John Bassett, MD

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A Specialist in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology

Dr. John Bassett specializes in general gastroenterology with a focus on hepatology and liver disease.

He provides these medical services:

  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy and colon cancer screening
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Hemorrhoid banding
  • Liver fibrosis assessment using FibroScan
  • Management of patients prior to and after liver transplant

Dr. Bassett treats a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including:

  • Acid reflux
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT)
  • Anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Celiac sprue
  • Cirrhosis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Diarrhea and constipation
  • Diverticulitis
  • Drug-induced liver injury
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
  • Recurrent C Diff infection
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Wilson’s disease

Dr. Bassett has over 21 years of active military service. He retired in September 2019 as a United States Navy Captain. He currently serves as the medical director of hepatology at Sanford Health in Fargo. Dr. Bassett is also a clinical associate professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-2525

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Transplant Hepatology: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Gastroenterology: National Capitol Consortium, Washington, DC
Residency:
Internal Medicine: National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Medical School:
Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Transplant Hepatology American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

Leadership Positions:

  • Associate Program Director, GI Fellowship, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2015-2016)
  • President of the Medical Staff, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2014-2015)
  • Medical Staff Representative, Board of Directors, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2014-2015)
  • Medical Staff Representative for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Clinical Learning Environment Review, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2014-2015)
  • Deputy Commander, Joint Medical Group/Joint Task Force, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Jan.-Oct. 2013)
  • Chief Hepatology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD (2011-2013)
  • Staff Internist, Fleet Surgical Team-4, USS Bataan/USS Saipan, Norfolk, VA (2001-2003)
  • Gastroenterology/Hepatology Representative, Sanford Health Tumor Conference
  • Member, Sanford Health Cancer Committee
  • Member, Sanford Health Physician Retention Committee
  • Member, Sanford Health Professional Practice Review Committee
  • Course Director, 2020 Sanford Health Gastroenterology Symposium
  • Sanford Health Liaison Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America
  • Board Member, Love Your Buns, colon cancer awareness group

 

Professional Memberships:

  • Fellow American College of Gastroenterology (2013-Present)
  • Fellow American College of Physicians (2008-Present)
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

 

Selected Research and Publications:

  • Author of 10 peer-reviewed publications, 22 abstracts and one book chapter (Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 10th ed.)

Personal Interests

Dr. Bassett enjoys running marathons, swimming and biking. He is married with two children and has a pandemic-acquired pug.

Awards and Distinctions

Academic Appointment: Clinical Associate Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences Recognitions: American Red Cross First-Aid CPR Instructor (2017-Present) Presidential Award-Winning Abstract, American College of Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA (2014) Melvin Musseles Award for resident education, Jacksonville, FL (2010) Community Service Involvement: Order of the Arrow (Scouting National Honor Society) (2018-2019) Volunteer The Kitchen of Clay County, Middleburg, FL (2018) Volunteer St. Francis Soup Kitchen, Jacksonville, FL (2016-2018) Personal Military Awards: Recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal Two-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal Four-time recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Three-time recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Recipient of the Army Achievement Medal Recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Recipient of the Humanitarian Service Medal

Additional Locations

Sanford Broadway Medical Center

801 Broadway N.
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 234-2000

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

5225 23rd Ave. S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58104

(701) 417-2000

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