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Todd J. Tessendorf

Todd J. Tessendorf, MD

Proud member of Bryan Health Connect

Accepting New Patients

Specialty

Cardiology

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My Approach to Care

I am very thrilled to have the opportunity to be invited to work with some of the best people in the country. The best part of my job is getting to take care of people. Being from Columbus, Nebraska, I really enjoy going out to the small towns. If we can get to these patients early enough we can help them live a long healthy life. You do what it takes to get the job done for the patient. The patient’s needs come first and everything else is secondary.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

Internships

University of Iowa

Residency

University of Missouri at Kansas City

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
    • Subspecialty Certification: Cardiovascular Disease

    Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

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Patient Reviews

November 08, 2024
Very professional
November 08, 2024
I always felt like I received the best care possible. Dr Todd made me feel very comfortable.
November 08, 2024
Everyone was very cooperative, very nice, treated me nice, and helpful.
November 06, 2024
Dr Tessendorf is a friendly and kind Doctor who listens & explains things to me so I understand my issues and procedures available.
November 06, 2024
He welcomed me with a smile and listened intently to my story, not interrupting. He sat and visited at the end of my appointment about family.
November 06, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf is great to work with.
November 06, 2024
Exceptional experience from start to finish. From reception staff to technician to nurse to physician, all were prompt, personable, and professional. Thank you.
November 05, 2024
Very personable, caring and knowledgeable
November 05, 2024
When Dr. Tessendorf walked into the room he asked me how I felt that day and I replied tired and then he laughed at me and said " you've been tired since I've known you".
October 29, 2024
I feel like maybe the provider misunderstood me with my reason for going in. I think he thought that this was an acute symptom that I was having and it's not true. I have been having this for a year and I just don't think he understood that. I think had he grasped what I was talking about, I would have received a little bit different treatment.
October 28, 2024
I have been coming to Bryan for several years for various issues and have nothing but good things to say about the care I get from everyone. Just glad I don't have to be there a lot.
October 28, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf is the absolute BEST!!
October 25, 2024
Dr Tessendorf has been my cardiologist for about 15 years. He always greets me with a smile and a handshake. He knows my cardiac history when he walks into the patients room without looking at a chart. Tells me my test results and explains them to me. He always takes time to ask about my family making me feel like a friend as well as a patient.
October 25, 2024
Excellent care & great experience from receptionist, nurse & doctor!
October 25, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf has done a fantastic job. Him and his team has reversed my. A fib and I feel soooo much better I recommend. Bryan health center all the time. Good people!
October 24, 2024
Knowledgeable. To the point. Thoroughly familiar with my case and UTD even though I hadn't needed to be seen the past couple years.
October 24, 2024
Grateful for Dr. Tessendorf's expertise and care.
October 18, 2024
Have not had any complaints. Wife and myself have different Drs. But same facility and are both satisfied.
October 16, 2024
This provider is extremely easy to talk to and is super at dealing with any issues or concerns I may have
October 04, 2024
It was so nice to be seen "on time" for the appointment. At other medical offices we always seem to have to wait so long past the appointment time. Your office always seems to be prompt. Thanks.
October 04, 2024
I think that Dr. Tessendorf was the best provider I've had in many years for my cardiac health. Thank you.
October 02, 2024
Explains what is going on. Easy to talk to. Listens to me. I trust what he tells me.
October 01, 2024
Good caring person listens and responds accordingly throughly satisfied with him
September 30, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf is very personable, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and goes the extra mile to explain things, and is just top notch. Thank you.
September 26, 2024
He is a great doctor
September 17, 2024
Dr. T is always courteous, thorough and thoughtful and this visit was certainly consistent with that assessment.
September 05, 2024
Hope to see the provider again, if I need to
September 05, 2024
Very kind and very nice stuff
September 03, 2024
Everyone was great
August 30, 2024
The cardiologist comes to Columbus , NE from Lincoln, NE every week for a day. He's equally as helpful and Proffesional in both locations.
