Meet the ER Physician
JOINED JRMC
2018
HOMETOWN
Carson, N.D.
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Grand Forks, N.D.
RESIDENCY
UND Family Practice Center, Family Medicine
Bismarck
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Family Medicine
JRMC Emergency Department
Dr. Kent Diehl has more than 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, including about 15 in rural settings. In addition to his time in the Emergency Department, Dr. Diehl also has extensive leadership experience, including serving as a lead physician and as medical director for a home health & hospice program.
MEET DR. DIEHL, ER PHYSICIAN
Dr. Kent Diehl grew up in Carson, N.D., and was active in the rodeo circuit, first in bull riding and then team roping. Although he now lives in Scottsdale, Ariz., he still has family throughout the state.
Dr. Diehl completed his undergrad at Concordia College, medical school at the University of North Dakota and residency in Bismarck, where he gained experience at JRMC through a residency rotation. He has held medical leadership roles and gained emergency experience in various, rural North Dakota communities like Elgin, Glen Ullin, Steele and others. Although he moved to Arizona in 2012, Dr. Diehl still has his North Dakota medical license.
Dr. Diehl and his wife have five children. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys recreational opportunities, with a particular passion for mountain biking.