Michael Traynor, MD

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4.6 out of 5 Patient Rating
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Exceptional Experience, Exceptional Care

 Dr. Traynor has more than 25 years of experience in endocrine surgery.

He specializes in endocrine and general surgery including:

  • Thyroid surgery
  • Adrenal surgery
  • Hernia repair
  • Abdominal surgery

He is also the first and only member of American Association for Endocrine Surgeons from North Dakota. He has served as chief and department chair of general surgery Sanford Health since 2014 and as clinical professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Science.

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-2251

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
General Surgery: Mayo Clinic & Graduate School, Rochester, MN
Medical School:
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery: General Surgery

Experience & Research

General Surgery: Altru Health, Grand Forks, ND (1991-1998)

General Surgery: Meritcare/Sanford Health, Fargo, ND (1998-Present)

Novel Surveillance Strategy For Recurrent Functional and Non-Functional Parathyroid Carcinoma (Submitted for Publication)

Idea of Care

I believe that if I am asked to see and evaluate a patient, I should execute that privilege to the best of my ability.

Personal Interests

Dr. Traynor and his wife have two sons and one grandson. He and his wife set up the Matto Foundation in honor of their son, Matthew who died in 2016 from addiction issues. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, bird hunting, and spending time with his family.

Awards and Distinctions

Multiple Guardian Angel Awards Listed in top 1% of physicians in the United States by US News & World Report 2012 1st Place Award: Applying Six Sigma Principles to Parathyroid Care-Performance Improvement Symposium- Sanford Health 2014

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