Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nicholas O’Neill joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic
July 25, 2025 By: Caitlin Pallai

Dr. Nicholas O’Neill, an orthopedic surgeon, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
"I was drawn to Essentia Health because of its strong commitment to patient-centered care, its collaborative culture and its growing investment in surgical innovation," said Dr. O’Neill. "It felt like a place where I could make a real impact, both professionally and personally."
Dr. O’Neill earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Missouri. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Michigan State University’s McLaren Macomb Regional Medical Center in Mount Clemens, and a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. O’Neill is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
"Orthopedic surgery is incredibly rewarding because it allows me to restore mobility and improve quality of life for patients in a tangible, lasting way," explained Dr. O’Neill. "I enjoy the technical demands of surgery paired with the privilege of forming long-term relationships with my patients throughout their recovery journeys."
To schedule an appointment with Dr. O’Neill, please call (701) 364-8900. To see his full profile, visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on "Find a Doctor."