The Woman’s Clinic was established in 1939 to assist women in Southwest Missouri with access to providers specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. More recently, our providers focus on gynecology, infertility, and pregnancy care through the first trimester. Patients appreciate not having delays from obstetrical interruptions.

 

Donald P. Kratz

Donald P. Kratz, MD, FACOG

Dr. Kratz has a practice emphasis in minimally invasive gynecology. He is the first accredited and charter member of the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgeons (AIMIS) in the entire state of Missouri. In short, his philosophy is to be as conservative as possible when addressing gynecology problems, and use surgery only as the last option. Outpatient hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures can often correct gynecology problems without hysterectomy. When hysterectomy is needed, laparoscopic approaches are more preferred over abdominal hysterectomies because of less pain and faster healing for patients. Hospital stays are less than one day. Dr. Kratz performed the first LSH and TLH procedures in Springfield, Branson, and Bolivar and currently has virtually a 100% laparoscopy rate compared to the national rate of only 25%.

Education

Undergraduate – Wichita State University
Medical School – University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency – University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994

Professional Organizations

Special Interests

Minimally invasive gynecological procedures
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)
Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)
Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
Endometrial Ablation
Bladeless Sterilization - Essure
Outpatient Sling Surgery for Urinary Incontinence

Personal

Married (Sherrie) with four children
Interests include family, lake activities, hunting, and classic cars