Overview
Michael Kia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flint, Michigan.
Dr. Kia is highly rated in 20 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 11 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
3500 Calkins Rd Ste A, Flint, MI 48532
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.
Taubman Center
John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stoffel is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg.
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.
Urology Clinic
J. Quentin Clemens, MD, has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His research focuses on epidemiology and health services research related to benign urologic diseases, health policy, and quality of care assessment in urology. He has had continuous funding from the NIH since 2001. Dr. Clemens is currently the Principal Investigator for two NIH-funded research networks – the University of Michigan LURN Research Site and the University of Michigan MAPP Research Network. He has served as the Chair of the MAPP Network since 2013. His clinical interests include female urinary incontinence, complex fistulas and erosions, lower urinary tract reconstruction using bowel segments, bladder dysfunction due to neurologic disease, video urodynamic evaluation of complex lower urinary tract dysfunction, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Dr. Clemens is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clemens is board certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Kia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Kia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Kia by calling their office at 810-275-0661. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Kia a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael 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 Kia specialize in?
While Dr. Michael 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 Kia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Kia has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Michael 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 Kia accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Kia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 810-275-0661 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.
- 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.


