Avish Nagpal, MD

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A Specialist in Infectious Disease

Dr. Avish Nagpal practices internal medicine, specializing in infectious disease and travel and tropical medicine.

The conditions he treats include:

  • Clostridium difficile infection
  • Hepatitis C, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
  • Orthopedic and cardiovascular implantable device infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Transplant-related infections

He also serves as associate professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota; adjunct faculty at North Dakota State University; medical director of Infection Prevention and Control; and in a leadership role in Antibiotic Stewardship.

Speaks: English, Hindi

Specialties

Types of Care

(701) 234-2353

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Infectious Disease: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Residency:
Internal Medicine: University of North Dakota, Fargo, ND
Medical School:
Kasturba Medical School, Manipal, India

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Infectious Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine
Cultural Sensitivity Training:
Native American Communities

Experience & Research

Selected Research:

  • Research interest in Clostridium difficile infection, cardiovascular device and vascular graft infections, and endocarditis

Idea of Care

The patient comes first. Patients know their symptoms best, and they are usually right.

Personal Interests

Dr. Nagpal is married with one daughter. He enjoys traveling and reading.

Awards and Distinctions

Guardian Angel Award, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND (2015)
Teacher of the Year Award, UND Internal Medicine Residency Program (2015)
Joseph E. Geraci Infectious Diseases Achievement Award, Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN (2011)
Resident teacher of the year, University of North Dakota, Department of Internal Medicine (2010)
Physician of the Year, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND (2021)

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