Ana Norell Torbenson, MD, Family Practitioner
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Ana Norell Torbenson, MD

Family Practitioner

1880 N Frontage Rd Hastings MN, 55033
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Dr. Ana Norell Torbenson is a family physician practicing in Hastings, MN. Dr. Norell Torbenson 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. Norell Torbenson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health, as well as diagnosing and treating disease. Today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Creighton University MD 2016

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Details

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Ana Norell Torbenson, MD's Expert Contributions
  • How long is anemia treatment?

    This is a bit of a difficult question to answer as there a different types of anemia. If you have iron deficiency you could either be treated with oral iron, which can take up to 3-6 months to treat. Or you could get IV iron infusions which are typically given in 3-5 doses over the course of a couple weeks. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia and is treated either with daily oral supplement or monthly shots. There is also anemia of chronic disease which requires treatment of the underlying disease. READ MORE

  • Are vaccines effective for chicken pox?

    Yes, the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is 90% effective after the 2 dose series. It is about 60-80% effective after the first dose which is typically given at the one year old visit. I would highly recommend this vaccine as it has reduced chicken pox cases by about 97% since it came out and this level of herd immunity can protect those who are unable to be vaccinated. READ MORE

  • How long does CT scan of lymph nodes take?

    CT scans typically take 15-30 minutes, but it will depend on how many different locations on the body will be imaged (chest vs chest/abdomen/pelvis) and if IV contrast will be used. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

prenatal carechronic disease managementnewborn, child, and adolescent medicinepreventive care and prenatal care to women's health, child and adolescent medicine, and chronic disease management

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians  
  • Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians  
  • American Medical Association  

Awards

  • Mayo Clinic Biennial Alumni Meeting Program Chair for the Women Physician and Scientists Affinity Group 2023

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending time outdoors with our dogs, biking with my husband, sporting events, live music

Ana Norell Torbenson, MD's Practice location

Allina Health

1880 N Frontage Rd -
Hastings, MN 55033
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New patients: 651-438-1800
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