Sommer Nurkic, MD

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A Specialist in Radiation Oncology

Dr. Sommer Nurkic works closely with patients to individualize their cancer treatment using radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She hopes to optimize their chances of going into remission and enjoying a long-term high quality of life.

She specializes in these procedures:

  • High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy

  • Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) 

  • Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) 

  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) 

Dr. Nurkic treats head and neck cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and pediatric cancer.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Types of Care

  • Radiosurgery

(701) 234-6161

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Radiation Oncology: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Medical School:
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications:
American Board of Radiology: Radiation Oncology

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:
Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015-Present)
American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) (2014-Present)
American Board of Radiology (ABR)
American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)
Phi Beta Kappa

Idea of Care

I believe each patient, their cancer and their cancer journey is uniquely theirs. It is my job to tailor their care to best meet each patient’s goals and optimize their health outcomes.

Personal Interests

In her free time, Dr. Nurkic loves playing with her young daughter and spending time with her husband, family and friends. She is an avid cycler and croissant enthusiast.

Awards and Distinctions

RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (2019)

2017 Research Article of the Year Applied Radiation Oncology Journal (2018)

University of Florida Golden Key Award (2017)

University of Florida Gold Humanism Honor Society (2016)

Gundersen Health System Outstanding Achievement Award (2015)

Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting Finalist for Young Investigator Award in Clinical Research (2014)

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Sommer Scholarship (2012)

Additional Locations

Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center

1233 34th St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

(218) 333-5522

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