Overview
Dr. Michael J. Stamos is UCI Health colorectal surgeon and pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, with more than 20 years of experience performing minimally invasive resections for colon and rectal cancer, as well as other colorectal disorders. He is board certified in general surgery, as well as colon and rectal surgery. He also specializes in sphincter salvage operations for rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, with an emphasis on preserving a patient's function.Stamos, who is dean of the UCI School of Medicine, is actively involved in teaching and training other physicians in these advanced minimally invasive techniques, both locally and nationally. In addition to helping write and publish national guidelines for training, he has published more than 185 peer-reviewed publications and 35 book chapters. He is regularly recognized by Best Doctors in America®, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer® and the Orange County Medical Association’s Physicians of Excellence. He is the immediate past president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and is past president of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.Stamos completed his general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He joined the faculty at UCLA in 1991 and developed the section of colon and rectal surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he remained for more than a decade before joining UCI Health and the UCI School of Medicine in 2002. In 2010, he assumed the position as chair of the Department of Surgery. In July 2017, he was named dean of the UCI School of Medicine.
Dr. Stamos is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 154 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Stamos has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Stamos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Stamos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Stamos by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Stamos a top-rated expert for Appendectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Stamos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Appendectomy, 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 J. Stamos specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Stamos is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendectomy, Appendicitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael J. Stamos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Stamos has published 154 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Stamos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Stamos accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Stamos accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Stamos isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Advanced
- AppendicitisDr. Stamos isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Stamos isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Stamos isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Stamos isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Stamos isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- ColostomyDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- GastrectomyDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Stamos isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.