Dr. David Fj Tollefson MD
Surgeon
3920 Capitol Mall Dr Sw Suite 302 Olympia WA, 98502About
Dr. David Tollefson is a general surgeon practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Tollefson 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. Tollefson 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1978
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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