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Dr. Katherine A. Sahm, MD offers Physicians services in Wilmington DE, DE area.
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- Conditions Treated
- Abdominal abscess;Abdominal Cancer;Abdominal Disorders;Abdominal Hernia;Abdominal Injuries;Abdominal Neoplasms;Abdominal pain;Abdominal Wall Hernias;Abnormal breast MRI;Abnormal breast sonogram as a condition;Abscess;Abscesses;Acid reflux / heartburn;Acid/peptic Disorders;Acute Appendicitis;Adenoma;Anal cancer;Anal conditions;Anal Fissure;Anal Fistula;Anal Pain;Appendicitis;Appendicitis/acute appendicitis/chronic appendicitis;Appendix cancer;Appendix disorders;Atypical mole;Axillary lymphadenopathy;Barrett Esophagus;Barrett syndrome;Barrett's Esophagus;Benign Breast Diseases;Benign Malignant Diseases of the bile ducts;Benign malignant Diseases of the Gall Bladder;Biliary Dyskinesia;Breast abscess;Breast cancer;Breast cancer stages: 0, I, II, III, IV;Breast carcinoma;Breast conditions;Breast Diseases;Breast diseases & disorders;Breast Duct Papilloma;Breast fibroadenoma;Breast lump;Breast pain;Breast Tumors;Cancer;Cancer - thyroid;Cancer consultation;Cancers, Skin, General;Carcinoid Tumors;Cellulitis;Chest Wall Tumors;Chronic Constipation;Chronic recurrent abdominal pain;Digestive diseases;Digestive Problems;Digestive system cancer;Digestive System Diseases;Digestive tract cancer;Disease of the esophagus;Distal colorectal cancer;Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers;Diverticular Disease;Diverticular disease and diverticulitis;Diverticular diseases of the colon;Diverticulitis;Diverticulitis-like altered bowel habits;Diverticulosis;Diverticulosis of the ileum;Endocrine disorders;Endoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery;Endoscopy;Esophageal cancer;Esophageal Stricture;Esophageal ulcer;Esophagitis;Esophagus Cancer;Esophagus diseases;Excision of Skin Lesions;Fibroadenoma;Fibrocystic breast disease;Fibrocystic breasts;Fissures;Fistula;Galactocele;Gall bladder & liver disease;Gall bladder cancer;Gall bladder conditions;Gallbladder;Gallbladder Cancer;Gallbladder Disease;Gallbladder Problems;Gallstone In the Common Duct;Gallstones;Ganglion cyst;Ganglion Of Wrist;Gastric (Stomach) Ulcer;Gastric cancer;Gastric Reflux;Gastric Ulcer;Gastritis;Gastroesophageal Reflux;Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease;Gastrointestinal Bleeding;Gastrointestinal cancer;Gastrointestinal Complaint;Gastrointestinal Disease;Gastrointestinal diseases & disorders;Gastrointestinal neoplasm;Gastrointestinal Perforation;Gastrointestinal Problems;Gastrointestinal Tumors;General Surgery;GI Tract;Granuloma;Groin Hernia;Hematemesis;Hematochezia;Hemorrhoid;Hemorrhoids;Hemorrhoids (Piles);Hernia;Hernias;Inflammatory bowel disease;Inflammatory breast cancer;Intestinal bleeding;Intestinal Cancer;Intestinal Conditions;Intestinal Fistulas;Intestinal Obstruction;Intestinal polyp;Invasive breast cancer;Invasive candidiasis;Invasive ductal carcinoma;Invasive lobular carcinoma;Keloid;Keloid (Hyperthrophic Scar);Lacerations;Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Achalasia;Laparoscopic Treatment for Colorectal Disease;Large Bowel Obstruction;Lesion;Lipoma;Liver;Liver abscess;Liver cancer;Liver conditions;Liver Disease;Liver Problems;Liver Tumor;Lobular carcinoma in situ;Lumps, masses & tumors;Major Surgery;Male Breast Cancer;Malignancy;Malignant Tumors;Mastitis;Melanoma;Melanoma (Skin Cancer);Metastatic breast cancer;Metastatic skin cancer;Metastatic soft tissue cancer;Minimally Invasive Surgery;Minor Surgery;Mole;Mole Removal;Moles;Neoplasm;Nevi (Moles);Nevi - atrial myxoma - myxoid neurofibromata - ephelides;Nodular basal cell carcinoma;Nodular goiter;Nodular melanoma;Papilloma;Para-esophageal Hernia;Parathyroid Cancer;Parathyroid cancer, adult;Parathyroid disease;Parathyroid Disorders;Peptic (Duodenum Or Stomach) Ulcer;Peptic Ulcer;Peptic ulcer / duodenal ulcer;Peptic Ulcer Disease;Peptic Ulcers;Peptic-ulcer like symptoms;Pilonidal cyst;Pilonidal disease;Polyp;Polyps;Rectal abscess;Rectal bleeding;Rectal cancer;Rectal conditions;Rectal disorders;Rectal fistula;Rectum Cancer;Reflux;Retroperitoneal abscess;Sebaceous cyst;Second Opinion Service;Second Opinions;Secretory breast carcinoma;Seroma;Severe constipation;Severe diarrhea;Severe heartburn;Skin cancer;Small Intestine Cancer;Small intestine cancer, adult;Small intestine diverticulosis;Squamous Cell Carcinoma;Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous;Squamous Cell Skin Cancer;Swallowing difficulties & disorders;Swallowing Difficulty;Thyroid cancer;Thyroid Disease;Trauma;Trauma Care;Trauma Critical Care;Tubular carcinoma;Tumor;Ulcer;Ulcer Perforation;Ulcerative Colitis;Ulcers;Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding;Wart;Warts;Warts - common;Wound Infection;Wounds & lacerations;Wounds, Stab
- Procedures Performed
