4.8
33 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ludwig is a member of the colorectal surgery team. This team is comprised of surgeons, nurses and support staff who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. They work closely with colleagues in surgical oncology, gastroenterology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to ensure that patients get the very finest medical and surgical care for the full range of benign and malignant colorectal disorders.The colorectal surgery team is committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care to patients with colorectal diseases. The team believes that this type of care comes from the intense dedication and specialization of the staff to specific colorectal disease processes and that coordinating efforts with their medical and surgical colleagues ensures patients get the best multidisciplinary care available.Dr. Ludwig and team are active in research and widely cited in academic publications regarding colorectal cancer …and benign colorectal conditions. Peterson KJ, Simpson MT, Drezdzon MK, Szabo A, Ausman RA, Nencka AS, Knechtges PM, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ. Predicting Neoadjuvant Treatment Response in Rectal Cancer Using Machine Learning: Evaluation of MRI-Based Radiomic and Clinical Models. J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jan;27(1):122-130.Peterson KJ, Blank JJ, Deshpande RR, Liu Y, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ. A Cautionary Note Regarding Obesity and Young Adult Rectal Cancer. J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 Apr;26(4):927-928.Hu KY, Wu R, Szabo A, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY. Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis. J Surg Res. 2020 Nov;255:495-501Hu KY, Simpson MT, Blank JJ, Szabo A, Eastwood D, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Ridolfi TJ. Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. J Surg Res. 2019 Nov;243:447-452Ridolfi T.J., Berger N, Ludwig KA. Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Current Management and Future Directions. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2016 Sep;29(3):239-45. PMCID: PMC4991969Peterson CY, Blank J, Ludwig K. Colorectal Cancer in Elderly Patients: Considerations in Treatment and Management Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery: Third Edition: With 261 Figures and 155 Tables. 1 January 2020:903-929Staiger RD, Rössler F, Kim MJ, Brown C, Trenti L, Sasaki T, Uluk D, Campana JP, Giacca M, Schiltz B, Bahadoer RR, Lee KY, Kupper BEC, Hu KY, Corcione F, Paredes SR, Spampati S, Ukegjini K, Jedrzejczak B, Langer D, Stakelum A, Park JW, Phang PT, Biondo S, Ito M, Aigner F, Vaccaro CA, Panis Y, Kartheuser A, Peeters KCMJ, Tan KK, Aguiar S, Ludwig K, Bracale U, Young CJ, Dziki A, Ryska M, Winter DC, Jenkins JT, Kennedy RH, Clavien PA, Puhan MA, Turina M. Benchmarks in colorectal surgery: multinational study to define quality thresholds in high and low anterior resection. Br J Surg. 2022 Nov 22;109(12):1274-1281.Kosinski L, Ludwig K, Habr-Gama A, Perez R. Shifting Concepts in Rectal Cancer Management: A Review of Primary Rectal Cancer Treatment Strategies. CA Cancer J Clin 2012 May-Jun;62(3):173-202.
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- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cleveland Clinic
- 10 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Kirk A Ludwig has 2 locationsCenter For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W Doyne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226 Tel: (414) 777-7700
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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| Kirk A Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASCRS | Dr. Rudolph Mark Kluiber | Dr. James Victor Klas | Dr. Justin Peterson Dux |
| Colorectal Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 38 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Milwaukee , WI | Milwaukee , WI | Milwaukee , WI | Waukesha , WI |
| Med School: University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kirk A Ludwig
Medical Specialties
Kirk A Ludwig has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Kirk A Ludwig has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Kirk A Ludwig holds an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin. They are board certified in Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery in 2005 and board certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery in 2007.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in 1996.
Residency
Completed their residency at Medical College of Wisconsin in 1994 and Medical College of Wisconsin in 1989.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 1988.
NPI Number
Kirk A Ludwig's NPI number is 1750465803.
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- Kirk A Ludwig is affiliated with Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital.
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- Kirk A Ludwig speaks English.
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