Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD

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General Surgery

Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tonnessen has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Disease. She graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1999. She is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. Her office accepts new patients.

Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD

Roper Vascular Care

316 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
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Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tonnessen has extensive...Read more

Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Board Certifications

Education

2006
Ochsner Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
1999
Mayo Medical School
Medical School

Awards

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What are Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Tonnessen specializes in Peripheral Vascular Disease. See more on Healthgrades.

What conditions does Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD treat?

Dr. Tonnessen frequently treats the following conditions: Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD's office address?

Dr. Tonnessen's office is located at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.

Is Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD holds board certifications in General Surgery.

How much experience does Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD have?

Dr. Tonnessen has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Tonnessen

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Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral vascular disorder specialists diagnose and treat narrowing or blockages in the blood vessels outside the heart, most commonly caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of plague inside the blood vessel wall.Compare with other Peripheral Vascular Disease specialists.

Dr. Tonnessen is experienced in the area of Peripheral Vascular Disease. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.

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Dr. Tonnessen's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Acute Bowel Infarction
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Ectasia
  • Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
  • Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atherosclerosis of Aorta
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
  • Embolism
  • Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Endovascular Repair of Aorta
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Excision of Stomach Tumor
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gallstones
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Ileus
  • Iliac Aneurysm
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphedema
  • Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
  • Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
  • Peripheral Arterial Dissection
  • Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Peripheral Artery Bypass
  • Peripheral Artery Catheterization
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
  • Rib Fracture
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Skin Grafts
  • Spider Veins
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Varicose Vein Procedure
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
  • Venous Compression
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Venous Sclerotherapy
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wound Repair

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Locations

Roper Vascular Care

Roper Hospital316 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
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Practice

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Roper Vascular Care

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The Vascular Group, PLLC

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