Walter A. Koltun, MD

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Walter A. Koltun, MD
Employed by Penn State Health
Colon and Rectal Surgery

Academic Appointments

Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Penn State Cancer Institute
Peter and Marshia Carlino Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Department of Surgery

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Professional Education

Education

Medical School, Harvard Medical School - 1981

Fellowship

Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery Lahey Clinic Medical Center (Massachusetts) - 1990

Residency

Residency, Surgery, General Brigham and Women's Hospital - 1989

Internship

Internship, General Surgery Brigham and Women's Hospital - 1982

Research Interests

  • Diverticular disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Academic Interests

  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Diverticular disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Awards

  • Best Doctor for Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2003-2004, 2006-2011
  • Castle-Connelly Top Doctor, 2011
  • Outstanding Mentor, Penn State College of Medicine Class of 2008
  • Thomas V. N. Ballantine Memorial Award for Excellence in Surgical Education, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 2004, 1996