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Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO

Specializes in: General Surgery
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: cancer, colectomy (colon resection), colonoscopy, and more.
1155 W Parkview Street Suite 1f
Bolivar, MO 65613

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 in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital.

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Office Locations

Citizens Memorial Hospital

1155 W Parkview Street Suite 1f
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-8700
(417) 777-8173
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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy
gastrointestinal biopsy
gastrointestinal procedures
removal of lesion
therapeutic EGD

In 2012, Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO performed more endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and therapeutic EGD procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 22
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 225
doctor visit 285
esophageal dilation 22
gastrointestinal procedures 265
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53
minimally invasive procedures 265
preventive care 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 225

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 24
catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 197
doctor visit 281
esophageal dilation 24
gastrointestinal procedures 272
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49
minimally invasive procedures 272
preventive care 51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 197

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 139
Female 206
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 23
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2013

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 29
catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 248
doctor visit 248
esophageal dilation 29
gastrointestinal procedures 361
hospital care 22
inpatient care 22
minimally invasive procedures 334
preventive care 57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 248

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 136
Female 225
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 28
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2014

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 21
catheterization 16
diagnostic procedures 213
doctor visit 194
esophageal dilation 21
gastrointestinal procedures 293
hospital care 58
inpatient care 58
minimally invasive procedures 293
preventive care 59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 213

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 272
Female 406
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 62
Less than 65 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2015

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 40
catheterization 21
diagnostic procedures 202
doctor visit 178
esophageal dilation 40
gastrointestinal procedures 295
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82
minimally invasive procedures 295
preventive care 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 124
Female 212
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 26
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2016

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 54
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 249
doctor visit 163
esophageal dilation 54
gastrointestinal procedures 390
hospital care 57
inpatient care 57
minimally invasive procedures 360
preventive care 57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 249

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 152
Female 201
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 17
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2017

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 37
diagnostic procedures 168
doctor visit 135
esophageal dilation 37
gastrointestinal procedures 290
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
minimally invasive procedures 254
preventive care 49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 168

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 122
Female 188
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 26
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2018

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 23
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 110
doctor visit 98
esophageal dilation 23
gastrointestinal procedures 144
hospital care 61
inpatient care 61
minimally invasive procedures 144
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 110

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 111
Female 124
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 21
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2019

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

balloon dilation 16
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 116
doctor visit 95
esophageal dilation 16
gastrointestinal procedures 144
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52
minimally invasive procedures 144
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 100
Female 125
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 25
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2020

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

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

balloon dilation 16
diagnostic procedures 107
doctor visit 107
esophageal dilation 16
excision 11
gastrointestinal procedures 140
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 112
open surgery 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 83
Female 151
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 22
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2021

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 28
Dementia 15
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO treated as a general surgeon in Bolivar, MO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 121
doctor visit 136
gastrointestinal procedures 137
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
minimally invasive procedures 137
preventive care 16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 91
Female 147
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 22
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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 28
catheterization 16
diagnostic procedures 177
doctor visit 174
esophageal dilation 28
excision 11
gastrointestinal procedures 248
hospital care 50
inpatient care 50
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 237
open surgery 11
preventive care 38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 176

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

Gender
Male 120
Female 180
Age
75 to 84 82
85 and over 24
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO From 2012 - 2022

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 diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 10
Cancer 26

Education & Training

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at General Surgery-Medical Center of Independence, Independence, MO. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - General Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

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

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - General Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Citizens Memorial Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter Wayne Wolf III, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 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, who practices in Bolivar, MO, is a medical specialist in general surgery. His clinical interests include cancer, colectomy (colon resection), and hernia surgery. He is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wolf attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Wolf average 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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