Dr. Kenneth Bark M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
595 Barclay Cir Suite A Rochester MI, 48307About
Dr. Kenneth Bark is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Rochester, MI. Dr. Bark specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bark often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Med College Of Wisconsin 2004
Medical College of Wisconsin 2004
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. Kenneth Bark M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How to prevent hemorrhoids?
A healthy lifestyle with a high-fiber diet and plenty of water are important in good gastrointestinal health and ultimately helps prevent hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are a pressure-related phenomenon and so healthy bathroom habits are also important with limited time spent sitting on a toilet. That means no newspapers, magazines, or, these days, no cell phones/tablets in the bathroom. Unfortunately, some people have jobs that require lots of lifting (which increases pressure) and, unfortunately, women have the added stress of pregnancy and labor that are unavoidable parts of life that can make hemorrhoids worse. READ MORE
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
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