Dr. John M Kisala M.D.
Surgeon
3003 Tieton Dr Suite 300 Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. John Kisala is a general surgeon practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Kisala specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Kisala provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Is laparoscopic better than open appendectomy?
- Does endotoxin tolerance prevent the release of inflammatory monokines (interleukin 1, interleukin 6, or tumor necrosis factor) during sepsis?
- Polymicrobial sepsis selectively activates peritoneal but not alveolar macrophages to release inflammatory mediators (interleukins-1 and -6 and tumor necrosis factor).
- Laparoscopic is not better than open appendectomy.
- Pentoxifylline attenuates oxygen-induced lung injury.
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
Dr. John M Kisala M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3003 Tieton Dr Suite 300
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