Garret Lechtenberg, MD
My specialties:
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Abdominal wall and inguinal hernia
- Breast cancer
- Colon/rectal surgery
- endocrine
- Gallbladder surgery
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hiatal Hernia
Hometown: Ossian, Iowa
Best part of my work: Caring for patients
Why I became a provider: It gives me an opportunity to help others.
My practice philosophy: My goal is to serve each patient with care and compassion. Achieving successful outcomes takes a team effort that begins at our initial visit when it is my job to listen. Together we will then develop the optimal treatment plan for you.
Caring for patients is the best part of my job. I look at each person as more than just a patient; rather I'm treating someone's mother, father, child, or sibling.
The opportunity to provide patient care is an honor and a privilege. My team provides care that is up-to-date, trustworthy, and effective. We deliver this care in a welcoming and comfortable environment.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- General surgery
Personal interests
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Spending time with family
Years of experience
- 7
Hospital affiliations
- River Falls Area Hospital
- United Hospital
- Regina Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)