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Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Utah State University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital-University Health System. Dr. Van Sickle has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia, Gastroparesis and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Sickle received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Van Sickle is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Gastroparesis
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Gastroparesis
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Gastroparesis
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
    San Antonio HMOx
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8300 Floyd Curl Dr Fl 4A, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 450-9200
  2. 2 University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 567-5730
  3. 3 General Surgery Clinic
    2425 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 358-3000

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Oct 31, 2020
I TRULY CANNOT SAY ENOUGH NICE THINGS ABOUT THIS DOCTOR.... MY DOCTOR IN SAN ANTONIO HAD MET HIM ON A DOCTORS BLOG...AT THE TIME, I WAS IN TRULY SERIOUS CONDITION FROM MY GASTROPARESIS AS WELL AS A MASSIVE BEZOAR WHICH CAUSED ME TO LOSE OVER 2/3RDS OF MY STOMACH...MY DOCTOR HERE HAD RUN OUT OF OPTIONS SO I WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND IT WAS THERE THAT I WAS FIRST SEEN BY DR. VAN SICKLE...I TRULY DO NOT EVEN REMEMBER THOSE 13 PLUS DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL THERE BUT HE LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE AND WHEN I WAS TRANSFERRED TO PAM, THEN WARM SPRINGS, THEN THE ENCLAVE AFTER LEAVING UNIVERSITY, I CONTINUED TO BE SEEN BY HIM IN HIS OFFICE... THIS IS A MAN THAT QUITE LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE....HE ALWAYS TOOK TIME WITH ME.... NEVER ONCE FAILED TO EXPLAIN THINGS TO ME...TRULY GAVE ME THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO GET THRU THE REST OF MY ORDEAL, SO YES, I TRULY FEEL I OWE HIM SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST KIND WORDS...I DIDN'T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO SEE 69, BUT I DID... THANK YOU SO MUCH...
LORA MUSICK — Oct 31, 2020
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Utah State University
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Sickle's profile.

Dr. Van Sickle frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Gastroparesis and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD is affiliated with University Hospital-University Health System.

Yes, Dr. Kent Van Sickle, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital-University Health System

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX