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 Grand Forks and admits patients to Altru Hospital. 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 with over 20 years of experience. 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. Prior to joining Aurora, Dr. Brooke practiced in Sequim, WA. She sees patients in Grand Forks and admits to Altru Hospital.

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 and admits patients to Altru Hospital. 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. 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. 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 at Aurora Clinic in Grand Forks, ND, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Langdon, ND, and at Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND. He enjoys medical mission work and has participated in numerous overseas surgical missions in Central America and Africa.

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 Grand Forks and admits patients to Altru Hospital. He is married and has two children.

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.

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.