Dr. James A. Knol, MD | Ann Arbor, MI | Surgery

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Dr. James Knol is a surgeon specializing in oncology with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. His extensive background in surgical oncology reflects a career dedicated to treating patients with cancer and complex surgical conditions.

Dr. Knol practices at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he is affiliated with the University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as hand pain and back pain, including back pain during pregnancy. His practice includes performing physical therapy treatments and ordering diagnostic blood tests and comprehensive metabolic panels to assess patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.

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3.3

8 Ratings
52 years of experience
4 insurance plans accepted
University Of Michigan Health System
5 written reviews
2 specialties
18 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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This man saved my life with his expertise of my liver surgery. He worked with the Mayo clinic to be sure I would get the surgery and care I needed. I trusted this man with my life and would do so again.

February 14th, 2019

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As an attending in charge over residents, an attitude starts from the top and works its way down. His attitude and bedside manner is disgusting and it shows because his team of residents that are below him act in the same way. He cares more about covering his residents jobs than owning up to a problem in which I went in for a simple surgery and ended up bleeding out over half of my blood volume. When the issue was found, he ignored it all day and then in the middle of the night came to save his resident by stitching up the hole carelessly left in surgery. He barged into my room accusing me of things I had never done in front of my family members and when addressed and found of wrongful accusation he was arrogant beyond all get out. I would never recommend this doctor. I dont care how small of big a surgery is, my life was on the line over a small surgery and his carelessness and mean demeanor is not the way you treat people. Never ever would I go here ever again.

October 23rd, 2018

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I'm pretty sure Dr Knol saved my life. A previous stomach surgery had left me malnourished and unable to pass food through my stomach to intestines. He is an excellent surgeon...tends to be blunt, but tells it like it is....which is a good thing. I highly recommend him.

July 25th, 2012

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Dr. Knol is a caring, considerate individual. I have dealt with him for 13 years. I owe my life to this man. I would recommend him to anyone who has gastrointestional issues.

September 12th, 2011

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Surgery was done by green resident. Caused permanent spinal nerve damage. Knol in denial about problems afterward. I am not a picky person and have enormous respect for other doscs I've seen over many years. This was a nightmarish experience.Stay away.

August 27th, 2011

University Of Michigan Medical Center

1500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109

Tel: (734) 936-4000


Dr. James Alan Knol, MD	Dr. Mark Richard Hemmila, MD	Dr. Pauline Kyonsook Park, MD	Dr. Nicholas Lee Berlin, MD
Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Plastic Surgery

3.3 (8 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
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Ascites
Colon Cancer
Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases
Liver Removal (Hepatectomy)
Lung Cancer
Obesity
Oncology
Pancreas inflammation (Pancreatitis)
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Diseases
Rectal Cancer
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Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974

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