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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Vanwagenen, completed a residency at Wadsworth Va Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Vanwagenen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Vanwagenen works at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill in Tacoma, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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.

Dr. Vanwagenen's Office Locations

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    Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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    About Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1942367438
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Wadsworth Va Medical Center
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    • Los Angeles County - University S C Medical Center|Los Angeles County University of California Medical Center
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    • Stanford University School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Dr. Vanwagenen works at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Vanwagenen’s profile.

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