UNC Health Pardee Welcomes Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Coen Klos

UNC Health Pardee is pleased to announce it is expanding its surgical specialties with the addition of Coen Klos, MD, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon to Pardee Surgical Associates. Dr. Klos specializes in treating patients with colorectal diseases and has a special interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. He is committed to practicing patient-centered and evidence-based care to develop treatment plans and achieve the best possible result for each patient, in any given circumstance.

A native of the Netherlands, Dr. Klos said he chose Pardee because its mission to improve the health of the communities it serves aligns with his values. “To me, it’s clear Pardee’s priority lies with the quality of care the patients receive and their wellbeing, which has been my priority throughout my career,” he said. “The quality of the patient experience does not only depend on the quality of the surgeon but the quality of the entire team. I believe Pardee has the best team.”

Including young onset, familial and hereditary colorectal cancer, Dr. Klos also specializes in treating inflammatory bowel disease and complicated diverticulitis. He shared that his favorite part of his specialty is that he treats a wide variety of conditions – some that can be a source of embarrassment or insecurity for patients. “It always feels good to restore a patient’s confidence and quality of life.”

When not seeing patients, he enjoys soccer, basketball, rowing, cycling, running, and hiking and fishing with his children. Dr. Klos is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment call (828) 693-7230.

UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization and is managed by UNC Health. The hospital, founded in 1953, is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, four urgent care locations and six orthopedic clinics. For more information or to find a physician, visit pardeehospital.org.