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THE DOCTOR

Dr. Terry L. Gueldner MD, FACS,  is a General, Thoracic, and Laparoscopic Surgeon who has practiced in the Manitowoc, Wisconsin area for over 25 years.  He specializes in cancer screening, treatment, and surgery, as well as many other diagnostic evaluations and surgical procedures.  Dr. Gueldner founded the Wisconsin Vein Center in 2004 to offer expert consultation and treatment for venous disorders, such as varicose and spider veins.
 

Dr. Gueldner is committed to providing expert, trustworthy, and compassionate surgical care for his patients with the same respect and dignity that he would want for members of his own family.

 

Education:

  • BS Degree, University of Wisconsin – Madison

  • MD Degree, Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI

  • Internship and Surgical Residency, Virginia Mason Medical Center – Seattle, WA

  • Surgical Fellowship, Virginia Mason Medical Center – Seattle, WA

Present and Recent Medical Associations:

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)

  • Member American College of Chest Physicians

  • Wisconsin Surgical Society

  • Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

  • Wisconsin Surgical Club

  • Wisconsin Medical Society

  • Society American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (S.A.G.E.S.)

  • American Medical Association (AMA)

  • Manitowoc County Medical Society

Leadership Positions:

  • President, WI Chapter - American College of Surgeons (Fall 2003-2005)

  • Council Member, WI Surgical Society

  • Vice President, WI Chapter - American College of Surgeons

  • Cancer Liaison Physician, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer

  • Member District #4 Membership Committee, American College of Surgeons

  • Board Member, Wisconsin Lutheran College

Special Care Areas and Expertise:

  • Diagnostic and Surgical Care by Laparoscopic, Open or Endoscopic Methods

  • Cancer screening & follow-up

  • Breast disorders, lumps, cancer

  • Colon disorders, polyps, cancer

  • Lung nodules, cancer

  • Gallbladder disease, stones

  • Abdominal pain

  • Appendicitis

  • Pancreas – cancer

  • Jaundice

  • Hernia (rupture)

  • Varicose veins

  • Spider veins – injection sclerotherapy

  • Skin lesions, tags, moles

  • Melanoma

  • Thyroid disorders, nodules

  • Hemorrhoids, Anal fissure

  • Pilonidal cyst, sinus tract

  • Stomach distress, ulcers

  • Esophagus disorders, cancer

  • Diverticulitis of colon

  • Pediatric surgery – hernia/pyloric stenosis

  • Collapsed lung - pneumothorax

  • Family Planning – vasectomy/tubal ligation

  • Scope Procedures:

    • Colon – colonoscopy

    • Stomach/Esophagus – UGI endoscopy

    • Lung – Bronchoscopy

    • Thoracoscopy

    • Laparoscopy

  • Needle biopsies

  • Second opinions

See The Practice page for information on how to make an appointment.

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