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Dr. Kent Sasse

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Kent Sasse
4.6 (96 Ratings)

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Dr. Kent Sasse is a Colorectal Surgeon in Reno, NV.
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Dr. Kent Sasse

Colorectal Surgery* Age 58
Reno, NV
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kent Sasse is a Colorectal Surgeon in Reno, NV.

About

Dr. Sasse graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at University of California San Francisco.Dr. Kent Sasse is a Colorectal Surgeon in Reno, NV and has 30 years experience. Dr. Sasse currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health and Renown Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sasse has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sasse received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 96 times. Dr. Sasse's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sasse also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sasse is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Obesity
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Stomach Stenosis
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyrotoxicosis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Hernia Procedures
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Nevada HMO
    Pathway X HMO/Ind Direct Access NV HMO
    Pathway-NV PPO
    Choice - NV PPO
  • Northern & Rural NV HMO
  • Northern Nevada PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Western Surgical Group
    75 Pringle Way Ste 1002, Reno, NV 89502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 323-7500
  2. 2 Office
    5500 Reno Corporate Dr Ste 100, Reno, NV 89511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 829-7999
  3. 3 Northern Nevada Medical Center
    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 829-7999

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sasse
4.6
Based on 96 Reviews
5 Stars (86)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Aug 27, 2023
Dr Sasse is very professional, and knowledgeable Doctor. He takes his time to explain the procedure and desired outcome of the surgery. His staff is top notch and polite. Great experience, I can’t say enough about him or his staff.
Theresa Moore- Panziera — Aug 27, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Wound & Burn Care
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Microsurgery
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lahey Clinic Medical Center
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Sasse. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sasse's profile.

Dr. Sasse frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Sasse is affiliated with Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health and Renown Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kent Sasse holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center

    10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV

  • Northern Nevada Medical Center

    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV

  • Carson Valley Health

    1107 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV