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Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen M.D.

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4/5(13)
500 S 11th Ave Pocatello ID, 83201
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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.

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

Practice At 500 S 11th Ave

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

Bingham Memorial Hospital

1151 Hospital Way D-100 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
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Bingham Memorial Hospital

353 N 4th Ave Ste 102 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
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Physicians & Surgeon Clinic of Pocatello

1151 Hospital Way Bldg D Ste 100 -
Pocatello, ID 83201
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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.

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