August 29, 2024
He was very patient about explaining my current situation, just as the cardiac nurses were when I was in the hospital. Everyone was very caring and helpful.
August 19, 2024
I appreciate the courteous, friendly, and professional care I experienced during my appointment.
August 19, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf is patient and explains things very clearly. Great doc.
August 06, 2024
The provider was excellent in every way. Very prompt, very courteous, very explanatory. Thank you very much. Goodbye.
August 06, 2024
Excellent Care,
August 05, 2024
Dr Tessendorf is very professional and caring. Would recommend him to others.
August 05, 2024
Everyone was great and friendly
July 26, 2024
They are a great team and very friendly and nice.
July 26, 2024
Dr Tessendorf and the entire staff are great
July 23, 2024
The whole experience was great. Dr. Tessendorf and his staff were all excellent. I feel very lucky to be under their care.
July 17, 2024
Very thorough and kind
July 16, 2024
I am very happy with services provided and the pleasantness of all staff. Thank you.
July 16, 2024
I wish all health care providers were at least half as good as this group. I just fired my internal med Dr. The service was so poor.
July 16, 2024
Everything was fine.
July 12, 2024
Everyone is friendly and treats me in a familiar way, since I have known them for many years.
July 12, 2024
Treated very well
July 11, 2024
Great care!
July 08, 2024
every thing went very well , no complaints
July 08, 2024
I feel like he genuinely listened to my concerns and didn't dismiss anything. He explained that the probability that something is actually wrong is low but is willing to test to rule things out.
July 05, 2024
Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Have been very pleased with Bryan Heart!
July 03, 2024
Dr Tessendorf was thorough, professional and I am comfortable with our follow up plan.
July 02, 2024
He had reviewed my charts before coming in to talk to me. Knew my previous history and how that relates to now.
July 02, 2024
He was honest and to the point. Answered all question we had. Very nice manor. I would recommend him to anyone in my family or not. Also the nurses were very nice, kind and to the point to and answered any question we had as well.
June 21, 2024
nolongwaitingtoseethedoctor
June 19, 2024
Courteous, fast, everyone smiles!
June 18, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf went into great detail with layman terms that made it very easy to understand my health and prognosis.
June 14, 2024
This is the second visit I have had with Dr. Tessendorf at the Columbus Clinic. He is responsive to my questions and he answers them to the best of his ability. And I was mostly very happy with his assessment of me and with our consultation. He also answered my daughter's questions.
June 14, 2024
THANK YOU TO ALL! !
June 14, 2024
No comments . Well pleased
June 07, 2024
Took the time to listen
June 03, 2024
Everyone was very nice
May 31, 2024
All were amazing! Would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for your great care & help.
May 10, 2024
We were greeted by our first name as we entered the office. Pam was very helpful and professional. Keep up the good work!
May 07, 2024
Given the distance from home to Lincoln or home to Columbus, the distance is appropriate and the service is of the same caliber. Given the relationship between me and numerous cardiologists over three decades, I need to have somebody I can talk to and trust. I have that with this service in Columbus. I have that with the service that I've had in Lincoln. I choose to go to the less traffic sites. For that reason, distance and time frame. I'm driving an hour plus for a 15 minute visit. So. Thank you.
May 07, 2024
Everything I expected Clear and understandable a conversation approach
May 03, 2024
Easy to deal with doctor and nurses.
May 01, 2024
I, like my doctor, the office I'm not so sure about because they said they would return my call and then they didn't.
May 01, 2024
Dr Tessendorf is the BEST Cardiologist ever! I am a Very High Risk and complicated case and Dr Tessendorf has taken EXCELLENT Care of me and really Helped me!
May 01, 2024
Dr Tessendorf is a very good doctor and listens to you to know your problems and issues.
May 01, 2024
They got me in in a timely manner
May 01, 2024
I am always happy with my visits with Dr Tessendorf.
April 30, 2024
Dr. Tessendorf is a very nice doctor. I definitely would recommend him to family and friends. He listens when you have questions and responds in what needs to be done and what you need to be watching for.
April 29, 2024
I am very pleased with Dr. TESSENDORF AND HIS NURSE.
April 26, 2024
I feel very comfortable that he cares about me and my health. He makes sure I understand what he has told me and then asks if there are questions.
April 26, 2024
Excellent doctor. Dr. Tessendorf and his staff do a great job - courteous, on time, answer all my questions. Very happy with Bryan Heart Cardiology. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
