Dr. Trent L. Hovenga MD
Surgeon
455 E Pikes Peak Ave #101 Suite 102 Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. Trent Hovenga is a general surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Hovenga 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. Hovenga 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1984
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1984
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
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