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Tara Mertz-Hack, MD

4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

A Specialist in Family Medicine

Dr. Tara Mertz specializes in family medicine, with special interests in pediatrics and women's health.

The services she provides include:

Chronic disease management
Office and hospital procedures such as dermatological and gynecological procedures
Preventive care
Wellness exams for children and adults

She also serves on the North Dakota Association of Family Physicians Board of Directors, as well as clinical faculty at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Family Medicine

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Primary Location

Sanford Oakes Clinic

420 Seventh St. S.
Oakes, North Dakota 58474 420 Seventh St. S.
Oakes, North Dakota 58474

05/26/25: Closed

Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:

Family Medicine Residency of Idaho: Twin Falls, ID

Medical School:

University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications:

American Board of Family Medicine

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

American Association of Family Physicians

North Dakota Association of Family Physicians

American Medical Association

ND Medical Association

National Rural Health Association

ND Rural Health Association

American Association of Primary Care Endoscopy

Select Publications:

Patient and Community-Centered Care in the Rural Landscape: Is it Great to be a Small Town Doc? American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference, Kansas City, MO. 2016 July 28-29

Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE): Branching Into Rural Communities to Promote Health. American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference, Kansas City, MO. 2016 July 28-30

Two Models for a Longitudinal Integrated Third Year: One Medical School’s Experience. Society for Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education, Nashville

Idea of Care

I strive to provide high-quality, evidence-based care close to home for patients of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and respect.

Personal Interests

Dr. Mertz-Hack enjoys traveling, outdoor activities including horseback riding and hiking, watching and playing sports, and spending time with her husband and son on their hobby farm and ranch.

Awards and Distinctions

Family Medicine Residency of Idaho Magic Valley Rural Training Track Chief Resident (2016-2017)
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho Board of Directors Leadership and Community Service Award (2016-2017)
AFMRD Family Medicine Congressional Congress Award (2016)

Additional Locations

Sanford Health Ellendale Clinic

141 Main St.
Ellendale, North Dakota 58436

Sanford Lisbon Clinic

102 10th Ave. W.
Lisbon, North Dakota 58054

Sanford Health LaMoure Clinic

100 First Ave. SW.
LaMoure, North Dakota 58458

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