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- IA
- Denison
- Dr. Michael Thorstenson, MD
Overview of Dr. Michael Thorstenson, MD
Dr. Michael Thorstenson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Denison, IA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS and is affiliated with Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital and Clarinda Regional Health Center.
Dr. Thorstenson works at
Dr. Thorstenson's Office Locations
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Crawford County Memorial Hospital100 Medical Pkwy, Denison, IA 51442 Directions (712) 265-2500
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West River Regional Medical Center1000 Highway 12, Hettinger, ND 58639 Directions (701) 567-2401
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Gundersen Pharmacy1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Directions (608) 637-3195
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Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901 Directions (608) 742-4131
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
- Clarinda Regional Health Center
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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About Dr. Michael Thorstenson, MD
- General Surgery
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- 19 years of experience
- English
- 1750449401
Education & Certifications
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
- General Surgery
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