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Dr. Michael Chen, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Michael Chen, MD
4.2 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Dr. Michael Chen, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 66
Kalamazoo, MI
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI.

About

Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI and has 34 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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)
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diverticular Diseases
Fecal Incontinence
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Screening Colonoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bronson Gastroenterology
    601 John St Ste M-302, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital
    420 W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
  3. 3 Rowe Orthopaedic Center
    2318 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
  4. 4 Advanced Vascular Surgery
    1815 Henson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
  5. 5 Ascension Medical Group Promed
    1717 Shaffer St Ste 124, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen
4.2
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 09, 2020
Dr. Chen, without exaggeration, literally saved my life several yrs ago. He is non judgemental, has fantastic bedside manners, and really knows his business. All doctors could take a page from his book.
— Sep 09, 2020
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • St Barnabas Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Grant Medical Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Chen, MD is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI