Dr. William Zaks, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Male•Age 66

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. William Zaks, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Grand Forks, ND and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zaks has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening, Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, and Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 1987. He is affiliated with Altru Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. William Zaks, MD

Altru's Endocrinology

1380 S Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(701) 780-6400
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(701) 780-6400

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  • Friendly Staff
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Zaks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zaks

1.7

22 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 16, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Nov 09, 2021
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What could be improved
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Sep 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Alyssa Bryant – Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Melon in MN – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Mayville, ND – Mar 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dustin in Fargo, ND – Apr 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Beth in Grand Forks, ND – Mar 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

William Zaks, MD, PhD, FACE, specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Altru Health System. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, birding, chess and going to his grandchildren's sporting events.

biography

William Zaks, MD, PhD, FACE, specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Altru Health System. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, birding, chess and going to his grandchildren's sporting events.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1987
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Locations

Altru's Endocrinology

Altru's Endocrinology1380 S Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Altru Hospital

    1200 S Columbia Rd
    Grand Forks, ND 58201
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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