DR. PAUL W. WOLPERT, M.D.

DAKOTA DUNES, SD

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1981 – 2025 NPI: 1497758718
Surgery
Health Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesElective Surgical ProceduresColorectal NeoplasmsCognitionMedical OncologyHospital MortalityHospitalizationRural PopulationLearningAttitudeEvaluation Studies as TopicEducation, Nursing, Continuing

Practice Location

612 N SIOUX POINT RD
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049-5088

Phone: (605) 232-6353

What does PAUL WOLPERT research?

Dr. Wolpert studies how different regions in the United States affect access to colorectal cancer surgery for rural residents. He examines factors that contribute to why some areas have better surgical care than others, particularly analyzing data from over 331,000 hospitalizations. His work highlights significant inequalities, showing that patients in the Midwest have the best chances for elective surgeries, while those in the South face more barriers. Dr. Wolpert is invested in improving healthcare access and outcomes by investigating these geographic disparities and their implications for patient care.

Key findings

  • Patients in the Midwest had the highest rate of elective surgeries at 76%.
  • Rural patients in the South had the lowest access to colorectal cancer surgeries compared to other regions.
  • Patients in the Northeast faced a higher risk of dying in the hospital after surgery.
  • Stoma (an opening created surgically for waste elimination) rates were 10.3% in the West, compared to 29.7% in the Northeast and lower rates in the South.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Wolpert study colorectal cancer?
Yes, Dr. Wolpert specifically studies access to colorectal cancer surgery and the disparities faced by rural patients.
What treatments has Dr. Wolpert researched?
Dr. Wolpert primarily researches surgical treatments for colorectal cancer, analyzing access and outcomes based on geographical location.
Is Dr. Wolpert's work relevant to rural patients?
Absolutely, his research focuses on the unique challenges and inequities that rural patients face regarding colorectal cancer surgery.

Publications in plain English

Geographic inequities and access to colorectal cancer surgery among rural residents: one size does not fit all!

2025

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Timperley J, Dilsaver D, McClain M, Tade Y, Brown E +5 more

Plain English
This study looked at how access to surgery for colorectal cancer varies for rural Americans, analyzing data from over 331,000 hospitalizations between 2007 and 2020. Researchers found that patients in the Midwest were the most likely to receive elective surgeries (76%), while those in the South had the lowest access. Additionally, rural patients in the Northeast faced a higher risk of dying in the hospital after surgery, and stoma rates were higher in the West (10.3%) compared to the Midwest and the Northeast (29.7%) compared to the South. Understanding these geographic differences is crucial for improving healthcare access and outcomes for rural residents. Who this helps: This helps rural patients and healthcare providers by highlighting areas needing improvement in cancer surgery access.

PubMed

Gaps and contracts.

1981

Nursing outlook

Donovan M, Wolpert P, Yasko J

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Jillian Timperley Danielle Dilsaver Megan McClain Yanick Tade Emily Brown Scott Reetz Nicole de Rosa Ryan Walters Waddah B Al-Refaie M Donovan

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.