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Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Kirk Ludwig, M.D.)

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: colon problems, rectal prolapse, fistula, and more.

8900 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 777-7700

Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS is a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee.

Office Locations

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

8900 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 777-7700

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8800 W Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 805-0505

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In The News

“The surgery likely cured her cancer and is the only treatment she will need, according to Kleefisch and her surgeon, Kirk Ludwig, a colon cancer specialist at Froedtert & the Medical College of...”—"Candidate discloses recent cancer surgery", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, September 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy

proctosigmoidoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS performed more diagnostic rigid proctosigmoidoscopy, and proctosigmoidoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
gastrointestinal procedures	123
minimally invasive procedures	123

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	145
minimally invasive procedures	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
gastrointestinal procedures	142
minimally invasive procedures	142

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
gastrointestinal procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	30
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	242
gastrointestinal procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223
gastrointestinal procedures	132
minimally invasive procedures	132

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202
gastrointestinal procedures	86
minimally invasive procedures	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	100

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
gastrointestinal procedures	104
minimally invasive procedures	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	18
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Milwaukee, WI were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

doctor visit	211
gastrointestinal procedures	112
minimally invasive procedures	112

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	50
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2005)

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I think that Froedtert Med College WI is one of the best hospitals in many States. If I need an operation or any serious medical need this is where I would want to be taken. Your staff and doctors are stellar!! The facility is clean. Library, puzzles for waiting and coffee Great ideas! Although (2) out of 3 elevators were down that day in the cancer bldg ...not that big of a deal..things stop working good to know you are on top of it and fixing it.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

After a scary diagnosis of colon cancer, this was a very comforting experience. Things were thoroughly explained and I was given time to ask questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

All went very well. Dr Ludwig explained everything very well. I would recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Ludwig is an amazing doctor. He gave me hope when I had none.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$4,294 GELPORT $3,164	GELPOINT PATH $1,130
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$716 Exparel $716
Dr.Reddy's Laboratories,Inc.	$458 $458
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$260 DA VINCI SP $150	Da Vinci Surgical System $110
Olympus America Inc.	$125 Not Applicable $125
Other	$630 New Product Development $119	STRATTICE $110	GATTEX $100	Biosurgicals $62	Phasix Mesh $59	Other $179

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,838
Consulting Fee	$1,174
Food and Beverage	$1,070
Education	$250
Other	$150

Biography

Dr. Kirk Ludwig is a Milwaukee, WI physician who specializes in colon & rectal surgery. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Clinical interests for Dr. Ludwig include fistula, rectal cancer, and colon cancer. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received the distinction of Milwaukee Super Doctors. Dr. Ludwig's hospital/clinic affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Milwaukee, WI.