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Jason
Kempenich, MD
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About Me
Dr. Kempenich received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2007 and completed his surgical residency training here at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX. Following the completion of his training he entered into Active Duty service with the United States Air Force. He served one combat tour in support of the Global War on Terrorism. During his time in the Air Force, Dr. Kempenich served as the Associate Program Director for the general surgery residency at Keesler Medical Center. Upon completion of his Active Duty commitment he joined the faculty at UTHSCSA in July 2016. His clinical interests include the surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, hernia, gastrointestinal disease as well as the surgical management of obesity. He also has a significant interest in surgical education research.
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Awards
Credentials
Education
Medical School:
Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center
Qualifications
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Treatment and Care
Specific areas of interest and expertise include:
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- About the Digestive System
- About the Men1 Gene
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Adrenalectomy
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Ampullary Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fistula
- Appendicitis
- Bariatric Surgery Overview
- Barrett'S Esophagus
- Benign Liver Tumors
- Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer (BRPC)
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Prevention
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Colectomy
- Colon Cancer
- Complex Abdominal Wall Hernias
- Components Separation
- Conn's Syndrome
- Constipation
- Crohn'S Disease
- Cryosurgery
- Cushing'S Syndrome
- Cyberknife
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Diverticulitis
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Epigastric & Umbilical Hernias
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagectomy
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Fecal Incontinence
- Femoral (Thigh) Hernia
- Flank (Lumbar) Hernia
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd)
- Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine (Carcinoid) Tumors
- Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Health Professionals)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
- Giant Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Goiter
- Health Risks of Being Overweight
- Heller Myotomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatic Artery Embolization
- Hernia Overview
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Inguinal Hernia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band)
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
- Liver Cysts
- Liver Metastases
- Liver Resection
- Lynch Syndrome
- Male Breast Cancer
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Microscopic Colitis
- Microwave Ablation
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Obesity
- Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Open Ventral Hernia Repair
- Ostomy Surgery: Ileostomy & Colostomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine (Islet Cell) Tumors
- Pancreatic Pseudocysts
- Parastomal Hernia
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroidectomy
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pheochromocytoma
- Portal Vein Embolization (PVE)
- Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Preoperative Progressive Pneumoperitoneum
- Presacral Tumors
- Proctocolectomy
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Rectal Cancer
- Recurrent Hernia
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spigelian Hernia
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
- Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodules
- Thyroidectomy
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Upper (GI) Endoscopy
- Ventral (Incisional) Hernia
- Volvulus (Twisting of the Colon)
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
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