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Kathleen L Lak, MD

Kathleen L. Lak, MD

Associate Professor

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Location

General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
900 N. 92nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Appointments and Referrals

(414) 955-1799

General Surgery Appointments and Referrals

(414) 955-5751

I believe in providing safe and effective health care to help you achieve the best overall quality of life. I ensure a comprehensive evaluation and a collaborative treatment team to guide you through the process and ensure a positive patient centered experience.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Obesity
Hiatal Hernia
Hernia
Gallstones
Benign Gallbladder Disease
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia

Treatments and Services

Foregut Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Inguinal (groin) Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery
Cholecystectomy
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
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Patients Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

Surgery

Clinic Locations

General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

900 N. 92nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-5800
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Biography

Dr. Kate Lak completed her Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2017. She specializes in minimally invasive foregut, hernia and general surgery in addition to bariatric surgery as part of the Comprehensive Weight Loss Center. She sees patients both at Froedtert Hospital and Drexel Town Square Health Center. Her research interests include clinical outcomes research in benign foregut, hernia and bariatrics.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2007-2011)
Residency in General Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee, WI (2011-2016)
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2016-2017)