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Dr. Michael Chen, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Michael Chen, MD
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Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist 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 Surgery Specialist in Kalamazoo, MI.

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Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist 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 Ascension Borgess Hospital Surgical Specialties and are affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer 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 General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Colectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diverticular Diseases
Fecal Incontinence
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Visceroptosis
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Screening Colonoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement

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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Borgess Hospital Surgical Specialties
    1717 Shaffer St Ste 124, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 226-5456
  2. 2 Ascension Medical Group Borgess Lee General Surgery
    420 W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 783-3052

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4.2
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI