Overview
Dr. Michael J. Snyder earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and completed his general surgery internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston following deployment to Turkey to head a medical clinic and service in the US Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Board certified in surgery and colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Snyder has practiced medicine in Houston since 1997 and treats patients 18 years and older. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, stool incontinence, anal fistula, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal endometriosis. Dr. Snyder believes in treating his patients with care and compassion. He uses the most up-to-date technology and spends the time needed with each patient to ensure that they are comfortable and understand their condition. A member of a several medical societies, Dr. Snyder is currently president of the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has written a number of medical articles and made numerous scientific presentations. Houston residents, Dr. Snyder and his wife have a daughter.
Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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Dr. Snyder 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Snyder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Snyder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Snyder by calling their office at 713-486-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Snyder a top-rated expert for Encopresis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Snyder is classified as an Advanced expert for Encopresis, 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 Snyder specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Snyder is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Snyder accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Snyder accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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.
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EncopresisDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
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- Anal CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.