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Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD

General Surgery* Age 82
Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD
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Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD is a General Surgeon in Pocatello, ID.
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Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD

General Surgery* Age 82
Pocatello, ID
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD is a General Surgeon in Pocatello, ID.

About

Dr. Birkenhagen graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1969 and completed a residency at St Marys Hospital.Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD is a General Surgeon in Pocatello, ID and has 55 years experience. Dr. Birkenhagen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Birkenhagen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Birkenhagen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Birkenhagen accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • PacificSource
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health Systems
  • Altius Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross of Idaho PPO
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Tricare
  • First Choice Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Bingham Healthcare Specialty Clinic-Bannock
    1151 Hospital Way Bldg D, Pocatello, ID 83201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 239-8008
  2. 2 BMH Inc
    353 N 4th Ave Ste 102, Pocatello, ID 83201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 478-7900

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May 11, 2019
Dr. Birkenhagen is a great surgeon and an outstanding and caring man. He has treated myself and many members of my family. He not only listens to his patients, he genuinely cares about their wellbeing. He does not chose surgery as a first option and I have never doubted or been dissapointed with his medical decisions. I along with many friends and family were saddened to receive his retirement letter. He will be very difficult to replace and I wish him the very best.
— May 11, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1969
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Letterman General Hospital
    1970
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Marys Hospital
    1977
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Walter Birkenhagen, MD is affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bingham Memorial Hospital

    98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID