
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
vascular procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	48
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	154
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	37
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
anastomosis	22
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
open surgery	13
vascular procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	55
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	11
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	205
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
vascular procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	43
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated as a general surgeon in Fargo, ND were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	16
ablation	15
anastomosis	15
catheterization	16
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	228
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	16
vascular procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	294
Native American / Alaskan Native	6
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	51
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: St. Joseph Mercy Oakland

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 88 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fargo, ND.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Dees is always very approachable, concerned and caring. He has followed me through the most difficult time of my life and I attribute him to saving my life. I have absolute faith in him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very pleased with the time Dr Dees provided to explain, illustrate, and invite our questions about an upcoming procedure. Couldn't be happier about our meeting

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian K. Dees, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$2,019 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $1,802	SYNECOR Biomaterial $183	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $34
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$166 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $166

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,584
Food and Beverage	$601

Biography

Dr. Brian Dees practices general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Dees's clinical interests: breast pain, spider veins, and thyroid cancer. He obtained his medical school training at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and performed his residency at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Dr. Dees is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Fargo, ND.