Dr. Donald H. Knudson MD
Surgeon
6110 S Minnesota Ave Sioux Falls SD, 57108About
Dr. Donald Knudson is a general surgeon practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Knudson 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. Knudson 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1973
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1973
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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