Charles A Svendsen MD
Bariatric Surgery
Director of Bariatric Surgery - Allina Health
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11035 Boone CirMinneapolis, MN 55438
Phone+1 952-237-4337
Fax+1 952-333-6851
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Summary
- Dr. Charles Svendsen is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, with additional expertise in minimally invasive bariatric procedures. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Dr. Svendsen completed medical training and a residency at the University of Minnesota, along with an MBA from the Carlson School of Management. Dr. Svendsen's professional experience includes serving as a physician at Park Nicollet and Methodist Hospital from 2002 to 2015. Published works by Dr. Svendsen focus on bariatric surgery's effects, particularly on immune markers and hormone receptor expression, and have been frequently cited in academic literature. Recognized as a Top Doctor by Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, Dr. Svendsen also holds multiple certifications in the CMS Meaningful Use stages.
Education & Training
University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 2002
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of ManagementMBA, 1997 - 2000- University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2026 - 2028
CO State Medical License 2026 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2025 - 2027
IA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
MN State Medical License 1993 - 2027
TN State Medical License 2026 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2026 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2012-2025
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eSmartLog, HealthPort, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification SoftLab, SCC Soft Computer, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 25 citationsBariatric surgery-induced weight loss changes immune markers in the endometrium of morbidly obese women.Faina Linkov, Esther Elishaev, Nika Gloyeske, Robert Edwards, Andrew D. Althouse
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2014-09-01 - 27 citationsHormone receptor expression patterns in the endometrium of asymptomatic morbidly obese women before and after bariatric surgeryPeter A. Argenta, Charles A. Svendsen, Esther Elishaev, Nika Gloyeske, Melissa A. Geller
Gynecologic Oncology. 2014-04-01 - 40 citationsBariatric surgery and endometrial pathology in asymptomatic morbidly obese women: A prospective, pilot studyPeter A. Argenta, M. Kassing, Alexander M. Truskinovsky, Charles A. Svendsen
BJOG. 2013-06-01
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