Dr. Steven K. Kappes M.D.
Surgeon
3003 W Good Hope Rd Milwaukee WI, 53209About
Dr. Steven Kappes is a general surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Kappes 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. Kappes 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1977
Indiana University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 Milwaukee Super Doctors
Treatments
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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