Dr. Kevin D. Halow

Name: Dr. Kevin D. Halow
Specialty: General Surgery 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City; Thomas, King, & Halow, Mds Ltd
Locations: Carson City, Nevada
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1487617189

About the Doctor

Dr. Kevin D. Halow is a general surgeon practicing in Carson City, Nevada, with over 21 years of experience. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Keesler Medical Center. He is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid. As a general surgeon, he performs both abdominal and vascular procedures, focusing on the surgical management of gastrointestinal, vascular, and thoracic conditions.

• Graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 3/5 patient rating from 40 reviews

• Expert in colon resection, upper endoscopy, leg revascularization, hernia repair, lung resection, and cholecystectomy

• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Elevance, and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency – Keesler Medical Center, Surgery 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Colon cancer and benign colon polyps requiring colectomy

• Inguinal and ventral hernias

• Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis)

• Peripheral artery disease (requiring leg revascularization)

• Lung cancer or pulmonary nodules requiring lung resection

• Upper gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers (requiring endoscopy)

• Appendicitis

• Small bowel obstruction

• Skin and soft tissue masses (lipomas, cysts, skin cancers)

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) requiring surgical intervention

Medical Procedures Performed

• Colectomy (colon removal) – partial or total

• Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Leg revascularization (arterial bypass or endovascular procedures)

• Inguinal and femoral hernia repair (open or laparoscopic)

• Lung resection (wedge resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy)

• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) – laparoscopic or open

• Appendectomy

• Laparotomy for bowel obstruction or perforation

• Excision of skin and soft tissue tumors

• Vascular access procedures (port placement, dialysis access)

Services Offered

Dr. Kevin D. Halow provides comprehensive general surgical services for adult patients with conditions requiring operative intervention. His practice includes both open and minimally invasive techniques for abdominal, vascular, and thoracic problems. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy, as well as complex procedures such as colon resection, lung resection, and leg revascularization. Dr. Halow offers preoperative evaluation, patient education, and postoperative follow‑up to ensure optimal recovery. He coordinates care with primary care physicians, oncologists, pulmonologists, and vascular specialists. Patients should contact the office directly to confirm new patient acceptance and insurance coverage. While his patient experience ratings indicate room for improvement in follow‑up and time spent, he is an experienced surgeon capable of managing a wide range of surgical diseases.

• Surgical consultations for abdominal pain, hernias, gallstones, colon lesions, and vascular insufficiency

• Preoperative medical evaluation and risk assessment

• Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy for gallbladder disease

• Hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, ventral, incisional)

• Colectomy for colon cancer, diverticulitis, or polyps

• Upper GI endoscopy for bleeding, dysphagia, or foreign body

• Leg revascularization surgery for peripheral artery disease

• Lung resection for cancer or benign nodules

• Postoperative wound care and rehabilitation coordination

• Referrals to medical oncology, radiation oncology, or interventional radiology as needed

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• NV State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS

Practice Locations

Address: 1375 Vista Ln, Carson City, NV 
Phone: (775) 882-2067

Hospital Affiliations

• Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City – Carson City, Nevada