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Dr. Michael Francis Chen MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(14)
601 John St Suite M302 Kalamazoo MI, 49007
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5/5

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Dr. Michael Chen is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Chen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Chen often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1990

Rutgers 1990

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Treatments

  • Colon Cancer
  • Genital Warts
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Dr. Michael Francis Chen MD's Practice location

Practice At 601 John St Suite M302

601 John St Suite M302 -
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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New patients: 269-341-7887, 269-341-4890
Fax: 269-341-4889

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chen


5.0

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Dr. Michael Francis Chen MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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