Dr. Tricia Lawrence Merrigan M.D.
Surgeon
1000 E 23rd St. 360 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Tricia Merrigan is a board certified general surgeon with an additional fellowship in breast surgical oncology. She specializes in the treatment of breast cancer as well as benign breast disease. My goal is to provide an excellent cancer outcome with the best cosmetic outcome possible for each patient. Special services include oncoplastic surgery, intraoperative radiation, and biozorb placement. I am a Hidden Scar certified surgeon.
Education and Training
University of South Dakota Medical School MD 2006
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- American Cancer Society, Bra-Vo Bold, St. Baldricks, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Ian's Thumb's Up Fund
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