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David A. Kloss

M.D., F.A.C.S.
Phone: (218) 631-3510
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Dr. Kloss
In the News

Dr. Kloss pioneers aortic stent graft procedure
  • Featured on television
  • Newspaper clipping
  • As talkshow guest


  • Dr. Kloss on screening colonoscopy
  • As talkshow guest
  • Areas of Expertise


    Endoscopy & Colonoscopy

    Laparoscopic Procedures including...
  • colectomies
  • hiatal hernia surgery
  • appendectomy
  • cholecystectomy
  • common duct exploration
  • ventral hernia repair
  • thyroidectomies
  • parathyroidectomies


  • Stereotactic breast biopsies, a minimally invasive breast biopsy (I was at the leading edge bringing this technology into the Windham Hospital in Connecticut).

    Sentinel lymphnode biopsies (breast cancer management)

    Permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation

    Minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures...
  • wedge biopsies
  • "blebectomies" for recurring pneumothorax
  • decortication procedures
  • thoracotomies for benign & malignant lung tumors
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    What is a General Surgeon?


    A general surgeon has completed 4 years of medical school typically followed by a one year internship in either his desired field. Next comes 4 or 5 years of surgical residency. In the case of the general surgeon, this time in spent learning both the scientific basis for surgery and medicine, but also the day-to-day practicalities of patient care.

    A general surgeon trains directly under many surgical attendings...click for more


    Link to description of what makes a GENERAL surgeon Link to map and directions to Dr. Kloss's office