Overview

Dr. Tammy Kindel is a surgeon with 21 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. She specializes in general surgery and holds advanced credentials including her MD, PhD, and fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). Her extensive training and board certifications demonstrate her commitment to delivering high-quality surgical outcomes for her patients. Dr. Kindel completed her medical education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and went on to complete her surgical residency at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013. She practices at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where patients can access her surgical expertise. Dr. Kindel provides care in English and brings more than two decades of surgical experience to her practice, ensuring patients receive skilled and compassionate treatment throughout their surgical journey.

Education

Medical School
The Ohio State University 
2005

Residency
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
General Surgery Residency, 2005 – 2013

Fellowship
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery, 2014 – 2015

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

OH State Medical License
2007 – 2010

IL State Medical License
2011 – 2013

NE State Medical License
2013 – 2016

WI State Medical License
2015 – 2027

Membership

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

NPI #

1427226745

Specialties

Dr. Tammy Kindel specializes in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive weight loss procedures to help patients achieve long-term health improvements. Her expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastrectomy, and robotic-assisted gastrectomy, along with comprehensive bariatric surgery. She also performs duodenal polypectomy, gallbladder removal, colectomy, and abdominoplasty while treating obesity and a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Tammy Kindel performs a range of bariatric procedures tailored to each patient’s weight loss goals and overall health needs. Her bariatric expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastrectomy, robotic-assisted gastrectomy, and comprehensive bariatric surgery. She develops personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss, improve obesity-related conditions, and maintain long-term wellness.

Years of Experience

20+ years

Languages Spoken

English