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Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD

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(Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD)

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology (Heart Disease), Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of Ghana Medical School

420 E Division Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

(920) 926-8230

Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiology (heart disease), nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Ghana Medical School. Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD is affiliated with SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, SSM Health, AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE INC and SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic.

Office Locations

420 E Division Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac catheterization

coronary angiogram

coronary angioplasty with stent

diagnostic cardiac catheterization

diagnostic right heart catheterization

percutaneous coronary intervention

In 2023, Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD performed more cardiac catheterization, coronary angiogram, coronary angioplasty with stent, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, diagnostic right heart catheterization, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

In 2023, Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2013, Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	44
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	200
inpatient care	200

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	38
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	46
Dementia	42
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	187
inpatient care	187

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	51
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	56
Dementia	54
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	135
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	68
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	17
stress testing	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	79
vascular procedures	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	35
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
cardiac procedures	359
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	172
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	33
nuclear scan	70
stress testing	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
vascular procedures	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	85
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	28
blood draw	47
cardiac procedures	390
catheterization	64
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	165
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	79
nuclear scan	51
stent placement (stenting)	14
stress testing	109
ultrasound (sonogram)	217
vascular procedures	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	70
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	310
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	135
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	71
stress testing	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	161
vascular procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	101
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	524
catheterization	146
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	159
minimally invasive procedures	146
nuclear scan	75
stent placement (stenting)	29
stress testing	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	263
vascular procedures	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	147
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	50
cardiac procedures	579
catheterization	166
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	187
minimally invasive procedures	166
nuclear scan	82
stent placement (stenting)	25
stress testing	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	278
vascular procedures	91

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	146
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fond du Lac, WI were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and inpatient care.

angioplasty	45
blood draw	32
cardiac procedures	382
catheterization	73
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	147
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	76
nuclear scan	61
stent placement (stenting)	22
stress testing	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
vascular procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	367
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	74
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD graduated from University of Ghana Medical School. He completed residency at Bridgeport Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Nuclear Medicine National Board of Echocardiography and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Ghana Medical School

Residency: Bridgeport Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Nuclear Medicine National Board of Echocardiography

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac

SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital

SSM Health

AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE INC

SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fond du Lac, WI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kwasi K. Dakwa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,500 GENERAL - BRADY $2,108	Angiojet $1,707	GENERAL - THERAPIES $246	GENERAL STENTS $116	WATCHMAN $105	Other $218
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,620 Resolute $1,335	CoreValve Evolut $285
ABIOMED	$955 Impella $955
Abbott Laboratories	$722 Xience V coronary stent system $282	Occluders $166	PCI Optimization $152	CardioMEMS HF System $122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$664 BRILINTA $593	$71
Other	$4,279 ELIQUIS $922	Repatha $492	Vascular $384	ENTRESTO $255	XARELTO $209	Other $2,017

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,761
Travel and Lodging	$3,490
Education	$461
Grant	$27

Biography

Dr. Kwasi Dakwa's areas of specialization are adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. His professional affiliations include SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital. Dr. Dakwa attended the University of Ghana Medical School and subsequently trained at Bridgeport Hospital for residency. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).