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Dr. Michael Kent, MD

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Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Michael Kent, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Kent graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Kent currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Kent has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm and Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kent received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Kent's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kent is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Select HMO
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  • Tufts PPO
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    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
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  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 New England Deaconess Hospital ESRD
    185 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-8252
  2. 2 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-8252
  3. 3 Associated Physicians of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Is
    1 Wallace Bashaw Way Ste 2001, Newburyport, MA 01950
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 463-1049

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Kent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kent's profile.

Dr. Kent frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm and Esophageal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Kent, MD is affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Kent, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA