Dr. William A. Kokal, MD | Fort Myers, FL | Surgery

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Dr. William Kokal is a surgeon specializing in surgical oncology with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. His extensive career spans 51 years in surgical practice, providing him with deep expertise in cancer surgery and complex surgical procedures. Dr. Kokal is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kokal practices at multiple locations throughout Fort Myers and Cape Coral, including Gulf Coast Medical Center, Lee Memorial Hospital, and Healthpark Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, and venous skin ulcers. He performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals, reflecting their feedback on his care.

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accepting new patients
2.8

32 Ratings
51 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Loyola University Medical Center
13 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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Dr. Kokal performed an appendectomy on me several years ago that led to internal bleeding and a hematoma that crushed my sciatic nerve, put me in the hospital with intense pain and left me with a permanent sciatic neuropathy. Dr. Kokal never came to see me in the hospital after the initial surgery. The care I received at Lee Healthpark was so awful that I had to be sent by ambulance to Tampa General where the doctors there figured out what was wrong and literally saved my life.

March 22nd, 2019

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Do not see this doctor he is rude and a butcher

April 4th, 2016

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Dr. Kokal removed my gallbladder through laparoscopic surgery. It has only been a day since the surgery but I can already tell I am on a path to a speedy recovery. It was my first surgery and a very successful one. I would highly recommend Dr. Kokal he is a very experienced surgeon. Thanks doc.

September 5th, 2015

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Dr Kokal is the best surgeon. He took such good care of me when I had to have surgery. He responded to my phone calls immediately and had me in the hospital the next day after my CT scan. He treated me and my family as if we were HIS Family! He came to see me and answered all my questions. I could not have asked for a better surgeon. He saved my life! I love this doctor!!!

August 19th, 2015

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Dr. Kokal was kind, gentle, it took a matter of minutes for his stuff to give me an appointment, I had a lump in the thyroid that might have been cancer, I was very scared but Dr. Kokal took the time to explain what would be the next step if this was the result. Dr. Kokal guided me in the best way possible, the result of my scar is extraordinary, you will never know that i had part of my thyroid removed. Thanks God it was only a benign mass, after care was really easy two weeks after surgery he took my staples out and recommended a cream for my scar to fade out. He is the best doctor in the world.

August 17th, 2015

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Dr Kokal removed my gall bladder. He was competent and caring. He kept me informed and was not rushed. He checked on me pre-op and post-op. He answered my questions and explained why the procedure was medically necessary.

August 17th, 2015

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Stay away from this Dr.

November 20th, 2013

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I can even accept a lack of bedside manner, but overall doesn't each patient want clear, concise information about their care? This doctor just basically lacks the ability to provide enough information for the patient to make decisions on future therapies, etc. I will be getting a second opinion...

June 26th, 2012

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This doctor should be labeled the butcher of Lee Memorial Hospital.

June 8th, 2012

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Waited 2 hrs past appt time

May 1st, 2012

Lee Physician Group Wound Care And Hyperbaric Medicine

13778 Plantation RdFort Myers, FL 33912

Tel: (239) 343-0454

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Gulf Coast Medical Center

13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912

Tel: (239) 343-1000

Lee Memorial Hospital

2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901

Tel: (239) 343-2000

Healthpark Medical Center

9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908

Tel: (239) 343-5000

Cape Coral Hospital

636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990

Tel: (239) 424-2000


Dr. William Allan Kokal, MD	Dr. Chad R. Marrs, MD	Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD	Dr. James Edward Kasiewicz, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.8 (32 Ratings)	4.7 (98 Ratings)	4.9 (110 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Fort Myers , FL	Sarasota , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Fort Myers , FL
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Appendectomy
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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Which hospitals is Dr. William Kokal affiliated with?: Dr. William Kokal is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Where is Dr. William Kokal's office located?: Dr. William Kokal's office is located at 13778 Plantation Rd, Fort Myers, FL, 33912.
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