Dr. Victor Knutzen MD, FACS, FACOG., Surgeon
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Dr. Victor Knutzen MD, FACS, FACOG.

Family Practitioner

946 Marsh Ct Reno NV, 89509

About

Dr. Victor Knutzen is a family practitioner practicing in Battle Mountain, NV. Dr. Knutzen 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. Knutzen 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.His major focus of interest is in treating obesity and in reversing type 2 diabetes through using low carbohydrate high fat nutrition (Banting or Ketogenic systems).

Education and Training

University of Cape Town MBChB 1966

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

low carb high fat nutrition for the reversal of diabetes 2 and control of diabetes1

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical professor OBGYN and Family/ practice University of Nevada Reno 1992 - 1999
  • Clinical professor OBGYN and Family/ practice University of Nevada Reno 1992 - 1999
  • Clinical professor OBGYN and Family/ practice University of Nevada Reno 1992 - 1999
  • Clinical professor OBGYN and Family/ practice University of Nevada Reno 1992 - 1999

Internships

  • Obstetrics/Gynecology, New Somerset Hospital; General Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • Nevada State Medical Association, California Medical Association, Hawaii Medical Association, South African Medical Association, Southeastern Obstetrical & Gynecological Society, Northern Nevada Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, North American Menopause Society, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society

Articles and Publications

  • Many publications - Books/Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication, love of the medical field, technology, making a difference, challenges, and education.

Areas of research

  • Obesity and diabetic nutrition and innovative new therapies for them. Islet cell Research ?? Diabetes and Pulsed Intravenous Insulin Therapy (PIVIT)??Diabetes.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Traveling, Research

Favorite professional publications

  • Major medical/OBGYN publications, research, events

Areas of research

Low Carbohydrate high fat nutrition to reverse type 2 diabetesTreatment of adilt and childhood obestiy

Dr. Victor Knutzen MD, FACS, FACOG.'s Practice location

Practice At 946 Marsh Ct

946 Marsh Ct -
Reno, NV 89509
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New patients: 775-742-4203

Battle Mountain General Hospital

462 S Humboldt St -
Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820
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535 S HUMBOLDT ST -
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV 89820
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New patients: 775-635-2424
Fax: 775-635-2424

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