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Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Svendsen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Svendsen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. At present, Dr. Svendsen received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Svendsen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Svendsen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Enter a condition or procedure
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • MN Open Access
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Allina Health Heart Hospital Pharmacy
    920 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 863-7501
  2. 2 Abbott Northwestern Hospital
    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 863-7501
  3. 3 Abbott Northwestern Hospital
    2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 863-7501
  4. 4 Allina Health Weight Management-United
    280 Smith Ave N Ste 700, Saint Paul, MN 55102
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 241-6600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Svendsen
4.6
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Aug 22, 2018
I have nothing but great things to say about Dr Svendsen and his staff. My sleeve gastrectomy went well. Was home in under 24 hours. The first year has been uneventful and I feel better than ever.
H in WI — Aug 22, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Svendsen's profile.

Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN