About
Dr. Dan Gragert is a board-certified family medicine physician with over ten years of medical experience. He grew up in Montana and completed his undergraduate degree at Carroll College in Helena. He then moved to Idaho, earning a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at Boise State University, where he also met his wife. He had been on track to finish a PhD but chose medicine over lab work, a decision that shaped his entire career.
Dr. Gragert earned his medical degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Washington state. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma, where he simultaneously earned a Master of Public Health and finished a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine. He is passionate about weight management, nutrition, exercise physiology, and addiction medicine. As a cancer survivor, he holds a deep belief that human connection carries its own healing power. Outside the clinic, he is a dad, husband, skier, and climber rooted in the Flathead Valley.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Carroll College, Helena, Montana
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Washington state
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Oklahoma
Fellowship
Wilderness Medicine
Additional Training
Masters in Exercise Physiology, Boise State University; Masters in Public Health (completed during residency)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gragert right for?
Dr. Gragert is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care physician who treats the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, depression, or arthritis benefit from his longitudinal, relationship-driven approach. Outdoor enthusiasts and pilots find particular value in his wilderness medicine fellowship and FAA exam certification. He also serves patients working through opiate use disorder with a holistic, evidence-based outpatient program. Adults focused on weight loss, nutrition, or exercise physiology will find his background directly applicable to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gragert treats a wide range of conditions across primary care. These include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic kidney disease, depression, anxiety, migraines, heart disease, arthritis, obesity, gout, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and opiate use disorder. He also manages Type 1 diabetes and insulin pump therapy.
Yes, Dr. Gragert holds board certification in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Gragert completed three advanced credentials alongside his residency. He earned a Master of Public Health, finished a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine, and already held a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Boise State University. That combination gives him deep expertise in preventive care, nutrition, and outdoor medicine.
Yes. Dr. Gragert completed a formal fellowship in Wilderness Medicine during his residency. He offers in-depth wilderness medicine consultations for outdoor enthusiasts, making Bluebird Health a resource for hikers, climbers, skiers, and others pursuing backcountry activities near Kalispell.
Yes. Dr. Gragert is a certified FAA medical examiner. He performs Second- and Third-class pilot physicals and the practice has equipment for the FAA-mandated 2025 Color Vision Test.
Yes. Dr. Gragert offers outpatient detoxification therapy for opiate use disorder. His approach is holistic, evidence-based, and confidential. He builds personalized treatment plans for each patient and conducts care in a non-judgmental environment.
Dr. Gragert takes a holistic and compassionate approach to weight management. He draws on his background in exercise physiology and nutrition to build individualized plans. He also coordinates with a multi-disciplinary team and uses evidence-based therapies to support each patient's goals.
Dr. Gragert believes conventional medicine is one part of a larger picture of health. He sees true wellness as physical, emotional, and spiritual. As a cancer survivor, he understands that human connection and kindness carry real healing value alongside clinical treatment.
Yes. Dr. Gragert is a certified professional for DOT exams. He performs commercial driver physicals at Bluebird Health in Kalispell.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026