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Dr. Michael Bays, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. Michael Bays, DO
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Dr. Michael Bays, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL.
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Dr. Michael Bays, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Michael Bays, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Bays graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Providence Hospital Med Ctrs, Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Michael Bays, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Bays currently practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Dr. Bays has experience treating conditions like Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bays received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 73 times. Dr. Bays' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bays is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastritis
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastritis
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastritis
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Dysphagia
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal Cauterization
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bravo pH Testing
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Medical Mutual
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
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  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • PreferredOne
  • Medicare
  • GHI
  • Molina
  • Florida Blue
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
  • PHCS
  • Medicaid HMO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    Anthem
  • MVP Health Care
  • HealthSmart
  • Tricare
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • United Healthcare
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Advantra
  • Fortified Provider Network
  • POMCO Group
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Aetna

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bays
4.5
Based on 73 Reviews
5 Stars (62)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jun 25, 2022
Dr. Bays explained everything. He listened. His staff was friendly and efficient. The day of the procedure I was very impressed how everything ran so efficiently.
— Jun 25, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Providence Hospital Med Ctrs, Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Bays, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bays' profile.

Dr. Michael Bays, DO is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Bays, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL

  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL