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Dr. Nicholas Wetjen, MD

Neurosurgery
2.8 (13)
Map Pin Small Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Nicholas Wetjen, MD

Dr. Nicholas Wetjen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Wetjen, completed a fellowship at University Of Utah, Primary Children's Medical Center. Dr. Wetjen, completed a residency at Mayo Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Wetjen an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Wetjen works at Practice in Fort Wayne, IN with other offices in Rochester, MN and Des Moines, IA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Wetjen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ophthalmology Consultants of Fort Wayne P.c.
    2512 E DuPont Rd Ste 120, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 436-2416
  2. 2
    Mayo Clinic-rochester
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 284-2511
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    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, Des Moines, IA 50309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 241-5760
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    Neurospinepain Surgery Center LLC
    7956 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 436-2416

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  • UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital
  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

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    2.8
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    Based on 13 ratings
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    About Dr. Nicholas Wetjen, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurosurgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1275502726
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Utah, Primary Children's Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Mayo Clinic
    Residency
    Undergraduate School
    • Loras College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Emergency Medicine
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    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Wetjen. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wetjen.

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