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Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD

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Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Topeka, KS
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33 years of experience
Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Topeka, KS.

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Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Topeka, KS and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. Dr. Tollefson has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, Traumatic Brain Injury and Bedsores among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tollefson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Tollefson is board certified in Family Practice.

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Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bedsores
Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bedsores
Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bedsores
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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Embolism
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hepatitis C
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Air and Gas Embolism
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Atony
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Erythema Multiforme
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Food Allergy
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Goiter
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Gonorrhea Infections
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Labyrinthitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mastodynia
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Preeclampsia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Cigna HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Stormont Vail Hospital
    1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 354-5242
  2. 2 Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center Pharmacy
    11400 158th Rd, Mayetta, KS 66509
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 966-8230
  3. 3 University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 295-8000
  4. 4 University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 295-8359

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Aug 31, 2024
She knew what was wrong instantly. For 4 years I felt like giving up!
Kickapoo Tribal Member — Aug 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Hospital Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tollefson's profile.

Dr. Tollefson frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Traumatic Brain Injury and Bedsores. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis.

Yes, Dr. Denise Tollefson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS