Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D.?
Update this Profile
Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D., Surgeon
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(13)
500 S 11th Ave Pocatello ID, 83201
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Walter Birkenhagen is a general surgeon practicing in Pocatello, ID. Dr. Birkenhagen specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Birkenhagen provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 500 S 11th Ave

500 S 11th Ave -
Pocatello, ID 83201
Get Direction
New patients: 208-232-7434
Fax: 208-233-6446

Bingham Memorial Hospital

1151 Hospital Way D-100 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
Get Direction
New patients: 208-239-8015, 208-233-4373

Bingham Memorial Hospital

353 N 4th Ave Ste 102 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
Get Direction
New patients: 208-478-7900

Physicians & Surgeon Clinic of Pocatello

1151 Hospital Way Bldg D Ste 100 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
Get Direction
New patients: 208-233-4455

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D.'s reviews

(13)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Birkenhagen


4.0

Based on 13 reviews

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic?

    Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic?Cancer is caused by a change in your genetic sequence. Genes are responsible for designing your body. Any alteration at that level will alter your body patterns.Cancer is an uncontrolled production of abnormal cells. Usually new cells are formed when your body needs...

  • How to Prepare for Hydrocelectomy

    Hydrocelectomy refers to a surgical procedure done for the purpose of repairing or removing a hydrocele, a buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles. This sac swells as fluid accumulates, causing discomfort but usually no pain. Since hydrocelectomy involves a sensitive part of the...

  • 5 Tips to Avoid Hernia

    Causes of HerniaOther than umbilical hernia, all other types of hernia occur at a later stage in life. Hernia is usually caused due to weak abdominal walls. Part of the organs tends to protrude through the weakened spot of the abdominal wall. There are various reasons due to which the abdominal...

  • What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

    There are a few problems that can affect the digestive tract and cause problems, and they are generally referred to as irritable bowel diseases (IBD). The most common IBDs are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is different from IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which does not cause...

  • Gallbladder Surgery: Its Possible Complications

    Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is a surgical procedure used to remove gallstones or a damaged gallbladder. Also known as cholecystectomy, it involves making small incisions in the abdomen. Your abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide or air during the procedure to enable the surgeon to get a clear...

  • Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy Procedures

    What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTERl

777 HOSPITAL WAY POCATELLO ID 83201

Head southeast on South 11th Avenue 679 ft
Turn left onto East Carter Street 495 ft
Make a slight right onto Memorial Drive 523 ft
Turn left onto East Terry Street 2339 ft
Continue straight onto West Buckskin Road 1142 ft
Turn left onto East Terry Street 713 ft
Continue straight onto Hospital Way 1344 ft
Turn left 339 ft
Turn right 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

1.5 miSee direction

HARMS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

510 ROOSEVELT STREET AMERICAN FALLS ID 83211

Head northwest on South 11th Avenue 45 ft
Turn left onto East Benton Street 2158 ft
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue (US 30) 4121 ft
Continue straight onto Pocatello Avenue (I 15 Business) 1719 ft
Continue left onto US 30 2061 ft
Turn right onto East Day Street 4.6 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US 30 1646 ft
Merge left onto I 86 17.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto I 86 Business 1158 ft
Continue right onto Pocatello Avenue (I 86 Business) 2116 ft
Continue onto Pocatello Avenue 3996 ft
Turn left onto Gifford Avenue 1043 ft
You have arrived at your destination

25.8 miSee direction

BINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

98 POPLAR STREET BLACKFOOT ID 83221

Head northwest on South 11th Avenue 1481 ft
Turn right onto East Center Street 4484 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2090 ft
Merge left onto I 15 22.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1248 ft
Keep right at the fork 403 ft
Go straight onto I 15 BUS 4221 ft
Turn left onto South Oak Street 1329 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

25.4 miSee direction

PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTERl

777 HOSPITAL WAY POCATELLO ID 83201

Head south on Hospital Way 475 ft
Turn right 339 ft
Turn right 332 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

1146 ftSee direction

IDAHO DOCTORS HOSPITALl

350 N MERIDIAN STREET BLACKFOOT ID 83221

Head north on Hospital Way 1782 ft
Turn left onto East Center Street 1703 ft
Take the ramp on the right 2022 ft
Merge left onto I 15 22.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1248 ft
Keep right at the fork 403 ft
Go straight onto I 15 BUS 742 ft
Turn left onto Parkway Drive 500 ft
Turn right onto Luther Way 460 ft
Turn right onto North Meridian Street 178 ft
Turn left onto Private Drive 518 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

24.3 miSee direction

BINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

98 POPLAR STREET BLACKFOOT ID 83221

Head north on Hospital Way 1782 ft
Turn left onto East Center Street 1703 ft
Take the ramp on the right 2022 ft
Merge left onto I 15 22.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1248 ft
Keep right at the fork 403 ft
Go straight onto I 15 BUS 4221 ft
Turn left onto South Oak Street 1329 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

24.9 miSee direction

PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTERl

777 HOSPITAL WAY POCATELLO ID 83201

Head southeast on North 4th Avenue (I 15 Business) 910 ft
Turn left onto East Center Street 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Hospital Way 900 ft
Turn right 527 ft
Keep left at the fork 538 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

2.2 miSee direction

HARMS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

510 ROOSEVELT STREET AMERICAN FALLS ID 83211

Head southeast on North 4th Avenue (I 15 Business) 183 ft
Turn left onto East Lander Street 359 ft
Turn left onto North 5th Avenue (I 15 Business) 1956 ft
Continue straight onto Pocatello Avenue (I 15 Business) 1719 ft
Continue left onto US 30 2061 ft
Turn right onto East Day Street 4.6 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US 30 1646 ft
Merge left onto I 86 17.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto I 86 Business 1158 ft
Continue right onto Pocatello Avenue (I 86 Business) 2116 ft
Continue onto Pocatello Avenue 3996 ft
Turn left onto Gifford Avenue 1043 ft
You have arrived at your destination

25.1 miSee direction

BINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

98 POPLAR STREET BLACKFOOT ID 83221

Head southeast on North 4th Avenue (I 15 Business) 183 ft
Turn left onto East Lander Street 359 ft
Turn left onto North 5th Avenue (I 15 Business) 1956 ft
Continue straight onto Pocatello Avenue (I 15 Business) 1719 ft
Continue straight onto Yellowstone Avenue (I 15 Business) 1.0 mi
Turn right onto East Alameda Road (I 15 Business) 2684 ft
Continue straight onto Pocatello Creek Road (I 15 Business) 3104 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto I 15 Business 1390 ft
Merge left onto I 15 21.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1248 ft
Keep right at the fork 403 ft
Go straight onto I 15 BUS 4221 ft
Turn left onto South Oak Street 1329 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

25.6 miSee direction