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Dr. Matthew Christophersen, MD
Overview of Dr. Matthew Christophersen, MD
Dr. Matthew Christophersen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Davenport, IA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE and is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center-Silvis and Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street. Patients rated Dr. Christophersen an average 5.0 star rating.
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Genesis Health Group, Davenport Surgical1228 E Rusholme St Ste 3020, Davenport, IA 52803 Directions (563) 421-7540
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- Genesis Medical Center-Silvis
- Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street
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Parathyroidectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Splenectomy
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Specialties*
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1629048939
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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