Name: Dr. Kevin D. Halow

Specialty: General Surgery

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Georgetown University School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Thomas, King & Halow, MDs Ltd | Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City

Location (City/State): Carson City, NV

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1487617189

About the Doctor

Dr. Kevin D. Halow is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Carson City, Nevada. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine — one of the nation’s most prestigious and historically distinguished medical institutions — and completed his Surgery residency at Keesler Medical Center, a United States Air Force medical facility known for its rigorous and high-volume surgical training program, from 1990 to 1995. His military medical training background reflects a disciplined, high-standards approach to surgical care that has served him well throughout his career in civilian practice. Dr. Halow is a founding and practicing partner at Thomas, King & Halow, MDs Ltd — an established surgical group in Carson City — and is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City, the region’s primary hospital system.

Dr. Halow brings particular expertise in several high-volume surgical areas, including colon surgery, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, groin hernia repair, gallbladder removal, lung resection, and leg revascularization procedures — a notably broad surgical skill set that extends beyond typical general surgery into vascular and thoracic domains. He has practiced across multiple states throughout his career, holding medical licenses in Nevada, California, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Arizona, demonstrating the breadth and versatility of his surgical experience. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Elevance, and Medicaid. Dr. Halow is currently accepting new patients at his Carson City practice.

Key Highlights:

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery
• MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine — a nationally top-ranked institution
• Surgery residency at Keesler Medical Center — U.S. Air Force military surgical training
• Partner at Thomas, King & Halow, MDs Ltd — an established Carson City surgical group
• Expertise in colon surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, lung resection, and vascular procedures
• Affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City
• Multi-state licensed — NV, CA, PA, KY, AZ
• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Elevance, Medicaid, and NV State Medicaid
• NPI Number: 1487617189
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Keesler Medical Center — Surgery, 1990–1995

Fellowship / Additional Training: Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

Abdominal & Gastrointestinal Conditions:

• Gallbladder Disease & Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
• Appendicitis & Appendix Disease
• Hernia (Inguinal/Groin, Umbilical, Ventral, Hiatal)
• Colorectal Cancer & Colon Polyps
• Diverticulitis & Diverticular Disease
• Bowel Obstruction & Intestinal Disorders
• Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders requiring endoscopy
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) — surgical management
• Rectal Disorders (Hemorrhoids, Fistulas, Abscesses)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease — surgical management

Thoracic Conditions:

• Lung Cancer & Pulmonary Masses requiring resection
• Pleural Disease requiring surgical intervention
• Thoracic Tumors & Nodules

Vascular Conditions:

• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) requiring revascularization
• Leg Ischemia & Poor Circulation
• Vascular Occlusions requiring surgical restoration of blood flow

Endocrine & Soft Tissue Conditions:

• Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders requiring surgery
• Skin & Soft Tissue Tumors (Lipomas, Cysts, Masses)
• Lymph Node Biopsy & Evaluation
• Adrenal Gland Conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
• Appendectomy (Open & Laparoscopic)
• Inguinal (Groin) Hernia Repair — Open & Laparoscopic
• Ventral & Umbilical Hernia Repair
• Colectomy & Colon Resection (Colon Removal)
• Colorectal Cancer Surgery
• Upper GI Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy — EGD)
• Colonoscopy & Lower GI Endoscopy
• Lung Resection (Lobectomy & Wedge Resection)
• Leg Revascularization Surgery (Peripheral Artery Disease)
• Hemorrhoidectomy & Anorectal Procedures
• Thyroidectomy & Parathyroidectomy
• Soft Tissue & Skin Lesion Excision
• Lymph Node Biopsy & Dissection
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Wound Debridement & Surgical Wound Care
• Emergency Abdominal Surgery

Services Offered

Dr. Halow’s general surgery practice at Thomas, King & Halow, MDs Ltd in Carson City, Nevada provides a broad and well-rounded range of surgical services, extending from routine abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery to more specialized procedures in thoracic and vascular surgery. His practice serves as a comprehensive surgical resource for the Carson City and northern Nevada community, offering patients access to a wide spectrum of surgical expertise within a single established group practice.

Abdominal & Gastrointestinal Surgery:

The core of Dr. Halow’s practice encompasses the full range of abdominal and gastrointestinal surgical conditions. He performs laparoscopic and open procedures for gallbladder disease, appendicitis, hernias, colorectal cancer, and bowel disorders — providing patients with both minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches tailored to the complexity and nature of each condition. His expertise in colon resection and upper GI endoscopy positions him as a well-equipped surgeon for patients with colorectal and upper digestive tract disease.

Hernia Surgery:

Dr. Halow has particular expertise in groin and inguinal hernia repair — one of the most common surgical procedures performed in general surgery. He offers both laparoscopic and open hernia repair techniques, allowing him to select the approach best suited to each patient’s anatomy, hernia complexity, and overall health status, with the goal of minimizing recovery time and reducing the risk of recurrence.

Thoracic & Lung Surgery:

Dr. Halow performs lung resection procedures for patients with lung cancer or other pulmonary conditions requiring surgical intervention. This capability extends his practice beyond typical general surgery into the thoracic domain, giving patients in the Carson City area access to lung surgical services without needing to travel to a larger metropolitan center.

Vascular Surgery — Leg Revascularization:

Dr. Halow also performs leg revascularization surgery for patients with peripheral artery disease — a condition in which narrowed or blocked arteries reduce blood flow to the legs. His ability to perform vascular restoration procedures further broadens the range of surgical services available to his patients and complements the vascular surgery expertise of his group practice colleague.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive general surgical consultations and evaluations
• Laparoscopic and open gallbladder surgery
• Appendectomy — laparoscopic and open
• Inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernia repair
• Colon resection and colorectal cancer surgery
• Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Lung resection for cancer and pulmonary masses
• Leg revascularization for peripheral artery disease
• Hemorrhoidectomy and anorectal procedures
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Soft tissue and skin lesion excision
• Lymph node biopsy and dissection
• Emergency abdominal surgery
• Wound care and surgical wound management
• Pre-operative and post-operative surgical care

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
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Medicaid
• Additional plans accepted — contact the practice directly for a complete list

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1375 Vista Ln, Carson City, NV 89703 Phone: +1 (775) 882-2067

Hospital Affiliations

• Carson Tahoe Health-Carson City — Carson City, NV (Primary Hospital Affiliation)