The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Michigan, US

Born in South India (Andhra), but growing up in Flushing, Queens in New York, Dr. Gadepalli has found a home in Ann Arbor. He completed his undergraduate education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. His general surgical residency was at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. While in training, he obtained an MBA through the University of Phoenix Online program concentrating on Health Care Management. His educational accolades included Resident Teacher of the Year awards twice during residency, culminating in being a Finalist for the Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, in 2007, given by the American College of Surgeons. He completed a Masters in Health and Health Care Research at the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation, in the North Campus Research Center.At University of Michigan, Dr. Gadepalli completed fellowships in both Surgical Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery and is board certified in General Surgery, Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery. He is the Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD Collegiate Professor in the Department of Surgery. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, non-cardiac thoracic surgery, neonatal surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, abdominal, colorectal and genitourinary abnormalities, trauma and critical care. His unique background allows expertise in the critical care needs of the surgical neonatal and pediatric populations, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children.On a personal note, he has 4 children, from elementary to high school, who keep him well grounded and up-to-date on all the newest trends. As a 90s kid, he enjoys hip hop music and dancing with his daughters and his son, who is working on becoming an Eagle Scout. He loves to play pick-up basketball and watch movies, such as StarWars, Harry Potter and the Avengers series. Dr. Gadepalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Napolitano is Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Burns, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery), Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (6 fellows annually) and Associate Chair for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Napolitano is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Napolitano is a member and holds leadership positions in numerous professional organizations in surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is Vice-Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the ACCM. She is past-Chair of the Surgical Section of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and was SCCM Congress Co-Chair in 2006. She served as Chair of the Committee on Perioperative Care for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) from 2003-2005. She is past-Chair of the Multi-Institutional Trials Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management. She is Secretary of the Surgical Infection Society. She is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Committee on Acute Care Surgery. She is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, and American Surgical Association, among others. She participates nationally in many organizations, and is a member of the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP) Committee of the ACS and a member of the Steering Committee of the ACS Fundamentals of Surgery Resident Curriculum Committee. She is a member of the national Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) and CMS Technical Expert Panels for Respiratory and Infection, with the goal of reducing surgical complications by 25% by 2010. Dr. Napolitano received the 2002 Association of Women Surgeons Distinguished Member Award, awarded to a member that exemplifies the ideals and mission of the association. Other honors include Surgical Critical Care Educator of the Year Award (1998, 1999, 2000) from University of Maryland, and the Surgery Teacher of the Year Award in 1999 and 2001. She has been a mentor to a number of research fellows at the surgical resident and fellow level and her research group has received numerous awards, including the annual Resident Paper Competition of the ACS Committee on Trauma, SCCM Best Paper award, and numerous others. Dr. Napolitano has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications, over 50 book chapters, and has been an invited lecturer at many national/international symposia and Visiting Professor at many institutions over the course of her career.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Napolitano's clinical interests are in the areas of general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Napolitano is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Dr. Michael McGee is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Michigan. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was trained as a mechanical engineer. After completing general surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. McGee completed colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Case Western, Dr. McGee completed the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship dedicated to clinical research in minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. Dr. McGee was recruited to Northwestern University where he practiced for 11 years and held several system-wide administrative roles for Northwestern Medicine before joining the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal surgery, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical endoscopy, and anorectal surgery for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He served as co-director of the 50+ hospital Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led day-to-day operations and statewide quality improvement projects for thousands of surgical patients in Illinois. Dr. McGee’s research interests include surgical quality improvement, implementation science, and patient education. He is an active member of several national surgical organizations, multiple editorial boards, and has authored over fifty publications and received multiple grants and awards for research, teaching, and humanism. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Pavan Brahmamdam is a Pediatrics specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Brahmamdam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Annular Pancreas, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brahmamdam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Brahmamdam is currently accepting new patients.

