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Mordechai F. Twena, M.D.5659 East Grant, Tucson, AZ 85712 map
As a general surgeon in Tucson, Dr. Mordechai Twena performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Mordechai F. Twena, M.D.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Mordechai F. Twena is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(520) 731-1933
Address
5659 East Grant, Tucson, AZ 85712
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna QHP
- Ambetter
- American Enterprise Group
- American Medical Securities
- Amerigroup
- Ameriprise
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Champva
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Empire Blue Cross
- First Health
- GHI
- Great West Health Care
- Hartford
- Health Choice
- Health Net
- Health Partners
- Healthnet
- Mailhandlers
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Pacificare
- Secure Horizons
- Tricare
- Tricare for Life
- Triwest
- United American
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Mordechai Twena graduated from Ben Gurion University of the Negev Faculty of Health Sciences in 1990 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD in 1998.
Dr. Twena has one office in Arizona where he specializes in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Arizona, Dr. Twena performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Twena may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Twena may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Femoral Hernia
- Hemorrhoid Problems
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Problems
- Venous Ulcers on Legs
- Ventral Hernia
Services & Procedures
- Carotid Artery Surgery
- Gallbladder Removal
- Hernia Repairs
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laser Varicose Vein Surgery
- Nerve and Muscle Biopsies
- Parathyroidectomy
- Removal of Skin Lesions
- Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open Surgeries
- Thyroidectomy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residencies
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Union Memorial Hospital • Baltimore, MD
Residency in General Surgery • 1998 -
Loma Linda University Medical Center • Loma Linda, CA
Residency in Vascular Surgery • 1999
Hospital Affiliations
- Tucson Medical Center
- Carondelet Health Network
Languages Spoken
- English
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