Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Chief, Professor
Location
- Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 8800 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Small Intestines, Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Colon Cancer
- Diverticular Disease
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
Treatments and Services
- Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Complex Pelvic Surgery
- Ileal Pouch (J-pouch) Surgery
- Laparoscopic Treatment for Colorectal Disease
- Pre-Sacral or Retro-Rectal Tumors Surgery
- Rectal and Anal Ultrasound
- Recto-Vaginal Fistula Repair
- Restorative Proctocolectomy
- Small Intestinal Tumor Surgery
- Sphincter-sparing Techniques for Rectal Cancer
- Surgical Treatment for Constipation
- Trans-Anal Excision of Rectal Polyps
- Anorectal Physiology Laboratory Testing
- Virtual Visit
Patients Ages Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
Board Certifications
- Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Clinic Locations
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
- 8800 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (866) 680-0505
- Get Directions
Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
- 8900 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (414) 777-7700
- Get Directions
Biography
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.
Education and Training
Doctor of Medicine - University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH (1988)
Internship in Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (1988-1989)
Residency in General Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (1989-1994)
Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, OH (1994-1996)
Publications
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Going for Broke: The Impact of Cost of Living on Surgery Resident Stipend Value.
(Drezdzon MK, Cowley NJ, Sweeney DP, Peterson CY, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Evans DB, Calata JF.) Ann Surg. 2023 Dec 01;278(6):1053-1059 PMID: 37226808 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85176509408 05/25/2023
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Evaluation of the Rothman Index in Predicting Readmission after Colorectal Resection.
(Peterson KJ, O'Donnell CM, Eastwood DC, Szabo A, Hu KY, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY.) Am J Med Qual. 2023 Nov 01;38(6):287-293 PMID: 37908031 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85175675759 11/01/2023
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Lending a hand: The utility of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery in diverticulitis with fistula.
(Drezdzon MK, Calata JF, Peterson CY, Otterson MF, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) Surgery. 2023 Oct 20 PMID: 37867107 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85174461267 10/23/2023
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(Peterson KJ, Simpson MT, Drezdzon MK, Szabo A, Ausman RA, Nencka AS, Knechtges PM, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jan;27(1):122-130 PMID: 36271199 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85140356180 10/23/2022
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Disseminated Histoplasmosis: An Unusual Cause of Bowel Obstruction.
(Peterson KJ, Rose MR, Davitt C, Ludwig KA.) WMJ. 2022 Dec;121(4):e66-e70 PMID: 36637849 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85146363886 01/14/2023
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(Staiger 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.) Br J Surg. 2022 Nov 22;109(12):1274-1281 PMID: 36074702 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85143552263 09/09/2022
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A Cautionary Note Regarding Obesity and Young Adult Rectal Cancer.
(Peterson KJ, Blank JJ, Deshpande RR, Liu Y, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) J Gastrointest Surg. 2022 Apr;26(4):927-928 PMID: 34647224 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85117153577 10/15/2021
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Saddle block anesthetic technique for benign outpatient anorectal surgery.
(Peterson KJ, Dyrud P, Johnson C, Blank JJ, Eastwood DC, Butterfield GE, Stekiel TA, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ.) Surgery. 2022 Mar;171(3):615-620 PMID: 34887088 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85120816955 12/11/2021
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(Beltrán Ponce SE, Erickson BA, Hall WA, Bedi M, Martens MJ, Siker M, Thomas J, George B, Ludwig K, Peterson C, Ridolfi T, Longo JM.) Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. February 2022;13(1):185-196 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85125562951 02/01/2022
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Sphincter-Sparing Resection for Rectal Cancer. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2007;20:203-212.
(Ludwig KA..) Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2007. 01/19/2022
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(Blank JJ, Liu Y, Yin Z, Spofford CM, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Otterson MF, Peterson CY.) Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 Feb 01;64(2):225-233 PMID: 33417346 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85099721640 01/09/2021
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Mediocre Mountaineers: Who, How, Where, and Why?
(Reynolds H, Ludwig KA.) Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 Oct;63(10):1350-1354 PMID: 32969875 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85091671930 09/25/2020