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David Kloss, MD, General Surgery, Wadena, MN, Astera Health

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General Surgery Wadena, MN

Full time Staff Physician

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Summary

  • In private practice in "the quiet corner" of Connecticut (the north east corner near Storrs, CT; home of the famed UCONN Huskies men and women's basketball teams) I continued to learn new surgical techniques: minimally invasive breast biopsy surgery, sentinel Lymph Node biopsy technique and I expanded my skills in laparoscopic surgery to include: laparoscopic appendectomy, advanced hernia surgery, and laparoscopic bowel and intestinal surgery.


    I also refined my skills in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, using nerve sparing technology, nuclear guided parathyroid surgical techniques, and a delicate, gentle surgical technique to garner excellent recommendations from the chief of endocrinology, Carl Malchoff, at UCONN medical center.


    I moved to central Minnesota, to a critical access hospital, to continue my surgical career in a small community. I brought new technology into a small community hospital: laparoscopic intestinal and bowel surgery, minimally invasive hernia surgery, and advanced breast cancer care (in particular the sentinel lymph node biopsy which is necessary for breast cancer staging).
    I have specialized in laparoscopic anti reflux surgery, in particular the LINX anti reflux surgery.

    My friendly and empathic bedside manner helps patients get through their rough times. We discuss the problem, what ever that might be, we go over the surgical options, and then we get through the surgical process together.


    Before, during and after the actual surgery, I am there with them. I answer the questions before and after surgery. I see my patients in the office both before surgery and afterwards during their recovery and in the post op office visits.

    The many kind cards and letters that I have posted on my web site are a testament to my caring bedside manner and surgical skill.

    www.drdavidkloss.com

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2019 - 2022
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1994 - 2013
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1991 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor 2013 Conden, US News and World Report, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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