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The Valley Weight Loss Clinic Team

Brent Hella, MD

Susan Hanson, P.A.C

Tracey Dillon, 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
  • North Dakota State University: Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
  • Research Coordinator for Valley Weight Loss Clinic
  • Registered Dietitian for diet/exercise counseling in clinical trials at Valley Weight Loss Clinic
  • Special interest in weight management, diabetes and disease prevention

    Professional Organizations: 

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and  Dietetics
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