Dr. Michael J Willerth MD
Surgeon
804 Kenyon Rd Fort Dodge IA, 50501About
Dr. Michael Willerth is a general surgeon practicing in Fort Dodge, IA. Dr. Willerth specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Willerth provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ Of Saskatchewan- Coll Of Med- Saskatoon- Sask- Canada 1989
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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