Dr. Carolyn Torkelson-beneke MD
Family Practitioner
2020 E 28th St Ufp Smiley's Clinic Minneapolis MN, 55407About
Dr. Carolyn Torkelson-beneke is a family practitioner practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Torkelson-beneke 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. Torkelson-beneke 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
University of Mn Med Sch 1989
University of Minnesota Medical School 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Menopause
- Fibromyalgia
- Breast Cancer
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
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