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Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD

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(Bree Dewing, MD)

(105 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, General Practice and Nutrition

Saba University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: robotic surgery, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

300 N. Seventh Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 323-5210

Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery, general practice and nutrition. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD is affiliated with Sanford Bismarck, Sanford Clinic and Sanford Health.

Office Locations

222 N. Seventh Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

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Sanford Health

300 N. Seventh Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 323-5210

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Some issues Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

"Woman's weight loss journey helped along at Sanford Health", Sanford Health

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

lymph node excision

lymph node procedures

open lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD performed more biopsy, lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Dakota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
minimally invasive procedures	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	53
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	80
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	38
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	81
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	69
excision	12
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
lymph node procedures	26
open surgery	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	93
excision	23
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bismarck, ND were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	11
breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	63
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	29
open surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	135
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	15
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD graduated from Saba University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine

Residency: University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Bismarck

Sanford Clinic

Sanford Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 105 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bismarck, ND.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bree D. Dewing, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,678 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,178	DAVINCI XI $5,500
Covidien Sales LLC	$413 Endo Stapling $413
Torax Medical, Inc.	$401 LINX $401
Ethicon US, LLC	$157 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $59	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $37	Enseal X1 $14	EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) $14	VISTASEAL $11	Other $22
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$134 STRATTICE $79	AlloDerm $55
Other	$688 Sonicision $97	Perjeta $80	Myrbetriq $44	GATTEX $41	Kcentra $40	Other $387

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,216
Food and Beverage	$2,256

Biography

Dr. Bree Dewing's specialties are general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. She practices in Bismarck, ND. Dr. Dewing graduated from Saba University School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Dakota. Her areas of expertise include the following: robotic surgery and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Dewing has received the following distinction: David R. Antonenko MD PhD Outstanding Resident Award. Her professional affiliations include Sanford Clinic and Sanford Bismarck. Dr. Dewing's practice in Bismarck, ND is open to new patients as reported by Yext.