Overview
Bruce Kovan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
Dr. Kovan is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kovan is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kovan 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.
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.
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Gastroenterology Clinic
Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and in 2026, will become President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award. Dr. Chey is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chey is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Chey is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce S. Kovan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce S. Kovan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce S. Kovan by calling their office at 586-493-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce S. Kovan a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce S. Kovan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce S. Kovan specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce S. Kovan is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Bruce S. Kovan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce S. Kovan has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce S. Kovan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce S. Kovan accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce S. Kovan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 586-493-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AscitesDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Kovan isDistinguished. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroparesisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HeartburnDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HepatitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Portal HypertensionDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Kovan isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EncopresisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GlucagonomaDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HiccupsDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- InsulinomaDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- MyringotomyDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- ProctitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeDr. Kovan isExperienced. Learn about Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
