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Dr. William Sachs, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Brainerd, MN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Sachs, MD

Dr. William Sachs, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Brainerd, MN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS and is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. Dr. Sachs, completed a residency at Abbott Nwestern/Allina Health Sy. Patients rated Dr. Sachs an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Sachs works at Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic in Brainerd, MN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sachs' Office Locations

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    Essentia Health St. Joseph's Brainerd Clinic
    2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 828-2880
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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Gastric Ulcer
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    About Dr. William Sachs, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1699759654
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University MN
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Abbott Nwestern/Allina Health Sy
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. William Sachs, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sachs is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Sachs works at Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic in Brainerd, MN. View the full address on Dr. Sachs’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Sachs. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sachs.

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