Dr. Christopher Kwolek, MD | Lakewood, NJ | Surgery

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Dr. Christopher Kwolek is a surgeon with 39 years of experience specializing in surgery with additional expertise in vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and completed extensive training including residencies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, along with fellowships in endovascular surgery at Arizona Heart Institute and vascular surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Kwolek holds board certifications in both surgery and vascular surgery from the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Kwolek practices at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves patients in Lakewood, New Jersey. He specializes in treating peripheral artery disease and claudication, conditions that affect blood flow in the legs and can cause pain or difficulty walking. His expertise also includes caring for patients with open wounds that require surgical attention. Patients have given …him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care and treatment approach.

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4.9

22 Ratings
39 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Arizona Heart Institute, Endovascular Surgery Fellow
14 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Kwolek's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

22 Ratings with 14 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 17 Minutes

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Great office, everyone was polite and patient. Doctor was knowledgeable, helpful and has great bedside manner. I would recommend him and this office. Thank you. Jane

April 7th, 2026

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I have had 3 procedures with Dr K He is a good person as well as a talented Doctor His entire staff is top shelf

November 26th, 2025

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Very thorough. Very happy I saw him and appreciate his awesome advice. Highly recommend

April 12th, 2025

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Excellent review of my medical data and recent tests. Dr. Kwolek and his staff provide a high degree of confidence in how they handled my questions and came up with a logical approach to tackle my peripheral artery disease, one procedure at a time. Am very grateful to be in Dr. Kwolek’s care.

January 11th, 2025

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Rather than simply reacting to issues, it's nice to actually get out ahead of them. Thanks Dr. Kwolek!

November 16th, 2024

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Dr. Kwoolek is a very sensitive great bedside professional mannered surgeon. His team is awesome and they all care about their patients. The wound center at Newton Wellsey Hospital is also very professional very caring and I’m so thankful that I was under all of their care.

August 24th, 2024

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Excellent DR with a lot of experience. Has a great personality, very knowledgeable and confident and sets you at ease. He has performed two surgeries on me successfully and may help me in the future. I would highly recommend DR Kwolek if you need a vascular surgeon.

April 23rd, 2024

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Dr. Kwolek was knowledgeable, pleasant and thorough. He was very frank and decisive and knew what to do. His clinic is organized and clean. I’ll be returning for additional testing.

February 22nd, 2024

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We chose DR Kwolek because of his experience and great reviews. I have a lot of issues which need to be addressed. I just met him and he was extremely friendly and put me at ease. He explained what my issues are and has put me on a course of action which hopefully will make me healthier. He is so confident about his job and I believe I came to the right DR at the right time. I would strongly recommend DR. Kwolek if you need a Vascular Surgeon.

January 18th, 2024

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Dr Kwolek’s expertise knowledge, and compassionate care consistently exceed my expectations. He always takes the time to review my patient notes and connect with me. I never feel rushed and always feel heard. I’m grateful for the personalized attention and care provided by Dr. Kwolek, and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking top-notch vascular care. The staff's professionalism and the welcoming atmosphere added to the overall positive experience.

January 6th, 2024

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981 Worcester Street

Suite 2ALakewood, NJ 08702

Tel: (781) 304-8838


Dr. Christopher Kwolek, MD	Dr. Laurie J. Kirstein, MD	Dr. Walker Lyons	Dr. Mary T. Pronovost
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (22 Ratings)	4.3 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (24 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, German
Lakewood , NJ	Middletown , NJ	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA
Med School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca	Med School: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Surgery

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Angioplasty
Aortic Rupture
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgical Procedures

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Vascular Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Arizona Heart Institute, Endovascular Surgery Fellow1999

Massachusetts General Hospital, Vascular Surgery Fellow1993

Residency

Deaconess Hospital BOSTON NEWTON NEWTON LOWER FALL

New England Deaconess Harvard

Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular Surgery; Deaconess Hosp, General Surgery

Massachusetts General Hospital1993

Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals1993

New Eng Deaconess Hospital Harvard Med School1988

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1987

Surgical Service, General Surgery Resident1987

Medical School

University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco CaGraduated in 1987

University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1987

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Where is Dr. Christopher Kwolek's office located?: Dr. Christopher Kwolek's office is located at Suite 2A, Lakewood, NJ, 08702.
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