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Dr. David Rea, MD

General Surgery*
3.4 (10)
Map Pin Small Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Rea, MD

Dr. David Rea, MD is a Surgeon in Rochester, MN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing and Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City. Patients rated Dr. Rea an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Rea works at Practice in Rochester, MN with other offices in Austin, MN, Red Wing, MN and Lake City, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rea's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mayo Clinic-rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-2511
  2. 2
    Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin
    1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 434-1453
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing
    701 Hewitt Blvd, Red Wing, MN 55066 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 267-5500
  4. 4
    Lake City Clinic-mayo Health System
    500 W Grant St, Lake City, MN 55041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 345-1100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Vaginal Hysterectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. David Rea, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245218692
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Berkeley
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Rea, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rea is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rea accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Rea has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rea has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rea on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Rea. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rea.

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