He was very friendly and professional in our interactions on the day I visited his office.
April 19, 2024
Seems very knowledgeable
April 19, 2024
The best ever
April 19, 2024
Everyone listened to my concerns as I listened their feed back everything was done on a timely bacis and I was happy with their profesionalism
April 17, 2024
He was absolutely wonderful!
April 16, 2024
I definitely am completely confident with this providers genuine concern for my best interest concerning my care and treatment.
April 12, 2024
Dr.was very easy to understand his diagnosis n was very ready to listen n help.Staff was the same.i was very happy with their services.
April 09, 2024
Excellent attention, thank you very much.
April 09, 2024
Excellent experience! Dr Tessendorf was wonderful and very personal.
April 05, 2024
He was very nice a look at my chart very good.
April 05, 2024
He answered all my questions and I felt like we had a great treatment plan going forward.
April 04, 2024
I absolutely faith in my provider. He listens to all of my concerns about cardiology and anything that is on my mind wish I think may affect my well being. I have recommended BHI and in particular my cardiologist. I appreciate all of BHI's staff for their professionalism, courtesy behavior.
April 03, 2024
Dr Tessendorf and the whole stall were super helpful, friendly and made you feel totally at ease. I got in exactly on time also. Overall a Great experience !!
April 03, 2024
Very helpful and very genial. The procedure went quickly. I was impressed!!
April 02, 2024
Hi, I would have scored everything 10s or 1s or whatever the best scores were, but this is the first time I've ever been to a cardiologist or a heart doctor, so I don't have anything to compare it to. So I don't really know where the benchmarks are, but the service was exceptional and I feel like I'm in good hands. Thank you.
March 15, 2024
Seemed very personal and caring!
March 08, 2024
REALLY appreciated everything occurring on (and even ahead) of schedule.
March 08, 2024
I'm very impressed with the whole office staff, with the nurses, and I'm very satisfied with my doctor. I have no doubts in anything he does with me or for me. Goodbye.
March 06, 2024
The doctor is very personable and professional. Very happy with my visit.
March 01, 2024
The timing was perfect very friendly crew!?
March 01, 2024
Very professional and caring.
February 29, 2024
Great Dr and support staff!
February 20, 2024
Very friendly and professional.
February 20, 2024
Very good care good to know I have a few years left.
February 08, 2024
The woman who took my vitals was brusk and rushed.
February 08, 2024
Best cardio care anywhere.
February 08, 2024
he showed interest in me as we discussed my concerns. he was also very willing to answer any questions i had.
February 08, 2024
I trust Dr Tessendorf. Support staff is great.
February 07, 2024
Treated well and answered all my questions
February 06, 2024
Dr. and staff seem very good.
February 06, 2024
Great listener.
February 02, 2024
I have every confidence in my doctor. The whole staff treated me like a valued friend.
February 01, 2024
I was very pleased with my provider. I thought she'd done an excellent job and I felt like I had good care. And I certainly could recommend her. Thank you.
January 31, 2024
Good staff and great doctor.
January 31, 2024
This provider is great. He's a great doctor. His nurse's assistant is a great doctor, too. They care about your health. They help you reach your goals. And I would recommend them to anybody in my family, to any friends that I have. Thank you.
January 26, 2024
I liked that provider spent a fair amount of time with me and let me ask questions.
January 17, 2024
Excellent listener. Cares about the patient. Excellent communicator.
January 16, 2024
Dr Tessendorf and his staff are awesome! I appreciate the doctor and his support staff very much!
January 16, 2024
Very pleasant and answered questions great and very considerate.
January 05, 2024
Only second time I have visited with Dr. He is very personal and I am very confident in his care.
December 29, 2023
Well care for thanks
December 29, 2023
Every... everything was fine. Thank you.
December 22, 2023
Very professional, answered all my questions that I had. I was very, very comfortable meeting with... with my provider.
December 21, 2023
I was so impressed with this team. We came 65 miles so because of the weather we got there 45 minutes early. We had planned on waiting but almost before I could set down my name was called. The nurse that got my vitals and did the EKG was polite, friendly and knew her job. We didn't hardly wait and the Doctor came in and he to was friendly and concerned with why I was there. We talked he answered my questions and he prescribed a heart monitor for 7 days with follow up in York. The nurse that put the monitor on was also friendly, polite and knowledgeable in giving me the information on the use of the monitor. Overall my wife and I were impressed with the whole process.
December 19, 2023
Runs very close to appointment time.
December 06, 2023
A great doctor and person
December 01, 2023
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