Dr. Michael J. Older, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
45b Discovery Way Acton MA, 01720About
Dr. Michael Older is a gastroenterologist practicing in Acton, MA. Dr. Older specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Older performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma MD
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Awards
- Top Doctor Award by Boston Magazine (2017, 2019-2022) Year
- On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016) Year
Fellowships
- St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael J. Older, who serves patients in Ayer, Massachusetts.
A determined gastroenterologist, Dr. Older is in practice at Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts, is a community hospital serving 16 communities in North Central Massachusetts. Founded in 1964, the hospital’s highly qualified medical staff with 115 active and associate member physicians offers community-based primary care and specialty services. It provides exceptional clinical services for most health needs, including emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedics, physical therapy and general surgery.
Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Older graduated with his medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in 1991 and 1993, respectively.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Older has been the recipient of the Top Doctor Award by Boston Magazine (2017, 2019-2022), and On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016).
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