Karen E. Speck
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1 Level 2, 
Brighton, MI 

Overview

Dr. K. Elizabeth Speck is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Section of Pediatric Surgery and is board certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and then completed her general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. During her general surgery training, she completed an NIH-sponsored Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at UNC. Dr. Speck completed her Pediatric Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and then joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Due to her interest in clinical outcomes research, she obtained her master’s degree in clinical research design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan in 2017.Dr. Speck is a Fellow in the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She is a member of the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS), the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). At the University of Michigan, she is a member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Speck’s surgical practice encompasses all areas of general and thoracic pediatric surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. As the Director of Pediatric Colorectal Surgery, she has a particular interest in colorectal diseases, including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and differences of sex differentiation (DSD).

Dr. Speck is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MI

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Brighton Center for Specialty Care
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1 Level 2, Brighton, MI 48116
Other Locations
Pediatric Surgery Clinic
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 4 Reception B, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen E. Speck is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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. Karen E. Speck specialize in?

While Dr. Karen E. Speck is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.

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Yes. Dr. Karen E. Speck has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Karen E. Speck's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Karen E. Speck accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-4151 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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