Dr. Lawrence Volz, MD is a general surgery specialist in Dakota Dunes, SD and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1997 and specializes in general surgery, breast surgical oncology, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Breast Diseases
very high
more than 90% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
high
more than 86% of peers
Colorectal Cancer
normal
more than 66% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Volz "I intend to provide high quality, compassionate and cost effective care. I understand that surgery is a useful tool in the treatment of many diseases but is not beneficial for every patient. I will spend the necessary time with the patient and their family listening to their symptoms and concerns to ensure the appropriate testing and procedures are performed to address their medical condition in an expedited fashion."
5 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Volz does not have any board certifications listed.
50 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
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61 Procedures
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Appendectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Cholecystoenterostomy
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon Surgery
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrotomy
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Plasmapheresis
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Sphincterotomy
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Venous Access Creation and Care
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of San DiegoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1993
- Creighton University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1997
- Baystate Med CtrInternship Hospital | Completed 1998
- Baystate Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Volz has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
Dr. Volz has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons FACS, Fellow
- ASER, Member
- EAST, Member
- SAGES, Member
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