Dr. James Jonathan Kraatz, MD

Dr. James Kraatz is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. With 32 years of experience in practice, Dr. Kraatz brings extensive knowledge to his surgical care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kraatz is affiliated with multiple hospitals including Bronson Methodist Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Joplin, with practice locations in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Garden City, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri. He treats conditions such as gallstones, hernias in the abdominal wall, and blockages in the intestines. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and conducting detailed tissue examinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.