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Summary
As a general surgeon, Dr. Thomas VanBruggen specializes in the surgical treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions which involve the breast, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gallbladder, lower intestines, hernia and abdomen.
Dr. VanBruggen received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. VanBruggen currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice and Community Health. He is also an active member in several medical organizations, including American College of Surgeons, American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
He has been with Wadena Medical Center and Tri-County Hospital since 1980. Dr. …VanBruggen enjoys being a surgeon in Wadena because of the great patient he treats, as well as the constant challenges he encounters in his practice.
Read More Read less Dr. VanBruggen received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. VanBruggen currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice and Community Health. He is also an active member in several medical organizations, including American College of Surgeons, American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
He has been with Wadena Medical Center and Tri-County Hospital since 1980. Dr. …VanBruggen enjoys being a surgeon in Wadena because of the great patient he treats, as well as the constant challenges he encounters in his practice.
Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 51 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Wadena , MN | Wadena , MN | Fargo , ND | Staples , MN |
| Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Poll Vanbruggen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Poll Vanbruggen has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Medical School
Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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- Dr. Thomas Vanbruggen is affiliated with Tri-County Health Care and Astera Health.
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