

Outreach Services
Towner Medical Center provides an array of healthcare options for Cando and surrounding communities. The Outreach Provider program allows patients who need additional treatment outside of our current service offerings to be connected with specialists.
Outreach Services include:
- Cardiology
- Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
- Oncology/Hematology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Outreach Providers
- Coralyn Kurtz, Cardiology
- Mark Peterson, Endoscopy
- Anil Potti, Oncology
- Robert Dicken, Ophthalmology
- Gerel Brandt, General Surgery
- William Wosick, Radiology
Outreach Providers

Coralyn Kurtz, FNP
Cardiology

Dr. Robert Dicken
Opthalmology

Dr. Robert Dicken
Opthalmology
Dr. Robert A. Dicken is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience caring for people in need of medical and surgical eye care. A Thief River Falls native, he graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead and received his medical degree and Ophthalmology training at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Dicken has extensive experience in laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma. He also specializes in eyelid surgery and provides general Ophthalmology care.
Cassie is looking forward to building her clientele in all areas of family medicine, but also has special interests in women’s health, dermatology procedures, and diabetes management. “I have a strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of our rural residents and am excited to serve the community and surrounding area while providing high-quality care to patients across the lifespan”.
Cassie is originally from Hallock, MN, and now resides in Langdon, ND. Cassie also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Anil Potti
Oncology / Hematology

Dr. Mark Peterson
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy

Dr. Mark Peterson
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Dr Mark Peterson is a Board-Certified Family Physician. He graduated from the UND School of Medicine and did his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. He has practiced Family Medicine and GI Endoscopy in ND and Alaska for over 30 yrs. He is a member of the American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy and has practiced endoscopy (colonoscopy and upper endoscopy) at TCMC for over 15 years.

Dr. Jerel Brandt
Opthalmology

Dr. Jerel Brandt
Opthalmology
Dr. Jerel Brandt is a board-certified general surgeon with over a decade of experience in the management of surgical and trauma patients. His surgical expertise encompasses open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures across a range of medical conditions, complemented by proficiency in endoscopy. After a thorough ten-year tenure at a local hospital, providing outpatient and inpatient surgical care, as well as trauma management, he transitioned to establish an independent practice to broaden his reach and service capabilities.