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Dr. Michael Wachs, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Michael Wachs, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Wachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Aurora, CO.
Dr. Michael Wachs, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Wachs, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Aurora, CO
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Michael Wachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Aurora, CO.

About

Dr. Wachs graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Wachs, MD is a General Surgeon in Aurora, CO and has 36 years experience. Dr. Wachs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. At present, Dr. Wachs received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Wachs' office accepts new patients. Dr. Wachs is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thoracentesis

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  • HMO Premier HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Children's Hospital Colorado
    13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  2. 2 University of Colorado Hospital
    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45
  3. 3 Office
    1635 Aurora Ct Ste C318, Aurora, CO 80045

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Sep 18, 2023
Came to Dr Wachs from hospital X (in an ambulance) after a botched surgery at hospital Y. He fixed everything and it has held up now for 5 years. There is nothing better than success. Would return to him without hesitation.
AM — Sep 18, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • City University of New York School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Michael Wachs, MD is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO