Michael S. Chisum

Dr. Michael S. Chisum

General Surgery
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, 0, 
Issaquah, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, 0, 
Issaquah, WA 
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Overview

Dr. Chisum is a general surgeon with training in a wide range of surgical procedures and techniques. He understands surgery can be a daunting experience for patients and their families. As such, he considers it his responsibility and privilege to guide patients through this experience, and achieve their desired outcomes. Dr. Chisum believes the best surgical care is accomplished through a partnership with patients. This patient-centered approach motivates him to understand the experience and goals of each patient, and provide the excellent care they deserve. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He embraces the value of these platforms to provide improved care through smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.

Dr. Chisum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Appendectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Umbilical Hernia.

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida College Of Medicine , 2017
Residency
Swedish Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program , 2022
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Issaquah
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, 0, Issaquah, WA
Call: 425-313-4000
Other Locations
Swedish Surgical Specialists - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, Issaquah, WA 98029
Call: 425-313-7124

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chisum has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Hiatal Hernia
Ileostomy
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Femoral Hernia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Varicose Veins
Splenomegaly
Bursitis
Gallbladder Disease
Cholecystitis
Umbilical Hernia
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Post operative pediatric appendicitis nurse-driven discharge: Patient outcomes and nursing perspectives.
Post operative pediatric appendicitis nurse-driven discharge: Patient outcomes and nursing perspectives.
Journal: American journal of surgery
Published: November 09, 2019
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