
Same Day Surgery
We’re excited to offer same-day surgical procedures right here at Towner County Medical Center! Our highly skilled surgical team is dedicated to providing expert care with the convenience of returning home the same day. Whether it’s minor procedures or outpatient surgeries, you can trust us to deliver exceptional care in a comfortable, close-to-home environment.
Call us today at 701-968-4411 to learn more or schedule your consultation. Your health, our priority!
Surgeries include:
- Appendectomies
- Hernia Repairs
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
- Oncology/Hematology
- Wound Care & Management
- Ophthalmology
- Biopsies & Tumor Removal
What sets us apart?
✔️ State-of-the-art facilities
✔️ Personalized pre- and post-surgery care
✔️ Minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
✔️ Comprehensive consultations and follow-ups
Surgeons

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.

Dr. Jerel Brandt
DO / General Surgery

Dr. Jerel Brandt
DO / General Surgery
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.

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.