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David Kabithe, MD, General Surgery, Hopkinsville, KY

David Wanjohi Kabithe MD FACS (He/Him)


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  • 1722 High StHopkinsville, KY 42240

  • Phone+1 270-885-8505

  • Fax+1 270-707-2103

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Summary

  • I am board certified general surgeon in a rural setting in Western Kentucky. I practice broad-based general surgery and endoscopy commensurate with the capabilities of a small rural hospital. I have a special clinical interest in dialysis access placement, maintenance, and salvage. I am also certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1997, MD
  • Georgetown College
    Georgetown CollegeB. S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2018
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
    American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional NephrologyDiagnostic and Interventional Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 1997
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Vasodilator Effects of Insulin on the Microcirculation of the Rat Cremaster Muscle  
    J. Porter, I. Joshua, D. Kabithe, H. Bokil, Life Sciences, 7/11/1997

Press Mentions

  • Hopkinsville Surgeon: Many Hospitals Benefit from Joining Larger Healthcare Systems
    Hopkinsville Surgeon: Many Hospitals Benefit from Joining Larger Healthcare SystemsNovember 11th, 2024
  • Kidney Function and Renal Disease
    Kidney Function and Renal DiseaseFebruary 27th, 2018
  • Officials Urge Christian Countians to Be Aware of Kidney Disease
    Officials Urge Christian Countians to Be Aware of Kidney DiseaseMarch 18th, 2017

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