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Dr. Robert Kress, DO
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Robert Kress, DO is a colorectal surgeon in Independence, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centerpoint Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence
Colorectal Surgery Associates - Gladstone
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Kress specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. See board certifications
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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care philosophy
The physicians of Colorectal Surgical Associates are committed to treating patients as individuals, communicating their medical care in a manner that patients can understand, and developing trusted doctor-patient relationships to foster the best possible outcomes.biography
Robert Kress, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, and is fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery, practicing at Colorectal Surgical Associates in Leawood and Overland Park, Kansas, and in Independence...read moreColorectal Surgery
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 51
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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