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1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
Phone+1 253-426-4101
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Summary
- Kiefer Starks, DO, is a healthcare provider based in Tacoma, WA. He earned his degree from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022. His published works include articles on various topics: an anterior lumbar hernia in a neonate, outcomes of minimally invasive total gastrectomy, management of diverticulitis, and the impact of a high-fat diet on gut health. His research has been featured in journals such as BMJ Case Reports, American Journal of Surgery, The Surgical Clinics of North America, and Neurogastroenterology and Motility.
Education & Training
Idaho College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2022
Certifications & Licensure
WA State License 2022 - 2027
ID State License 2024 - 2026
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Outcomes of minimally invasive total gastrectomy and extended lymphadenectomy for treatment of gastric cancer.Saniya Ablatt, Kiefer Starks, Erik Domas, Deepa Chandhrasekhar, Valerie Du
American Journal of Surgery. 2026-02-01 - Anterior lumbar hernia in a neonate.Molly K Schmitt, Kiefer M Starks, Mauricio Antonio Escobar Jr
BMJ Case Reports. 2025-12-03 - 2 citationsCurrent Management of Diverticulitis.Erik Domas, Kiefer Starks, Shalini Kanneganti
The Surgical Clinics of North America. 2024-06-01
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