EDUCATION
Bacheolor of Science – Morningside College, 1983
Medical Degree – University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1987
General Surgery Residency – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1992
Board Certified in General Surgery, 1993
Licenses held in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota
AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Board Certified by American Board of Surgery
Member, American College of Physician Executives
Member, South Dakota State Medical Association
Member, South Dakota Chapter of ACS
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Endoscopic Procedures
Thoracic Surgery
Breast & Abdominal Surgery
OUTREACH CLINIC
NONE
Dr. Vollstedt began practicing in the Siouxland are in 1992 and has been performing bariatric surgery since that time. He is a current member of The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Associationand serving as a member of the South Dakota AMA Policy Council.
He is serving as Chief Medical Officier of MercyOne in Sioux City.
Favorite form of physical activity: walking
Hobbies: Traveling, attending my grandchildren’s activities
Best piece of healthy advice: “Stay active and practice moderation.”