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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Vanwagenen graduated from Stanford University in 1974 and completed a residency at Wadsworth Va Medical Center.Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Vanwagenen currently practices at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill and are affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and MultiCare Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Vanwagenen has experience treating conditions like Burn Injuries among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Vanwagenen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vanwagenen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Experience and Background Check

Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Burn Injuries
Second-Degree Burns
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Crohn's Disease
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lung Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Rib Fracture
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Excision
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Skin Grafts
Wound Repair

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1974. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
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General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wadsworth Va Medical Center
    1979
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vanwagenen's profile.

Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and MultiCare Allenmore Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Vanwagenen has over 50 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

  • MultiCare Allenmore Hospital

    1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA

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