Dr Peterson is a native of Grand Forks and a graduate of UND School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. He is Board-Certified in Family Medicine. For twelve years, he worked as a physician for the indigenous Eskimo populations surrounding Bethel and Nome, Alaska. He helped develop a GI endoscopy clinic there and practiced upper endoscope and colonoscopy in AK for over ten years. He returned to Grand Forks in 2005 to start Aurora Clinic. He is committed to providing comprehensive, independent, full-service care to patient of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics. He sees patients in the Grand Forks and Bagley offices and admits patients to Altru and CHS Hospitals. Dr. Peterson is married and has five children.

Dr. Bagheri graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He completed his Internship at Mayo Clinic and completed his residency in Dermatology at the New York Medical College. He completed a Fellowship in Mohs Surgery at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Bagheri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatological Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery . Dr. Bagheri is Board-Certified in Dermatology and is a Mohs Surgeon. Dr. Bagheri's office is located in the Aurora Clinic.
You can visit his website at www.NDdermatology.com

Dr. Cynthia Brooke, MD is a Board-Certified OB/GYN currently practicing in her home state of Washington. She is a graduate of the University of Washington, Seattle completing both her undergraduate work in psychology as well as her medical degree. She completed her residency training in OB/GYN from the University of Texas, San Antonio with fellowship training in both London, England and Dublin, Ireland, where she studied prenatal diagnostic techniques and the active management of labor. Dr. Brooke practiced for several years in Alaska, where she was the Department Chair for OB/GYN at Valley hospital. She also has a special interest in healthcare policy and was elected President of the Alaska State Medical Association, where she is still a member of the Board of Trustees.

Dr. Jodi Henrikson was born and raised near Bisbee, North Dakota.  He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota in 2000, and then went on to residency in Akron, Ohio.  He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Akron General Medical Center. After residency, he practiced in Great Bend, Kansas for 4 years.  Dr. Henrikson’s specialties include normal and high risk obstetrics, infertility, laparoscopy, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and interstitial cystitis.  He also has additional training in the evaluation and treatment of incontinence and prolapse.  He sees patients in Grand Forks and admits patients to Altru Hosptial. Dr. Henrikson is married and has a son.

Dr. Marsha Lange received her medical degree from Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit, Michigan and completed her Family Medicine residency at David Grant Air Force Base in California. Dr. Lange is Board-Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Lange has a special interest in preventive care and all aspects of Family Medicine including Women's Health, Pediatrics, Adolescent and Adult Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Lange enjoys establishing long term relationships with patients and getting to know the entire family. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Dr. Lange has a special interest in treating military members and families. Dr. Lange sees patients in Grand Forks. Before joining Aurora Clinic, Dr. Lange worked as a physician for 17 years in Mayville, ND . Dr. Lange is married and has three children.

Dr. Lee received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the spring of 2009, he completed his residency in Family Medicine at the "In His Image" Family Medicine Residency (in association with Hillcrest Medical Center) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Lee sees patients in Grand Forks. Dr. Lee has a special interest in mission work and overseas medical relief care. In 2007, he spent a month in Cambodia providing clinic healthcare to the underserved. And in 2008, he traveled to Myanmar to provide disaster relief following a devastating cyclone.

Dr. Patricia Mahoney, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a special interest in women’s health and breast care. She grew up in MT and SD. She then attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Postgraduate work and medical school were undertaken at USD (now Sanford SOM) in Vermillion and Sioux Falls, SD. She also completed an internship there. She then attended general surgery residency at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Chief residency years and a teaching fellowship were completed at USC in Columbia, SC. Dr. Mahoney began private practice in San Antonio, TX, where she ran a specialized breast care clinic for several years, performing several types of breast biopsies under ultrasound, and participating in the initial treatment of breast cancer via indwelling radiation catheters. This was followed by general surgery practices in Fairmont and Staples, MN. She has additional training in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. Dr. Mahoney is married and has three sons.

Dr. Masa received his medical degree from the University of Santo Thomas in Manila, Philippines. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Masa is Board-Certified in Family Practice. Before coming to Aurora Urgent Care, Dr. Masa worked for ten years at Mid-Michigan Urgent Care in Clare, Michigan. He and his wife have two children.

Dr.Olumide graduated from the University of Lagos in Nigeria. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Saint Agnes Healthcare in Maryland. Dr. Olumide is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Aurora Clinic, he worked in Rugby, North Dakota for 3 ½ years. He specializes in adult health care, including the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses from teenagers through senior adults. Dr. Olumide also provides stress tests. Dr. Olumide sees patients in both Grand Forks and Bagley and admits patients to Altru Hospital and CHS Hospital. Dr. Olumide is married and has two children.

Dr. Esther Potti graduated from the Andra Medical College in India where she completed Medical School and Medical Residency training in Anesthesiology. She completed Family Practice Residency training at The Family and Community Medicine Residency Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Potti has a special interest in obstetrics, women's health, preventative care, sports medicine and dermatology. She sees patients in Bagley and Clearbrook and admits patients to CHS hospital. Dr. Potti has lived and worked in Bagley since 2005. She has two children.

Dr. Jerry Smith is a Board-Certified General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in general, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, OK, and completed his residency training at Tulsa Regional Medical Center (now Oklahoma State University Medical Center) and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, TX. He received post-residency training in advanced laparoscopic and thorascopic techniques.

Dr. Smith is certified in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Smith sees patients in the Grand Forks and Bagley offices and admits patients to CHS Hospital. He enjoys medical mission work and has participated in numerous overseas surgical missions in Central America and Africa.

Dr. Spence completed his medical degree at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Harlem Hospital Center, New York. He specializes in adult health care, the diagnosis, management and treatment of illnesses of adults from their teen years through senior adult. He also provides preventative healthcare and annual exams. Dr. Spence sees patients in Bagley and admits patients to CHS hospital.

Dr. Robin Thompson, MD is a Board-Eligible OB/GYN from Sturgis, Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University, and completed her medical schooling at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Her OB/GYN residency was completed at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. Dr. Thompson was in private practice for 16 years before joining Aurora Clinic. She has a special interest in all areas of Women’s Health and OB care.

Dr. Aaron Tragos, DO,is a Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon, originally from Western Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate degree from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA. Dr. Tragos received his Medical Degree from Western University of The Pacific in Pomona, CA where he also had a brief acting career. Internship and Residency were done at St. Johns Riverview Hospital in Detroit, Michigan where he was trained in all aspects of general orthopedic surgery. For the past 10 years he has been in private practice in both Michigan and Maine. He is a former Division 1 collegiate football player and especially enjoys sports medicine. His collegiate career was cut short due to injuries. Those injuries inspired him to become an orthopedic surgeon. He is excited to be providing all aspects of orthopedic care at Aurora.

Dr. Viscito, originally from New Jersey, graduated from St. Joseph’s Family Medicine residency in Paterson, New Jersey, where he was the Chief Resident. Dr. Viscito is Board-Certified in Family Medicine. He enjoys all aspects of Family Medicine and has a special interest in newborn care, pediatrics, chronic disease management such as diabetes, high blood pressure, geriatrics and dermatology care. He sees patients in the Grand Forks and Bagley offices and admits patients to Altru and CHS Hospitals. He is married and has a son.

Dr. Byron Velander, originally from rural Mandan, ND, received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. His specialties are internal medicine and pediatrics and he enjoys focusing on the care of adults and children. Dr. Velander sees patients in Grand Forks and admits patients to Altru Hospital.

Dr. Michael Yard, originally from suburban Detroit, earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Michigan Health Center in Detroit.

Dr. Yard enjoys seeing a variety of patients ages 3 to 103. He has a special interest in seeing patients for hypertension, lipid and cholesterol disorders, and general health maintenance. Before moving to Bagley, Dr. Yard worked as a physician for 10 years in Sheridan, Michigan. He sees patients in Bagley and Clearbrook and admits patients to CHS Hosptial. Dr. Yard and his wife reside in Bagley.

Barbara Arntson was raised in Buxton, ND.  She graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics and Exercise Science. She completed her Dietetic internship and her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and is Certified in Adult Weight Management.  Ms. Arntson lives in East Grand Forks with her husband and three children.

Bonnie Eck received her Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of North Dakota. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner Master's program at St. Scholastica College in Duluth, Minnesota. She has worked as a Nurse Practitioner in Thief River Falls, Blackduck, and Bemidji. Ms. Eck enjoys family practice and seeing clients in all age categories with acute and chronic illnesses. She also enjoys women's health, pediatrics and the management of a variety of chronic medical conditions. Bonnie sees patients in the Bagley Clinic. She is married and has three grown children.

Patty Lokken completed her RN degree at Moorhead State College. She graduated from the Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. She has over 35 years of nursing experience. She worked at the Indian Health Service in Ft. Thompson, SD, at a private clinic in Chamberlin, SD and at MeritCare, Bemidji. She was also a Nursing Instructor at Northwest Technical College, Bemidji. She see patients of all ages for wellness as well as acute and chronic illnesses. She especially enjoys rural medicine. Ms. Lokken sees patients at Clearbrook Clinic. Ms. Lokken lives on a 50-acre hobby farm with her husband and has 2 grown children.

Julie Solberg was born and raised in Larimore, North Dakota. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at the University of North Dakota. She received her Master’s in Physician Assistant studies from the University of South Dakota. Ms. Solberg sees patients in both Aurora Clinic and Aurora Urgent Care, Grand Forks. She is dedicated to providing the best care possible to patients of all ages. Her special interests are women’s health and diabetes care.