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Murwarid M. Assifi
Experienced in Gastrostomy

Dr. Murwarid M. Assifi

Surgical Oncology
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
On Staff At
19 Years of Experience
Experienced in Gastrostomy
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Murwarid Assifi is a Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Assifi has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Boston University School Of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Dept of Surgery
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-8540
Other Locations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Multispecialty Teams - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 6300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-4150
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals General Surgery Residency - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-391-6243

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.

21 Total Publications

Telemedicine: Does it have a place in surgical oncology practice?
Telemedicine: Does it have a place in surgical oncology practice?
Journal: Journal of telemedicine and telecare
Published: May 16, 2024
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145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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616-267-8540
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Languages Spoken:
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Mathew Chung is a Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Chung has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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200 N Park St, 
Kalamazoo, MI 
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Gitonga Munene is a Surgical Oncologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Munene is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Munene is currently accepting new patients.

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Areas of Expertise

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    • Pancreatic Cancer
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    • Ampullary Cancer
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    • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
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    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • Bone Tumor
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    • Colorectal Cancer
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    • Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
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