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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Wadsworth Va Medical Center.They currently practice at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill and are affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Vanwagenen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Varicose Veins
Burn Injuries
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Lung Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Skin Grafts
Wound Repair

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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • My philosophy is helping the patient with surgery when surgery can be helpful.

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Biography
  • Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a general surgery specialist in Tacoma, WA and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1974. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County - University S C Medical Center|Los Angeles County University of California Medical Center
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wadsworth Va Medical Center
    1979
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vanwagenen's profile.

Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Vanwagenen has over 50 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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