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Dr. Debra Koivunen, MD

Dr. Debra Koivunen, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Debra Koivunen, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1978. She is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212

Make an Appointment

(573) 882-8454

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Koivunen specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Koivunen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Koivunen

3.0

4 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Happy in mid mo, cancer free – Jul 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan – Jun 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
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Jane Doe in Central, MO – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 people found this helpful
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Mansfield, MO – Jul 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Debra Koivunen, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1978. She is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Practice

Curators of the University of Missouri1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Missouri Health Care

    1 Hospital Dr
    Columbia, MO 65212

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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