The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

"Matthew J. DiMagno, MD, AGAF, received his bachelor's degree from Macalester College, a medical degree from the University of Minnesota and training in internal medicine from the University of Michigan. He went on to complete both a fellowship in gastroenterology and a post-doctoral fellowship in experimental pancreatitis at the University of Michigan. After completing fellowship training, Dr. DiMagno joined the faculty 2001 at Michigan, where he is Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. He serves as a medical pancreatologist, director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program (2018-) and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence for pancreatitis (2022-), GI director of the adult cystic fibrosis program (2014-), and recent director for the general gastroenterology clinic (2014-2022).Dr. DiMagno has an active clinical research program which has received funding from the federal government to support research in acute and chronic pancreatitis.Dr. DiMagno has coauthored 76 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He serves on several editorial boards.Dr. DiMagno has served as Medical Director, The National Pancreas Foundation State Chapter of Michigan (2016-2022), Chair of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2014-16), and Chair of the nominating committee for the AGA Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2016-19).Dr. DiMagno has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology. He has also directed local, annual educational events for patients and caregivers (2016-2021), focused on pancreatic disorders. His clinical expertise is recognized by election to the University of Michigan (UofM) Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Excellence Society, entitled, Academiae Laureati Medici (2018), election to the roster of ""Best Doctors"" since 2015, and recognition as one of 10 Gastroenterologists focused on pancreatic disorders & diseases by Becker’s Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Review in 2014.". Dr. Dimagno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dimagno is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Kwon joined the Division of Gastroenterology in 2005 and is currently a Clinical Professor. He received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College and his medical degree from UCLA Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and his gastroenterology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). He also completed his advanced endoscopy fellowship at the combined BWH and Massachusetts General Hospital program. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kwon is currently the Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy fellowship, and Co-director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Michigan Chapter of the National Pancreas Foundation. He is a principal investigator in several independently funded research studies and has been an author on over 100 publications, including multiple research studies, national guidelines, and book chapters. He is a sought-after speaker, having served as invited faculty at multiple regional, national and international courses. Dr. Kwon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Kwon is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Erik-Jan Wamsteker, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Wamsteker earned his medical degree from UMDNJ Rutgers Medical school (New Jersey Medical School). He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan and Gastroenterology Fellowship where he focused his training in Advanced Endoscopy with a focus in ERCP and EUS. He is board certified in Gastroenterology.Dr. Wamsteker has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has served as a councilor of the AGA Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section as well as a counselor to the ACG practice parameters committee tasked with clinical guideline development and serves on the Board of the National Pancreas Foundations Michigan Chapter. He is an active faculty member in the training of GI fellows both for the general GI fellowship as well as Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship programs. He runs the monthly Advanced Endoscopy Conference as well as gives didactic lectures to Internal Medicine residents and GI fellows on various topics focused on endoscopic management of pancreatic and biliary disorders as well as endoscopic oncology.Personal Interests:Music history, listening to music especially on vinyl, print making, greyhounds. Dr. Wamsteker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroma Biliary Tract, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wamsteker is board certified in Gastroenterology.

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 the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. 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. Brian George is the Division Head for Acute Care Surgery at Michigan Medicine. Dr. George received his BSE in Engineering Physics at the University of Michigan before obtaining his MD from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. He went on to complete his surgical residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital. During his residency he also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Surgical Education Research at Northwestern University, a post-doctoral fellowship in Surgical Education and Leadership at the American College of Surgeons, and a Master’s of Education at the University of California Berkeley. He completed his Trauma/Critical Care fellowship at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center prior to joining the faculty at the University of Michigan.Clinical Specialization: Dr. George provides clinical care in trauma surgery, non-trauma emergency surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Mastoidectomy, and Colostomy.

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 the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. 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. Gary Vercruysse is a faculty member in the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Vercruysse, a state of Michigan native, completed his undergraduate, and medical degrees and general surgery residency at Michigan State University followed by a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery Fellowship at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore Maryland and a Burn Surgery Fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Vercruysse volunteered for service in the United States Air Force and has served as the Chiefs of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care in combat hospitals in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as a trauma surgeon in Landstuhl, Germany. He previously served as a Professor of Surgery and Director of Burn Services at the University of Arizona in Tucson.Dr. Vercruysse has delivered more than 150 oral presentations, published more than 100 peer reviewed publications, and has obtained funding from multiple extramural grants.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Vercruysse has board certification and fellowship training in the areas of General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Burn Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He has a broad-based practice in all of those fields and includes Emergency General Surgery (Surgical Emergencies) in his practice. Dr. Vercruysse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Frostbite, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Craniectomy.

Dr. Aubry obtained her B.S. degree from the University of Michigan and then went on to obtain her M.D. degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care here at the University of Michigan. She stayed on as faculty following the completion of her fellowship.Outside of clinical activities, Dr. Aubry is actively involved in the medical student education through the surgical clerkship and is currently obtaining her master’s in health professional education (MHPE) degree at the University of Michigan. Clinical Specialization: Dr. Aubry specializes in the care of patients suffering from an acute surgical illness or trauma. My practice consists of all aspects of emergency general and trauma surgery, as well as surgical critical care in both the surgical intensive care unit and the trauma/burn intensive care unit. Dr. Aubry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. 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.

Kristen Carter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Carter is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Helena Wang is a Pediatrics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Diarrhea, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Wang is board certified in Emergency Medicine.

Nathan Louras is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Louras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Low Blood Pressure, and Necrosis. Dr. Louras is board certified in Emergency Medicine.

Pauline K. Park, MD, is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery and Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr. Park earned her B.S. from the Pennsylvania State University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She completed her general surgery residency and a vascular research fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She previously served as Director of the University Surgical Service and Associate Director of the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. In 2007, Dr. Park joined the faculty at the University of Michigan. She is a member of several professional societies and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Critical Care Medicine. She is board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Clinical SpecializationDr. Park's clinical interests are in general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Neuroma Biliary Tract, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

Dr. Naveen Sangji is the Director of the University of Michigan Burn Center. She is a faculty member in the Division of Acute Care Surgery.Dr. Sangji graduated with a B.A. in molecular biology from Pomona College and received her medical degree cum laude from Harvard Medical School in the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She also obtained an M.P.H. degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Sangji completed General Surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Acute and Reconstructive Burn Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Shriners Children’s Boston. Dr. Sangji's research is focused on improving access to high quality burn care. She is a recipient of the 2024-2026 American College of Surgeons Faculty Research Fellowship. Dr. Sangji also serves as the Director of the State of Michigan Burn Coordinating Center (SBCC). Dr. Sangji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Frostbite, Erythema Multiforme, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Elizabeth Alore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Alore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. 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.

Ammar Hassan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

George M. Zacur, M.D., M.S. is a member of the faculty of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology within the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Zacur is a native of Miami, FL and earned his degree in medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He also completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Miami-Holtz Children’s Hospital/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Zacur has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) and advanced endoscopy. Dr. Zacur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zacur is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Matthew Delano is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Delano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

George Philips is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Philips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Beth Manoogian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Manoogian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Cholangitis, and Colonoscopy.