
Overview
Michael S. Sabel, MD, FACS is the William W. Coon Collegiate Professor of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at Michigan Medicine. He completed his undergraduate training at Pennsylvania State University and obtained his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. His general surgery residency was performed at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Sabel completed an NIH-T32 research fellowship in tumor immunology and a surgical oncology fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Sabel joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2001. He has been listed in Best Doctors in America in Surgical Oncology every year since 2007 and has named as one of the U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors in Surgery since 2011.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Sabels clinical interests are in the area of surgical oncology, with special expertise in breast cancer and melanoma.
Dr. Sabel is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Craniectomy.
Dr. Sabel is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 244 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 1, Brighton, MI 48116
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Sabel 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
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.
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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 S. Sabel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Sabel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Sabel by calling their office at 734-647-8902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael S. Sabel a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael S. Sabel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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 S. Sabel specialize in?
While Dr. Michael S. Sabel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Melanoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael S. Sabel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael S. Sabel has published 243 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michael S. Sabel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael S. Sabel accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael S. Sabel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- MastectomyDr. Sabel isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- FibroadenomaDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Sabel isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Sabel isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.


