Sanford Bismarck Surgeon First In North Dakota To Complete 1,000 Robotic-Assisted Surgeries Using New Technology

Joshua Knudson, M.D., is the first general surgeon in North Dakota to perform more than 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries with the DaVinci Surgical System. Dr. Knudson completed this milestone in fall 2023.

“Dr. Knudson's expertise extends to the forefront of surgical technology,” said Jacqueline Farland, executive director of surgical services. “His commitment to innovation and excellence in surgery has not only set a new standard in North Dakota but also earned him this prestigious industry recognition.”

Specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Knudson's practice involves a wide range of general surgery patients. The Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center will soon offer same-day hernia, gallbladder and hysterectomy robotic surgeries.

Dr. Knudson received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
To learn more about scheduling an appointment with Dr. Knudson, visit sanfordhealth.org or call 701-323-5300.

The Sanford Bismarck region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 21 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.