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Biography: Dr. Traxinger joined the Family Medicine department at Mid Dakota Clinic PrimeCare in August 2011. A native of Minot, ND, Dr. Traxinger's interest in the medical field began with her work experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Trinity Nursing Home in Minot. She went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and forensic science from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, followed by a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa. Dr. Traxinger completed a family medicine residency at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck in 2011. Dr. Traxinger is certified in BLS, ACLS, ATLS and PALS. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is licensed to practice family medicine in the state of North Dakota.

Biography: Dr. Robert Tanous joined Mid Dakota Clinic PrimeCare in July 1997. A native of California, Dr. Tanous received his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated with honors. He completed his internal medicine residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Program in Phoenix, Arizona, and is board-certified in his specialty. Dr. Tanous has been listed in the ``Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges`` and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Student Association and American College of Physicians.Dr. Tanous is licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Dakota.

Biography: Dr. Erickstad joined Mid Dakota Clinic PrimeCare in July 1983. Prior to joining Mid Dakota Clinic, he was Chief of the Family Practice Department at the U.S. Strategic Air Command Hospital at Grand Forks Air Force Base. A graduate of Bismarck High School, he received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of North Dakota. He completed his family practice residency at the UND Family Practice Center in Bismarck and became certified by the American Board of Family Practice in 1979. In addition to his Family Medicine duties, Dr. Erickstad has pediatric and minor surgical privileges. He is board-certified in emergency medicine, a field he has specialized in for some years.Dr. Erickstad is licensed to practice medicine in both North Dakota and Minnesota.

Biography: Dr. Kelly Longie joined Mid Dakota Clinic PrimeCare in September 2008. A native of Tioga, ND, Dr. Longie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where he also completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck and received the Best of the Best Award for Most Helpful Resident from St. Alexius Medical Center in March 2006. Certified in ATLS, ACLS and PALS, Dr. Longie is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. He is licensed to practice Family Medicine in the state of North Dakota.

Biography: Dr. Hebert joined Mid Dakota Clinic PrimeCare in July 2002, and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has a special interest in osteoporosis and serves on the board of the Mid Dakota Osteoporosis Center. A native of Mandan, ND, Dr. Hebert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mary, where he earned the Leadership Award, was a member of the Kappa Gamma Pi National Honor Society, and was recognized as Outstanding Senior in the Math/Science Division. He attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology. Dr. Hebert received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, attaining two scholarships and the Family Medicine Project Research Award. Dr. Hebert completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Veterans Affairs and MeritCare Hospitals in Fargo, ND, where he was selected as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and also received the Excellence in Research Award. He has co-authored several articles in peer reviewed medical journals and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the UND School of Medicine where he was given the Dean's Recognition Award for his commitment to teaching medical students.Dr. Hebert is licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Dakota.

Biography: Dr. Scherr joined Mid Dakota Clinic in July 1993. He is board-certified in Family Medicine. A native of Bismarck, Dr. Scherr is a recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa award and graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota, where he also received his medical degree in 1990. He completed his family practice residency in Bismarck at the UND Family Practice Center. He has served as staff physician at Medcenter One and St. Alexius hospitals in Bismarck and Heartview Foundation. Dr. Scherr is a a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and its North Dakota affiliate. He is a commercial pilot who is a Certified Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) by the FAA and a Certified Medical Review Officer for the ND Department of Transportation. He is licensed to practice medicine and the specialty of Family Medicine in North Dakota.

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