Essentia Health Fertility — Mid Dakota Women’s Center, Bismarck

I have had the best experience at Mid Dakota Clinic. My primary OB was Dr. Delvo and she was just what I was hoping for in a Dr.; skilled patient, thorough and kind! I also had the pleasure of working with Dr. Knudtsen a few times as well and she was equally wonderful. Thank you so much for making my birth experience so great!

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Delvo to go over a couple concerns I had because my previous doctor transferred to another clinic/hospital. The nurse was very nice and took notes on all concerns I had and wanted to discuss. Dr. Delvo herself only addressed one of the concerns and wouldn’t go over anything else, including concerns over irregular periods. She told me I would need to schedule my annual exam to go over everything else, which was frustrating because I was sitting right there and had scheduled this visit with her. She only spent about 5 minutes with me and seemed very rushed. She didn’t even ask me any normal questions you get at the OBGYN regarding pregnancy, periods, etc. Things that could have been attributing to my issues. When she left, I went out front to schedule an annual exam but she was booked until the end November. I scheduled with another doctor and left in full on tears because I felt uncared for and at a loss. I had paid my copay but literally got nothing. When you have concerns, especially as a woman, your OBGYN is the last person you want to dismiss you. It was very disheartening as I always had a great experience at the Center for Women with my previous doctor.

I was assisted quickly at the reception desk, got in promptly when I went down for the mammogram. I had about 45 minutes before my scheduled appointment. I was asked if I wanted to wait or see if I could get in before my 1:00 doctor appointment. I waited about 5 minutes and I was brought back for my appointment and by the time the nurse got done taking my information the doctor came in and did my exam. Everyone I encountered were very pleasant.

Hands down best place and best people! Midwife, April Kautzman and her nurse, Hannah helped me through my entire pregnancy and always answered all my questions and concerns! Dr. Wisdom delivered my baby girl and she was amazing as well and so calm and not pushing anything I didn’t want. Highly recommend!

The team here made my first pregnancy experience a really positive one, which I’m so grateful for. Never any wait time. Everybody is friendly. Receptionists are welcoming and helpful. I can’t complain at all from start to end. Thank you especially to Dr Steinle and her nurses for caring for me and baby throughout the last 9-10 months. I definitely plan on coming back for any future pregnancies (or other women’s health appointments) and I would recommend this place to anybody.