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Dr. Kent Sasse

Colorectal Surgery*
4.6 (96)
Map Pin Small Reno, NV
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kent Sasse

Dr. Kent Sasse is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and Carson Valley Medical Center. Dr. Sasse, completed a residency at University of California San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Sasse an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Sasse works at Practice in Reno, NV with other offices in Sparks, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sasse's Office Locations

  1. 1
    K Sasse Surgical Associates Professional Corporation
    75 Pringle Way Ste 804, Reno, NV 89502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 323-7500
  2. 2
    Northern Nevada Medical Center
    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 829-7999
  3. 3
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    5500 Reno Corporate Dr Ste 100, Reno, NV 89511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 829-7999

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  • Northern Nevada Medical Center
  • Renown Regional Medical Center
  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
  • Carson Valley Medical Center

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Obesity
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyrotoxicosis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Hernia Procedures
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Herniated Disc Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1538104443
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lahey Clinic Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, San Diego
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Dr. Sasse has seen patients for Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sasse on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    96 patients have reviewed Dr. Sasse. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sasse.

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