Dr. Thomas E Niesen M.D.
Surgeon
226 S Woods Mill Rd Suite 49 W Chesterfield MO, 63017About
Dr. Thomas Niesen is a general surgeon practicing in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Niesen 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. Niesen provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1979
Tulane University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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