Johan Bakken, MD

Dr. Johan Bakken is a gastroenterologist with 21 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bakken speaks Danish, English, and Norwegian.

Dr. Bakken practices at multiple Essentia Health locations across northern Minnesota, including Deer River, Duluth, Hibbing, Aurora, International Falls, and Ely. His hospital affiliations include Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health Saint Marys Medical Center, and Essentia Health Virginia, among others. He treats conditions such as diverticular disease and liver disorders during pregnancy. Dr. Bakken performs specialized procedures including endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP procedures for bile duct evaluation. Patients rate him 4.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.