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Amber Deere

Amber's goal is to help people achieve a high quality of life that is fulfilling for them and help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Her role is to evaluate, diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in patients ages 6 and older. Her approach is to provide holistic individualized care, based on each person's unique needs.

Education: University of North Dakota - PMHNP-BC

Contact Amber at Hallock Clinic (218) 843-2165 or Karlstad Clinic (218) 436-2251

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson has been with us since 2006. She holds a certificate in advance cardiac life support. Julie treats patients of all ages in the Hallock clinic.

Education: University of North Dakota – CFNP

Contact Julie at (218) 843-2165

Amanda Pinnock

Amanda Pinnock has been with Kittson Healthcare since 2014. She sees patients of all ages at both the Hallock & Karlstad clinics. Her favorite part about her job is building relationships with her patients and their families.
Outside of work, Amanda loves to spend time with her family. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and fishing. If the weather is not cooperating, she enjoys photography, crafting, and baking.

Education: University of North Dakota – NP-C

James Surdy

Dr. Surdy has been with Kittson Healthcare since April 2011, and has over 25 years of experience. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Surdy sees patients of all ages primarily at the Hallock clinic. Dr. Surdy enjoys working with the top notch team at Kittson and providing top quality care to patients.

Education: University of Minnesota - School of Medicine
Residency: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

Contact James at (218) 843-2165

Dr. Mikhail Kirnus

Dr. Mikhail Kirnus is a cardiologist associated with Altru Health System in Grand Fork, ND. Dr. Kirnus is scheduled in Hallock the 3rd Tuesday of every month. To schedule an appointment, please call his Altru number at 701-780-6236.

Michael Kruger

Dr. Kruger practices Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He is associated with Valley Bone and Joint in Grand Forks, ND. He is scheduled to see patients the 3rd Thursday of every month in the Hallock clinic. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kruger, please call Valley Bone and Joint at (701) 746-7521.

Matthew Viscito

Dr. Viscito performs colonoscopies at Kittson Healthcare Hospital one day a month. He primarily practices in Grand Forks, ND and is associated with Aurora Medical Center. Dr. Viscito takes appointments by referrals only.

Collette Lessard

Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She currently sees patients at Kittson Healthcare the third Wednesday of each month at the Hallock Clinic. She is associated with Altru Health Systems out of Grand Forks, ND. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lessard, contact Altru at (701) 780-6900 and request an appointment in Hallock.

Gwen Horter, RD

As a registered dietitian, Gwen provides individualized nutrition plans and expertise for people of all ages affected by nutritional disorders, deficiencies, chronic illness, and obesity. She works individually with clients to help them select appropriate foods, vitamins and minerals for overall health and specific medical conditions. Gwen is also a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) and part of the healthcare team to assist patients in their understanding of diabetes. By providing education regarding the various forms of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, patients learn how to live a healthy lifestyle despite the disease.

Christian Khairallah

Dr. Khairallah practices Ophthalmology. He performs cataract and other eye related surgery at Kittson Healthcare in Hallock, MN. He is associated with Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Khairallah is scheduled in Hallock the 4th Tuesday of every month. Appointments are by referral only.