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Robert Kress, DO

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Specialty

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Gender

Male

Languages

English


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Address

Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

19550 East 39th St Ste 320
Independence, MO 64057

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About Robert Kress, DO

Biography

Robert Kress, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, and is fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery, practicing at Colorectal Surgical Associates in Leawood and Overland Park, Kansas, and in Independence and Gladstone, Missouri.

Dr. Kress found his passion for surgery in helping those diagnosed with colon cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other gastrointestinal diagnoses. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery including r

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Care Philosophy

The physicians of Colorectal Surgical Associates are committed to treating patients as individuals, communicating their medical care in a manner that patients can understand, and developing trusted doctor-patient relationships to foster the best possible outcomes.


Procedures and Conditions Treated
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Fecal Incontinence/Rectal Prolapse Procedures
  • Fistula Repair - Anus
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Incise/Drain Abscess
  • Pilonidal Cyst Removal
  • Rectovaginal Tumors
  • Tumor Destruction/Excision - Anus/Rectum

Specialties
  • General Surgery - Board Certified
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Affiliations
  • Centerpoint Medical Center
  • Lee's Summit Medical Center
  • Menorah Medical Center
  • Research Medical Center
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute


Credentials and Education
  • Kansas City University
    Medical School

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Residency

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Fellowship