Summary

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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Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

981 Worcester Street

Suite 2ALakewood, NJ 08702

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Lakewood , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAMiddletown , NJ
Med School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher Kwolek

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Well Sense Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Christopher Kwolek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christopher Kwolek has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • 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

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Christopher Kwolek holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Arizona Heart Institute, Endovascular Surgery Fellow in 1999 and Massachusetts General Hospital, Vascular Surgery Fellow in 1993.

Residency

Completed their residency at Deaconess Hospital BOSTON NEWTON NEWTON LOWER FALL, New England Deaconess Harvard, Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular Surgery; Deaconess Hosp, General Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1993, Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals in 1993, New Eng Deaconess Hospital Harvard Med School in 1988, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1987, and Surgical Service, General Surgery Resident in 1987.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca in 1987 and University of California in 1987.

NPI Number

Christopher Kwolek's NPI number is 1689665309.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Christopher Kwolek affiliated with?
Christopher Kwolek is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
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What languages does Christopher Kwolek speak?
Christopher Kwolek speaks English.
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