Dr. Kent I. Kossoy, MD | Houston, TX | Surgery

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Dr. Kent Kossoy is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery with over four decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center. With 41 years in practice, Dr. Kossoy brings extensive expertise to complex surgical cases. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Kossoy is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital and practices in Houston, Texas. He focuses on treating patients with abdominal pain and chronic constipation, including cases involving abdominal pain during pregnancy. His procedural expertise includes emergency care and advanced imaging techniques such as CT scans and CT enterography. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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3.5

45 Ratings
41 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Texas Health Science Center
25 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 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. Kossoy's Ratings and Reviews

3.5

45 Ratings with 25 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Spent time with me: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Flexible scheduling: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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He was a little gruff at first , but very straight forward about my umbilical hernia surgery . He clearly explained everything to expect and included how my weight was a serious factor . At my follow up visits he was genuinely concerned for my care and well-being . He saved my life .

April 20th, 2019

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VERY rude. Horrible bedside manners. Awful listening skills. Was incredibly rough during an internal exam.

June 7th, 2018

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Most painless surgery ever . Thank you .

April 23rd, 2016

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Communicates well, explains everything and confident Doctor

January 11th, 2016

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Great dr he saved my life.

September 7th, 2015

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Dr. Kossoy is awesome! He was called to the hospital because my appendix had ruptured. He explained everything about the surgery, what to expect and explained about recovery. The office staff was great and made the post op appointment easy. Some people may be put off from his direct manner, I on the other hand loved how direct and informative he was. He's doing another surgery next month for me. I couldn't have picked a better surgeon for myself.

June 18th, 2015

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I beleive there is a CRAZY person out there posting and reposting things on this site that are UNTRUE (the way you write is the same in every post). To bad you do not have a life and can't move on, live life to the fullest. Life is to short to live in the past and continue to try and ruin someones reputation. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU! This doctor SAVED MY LIFE and I have friends I have referred to him and they were very satisfied with his surgical skills. GOD BLESS HIM he is the greatest!

November 26th, 2013

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I used to work for this doctor in Missouri, he was such a bad surgeon he could not do surgery without another surgeon there to supervise. I even saw where incisions were still open and when the patient came in for a follow-up he would take out the gauze examine the wound and put the same gauze back in the wound. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!

October 9th, 2013

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Terrible surgical results, I was worse off after his surgical treatment than before it. And at my 6 month post -op visit he told me I would have to have the surgery all over again to correct it. Plus, he lied to me about the surgical results and the still expected results at both my 2 week and 3 month post-op visits.

July 3rd, 2013

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Dr Kossoy is great and so is his staff they are the sweetest office I have ever been in. And the people who say the Dr. is bad are CRAZY people who just like to complain... He saved my life!

October 19th, 2012

Life Savers Emergency Room

12665 W Lake Houston PkwyHouston, TX 77044

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Dr. Kent Ian Kossoy, MD	Dr. Magarya S Waitara, MD	Dr. Sylvia Martinez, MD	Dr. Gabriel Arevalo, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (45 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	5 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Swahili	Speaks Spanish	Speaks Spanish
Houston , TX	Baytown , TX	Houston , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine	Med School: Vanderbilt University	Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston	Med School: Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina - San Salvador, El Salvador
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University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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What languages does Dr. Kent Kossoy speak?: Dr. Kent Kossoy speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kent Kossoy affiliated with?: Dr. Kent Kossoy is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
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