Sanford welcomes new physicians to Bismarck-Mandan clinics
Nov. 4, 2026
Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org
BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Health is expanding access to primary and specialty care across the Bismarck-Mandan region with the addition of several physicians now seeing patients at Sanford Health clinics. These providers bring expertise in family medicine and internal medicine and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.
“We are excited to welcome these talented physicians to Sanford Health and expand access to care throughout the Bismarck-Mandan region,” said Jake Mellmer, vice president of operations. “Their expertise and commitment to patients will help meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.”
- Jordan Barth, M.D., family medicine, provides care for patients of all ages and offers preventive care, chronic disease management, pediatric care, minor procedures and women’s health services. A Mandan native, Barth previously served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army Reserve and is an advocate for antibiotic stewardship.
- Haily Datz, D.O., family medicine, provides comprehensive primary care services for individuals and families.
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- Joanne Nazareth, M.D., internal medicine, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult health conditions.
- Sarah Lesmeister, M.D., family medicine, provides comprehensive care for patients from childhood through adulthood. She treats acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes and hypertension, while emphasizing preventive care, wellness visits and health screenings.
- Christina Krieger, M.D., family medicine, provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including preventive care, annual wellness exams, care coordination and chronic disease management.
- Lindsey Lommen Kadrmas, M.D., family medicine, provides primary care services for patients of all ages.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit sanfordhealth.org.
The Sanford Health Bismarck Region provides healthcare to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience and providing access to world-class healthcare in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 60,000 employees and serves more than 2.5 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 60 hospitals, 315 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,900 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. Nearly 450 residents and fellows are trained each year through over 40 graduate medical education programs, with Sanford Health serving as the primary funding source for 75% of the programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural healthcare across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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