Overview
Christopher W. Macomber, MD, MBA, FACS is the Medical Director of the Allina Health Center for Complex Hernia and Abdominal Reconstructive Surgery and the Director of the Allina Health Robotic Surgery and Technology Program.Dr. Macomber specializes in robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches to general surgery conditions with a sub-specialty focus in robotic hernia surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and hiatal hernia/reflux surgery. He is also experienced in treating a wide range of general surgery conditions including gallbladder disease, abdominal adhesions/bowel obstruction, soft tissue mass/lipoma excision, small intestine and colon conditions including diverticulitis and GI bleeds.Dr. Macomber is very active in medical technology and device innovation research and design, holding numerous patents in novel medical and surgical devices as well as information technology. He enjoys leveraging his surgical background to create innovative technology to improve patient care. He has founded two successful start-up companies and works with many medical device and software companies on new technology to improve the care of a variety of medical and surgical diseases.Dr. Macomber offers face-to-face as well asvirtual visitsfor a variety of health services and conditions both for new consultations and as part of the post-surgery follow-up care.
Dr. Macomber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Liver Transplant.
Dr. Macomber is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,2018 and Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Macomber is currently accepting new patients.
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920 East 28th Street, Suite 460, Minneapolis, MN 55407
2855 Campus Drive, Suite 400, Plymouth, MN 55441
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher W. Macomber
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Macomber?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Macomber by calling their office at 612-863-7770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher W. Macomber a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher W. Macomber is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Christopher W. Macomber specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher W. Macomber is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Macomber participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher W. Macomber has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher W. Macomber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Macomber accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher W. Macomber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-863-7770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- HerniaDr. Macomber isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- CellulitisDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Liver TransplantDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- NecrosisDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Macomber isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.