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Dr. Kerry Ldo Kole, DO

Surgery, Family Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
32 years of experience
Munson Medical Center 1105 Sixth St, Traverse, MI 49684
(231) 935-5000

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Kole has a special interest in weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, advanced laparoscopic surgery, general and emergency surgery and is fellowship-trained in trauma and critical care. In addition, Dr. Kole is Program Director of St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital's General Surgery residency program. He is board certified in general surgery and has a special interest in weight loss surgery. Among the types of bariatric surgery he performs are laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revision and conversion. He has performed more than 700 bariatric procedures, both open and laparoscopic. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and has been an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University. He has authored more than 20 scientific articles and book chapters, and is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS) and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1993

Location & Hours

Northwestern Michigan Emergency Physicians
1105 Sixth St, Traverse, MI 49684

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intestinal Obstruction
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis

Procedures Performed

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Small Bowel Resection
Hernia Repair
Colonoscopy
Cholecystectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Appendectomy
Thoracoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Skin Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Meritain Health
Aetna
Cigna
Health Alliance
Humana
Medicare

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33