Summary

Benjamin Kulow, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon at Saint Luke’s Surgical Specialists. Dr. Kulow is committed to providing excellent care and combining the most advanced surgical technology with a deeply personal, compassionate approach. He has clinical interests and advanced training in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Kulow’s goal is to ensure every patient feels heard, respected, and comfortable. He believes in taking the time to explain complex conditions so that his patients can be a true partner in their own health care decisions.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 13 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • University of Texas - Southwestern Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Benjamin J Kulow has 2 locations

Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists - North

5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 120Kansas City, MO 64154
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists-Plaza

4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530Kansas City, MO 64111
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Colorectal SurgerySurgerySurgeryColorectal Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.4 
13 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Kansas City , MOKansas City , KSGladstone , MOShawnee Mission , KS
Med School: Indiana University Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Benjamin J Kulow

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Benjamin J Kulow has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Benjamin J Kulow has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Benjamin J Kulow holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Missouri and Kansas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Kansas that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Texas - Southwestern Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Missouri - Kansas City Surgical Residency in 2018.

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University in 2013.

NPI Number

Benjamin J Kulow's NPI number is 1063855898.

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Benjamin Kulow's office is located at 5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 120, Kansas City, MO, 64154.

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