Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD
book an appointment
Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Peter Vanwagenen, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill
At a Glance
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
- Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
More General Surgery Specialists at Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill
Experience Check
Search for experience in a specific area
Dr. Vanwagenen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vanwagenen
5.0
| 5 Star | 100% | 100% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 0% | 0% |
Is this your profile?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.
Claim your profileOverall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Vanwagenen to family and friends is 5 out of 5
Insurance Check
Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type
About Me
care philosophy
My philosophy is helping the patient with surgery when surgery can be helpful.General Surgery
*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Wadsworth Va Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1979Los Angeles County - University S C Medical Center|los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1975Stanford University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1974
Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.
Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
Leave a review
How was your experience with Dr. Vanwagenen?