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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Rochester, MN
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is a General Surgeon in Rochester, MN.

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Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is a General Surgeon in Rochester, MN. Dr. Follestad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center. At present, Dr. Follestad received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Follestad's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Follestad is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

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Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
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Peptic Ulcer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Secondary Malignancies
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Thyroid Cancer
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Kaiser Permanente
    California - Northern HMO

Locations

  1. 1 office
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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May 24, 2023
She was my brother’s doctor ?? she has amazing and she saved my brother’s life and love and respect her a lot she really cared ????
Zarmina — May 24, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Follestad's profile.

Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Barbara Follestad, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA