Overview
Dr. Gifty Kwakye, MD, MPH, is the Arthur W. Fleming, M.D. Research Professor and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. She graduated from Yale University with a BSc degree in both Biology and Psychology. She received her medical degree from Yale University in 2010 and holds a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She completed her general surgery residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2017 and colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota in 2018. Dr Kwakye joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2018.As a resident she received multiple awards including the Robert T. Osteen and the Partners Health System Medical Education awards for excellence in teaching. Her passion for global health was also recognized with a Global Health Scholarship award from Johns Hopkins during her public health training.
Dr. Kwakye is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Kwakye is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles.
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7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, Brighton, MI 48116
Brighton, MI 48116
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Dr. Kwakye 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.
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Scott Regenbogen, MD, MPH is a Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed General Surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, including three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Services Research, and was awarded a Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He then completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, and joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2011.Clinical SpecializationDr. Regenbogen's clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Regenbogen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Regenbogen is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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John C. Byrn, M.D is a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his MD degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Byrn went on for his Colon and Rectal residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Byrn was a Clinical Assistant and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2009-2015 and served as the Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery from 2013-2105. Dr. Byrn is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Byrn is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stoffel is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gifty Kwakye
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gifty Kwakye?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gifty Kwakye 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. Gifty Kwakye a top-rated expert for Rectal Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gifty Kwakye is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rectal Prolapse, 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. Gifty Kwakye specialize in?
While Dr. Gifty Kwakye is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Gifty Kwakye participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gifty Kwakye has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rectal Prolapse. You can view a list of Dr. Gifty Kwakye's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gifty Kwakye accept my insurance?
Dr. Gifty Kwakye accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- Distinguished
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Kwakye isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Kwakye isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Kwakye isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Kwakye isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- AppendectomyDr. Kwakye isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Kwakye isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Kwakye isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.