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Kathleen L. Lak, MD
Associate Professor
Location
- General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
- 900 N. 92nd St.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery
- General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery Appointments and Referrals
General Surgery Appointments and Referrals
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.
Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia
- Gallstones
- Benign Gallbladder Disease
- Umbilical Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
Treatments and Services
- Foregut Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal (groin) Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Cholecystectomy
- Minimally Invasive General Surgery
- Virtual Visit
Patients Ages Seen
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Clinic Locations
General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
- 900 N. 92nd St.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (414) 805-5800
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Biography
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.
Education and Training
Doctor of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2007-2011)
Residency in General Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2011-2016)
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2016-2017)