Dr. Douglas N Hotvedt MD
Internist
8600 Nicollet Ave S Mail Stop 31500a Minneapolis MN, 55420About
I have enjoyed my practice at HealthPartners since 1991. My professional interests include preventive care, especially management of cholesterol, hypertension and heart disease. I graduated fr ... (See ...
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1988
New York University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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