Dr. Kathleen M. Blake, MD, FACS, Surgeon
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Dr. Kathleen M. Blake, MD, FACS

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About

Dr. Kathleen Blake is a retired general surgeon who practiced primarily in Olathe, KS. Dr. Blake 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. Blake provided 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

Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1992

Provider Details

Female English
Dr. Kathleen M. Blake, MD, FACS
Dr. Kathleen M. Blake, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
  • Black tarry stools?

    Black tarry stools can imply upper GI tract blood loss like a peptic ulcer of the stomach or first section of the small intestine. Other things like iron supplements or Pepto Bismol can color stool this way also. Other GI tract conditions can also contribute to possible GI blood loss which is what your symptom implies. Even if this is painless (ulcers typically cause upper central abdominal pain, pressure, or bloating), blood work to assess blood levels and an exam by a primary care provider to review other possible causes. READ MORE

  • Sharp pelvic pain?

    Hello, for sharp pelvic pain on only one side there are many possible causes. It depends on the duration, if it waxes and wanes, if it relates to menstrual cycle/ovulation, affected by gut behavior like bowl pattern, chronic over weeks/months, among others. If it is abrupt and constant with the right sided location, appendicitis needs to be ruled out. READ MORE

  • Pain after surgery?

    In general, only 2 weeks out from a joint replacement surgery in a region with a large number of nerves can mean nerve irritation from normal post-surgical swelling, etc. Please call your surgeon’s office. READ MORE

  • How to treat my issues?

    Hello, The heartbeat you perceive in your abdomen is most likely the natural pulse of your aorta, the great artery that passes from the heart, then sends branches to all of your organs. If you have lost weight, this pulse when laying down can be more obvious. There are other conditions that may make this pulse more prominent, so I would recommend you discuss this with your primary care provider as well. As for your GI symptoms, if you are not current on colonoscopy assessment of your colon, this should be pursued. I presume you are under the care of a gastroenterologist and would defer to their knowledge of your history on this topic. READ MORE

  • Do you need surgery if you suffer from diabetes?

    Diabetes as a condition does not directly create any need for surgery. Indirectly, if diabetes is not well controlled, it can lead to organ injury like kidney failure. The latter may require surgery if it progresses to end-stage to place dialysis access to replace lost kidney function. READ MORE

  • How long is hospital stay for appendectomy?

    This depends on the severity of the appendicitis, and the age of your son. At most typically, overnight or as an outpatient potentially if less complicated appendicitis. READ MORE

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons  

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