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Experience:
33+ years
Location:
Kelowna, BC
Consults:
Virtually & in-person
Speaks:
English, German
Treats:
Adults
Dr. Andreas Kluftinger is a general surgeon in Kelowna, British Columbia, with more than 33 years of experience.
Dr Kluftinger completed his medical school training in 1987 at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, graduating first in his class of 120 students and receiving the Hamber Gold Medal. He completed a rotating internship at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC and General Surgical Residency at UBC, Vancouver. He then obtained further training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, SK and worked for 7 years at Saskatoon City and Royal University Hospitals in Saskatoon, SK.
In 2000 he relocated to Kelowna BC and has been an active and busy member of the Surgical staff, having served as Division Head of General Surgery, Department Head of Surgery and numerous Hospital and University of BC Medical School committees.
He has over 33 years experience in General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Endoscopy. He has a special interest in abdominal wall and hernia surgery and is an active member of the American Hernia Society. He is also a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, A Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, a member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association and Doctors of BC and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners of The United States Of America.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training | Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, SK
General Surgery Residency | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 1993
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 1987
General Surgeon | Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna, BC | 2000 – Present
Clinical Instructor | University of British Columbia, Department of Surgery | Current
General Surgeon | Saskatoon City Hospital and Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK | 1993 – 2000
Medical Student and Resident Teacher | Kelowna General Hospital / University of British Columbia
Fellow, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Registrant, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
Member, American Hernia Society (AHS)
Member, Doctors of BC
Member, Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA)
401-3320 Richter Street
Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5
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Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.
English, German
Patients commonly seek Dr. Kluftinger's expertise because they may be experiencing a hernia or related abdominal-wall symptoms, and are considering private hernia repair. He has more than 33 years of experience in general and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
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