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Dr. Paul Vietzen, MD

General Surgery
4.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Vietzen, MD

Dr. Paul Vietzen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Vietzen works at Park Nicollet Health Care Products in Minneapolis, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Incisional Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Vietzen's Office Locations

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    Park Nicollet Health Care Products
    3931 Louisiana Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 993-3180

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  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

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    About Dr. Paul Vietzen, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851346753
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    • General Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Vietzen works at Park Nicollet Health Care Products in Minneapolis, MN. View the full address on Dr. Vietzen’s profile.

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

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Vietzen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vietzen.

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