25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Looking for the best colorectal surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI? Find a top colorectal surgeon near you in Saint Clair Shores, MI who is an expert in your specific condition. Colorectal surgeons, formerly known as proctologists, are doctors who specialize in performing surgery on the lower digestive tract.
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MediFind found 91 specialists near Saint Clair Shores, MI

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    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Regenbogen, MD, MPH is a Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed General Surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, including three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Services Research, and was awarded a Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He then completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, and joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2011.Clinical SpecializationDr. Regenbogen's clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Regenbogen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Regenbogen is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Clinic Of Michigan

    29000 Little Mack Avenue, Suite A, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer Alame is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Alame is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alame is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Alame is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Specialists

    595 Barclay Circle, Suite A, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Hain is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Hain is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hain is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hain is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fuad Turfah MD PC

    1811 Monroe Street, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Fuad Turfah is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Turfah is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Turfah is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Turfah is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Oakland Colon & Rectal Associates

    1121 Crooks Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Shellnut is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Shellnut is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Shellnut is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shellnut is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Michigan Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wayne

    3106 South Wayne Road, 
    Wayne, MI 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Deshmukh is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Wayne, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Deshmukh is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Deshmukh is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Deshmukh is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Oakland Colon & Rectal Associates

    1121 Crooks Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Wasvary is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Wasvary is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wasvary is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Wasvary is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John C. Byrn, M.D is a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his MD degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Byrn went on for his Colon and Rectal residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Byrn was a Clinical Assistant and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2009-2015 and served as the Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery from 2013-2105. Dr. Byrn is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Byrn is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael McGee is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Michigan. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was trained as a mechanical engineer. After completing general surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. McGee completed colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Case Western, Dr. McGee completed the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship dedicated to clinical research in minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. Dr. McGee was recruited to Northwestern University where he practiced for 11 years and held several system-wide administrative roles for Northwestern Medicine before joining the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal surgery, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical endoscopy, and anorectal surgery for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He served as co-director of the 50+ hospital Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led day-to-day operations and statewide quality improvement projects for thousands of surgical patients in Illinois. Dr. McGee’s research interests include surgical quality improvement, implementation science, and patient education. He is an active member of several national surgical organizations, multiple editorial boards, and has authored over fifty publications and received multiple grants and awards for research, teaching, and humanism. Dr. Mcgee is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Specialists

    595 Barclay Circle, Suite A, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Landes is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Landes is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Landes is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Munson Healthcare Traverse General Surgery And Trauma Care

    1221 Sixth Street, Suite 300, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Tooley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Tooley is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tooley is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 1996 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1995. Dr. Tooley is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Kim is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Hoedema is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Hoedema is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hoedema is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hoedema is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Oakland Colon & Rectal Associates

    1121 Crooks Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claire Peeples is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Peeples is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Encopresis, Colonoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Peeples is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Peeples is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gifty Kwakye, MD, MPH, is the Arthur W. Fleming, M.D. Research Professor and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. She graduated from Yale University with a BSc degree in both Biology and Psychology. She received her medical degree from Yale University in 2010 and holds a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She completed her general surgery residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2017 and colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota in 2018. Dr Kwakye joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2018.As a resident she received multiple awards including the Robert T. Osteen and the Partners Health System Medical Education awards for excellence in teaching. Her passion for global health was also recognized with a Global Health Scholarship award from Johns Hopkins during her public health training. Dr. Kwakye is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kwakye is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Ogilvie is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Ogilvie is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ogilvie is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ogilvie is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Oakland Colon & Rectal Associates

    1121 Crooks Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Krasnick is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Krasnick is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Krasnick is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Krasnick is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Figg is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Figg is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Figg is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Figg is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadav Dujovny is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Dujovny is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dujovny is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dujovny is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Corewell Health Colon And Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE

    4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arida Siripong is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Siripong is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Siripong is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Siripong is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Specialists

    595 Barclay Circle, Suite A, 
    Rochester Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Bark is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Bark is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bark is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bark is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1627 Lake Lansing Rd Ste 100, 
    Lansing, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Julien is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Julien is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon And Rectal Surgery Center PC

    3770 Capital Ave SW Ste A, 
    Battle Creek, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahesh Karamchandani is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Battle Creek, Michigan. Dr. Karamchandani is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Clinic Of Michigan

    29000 Little Mack Avenue, Suite A, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Amer Zeni is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Zeni is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zeni is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zeni is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Comprehensive Gi Solutions PLLC

    29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 347, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amir Damadi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Damadi is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Damadi is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Colorectal Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Colorectal Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Colorectal Surgeons near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Colorectal Surgeons near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Clair Shores?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colorectal Surgeon?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Colorectal Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Colorectal Surgeon?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Colorectal Surgeon may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Colorectal Surgeons near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a Colorectal Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a Colorectal Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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