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Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Monticello, IL.
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Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 78
Monticello, IL
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49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Monticello, IL.

About

Dr. Tangen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Monticello, IL and has 49 years experience. Dr. Tangen currently practices at Kirby Medical Group and are affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital. Dr. Tangen has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tangen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Tangen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Tangen is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Crohn's Disease
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Sphincterotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Kirby Medical Center
    1000 Medical Center Dr, Monticello, IL 61856
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 762-1755
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Carle
    602 W University Ave # Of, Urbana, IL 61801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 383-3010
  3. 3 Carle
    602 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 383-3080
  4. 4 Kirby Medical Center
    1000 Medical Center Dr, Monticello, IL 61856
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 762-2115
  5. 5 Carle Foundation Hospital
    611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 383-3080
  6. 6 Carle Rx Express
    200 Lerna Rd S, Mattoon, IL 61938
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 258-5900

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4.3
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Jul 12, 2018
Dr. Tangen is the ONLY surgeon I have trusted to do my multiple surgeries. He is an EXCELLENT doctor and has the most amazing bed side manners. I just love him. He is absolutely amazing.
Linda Baggett Hillman in IL — Jul 12, 2018
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1975
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Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tangen's profile.

Dr. Tangen frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, Urbana, IL