Dr. Hanson received his undergraduate degree from Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He performed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hanson served as Chief Resident at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. His fellowship in Gastroenterology was earned at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hanson is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Physicians. He has served in a variety of leadership positions at MNGI Digestive Health (previously Minnesota Gastroenterology) over the years.