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Michael Joannides, MD

4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

A Specialist in General & Bariatric Surgery

Michael Joannides, MD, specializes in general surgery, weight loss surgery and surgical critical care. He offers minimally invasive procedures and has advanced experience in upper gastrointestinal surgery.

Dr. Joannides is a board-certified weight loss surgeon offering a comprehensive approach to managing obesity and weight loss through surgical intervention or medication management. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment for weight loss consultation.

Treatment options Dr. Joannides provides include:

Laparoscopic surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery
Weight loss medication management

In addition to Dr. Joannides’ services, the Sanford Bemidji Weight Loss team provides in-person or virtual support group options for those working with the Weight Loss Program and post-operative weight loss surgery patients. Learn more about the support group.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Types of Care

Weight Loss

Primary Location

Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic

1233 34th St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601 1233 34th St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

12/24/24: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
12/25/24: Closed
01/01/25: Closed

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Bariatric and Metabolic Specialists, Overland Park, KS
Trauma Critical Care: Orlando Health Medical Center

Residency:

General Surgery: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
General Surgery: University of Illinois Chicago – Mount Sinai, Chicago, IL

Medical School:

St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada

Board Certifications:

American Board of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care
American Board of Surgery: General Surgery

Idea of Care

When it comes to bariatric surgery, I assess each patient as a whole to decide which procedure is best for them. Obesity is a multifaceted condition with multiple causes, so I strive to pin down the root cause of each patient’s condition and work with a team to address their nutrition, exercise needs, hormone imbalances, sleep issues and more. I want to offer the best results to every patient.

Additional Locations

Sanford Bagley Clinic

1656 Central St. W.
Bagley, Minnesota 56621

Sanford Health Park Rapids Clinic

110 Seventh St. W.
Park Rapids, Minnesota 56470

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