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Dr. Edward Brian Ortell DO

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(28)
1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa IA, 52501
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5/5

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Dr. Edward Ortell is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Ortell specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Ortell often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1995

University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Dr. Edward Brian Ortell DO's Practice location

Practice At 1005 Pennsylvania Ave

1005 Pennsylvania Ave -
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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New patients: 641-683-1900, 641-684-2927, 641-684-4621
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Dr. Edward Brian Ortell DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal 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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