Kirk A. Ludwig
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Kirk Ludwig is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dr. Ludwig is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Ludwig is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ludwig is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency in General Surgery - (1989

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WI

Board Certifications

Surgery
Colon And Rectal Surgery

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic - OH - Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery - (1994-1996)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
  • EPO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
8800 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Other Locations
Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig

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Is Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig specialize in?

While Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Genital Warts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig accept my insurance?

Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-0505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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