Dr. Scott Engum

Dr. Scott Engum is a renowned pediatric surgeon located at 5225 23rd Avenue South in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Specializing in treating patients from birth to age 21, Dr. Engum focuses on conditions of the neck, chest, and abdomen, as well as congenital anomalies, lumps, and bumps. He utilizes minimally invasive techniques to provide comprehensive care for hernias, bowel disorders, gallbladder dysfunction, lung diagnoses, chest wall deformities, and more.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Engum serves as a professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and holds various leadership positions at Sanford Health, including Pediatric Trauma Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Director, and Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital. He is also a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Champion.

Dr. Engum believes in providing efficient and effective care while maintaining a fun and family-friendly environment. He values building trust with both patients and their families, striving for perfection in every encounter, and promoting teamwork and accountability within the healthcare team.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Engum enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, engaging in outdoor activities like exercising, hiking, wakeboarding, surfing, and wakefoiling. As a former hockey player, he also tries to get on the ice whenever possible.

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