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Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Michael Abel, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Michael Abel, MD
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Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 74
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Uc San Franccisco.They currently practice at San Francisco Surgical Medical Group and are affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Abel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abel received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abel is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Carcinoma in Situ
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Sphincterotomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 San Francisco Surgical Medial Group
    3838 California St Rm 616, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Mar 21, 2019
Dr. Abel performed my gall bladder surgery when I was suffering from gall stones and pancreatitis. His manner was so pleasant and calming that you stress level abated. He did an excellent surgery and I recovered fully thanks to his treatment.
— Mar 21, 2019
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Regional Medical Center
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Uc San Franccisco
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Abel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abel's profile.

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus.

Yes, Dr. Michael Abel, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA