Overview
George Poletes is a Plastic Surgeon in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Poletes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Epidural Lipomatosis.
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Locations
1515 Lake Lansing Rd Ste A, Lansing, MI 48912
1775 E Bellows St, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Christian J. Vercler, M.D. is a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery with a joint appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery at Michigan Medicine. He serves as Co-Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is a diplomate of both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Dr. Vercler received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Wheaton College (IL). He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed general surgery training at Emory University and plastic surgery at the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program. He then did an additional fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Vercler has a special interest in medical ethics. He completed a Fellowship in Clinical Ethics at the Emory University Center for Ethics and earned a Masters of Arts degree in Bioethics from Trinity. He currently serves as the Chair of the Pediatric Ethics Committee of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and is Co-Chair of the Adult Ethics Committee at Michigan Medicine. Additionally, he is chair of the Bioethics Committee of the Michigan State Medical Society and past chair of both the ASPS Ethics Committee and Ethics Interest Group of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Vercler focuses primarily on pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial deformities in children and adults. Dr. Vercler is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.
Domino's Farms
Adeyiza O. Momoh, M.D., James W. Crudup Professor serves as a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery at Michigan Medicine.Dr. Momoh received his BS in Biology from Calvin College and his M.D. degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his plastic surgery training at the Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey department of surgery. Following this, he spent a year of fellowship training in microsurgical breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Reed O. Dingman Society, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, and American Council of Academic Surgeons.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Momoh specializes in all forms of breast reconstruction and has a particular interest in microsurgical breast reconstruction, utilizing a variety of perforator flaps such as the DIEP, SIEA and SGAP flaps. Additional areas of clinical focus include breast augmentation, breast lifts and body procedures for mothers aimed at restoration of form following pregnancy. Dr. Momoh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Steven Buchman is a Plastic Surgeon in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Buchman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Poletes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Poletes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Poletes by calling their office at 517-487-0128. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Poletes a top-rated expert for Basal Cell Skin Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Poletes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Basal Cell Skin Cancer, 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. George Poletes specialize in?
While Dr. George Poletes is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. George Poletes accept my insurance?
Dr. George Poletes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 517-487-0128 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Poletes isDistinguished. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Poletes isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Poletes isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- MelanomaDr. Poletes isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Poletes isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Poletes isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Poletes isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Ganglion CystDr. Poletes isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Poletes isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

