Michael Kent
Surgeon
2321 Harrison Ave Eureka California, 95501About
Dr. Michael Kent is a general surgeon practicing in Eureka, California. Dr. Kent specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Kent provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
American University of the Caribbean MD 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
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Does appendicitis require immediate surgery?
Appendectomies are not always emergent, actually they are seldom emergencies. There are new studies that have looked at managing appendicitis with antibiotics alone. However, there needs to be discussion as to the potential complications of nonoperative management versus the complications of operative management. Ultimately if the patient has been managed successfully without surgery the appendix is still there and there is always a risk of having appendicitis in the future. None of the recent studies address the risk of recurrent appendicitis in the future. Depending on how the patient is doing clinically, surgery may be necessary. READ MORE
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When Is Thyroid Surgery Necessary?Overview of ThyroidectomyHypothyroidism, as the name indicates, refers to an underactive form of the thyroid gland. It means that the thyroid gland fails to produce a sufficient amount of thyroid hormones in the body. The removal of the thyroid gland will further reduce the production of hormones,...
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What Is the Epiglottis?What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...
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Open cholecystectomy, also known as open gall bladder removal, is a surgical procedure which involves removal of the gallbladder through creation of a large opening in the abdomen. The main aim of this surgical operation is to provide relief to people suffering from gallstones and other...
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Home Remedies To Help AppendicitisAppendicitis is a serious condition that can cause severe harm to the body if not treated on time. Some of the common symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, digestive upsets, nausea, vomiting and mild fever. Although there are both medicinal and surgical treatment options available to cure...
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