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Dr. David Kress, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. David Kress, MD
3.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. David Kress, MD is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI.
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Dr. David Kress, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Milwaukee, WI
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. David Kress, MD is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI.

About

Dr. Kress graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1983 and completed a residency at Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania|University Wis Hospital Clin.Dr. David Kress, MD is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and has 41 years experience. Dr. Kress currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Kress has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kress received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Kress' office accepts new patients. Dr. Kress is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominoplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sphincterotomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Preferred Plus-WI POS
    Blue Priority WI Network-WI
    Well Priority-WI POS
    Gold Blue Preferred-WI POS
    Blue Preferred Plus w/ Pref Retail Clinics-WI POS
    Silver Blue Priority-WI POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Platinum Blue Preferred-WI POS
    Gold Blue Priority-WI POS
    Platinum Blue Access-WI PPO
    Gold Blue Access-WI PPO
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-WI
    Balanced Blue Preferred-WI POS
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Lumenos plans - Blue Preferred-WI
    Bronze Blue Access-WI PPO
    Balanced Blue Access-WI PPO
    Bronze Blue Priority-WI POS
    Lumenos plans - Blue Access-WI
    Catastrophic Blue Priority-WI
    Blue Traditional Network-WI
    Blue Preferred (Select Network)-WI POS
    Silver Blue Preferred-WI POS
    Blue Preferred Network-WI
    Platinum Blue Priority-WI POS
    Bronze Blue Preferred-WI POS
    Silver Blue Access-WI PPO
    Blue Access w/ Pref Retail Clinics-WI PPO
    Blue Priority Plus w/ Pref Retail Clinics-WI POS
    Blue Access Network (Wisconsin) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Transplant S.C.
    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 511, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  2. 2 Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
    2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  3. 3 Aurora Medical Center of Oshkosh
    855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
  4. 4 Aurora Cardiovascular & Thoracic Services
    2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 507, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kress
3.5
Based on 8 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
May 03, 2024
Replaced my aortic valve with a St. Jude valve 19 years ago.Gave me 19 years, so far, that I would not have had.Thank you Dr Kress. You touched my heart in more ways, than one.
Donald Frear — May 03, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Wis Hospital Clin
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania|University Wis Hospital Clin
    1989
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kress, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kress' profile.

Dr. Kress frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Kress, MD is affiliated with Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Kress, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

    2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI