
Overview
Dana A. Telem, MD, MPH, is the Section Head of General Surgery, the Associate Chair for Quality and Patient Safety, and the Lazar J. Greenfield Professor of Surgery. Dr. Telem completed her surgical training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Telem also completed a Master’s in Public Health in the Executive Master’s of Healthcare Management program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, is a Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy and a Section Editor for Hernia. Her research and commentaries have been published in several prominent journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Annals of Surgery. She serves on the SAGES and Foundation for Surgical Fellowships Board of Governors, and holds key leadership positions across several organizations and societies focused on quality and patient safety, as well as diversity and inclusion.Clinical Specialization:Her clinical practice is devoted to minimally invasive therapies focused on hernia, benign diseases of the esophagus and morbid obesity.
Dr. Telem is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Dr. Telem is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 213 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Telem is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Telem 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Urology Clinic
J. Quentin Clemens, MD, has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His research focuses on epidemiology and health services research related to benign urologic diseases, health policy, and quality of care assessment in urology. He has had continuous funding from the NIH since 2001. Dr. Clemens is currently the Principal Investigator for two NIH-funded research networks – the University of Michigan LURN Research Site and the University of Michigan MAPP Research Network. He has served as the Chair of the MAPP Network since 2013. His clinical interests include female urinary incontinence, complex fistulas and erosions, lower urinary tract reconstruction using bowel segments, bladder dysfunction due to neurologic disease, video urodynamic evaluation of complex lower urinary tract dysfunction, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Dr. Clemens is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Clemens is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg. Dr. Clemens is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H. is the Frederick A. Coller Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Dimick is a graduate of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins Medical School. He completed his surgical training at the University of Michigan and a health services research fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. Dr. Dimick has served in several national leadership positions, including President of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery (HSOD) Study Section at the NIH, Associate Editor at Annals of Surgery, and the Surgical Innovation Editor at JAMA Surgery. He has served as an advisor on quality and health policy for several organizations, including the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA), the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), US News and World Reports Best Hospital Rankings, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).Clinical Specialization:Dr. Dimick's clinical practice is primarily devoted to advanced laparoscopy, including treatment of morbid obesity, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and other benign and neoplastic diseases of the stomach, spleen, and foregut. He is the editor of the widely read surgical textbook, Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique, published by Lippincott (2018). Dr. Dimick is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Dimick is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Dimick is currently accepting new patients.
Urology Clinic
John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Northville, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Stoffel is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg. Dr. Stoffel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dana A. Telem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dana A. Telem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dana A. Telem by calling their office at 734-936-5738. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dana A. Telem a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dana A. Telem is classified as an Elite 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. Dana A. Telem specialize in?
While Dr. Dana A. Telem is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dana A. Telem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dana A. Telem has published 213 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Dana A. Telem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dana A. Telem accept my insurance?
Dr. Dana A. Telem accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5738 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- HerniaDr. Telem isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Telem isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Telem isElite. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrectomyDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Telem isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Telem isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- AppendectomyDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Epidermoid CystDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Food AllergyDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- GallstonesDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- IleostomyDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- NecrosisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- SplenectomyDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Superficial ThrombophlebitisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Telem isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.


