Joel Walz, MD
- Accepting New Patients
- NPI Number: 1639265994
- Primary Specialty: Family Medicine & Primary Care
About Joel
Joel Walz, MD, is a family medicine physician treating chronic health problems and acute injuries and illness. Dr. Walz is the Public Health Officer for Grand Forks and serves on the Grand Forks Public Health Board engaging in community health issues. He is inspired by improving the quality of life in the patients he sees. In his free time he enjoys bicycling, hiking, snowboarding, salt water reef aquariums and traveling. He is an active member at United Lutheran Church and a confirmation guide.
Professional Memberships
Member of the North Dakota Association of Family Physicians, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of North Dakota
"I feel that patients should partner with their doctor to make health care decisions. I strive to treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit."
- North Dakota Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year 2021
- Medical School
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University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Grand Forks, ND
- Residency
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University of North Dakota Family Practice Center in Association with St. Alexius and Medcenter One
- Board Certification
- American Board of Family Medicine
- Chronic Illness
- Acute Injuries
- Community Health Issues
Our Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to care provider related questions from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Access to Timely Care
4.5
Communicates Clearly
4.8
Time with Provider is Meaningful
4.8
Listens Well and is Respectful
4.9