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Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD

Accepting New Patients

(71 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), hernia, pancreatic surgery, and more.

401 Phalen Boulevard Mail Stop 41104a
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(851) 254-7980

Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD is affiliated with HealthPartners Specialty Center.

Office Locations

401 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(952) 967-7977

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401 Phalen Boulevard Mail Stop 41104a
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(851) 254-7980

(651) 254-7969

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Some issues Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

In The News

“Thanks to Dr. Seth Wolpert and his staff, the ICU team at Regions Hospital and the caring nurses at Hospice of the Lakes.”—"Peter C. Hakensen", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, November 2005

“Thanks to his doctors, & the great nurses who took excellent care of Him, & Dr. Seth Wolpert and nurse Stacy Vadnais for the surgical & special follow up care.”—"James Lee CaPaul", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, July 2004

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN during 2015 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
doctor visit	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN during 2019 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
blood draw	12
doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	16
open surgery	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN during 2021 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
doctor visit	111
lab tests	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated as a general surgeon in Saint Paul, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	16
blood draw	16
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	11
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthPartners Specialty Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Seth I. Wolpert, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Paul, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,512 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,512

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$929
Travel and Lodging	$583

Biography

Dr. Seth Wolpert practices general surgery in Saint Paul, MN. After attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has indicated that his clinical interests include stomach surgery, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and hernia. Dr. Wolpert is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Wolpert has received professional recognition including the following: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors. He is affiliated with HealthPartners Specialty Center. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Saint Paul, MN.