- Abcess incision and drainage;Abdominal surgery;Abscess drainage & surgery;Abscesses;Adult breast cancer consultation;Adult Trauma;Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures;Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery;Advanced Laparoscopy;Advanced laparoscopy procedures & surgeries;Appendectomy;Aspiration of Breast Cysts;Bowel resections;Bowel Surgery;Breast Biopsies;Breast Cancer;Breast Exams;Breast surgery;Breast Tumors;cancer;Colon & Rectal Disease;Colon Cancer;Colon Cancer Prevention/Screening;Colon resection;Colon Surgery;Colonoscopy;Colonoscopy W/Polypectomy;Colorectal (Colon) Surgery;Colorectal cancer screening;Colorectal Surgery;Cyst aspiration;Diagnostic Endoscopy;Endocrine laparoscopic surgery;Endocrine surgery;Endoscopy;Excision;Excision of Skin Lesions;Exploratory Surgery;Fine needle aspiration;Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy;Fine Needle Aspiration-thyroid;Fine Needle Aspirs of Breast;Flexible Sigmoidoscopy;Flexible sigmoidscopy;Gallbladder Surgery;Ganglion Of Wrist;Ganglions;Gastrectomy;Gastric Tube Insertion;Gastro laparoscopic surgery;Gastrointestinal Cancer;Gastrointestinal Oncology;Gastrointestinal Surgery;General Surgery;Hemorrhoid treatments;Hemorrhoidectomy;Hemorrhoids;Hernia & hydrocele repair;Hernia Surgery;Hernias;Hiatal Hernia;Lacerations/Stitches;Laparoscopic Abdominal;Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy;Laparoscopic Colon Resection;Laparoscopic colon surgery;Laparoscopic gall bladder removal;Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery;Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery;Laparoscopic Hernia Repair;Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair;Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery;Laparoscopic Splenectomy;Laparoscopic surgery;Laparoscopy;Liver Biopsy;Liver Biopsy, Pancreatitis;Local Anesthesia;Lumpectomy;Lymph Node Aspiration;Lymph Node Biopsy;Lysis of adhesions;Malignant Tumors;Mastectomy;Minimally invasive surgery;Minor Surgery;Moderate Sedation;Mole and Wart Removal;Mole removal;Muscle Biopsy;Neck mass excision;Operative laparoscopy;Partial mastectomy, lumpectomy & sterotaxis;PEG tubes;Post-operative Care;Rigid Sigmoidoscopy;Second Opinion;Sentinel Node Biopsy;Sigmoidoscopy;Sigmoidoscopy - flexible;Simple Skin Biopsy;Skin Biopsy;Skin cancer removal;Sterotactic radio surgery;Suture Soft Tissue Wound;Suture uncomplicated lacerations;Sutures;Temporal Artery Biopsies;Thyroid - fine needle aspiration;Thyroid surgery;Tracheostomy;Trauma;Trauma Surgery;Trigger point injection;Trigger Point Injections;Trigger Point Therapy;Tumor Ablation;Tumor Resection;Tumor Surgery;Tumors;wheelchair access requirements;Wound care
- Award
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor, Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course, 2004, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2000, Basic Science Award, 2001, 2002, Basic Science Award, 2003,2004, BLS/ACLS/ATLS Certified, Leslie Whitney Award for Cancer Research, 2004, National Pathology Honor Society-Presentation on Genetics of Breast Cancer, 1998, Trauma Physician of the Year, 2009, Trauma Resident of the Year, 2004, US Army Reserves-Major-Medical Corps
- Insurance Accepted
- Insurance Accepted include AARP;AARP (Medicare plan);Accept most major insurance plans. Please contact the office for more information.;BCBS;BCBS Blue Card PPO;CIGNA HMO;CIGNA Open Access;CIGNA PPO;Coventry;Coventry Health Care of DE HMO;DE Physicians Care, Inc.;First Health PPO;Great West PPO;Humana;Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO;Medicaid;Medicare;Multiplan PPO;UHC Choice Plus POS;UHC Options PPO;United Health Care
- Professional Membership
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Member, American Medical Association, Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Member, Board Certification in General Surgery, General Surgeon, American College of Surgeons, Fellow, Association of Women Surgeons, Member, US Army Reserves, Major-Medical Corps
- Tv Feature
- Skin Cancer, July 2010, Dr. Katherine Sahm discusses the different types of skin cancer and how best to avoid., Dr. Brian McDonough, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soV8bm-0gtY
- Medical School Recognition
- Out of the 6355 physicians who graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University, 81% are HealthGrades' Recognized.
- Consumer Searches
- Out of 32 General Surgery physicians in Wilmington, DE, Dr. Sahm is ranked 15th in the number of searches on Healthgrades' site.
- Residency Recognition
- Out of the 5 providers who completed their residency at Christiana Care Health Systems, 80% are HealthGrades' Recognized.
- Hospital Affiliation
- Christiana Care Health System - Christiana Hospital;Saint Francis Hospital;Wilmington Hospital
- Professional Interest
- Dr. Sahm has written several publications on Breast Cancer, Breast Care and Pancreatic Cancer.
- Accepting New Patients
- Currently accepting new patients
- Features
- provides access to a nurse
- Physician Name
- Katherine A. Sahm
- Specialty
- General Surgery
- Birth Place
- Delaware
- Average Time For Existing Patients
- 30 days
- Language Spoken
- Spanish
- Average Time For New Patients
- 2 days
- Gender
- Female
- Average Patients Seen Per Day
- 30
- Licensing State
- DE
- Medical Degree
- MD
- Years Since Graduation
- 10
