
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 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Speck is currently accepting new patients.
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1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 4 Reception B, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1 Level 2, Brighton, MI 48116
Clinical Research
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Pediatric Surgery Clinic
George B. Mychaliska, M.D. is the Robert Bartlett, MD Collegiate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. He earned his Medical Degree and Master’s of Science from the Joint Medical Program at the University of California at San Francisco and Berkeley. He completed his General Surgery residency and Fetal Surgery fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Mychaliska completed his Pediatric Surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. He is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Mychaliska's practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery. His clinical areas of interest and expertise are prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery. Dr. Mychaliska's research interests include prenatal diagnosis and therapy, pulmonary development, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Mychaliska is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mychaliska is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Mychaliska is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Dana A. Telem, MD, MPH, is the Section Head of General Surgery, the Associate Chair for Quality and Patient Safety, and the Lazar J. Greenfield Professor of Surgery. Dr. Telem completed her surgical training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Telem also completed a Master’s in Public Health in the Executive Master’s of Healthcare Management program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, is a Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy and a Section Editor for Hernia. Her research and commentaries have been published in several prominent journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Annals of Surgery. She serves on the SAGES and Foundation for Surgical Fellowships Board of Governors, and holds key leadership positions across several organizations and societies focused on quality and patient safety, as well as diversity and inclusion.Clinical Specialization:Her clinical practice is devoted to minimally invasive therapies focused on hernia, benign diseases of the esophagus and morbid obesity. Dr. Telem is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Telem is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Telem is currently accepting new patients.
Pediatric Surgery Clinic
Erin E. Perrone, MD is a faculty member in the Section of Pediatric Surgery. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University and her general surgery training at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Department of Surgery. She completed pediatric surgery fellowship at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatric and General Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Perrone is part of the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center (FDTC) team and is specialized in prenatal consultation with evaluation for potential fetal intervention. Her practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery with specific interest in congenital malformations and neonatal surgical diseases. Dr. Perrone is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Fryns Syndrome, and Laminectomy. Dr. Perrone is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Perrone is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen E. Speck
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen E. Speck?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen E. Speck by calling their office at 734-764-4151. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen E. Speck a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?
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.
Does Dr. Karen E. Speck participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen E. Speck has published 56 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.
Does Dr. Karen E. Speck accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Speck isDistinguished. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Speck isDistinguished. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- Advanced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Cloacal ExstrophyDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Cloacal Exstrophy.
- Collapsed LungDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EncopresisDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- GastroschisisDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- OmphaloceleDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
- VACTERL AssociationDr. Speck isAdvanced. Learn about VACTERL Association.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendectomyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- CellulitisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColostomyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FasciotomyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- HerniaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Meckel's DiverticulumDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Meckel's Diverticulum.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Omphalomesenteric CystDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Omphalomesenteric Cyst.
- Pectus CarinatumDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Carinatum.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Salpingo-OophorectomyDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Urachal CystDr. Speck isExperienced. Learn about Urachal Cyst.


