
Overview
Dr. Gauger is the William J. Fry Professor of Surgery in the Division of Endocrine Surgery. Dr. Gauger trained in General Surgery at the University of Michigan where he also completed fellowships in Extracorporeal Life Support and Surgical Critical Care. After graduation, he served as the T.S. Reeve International Fellow in Endocrine Surgery at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He then returned to Michigan in 1999 to join the faculty in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Gauger specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands in both adults and children. He also specializes in the treatment of endocrine tumors of the pancreas and intestines. He has a particular interest in the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes. Dr. Gauger is also a Professor of Learning Health Sciences and is deeply involved in graduate medical education issues. He serves as the Program Director for Surgery and leads the Norman W. Thompson Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery. He was also the founding Executive Director of the University of Michigan Clinical Simulation Center.
Dr. Gauger is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Gauger 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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John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.
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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 top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
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Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H. is the Frederick A. Coller Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Dimick is a graduate of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins Medical School. He completed his surgical training at the University of Michigan and a health services research fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. Dr. Dimick has served in several national leadership positions, including President of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery (HSOD) Study Section at the NIH, Associate Editor at Annals of Surgery, and the Surgical Innovation Editor at JAMA Surgery. He has served as an advisor on quality and health policy for several organizations, including the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA), the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), US News and World Reports Best Hospital Rankings, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).Clinical Specialization:Dr. Dimick's clinical practice is primarily devoted to advanced laparoscopy, including treatment of morbid obesity, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and other benign and neoplastic diseases of the stomach, spleen, and foregut. He is the editor of the widely read surgical textbook, Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique, published by Lippincott (2018). Dr. Dimick is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul G. Gauger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul G. Gauger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul G. Gauger by calling their office at 734-936-5738. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul G. Gauger a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul G. Gauger is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Paul G. Gauger specialize in?
While Dr. Paul G. Gauger is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Paul G. Gauger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul G. Gauger has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Paul G. Gauger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul G. Gauger accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul G. Gauger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5738 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Gauger isDistinguished. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
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- Adrenal CancerDr. Gauger isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Gauger isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Gauger isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Gauger isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
- Experienced
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Gauger isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.


