Kathleen L. Lak, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Associate Professor
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I believe in providing safe and effective health care to help you achieve the best overall quality of life. I ensure a comprehensive evaluation and a collaborative treatment team to guide you through the process and ensure a positive patient centered experience.

I believe in providing safe and effective health care to help you achieve the best overall quality of life. I ensure a comprehensive evaluation and a collaborative treatment team to guide you through…
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About

Dr. Kate Lak completed her Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2017. She specializes in minimally invasive foregut, hernia and general surgery in addition to bariatric surgery as part of the Comprehensive Weight Loss Center. She sees patients both at Froedtert Hospital and Drexel Town Square Health Center. Her research interests include clinical outcomes research in benign foregut, hernia and bariatrics.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Bariatric Surgery
Cholecystectomy
Foregut Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Inguinal (groin) Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Benign Gallbladder Disease
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Obesity
Umbilical Hernia

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (2007-2011)

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee - Residency in General Surgery - (2011-2016)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery - (2016-2017)

Board Certifications

Surgery

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