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Kirk Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Surgery
General Surgery

Dr. Ludwig is a member of the Colorectal Surgery team. This team is comprised of surgeons, nurses and support staff who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. They work closely with colleagues in Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology to ensure that patients get the very finest medical and surgical care for the full range of benign and malignant colorectal disorders.   The Colorectal Surgery team is committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care to patients with colorectal diseases. The team believes that this type of care comes from the intense dedication and specialization of the staff to specific colorectal disease processes and that coordinating efforts with their medical and surgical colleagues ensures patients get the best multidisciplinary care available.

Care Emphases:

• Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Small Intestines, Colon, Rectum and Anus
• Sphincter-sparing Techniques for Rectal Cancer
• Colon Cancer Surgery
• Rectal Cancer
• Laparoscopic Treatment for Colorectal Disease
• Trans-Anal Excision of Rectal Polyps
• Diverticular Disease
• Rectal Prolapse
• Fecal Incontinence
• Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
• Anal Fissure
• Hemorrhoids
• Recto-Vaginal Fistula Repair
• Small IntestinalTumor Surgery
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Ileal Pouch (J-pouch) Surgery or Restorative Proctocolectomy
• Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
• Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome
• Anal Cancer
• Pre-Sacral or Retro-Rectal Tumors Surgery
• Complex Pelvic Surgery
• Surgical Treatment for Constipation
• Anorectal Physiology Laboratory Testing
• Rectal and Anal Ultrasound

Joined Medical College of Wisconsin:

• 2008

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 1988

Training:

• Internship, Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 1988-1989
• Residency, General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 1989-1994
• Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA, 1994-1996

Board Certifications:

• Colorectal Surgery
• General Surgery