Summary

Dr. David Kress specializes in thoracic surgery, surgery, and transplant surgery, bringing over four decades of surgical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Health System. With 43 years of experience in complex surgical procedures, Dr. Kress has developed extensive knowledge in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical interventions. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kress practices at Aurora Medical Group Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and maintains hospital privileges at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs cardiac rehabilitation programs and specialized chest imaging procedures to help patients recover from heart surgery and manage cardiovascular conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kress highly for his surgical expertise, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 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

Office Location

Aurora Medical Group Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery

2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 507MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
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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Thoracic SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerSurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
43 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese
MILWAUKEE , WIMilwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WI
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Charles Kress

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Charles Kress has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Charles Kress has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Pennsylvania Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Kress' NPI number is 1619938701.

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