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Dr. Michael Kent, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Michael Kent, MD
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Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Michael Kent, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Kent has experience treating conditions like 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. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kent is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Esophageal Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
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
Colorectal Cancer
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
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
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
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
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
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
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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
Partial Lobectomy
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
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 New England Deaconess Hospital Esrd
    185 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA 02215
  2. 2 Newburyport Medical Center - Diabetes Education Clinic
    1 Wallace Bashaw Way Ste 2003, Newburyport, MA 01950
  3. 3 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Kent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kent's profile.

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