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Charles Svendsen, MD, General Surgery, Minneapolis, MN

CharlesASvendsenMD

General Surgery Minneapolis, MN

Bariatric Surgery

Director of Bariatric Surgery - Allina Health

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  • Office

    11035 Boone Cir
    Minneapolis, MN 55438
    Phone+1 952-237-4337
    Fax+1 952-333-6851

Summary

  • Dr. Charles Svendsen is a General Surgeon specializing in Bariatric Surgery based in Minneapolis, MN. He completed his medical education and surgical residency at the University of Minnesota and later earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Dr. Svendsen has considerable experience in bariatric and minimally invasive bariatric surgeries. He has a solid research record with publications in several prestigious journals, including Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Gynecologic Oncology, BJOG, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Transplantation. His work has been cited multiple times. Dr. Svendsen is recognized for his contributions to the field, earning 'Top Doctors' award from Mpls/St. Paul Magazine from 2012-2023, and the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2012.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 2002
  • University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
    University of Minnesota - Carlson School of ManagementMBA, 1997 - 2000
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2012-2023
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed