Overview

My goal is to provide excellent individualized care, helping my patients navigate what is often the most challenging and vulnerable time in their lives. A clinical interest of mine is emergency general surgery.|Why I Love My Work|I have always worked with my hands and I enjoy learning about and treating surgical disease. I went into medicine because I wanted to make a profound difference in the lives of others. The opportunity to meet and help new people every day is rewarding.|Getting to Know Me|I came to CentraCare for the opportunity to practice in a solid health care system and in a community that is great for my family. Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, playing racquetball and spending time with family.|I have a background in economics and have a prior career working in a family flooring business before going into medicine.

His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Graduate Institution

University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine, Medicine

Residency

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, General Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Centracare Health System - Long Prairie
St Cloud Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CentraCare - River Campus Clinic Surgery
1200 6th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
Other Locations
CentraCare - Long Prairie Clinic
50 CentraCare Dr, Long Prairie, MN 56347
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wade Paulson is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallstones, 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. Wade Paulson specialize in?

While Dr. Wade Paulson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Wade Paulson accept my insurance?

Dr. Wade Paulson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 320-252-3342 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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