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Summary
Dr. Patrick Ahrens is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in surgery with extensive expertise developed over 32 years of practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Ahrens holds certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Ahrens practices at Chi Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he focuses on complex breast conditions including breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and surgical pathology to help patients receive accurate diagnoses. His expertise also includes advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography for comprehensive breast health evaluation.
Dr. Ahrens practices at Chi Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he focuses on complex breast conditions including breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and surgical pathology to help patients receive accurate diagnoses. His expertise also includes advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography for comprehensive breast health evaluation.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- 59 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Henry Ford Hospital Program
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)
201 Ridge StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 Tel: (712) 396-4320
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Council Bluffs , IA | Omaha , NE | Omaha , NE | Omaha , NE |
| Med School: University of Washington School of Medicine | Med School: Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN | Med School: ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Patrick Ahrens has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Patrick Ahrens holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Iowa and Nebraska. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Henry Ford Hospital Program and Henry Ford Hosp, General Surgery.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994.
NPI Number
Patrick Ahrens' NPI number is 1508858028.
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