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Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, colectomy (colon resection), colonoscopy, and more.

1155 W Parkview Street Suite 1f
Bolivar, MO 65613

(417) 326-8700

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO is a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE.

Office Locations

Address:

1155 W Parkview Street Suite 1f
Bolivar, MO 65613

Some issues Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

balloon dilation	23
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	277
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	263
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	206

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	23
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

balloon dilation	28
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	244
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	352
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	326
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	244

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	225

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	28
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

balloon dilation	20
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	284
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	285
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	209

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	406

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	62
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

balloon dilation	39
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	174
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	286
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	287
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	212

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	26
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

balloon dilation	53
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	244
doctor visit	159
esophageal dilation	53
gastrointestinal procedures	381
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	352
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	245

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	201

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

balloon dilation	36
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	131
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	246
preventive care	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	188

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	26
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

balloon dilation	22
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	94
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	135
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	136
preventive care	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	106

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	124

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	34

balloon dilation	15
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	91
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	135
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	136
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	32

balloon dilation	15
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	223
doctor visit	239
esophageal dilation	15
excision	10
gastrointestinal procedures	268
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	241
open surgery	10
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	213

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

balloon dilation	27
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	178
esophageal dilation	27
excision	10
gastrointestinal procedures	266
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	253
open surgery	10
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	187

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO.

**Gender**
Female	168
Male	115

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	76
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	22
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at General Surgery-Medical Center of Independence, Independence, MO. He is certified by the General Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: General Surgery-Medical Center of Independence, Independence, MO

Board Certification: General Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Citizens Memorial Hospital

CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Bolivar, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,630 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,630
Davol Inc.	$1,181 SURGICAL $1,148	Phasix Mesh $15	$18
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$51 LUNA $51
The Medicines Company	$50 IONSYS $50
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$48 PREPOPIK $48
Other	$345 SUTAB $38	OFIRMEV $30	DALVANCE $25	GI GENIUS $25	AlloDerm $23	Other $203

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,705
Food and Beverage	$2,563
Education	$37

Biography

Dr. Walter Wolf's area of specialization is general surgery. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital.