
Dr. Santhat Nivatvongs M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Santhat Nivatvongs is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Nivatvongs specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Nivatvongs often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 1964
Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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