Mark R. Hemmila, M.D. is a Professor of Surgery in the Section of General Surgery. He serves as an attending faculty member on the Trauma and Burn Service. Dr. Hemmila received his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Postgraduate study in Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering was performed at Columbia University in NYC, NY. Dr. Hemmila graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and also completed General Surgery residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is board certified in the specialties of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Clinical Specialization: Dr. Hemmila specializes in general surgery, trauma and burn surgery, treatment of benign and malignance gastrointestinal disease, hernia surgery, spine exposure, and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Hemmila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Frostbite, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Raymond A. Jean, MD MHS is a faculty member in the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Jean graduated with an A.B. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, where in addition to an M.D., he received a M.A. in outcomes research. He then completed his internship and residency in General Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. During that time, he also obtained a M.H.S. degree from the Yale School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington before joining the Division of Acute Care Surgery at the University of Michigan.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Jean specializes in the surgical treatment and management of patients who suffer injuries from trauma, or emergent general surgery conditions. Furthermore, he specializes in surgical critical care and management of patients in the Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Jean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

Gerald Wright is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Mastectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Wright is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

Cody Mullens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 5 years. Dr. Mullens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Mullens is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mullens is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Novotny is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Novotny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Duodenal Atresia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Novotny is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Novotny is currently accepting new patients.

Ihab Hammoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Hammoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hammoud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hammoud is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald B. Hirschl, M.D., is the Arnold G. Coran Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan. He trained in Pediatric Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and joined the staff at the University of Michigan in 1991. Dr. Hirschl is board certified in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and has his Master’s in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis. His current research and clinical areas of interest are in the management of respiratory failure, especially with extracorporeal support (ECLS, ECMO) and the implantable artificial lung. Dr. Hirschl also has expertise in applied informatics and was the Chief Medical Information Officer for the University of Michigan Health System. He served as the President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) and was a Director on the American Board of Surgery, Chair of the Pediatric Surgery Board, and a member of the Residency Review Committee (RRC) for Surgery. Administratively, Dr. Hirschl was the Section Head of Pediatric Surgery for 16 years and now serves as the Michigan Medicine Associate Chief Clinical Strategy Officer for Pediatric Services and the Medical Group Physician Lead for Revenue Enhancement. He has interests and expertise in all aspects of general Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Hirschl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Oophorectomy.

Emily Abbott is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Warren, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Abbott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Appendectomy. Dr. Abbott is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Abbott is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Hagen is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hagen is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2023 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery - 2022. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Yang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Yang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Alexander Demare is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Demare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Demare is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Demare is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Alore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Alore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Parathyroidectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Alore is board certified in Surgical Critical Care and Surgery.

Thomas Siegel is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Paget Disease of the Breast, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Siegel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Raghavendran is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery. He received his medical education in India and immigrated to the United States in 1991, wherein he completed his Surgical Residency and subsequent fellowship in Surgical Critical Care. He has a long-standing interest in global health and established research collaborations between India and the University of Michigan medical school. He serves as one of the lead physicians for the University of Michigan India collaborative, a distinct platform under Global Reach. The collaborative extends across multiple sub-specialties and is currently working with many institutions across India. He has also been working on similar collaborative efforts in Ethiopia and Taiwan. Clinical Specialization:Dr. Raghavendran specializes in acute care surgery including trauma and care of the critically ill. Areas of publication include VTE, aspiration-induced lung injury, pulmonary surfactant biology and decompressive craniectomy for TBI. He has also been involved in the study of TBI and trauma systems in the global arena. Dr. Raghavendran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Gifty Kwakye, MD, MPH, is the Arthur W. Fleming, M.D. Research Professor and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. She graduated from Yale University with a BSc degree in both Biology and Psychology. She received her medical degree from Yale University in 2010 and holds a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She completed her general surgery residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2017 and colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota in 2018. Dr Kwakye joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2018.As a resident she received multiple awards including the Robert T. Osteen and the Partners Health System Medical Education awards for excellence in teaching. Her passion for global health was also recognized with a Global Health Scholarship award from Johns Hopkins during her public health training. Dr. Kwakye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kwakye is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Alistair Chapman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.