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.”