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Dr. Paul Loethen, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Paul Loethen, MD
4.6 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Loethen, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Alton, IL
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Loethen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Alton, IL.

About

Dr. Paul Loethen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Alton, IL and has 20 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at Osf Saint Francis Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Dr. Loethen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Loethen received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Loethen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fecal Impaction
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Access Creation and Care

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-IL
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • Blue Preferred HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
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    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    PHCS Network PPO
  • TriCare for Life
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Locations

  1. 1 Osf Medical Group - Gynecology - Alton
    2 Saint Anthonys Way Ste 305, Alton, IL 62002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 465-9024
  2. 2 Lincoln Surgical Group
    1414 Cross St Ste 330, O Fallon, IL 62269
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 277-7400
  3. 3 Hshs St. Elizabeth's Hospital
    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL 62269
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 350-2777

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Loethen
4.6
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jun 03, 2020
Used him for a hernia surgery and wife used to remove a growth. Believe him to be one of the best surgeons in the country. Explained entire procedure and options available. Excellent touch and barely any evidence of where surgery was done.
W. Badger — Jun 03, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Osf Saint Francis Medical Center
    2009
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Loethen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Loethen's profile.

Dr. Loethen frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Loethen, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Loethen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL