4.6
20 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery and general surgery. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at SUNY. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vonfricken brings extensive expertise to complex surgical cases requiring specialized care.
Dr. Vonfricken practices at Buffalo General Medical Center and Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. He focuses on treating conditions such as pleural effusion, heart failure, and heart block. His surgical expertise includes performing thoracentesis procedures, providing sedation management, and ICD placement for patients requiring cardiac device intervention. Patients rate Dr. Vonfricken 4.6 out of 5 on average, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care and clinical expertise.
Dr. Vonfricken practices at Buffalo General Medical Center and Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. He focuses on treating conditions such as pleural effusion, heart failure, and heart block. His surgical expertise includes performing thoracentesis procedures, providing sedation management, and ICD placement for patients requiring cardiac device intervention. Patients rate Dr. Vonfricken 4.6 out of 5 on average, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts
- 34 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- Suny
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD | Dr. Lyall A. Gorenstein | Dr. Domonic Frank Falsetti, MD | Dr. Neil Scott, DDS |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Dentistry |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 34 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Buffalo , NY | Pomona , NY | Niagara Falls , NY | Hamburg , NY |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: University of Toronto Medical School | Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kurt Vonfricken
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Suny
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 1992
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- Dr. Kurt Vonfricken is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.
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