Overview
Tiffany Torstenson, DO, specializes in breast surgery and is the medical director at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Center in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Torstenson finished her general surgery residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in 2012. She went on to a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., which she completed in 2013. She returned to join in partnership with her mentor and medical director of Katzmann Breast Care, Dr. Susan Beck. Dr. Torstenson is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and is a huge advocate of these for her patients. She has multiple publications and speaking appearances. She is skilled in ultrasonography and her focuses are on oncoplastic breast surgery and nipple sparing mastectomy. She is actively involved in the surgical education of the residents in the general surgery program at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
Dr. Torstenson is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Torstenson is currently accepting new patients.
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1601 NW 114th St., Suite 151, Clive, IA 50325
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tiffany Torstenson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tiffany Torstenson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tiffany Torstenson by calling their office at 515-222-7474. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tiffany Torstenson a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tiffany Torstenson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tiffany Torstenson specialize in?
While Dr. Tiffany Torstenson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tiffany Torstenson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tiffany Torstenson has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tiffany Torstenson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tiffany Torstenson accept my insurance?
Dr. Tiffany Torstenson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-222-7474 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Torstenson isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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