Dr. James M. Decou
Overview
James Decou is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Decou has been practicing medicine for over 38 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. Dr. Decou is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Decou
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Decou?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Decou by calling their office at 616-458-1722. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Decou a top-rated expert for Pectus Excavatum?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Decou is classified as an Advanced expert for Pectus Excavatum, 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. James M. Decou specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Decou is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James M. Decou participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Decou has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pectus Excavatum. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Decou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Decou accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Decou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-458-1722 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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- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroschisisDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Omphalomesenteric CystDr. Decou isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalomesenteric Cyst.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- CellulitisDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Decou isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.