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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD
4.6 (87 Ratings)

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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD
4.6 (87 Ratings)
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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME).They currently practice at SHMG General Surgery Wealthy Street and are affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Gawel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 87 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gawel accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acid Reflux
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG General Surgery Wealthy Street
    1900 Wealthy St SE Ste 180, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gawel
4.6
Based on 87 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (7)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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May 02, 2023
Wonderful Dr. He is kind, informative and genuinely cares about his patients
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a general surgery specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1993. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Butterworth Hospital
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME)
    1998
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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spectrum Health United Hospital

    615 S Bower St, Greenville, MI

  • Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital

    8333 Felch St, Zeeland, MI

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI