Summary

Dr. Walter Birkenhagen is a surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery with 57 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his residency at United States Army Medical Center. Dr. Birkenhagen speaks both Spanish and English.

Dr. Birkenhagen is affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital and practices in multiple locations throughout Pocatello and Blackfoot, Idaho. His extensive surgical background spans decades of patient care in the region. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 57 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen has 5 locations

Healthwest Pediatrics

500 S 11TH AVE STE 204POCATELLO, ID 83201
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

Portneuf Medical Center

777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201

Bingham Memorial Physicians & Surgeons Clinic Of Pocatello

1151 Hospital Way Bldg D # 100Pocatello, ID 83201
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

Childrens Center Inc

1151 Hospital Way Ste 100Pocatello, ID 83201

Bingham Memorial Hospital

98 Poplar StBlackfoot, ID 83221

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Accepts New Patients
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4.7 
57 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
POCATELLO , IDPocatello , IDPocatello , IDPocatello , ID
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 1969.

NPI Number

Dr. Birkenhagen's NPI number is 1407849060.

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Dr. Walter Kurt Birkenhagen's office is located at 500 S 11TH AVE STE 204, POCATELLO, ID, 83201.

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