Overview
Michael Rizzari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Rizzari is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rizzari is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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.
Henry Ford Hospital
Oliver Varban is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Varban is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Varban 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Rizzari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Rizzari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Rizzari by calling their office at 313-916-7178. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael D. Rizzari a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Rizzari is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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 D. Rizzari specialize in?
While Dr. Michael D. Rizzari is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael D. Rizzari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael D. Rizzari has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Rizzari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael D. Rizzari accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael D. Rizzari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 313-916-7178 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
- Elite
- Liver TransplantDr. Rizzari isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Liver FailureDr. Rizzari isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Advanced
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Rizzari isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Rizzari isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- HepatectomyDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- Liver CancerDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney TransplantDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Rizzari isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.

