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Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD
General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD

Dr. Vonfricken graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 34 years experience. Dr. Vonfricken currently practices at Kaleida Health and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. Dr. Vonfricken has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vonfricken received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Vonfricken's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vonfricken is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Gastrotomy
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Gastrotomy
Pleural Effusion
Tracheal Surgery
Cardiac Tamponade
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Subacute Endocarditis
Pericardial Disease
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Endocarditis
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Pneumonitis
Constipation
Empyema
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Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lung Cancer
Ascites
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Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Wall Deformity
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Skin Grafts
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Preferred Choice HMO-POS
  • MagnaCare PPO

Where Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Kaleida Health
    100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203

What Patients Say

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Patient Reviews
May 29, 2024
Does not.make himself available. Contraducts his own statements, answers and recommendarion when you can see him. Is a liar. Has no bedside manor or.concern for patient well being. Gets annoyed and dismissive at questions and tries to make patient feel stupid. Worst experience of my life and I have had MANY health challenges, hospital stays and procedures
K — May 29, 2024
Jan 20, 2023
Recently went to BGH for lung biopsy. Ended up with collapsed lung and this is when Dr Vonfricken stepped in. I only met him at time of discharge, and he fully explained what was done. I wish I started out with him instead of the IDIOT that sent me for the biopsy in the first place.
Walter Ross — Jan 20, 2023
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Meet Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD

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General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Vonfricken's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vonfricken's profile.

Dr. Vonfricken frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1993
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Kurt Vonfricken, MD Practices

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

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