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Dr. Michael Garren, MD

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Dr. Michael Garren, MD is a General Surgeon in Madison, WI.
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Dr. Michael Garren, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Madison, WI
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35 years of experience
Dr. Michael Garren, MD is a General Surgeon in Madison, WI.

About

Dr. Garren graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.Dr. Michael Garren, MD is a General Surgeon in Madison, WI and has 35 years experience. Dr. Garren currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Garren has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Garren received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Garren's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Garren is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Standard Network HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Quartz One HMO
  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS

Locations

  1. 1 UW Health East Madison Hospital
    4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 265-7090
  2. 2 Swedishamerican Hospital
    2404 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 265-7090
  3. 3 University Hospital
    600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 265-7090
  4. 4 UW Medical Foundation
    7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 287-2100

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Sep 16, 2020
My experience with Dr. Michael Garren and his team was one of the greats. They were very informative plus excellent bed side matter. They made me feel so relaxed I thought I was at home instead of a hospital bed, Thank you guys you were GREAT!!!
Jacqueline White — Sep 16, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    1994
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Garren, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garren's profile.

Dr. Michael Garren, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Garren, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI