The Valley Weight Loss Clinic Team
Brent Hella, MD
Susan Hanson, P.A.C
Amanda Nack, MS, RD, LRD
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine
- Residency in Internal Medicine at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Founded Valley Weight Loss Clinic in 2005
- IMA Healthcare Physician Partner
- Special Interest in weight management, obesity, PCOS, and Hypothyroidism
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified 1999, 2009
- American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certified 2007
Professional Organizations:
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
- Marywood University: Bachelors of Science in Physician’s Assistant studies
- University of Nebraska Omaha: Master’s of Science in Exercise Science
- Special interest in diabetes.
Certifications:
- American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist
- Certified Insulin pump trainer
- Concordia College: Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
- South Dakota State University: Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Specializes in Medical Nutrition Therapy with special interest in weight management, GI health, and disease prevention, along with a passion to help her patients develop a positive relationship with food
Professional Organizations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Fargo-Moorhead Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Board Member
- Nominee for the NDAND, Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year