Jeffrey D. Punch
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception G, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

Overview

Dr. Jeffrey Punch is the Jeremiah and Claire Turcotte Professor of Surgery. Dr. Punch received his medical degree from the University of Michigan. During his residency he did a Research Fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Rile Rees at the Ann Arbor Veteran's Hospital studying tissue injury associated with ischemia-reperfusion. Upon completion of his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, he completed a two year multi-organ transplantation fellowship, also at U of M, in which he was trained to perform kidney, pancreas and liver transplant procedures. During this time he also completed the University of Michigan Molecular Biology Course. He is board certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.Upon completion of his training Dr. Punch began a surgical practice that consists of liver, pancreatic, and kidney transplantation. He performs these procedures on both adults and children. In addition Dr. Punch also performs vascular surgery on patients that require dialysis access. He has also assumed the role of director of the Liver Transplant program and performed the first living donor liver transplant procedure ever in the state of Michigan in 1996. In addition to a clinical practice, Dr. Punch also runs numerous clinical research studies involving transplant recipients. Dr. Punch has served on the Liver and Intestinal Committee and on the Board of Directors for the United Network for Organ Sharing. He has also served as President of Gift of Life Michigan.

Dr. Punch is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Punch is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Punch is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

Surgery

Fellowships

University of Michigan Health System, Surgical Transplantation, 1994

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Taubman Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception G, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Punch 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.

Liver Transplant

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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Is Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Jeffrey D. Punch specialize in?

While Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch accept my insurance?

Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-333-9013 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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