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Our Team

The PrimeCare Surgical Weight Loss Program team is dedicated to your weight loss success. It includes surgeons, nurses, a neuropsychologist, licensed registered dietitians, coordinators and support staff.

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Surgeons
Brandon Helbling, MD
Gaylord Kavlie, MD, FACS

Neuropsychologist
David Brooks, PhD, ABPN

Coordinators
Mid Dakota Clinic
Jean Ellefson, RN
Surgical Weight Loss Clinical Coordinator
(701) 530-6330
1-800-472-2113 ext. 6330

St. Alexius Medical Center
Jessica Miller, RN, BSN, CPAN
Bariatric Service Line Coordinator
(701) 530-5189
1-800-222-4036 ext. 5189

Licensed Registered Dietitians
Bernie Kraft, LRD, CDE
Laura Bukoswki, LRD, CDE
(701) 530-6008
1-800-472-2113 ext. 6008

For more information, call the Surgical Weight Loss Clinical Coordinator at (701) 530-6330 or 1-800-472-2113 ext. 6330.

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Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) l Mission Statement l Our Team l Frequently Asked Questions About St. Alexius Weight Loss Surgery l Qualifications and Eligibility l Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding l Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery l Sleeve Gastrectomy