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Dr. Michael Bess, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
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Dr. Michael Bess, MD is a General Surgeon in Milbank, SD.
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Dr. Michael Bess, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
Milbank, SD
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Michael Bess, MD is a General Surgeon in Milbank, SD.

About

Dr. Bess graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Michael Bess, MD is a General Surgeon in Milbank, SD and has 10 years experience. Dr. Bess currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Appleton Area Health. At present, Dr. Bess received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Bess' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bess accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
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Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection

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Locations

  1. 1 Milbank Medical Services
    803 E Milbank Ave, Milbank, SD 57252
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 229-1367
  2. 2 Appleton Area Health
    30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN 56208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 289-2422

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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2014
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Bess, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bess' profile.

Dr. Michael Bess, MD is affiliated with Appleton Area Health.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Appleton Area Health

    30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN