Overview
Michael Kia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flint, Michigan.
Dr. Kia is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kia is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
G3200 Beecher Rd Ste Mbi, Flint, MI 48532
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.
Urology Clinic
John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Northville, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Stoffel is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg. Dr. Stoffel 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.
Breast Care Clinic
Dr. Jeruss is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of the University of Michigan Breast Care Center. She also holds appointments in the Departments of Pathology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jeruss received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and history from Brandeis University and her medical degree from the University of Vermont. Dr. Jeruss completed her General Surgery residency training at Northwestern University Medical School and holds a PhD from Northwestern, having done her dissertation in the field of breast cancer biology. She completed her fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2006, and returned to Northwestern as Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Breast Surgery before joining the University of Michigan faculty.Dr. Jeruss is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of several professional societies. Through her basic and clinical research program, Dr. Jeruss has been actively involved in the training of high school students, undergraduates, graduate students at the PhD and post-doctoral levels, medical students, and residents. She has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and has also received many awards for teaching and research. Dr. Jeruss is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Jeruss is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Jeruss is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Kia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kia by calling their office at 810-342-5470. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael A. Kia a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Kia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Michael A. Kia specialize in?
While Dr. Michael A. Kia is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Cholecystitis, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Kia has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Kia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kia accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael A. Kia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 810-342-5470 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholecystitisDr. Kia isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kia isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- ObesityDr. Kia isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Kia isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal Perforation
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HerniaDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- MalnutritionDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal Inflammation
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColostomyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- EsophagitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastrostomyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- IleostomyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- LymphangitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MalabsorptionDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- PancreatectomyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PeritonitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- SeptoplastyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- SplenectomyDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.


