Follow these steps to signing up for NextMD “Patient Portal” Access: 

1) What are Scheduling Department business hours? 

Monday- Thursday 8:00-5:00pm & Friday 8:00-4:00pm.

To contact us to schedule an appointment, please call 612-871-1145, option 1

2) Do I need to be referred to see a MNGI provider?

Consultations/Office Visits-

A provider referral is not required to schedule a consultation with a Minnesota Gastroenterology physician.

Procedures-

If you are asymptomatic (no symptoms) and over the age of 50, you may also request to schedule a screening colonoscopy without a provider referral.

In order to process your request please fill out our Release of Information (ROI) form and send it back to us. We will process your request within 2-4 business upon receipt.

Release of Information (ROI) FORM Link

Fax- 612-870-5525

Mailing Address:

 P. O. Box 14909,

 Minneapolis, MN 55414

To contact Release of Information directly, please call 612-871-1145 (option 2)

If this is a medical emergency please contact 911, otherwise please select from the following two options.

   1. For Immediate Assistance:

      a. Please call 612-871-1145 (option 3)

      b. Watch this step-by-step video “Prepping for your Colonoscopy”

   2. Submit General Procedure Prep Questions

NextMD the “Patient Portal” is way for current patients to take charge of their healthcare, but not be tied down to access Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The “Patient Portal” allows a current patient to review their gastroenterology test results sooner than using mail.  Requested Minnesota Gastroenterology Records can be sent to the “Patient Portal” so that they can be kept electronically organized and reviewed anytime the patient may need them.    Use the portal to browse accredited websites for the best answers to their medical questions. 

Links for patients:

 1) Sign-Up for NextMD (new users)

We appreciate that you chose Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A. for your health care needs.  We hope that the information in this section will assist you in understanding our insurance and billing processes.  In some instances you will be directed to other areas of our website that will provide more comprehensive information. 

 Update My Insurance Information

 Update My Billing Address

 Request a Copy of My Statement

 Request Balance/Confirm Payment

 Insurance FAQs

Did you know that MN Gastroenterology offers all of its patients a quick and easy way to receive their records electronically? If you are interested in signing up to receive your records electronically please click on “Sign Up for NextMD” below and follow the provided instructions.

1.)    Request Electronic Copy of Records/Results

         a. Current MNGI NextMD Customer

         b. Sign Up for Next MD

2.)    Request Your Records/Results be Mailed

Questions and Answers about Health Care Directives Provided by MN Department of Health

Minnesota Law

Minnesota Law allows you to inform others of your health care wishes.  You have the right to state your wishes or appoint an agent in writing so that others will know what you want if you can't tell them because of illness or injury.  The information that follows tells about health care directives and how to prepare them.  It does not give every detail of the law.

What is a Health Care Directive?

A health care directive is a written document that informs others of your wishes about your health care.  It allows you to name a person ("agent") to decide for you if you are unable to decide.  It also allows you to n