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Dr. Valerie Kay Torgerson D.O., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Valerie Kay Torgerson D.O.

Family Practitioner

2/5(26)
3600 Lincoln Way Ames IA, 50014
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2/5

About

Dr. Valerie Torgerson is a family practitioner practicing in Ames, IA. Dr. Torgerson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Torgerson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1993

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Fever
  • Vaginitis
  • Pain
  • Tonsillitis
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Valerie Kay Torgerson D.O.'s Practice location

Practice At 3600 Lincoln Way

3600 Lincoln Way -
Ames, IA 50014
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New patients: 602-996-9949
http://www.mcfarlandclinic.com

1350 DES MOINES ST STE 110 -
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-643-0833
Fax: 515-643-0933

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Patient Experience with Dr. Torgerson


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Dr. Valerie Kay Torgerson D.O. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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