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Dr. Virend Somers, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Virend Somers, MD

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Dr. Virend Somers, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Virend Somers, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Rochester, MN.
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Dr. Virend Somers, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Rochester, MN and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University Natal|Oxford U-Cardiol in 1981 and completed a residency at University of Iowa.They currently practice at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Somers is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 MN - Heart
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Experience and Background Check

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Impella Device

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
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  • MN Open Access
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic are part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and health care professionals who provide individualized care for each patient. Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting one opinion — your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in coordination. Specialists work together to provide exactly the care you need.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Virend Somers, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Natal|Oxford U-Cardiol in 1981. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Natal|Oxford U-Cardiol
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Virend Somers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Somers' profile.

Dr. Virend Somers, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester.

Yes, Dr. Virend Somers, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Somers has over 43 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN

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