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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO
2.2 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO

Family Medicine* Age 60
Des Moines, IA
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31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Broadlawns MC.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. At present, Dr. Torgerson received an average rating of 2.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Torgerson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone East Village Clinics
    1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-0833
  2. 2 Spectrum Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.
    3600 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 663-4892
  3. 3 Altoona Family Care Center
    2720 8TH ST SW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 967-0133

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2.2
Based on 26 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (16)

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Apr 17, 2019
I have had excellent experiences with Dr. Torgerson over the past 4 years. I highly recommend her.
— Apr 17, 2019
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  • Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is a family medicine specialist in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She specializes in Family Medicine.
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Education

Education

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  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1993
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  • Family Practice
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  • Broadlawns MC
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Torgerson's profile.

Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Torgerson, DO holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA