Dr. Nicholas Josef Kuiper D.O.
Surgeon
122 4th Ave Grinnell IA, 50112Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Nicholas Kuiper is a general surgeon practicing in Grinnell, IA. Dr. Kuiper specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Kuiper provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2005
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The composition of hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering can influence glycosaminoglycan profile.
- A detailed quantitative outcome measure of glycosaminoglycans in human articular cartilage for cell therapy and tissue engineering strategies.
- Co-culture of chondrons and mesenchymal stromal cells reduces the loss of collagen VI and improves extracellular matrix production.
Treatments
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Hernia
- Gas
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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Practice At 122 4th Ave
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