Dr. Michael F. Chen, MD | Portage, MI | Colorectal Surgery

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Dr. Chen graduated from the Board Certified In Both General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery,Fellow, American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons,Fellow, American College of Surgeons,Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1990. He works in Portage, MI and 2 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology. Dr. Chen is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.7

17 Ratings
36 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship – Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
8 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
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Dr Chin recently performed a hemroidectomy for me and did excellence work. Please know how greatful I am for your skill and expertise. A life changing surgery for me. Thank you. Thank you so much! Respectfully, Gerry Reeves

September 19th, 2019

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Dr. Chen did my Total Colectomy in 2006 due to Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) he was so compassionate from the moment he walked into the room and told me that I needed the surgery and after the surgery he took the time to tell my family what he had done and answered all of their questions. I was in the hospital for about 10 days and he came in everyday to see how I was doing and my after care visits he spent 30 to 45 minutes with me everytime. I've told everyone I know about Dr. Chen and told them to go to him if they are looking for a Colon Dr. I wouldn't go to anyone else.

June 20th, 2019

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The nurse hung up on me,Told her they needed to know ,what they we're prescibing to their patients. ALL WAYS TRYING TO BLAME SOMEONE ELSE ...FOR THEIR MISTAKES

April 1st, 2019

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I've had a lot of experience with doctors and Dr. Chen has it all...knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and a great communicator. He makes sure you understand what is happening and why and has a gift for putting you at ease. He is very honest ...even with scary news... But his confidence and optimism make you feel confident and optimistic. He is genuine and smart...a great combination!!

April 15th, 2016

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I have told everyone I know about Dr. Chen he has the best bedside manner to his knowledge. the vary first time I meet him he spent over a half hour with me to explain what was wrong with me and what was needed to be done in a way my husband and myself could understand and did look down his nose as many Dr.s can do. When the surgery was over he told my family again in a way they understood what to expect. The follow up was as we expected.. caring. I so love this Dr. and anytime I've had problems in the last 6 years sence with my colon I've had no problems getting right in to see him. Anyone needing a Colon Dr. Dr. Chen is your Man.

September 19th, 2012

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Dr. Chen treated me for rectal cancer with great results. He is a very caring and compassionate person. If I could give 1 million stars, I would!

May 24th, 2010

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Excellent Doctor, surgery went exactly as he said it would, not a single problem!

February 3rd, 2010

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he was qick and nice

April 23rd, 2009

Paragon Colonoscopy

7901 Angling RdPortage, MI 49024

Tel: (269) 324-8406

Ascension Borgess Hospital

1521 Gull RdKalamazoo, MI 49048

Tel: (269) 226-7000

Paragon Colonoscopy

701 S Health ParkwayThree Rivers, MI 49093

Tel: (269) 278-1145


Dr. Michael Francis Chen, MD	Dr. Lance Richard Frank	Jillian Grace Little	Kaitlin Danielle Dennett
Colorectal Surgery	Pediatrics	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Portage , MI	Kalamazoo , MI	Portage , MI	Portage , MI
Med School: Board Certified in both General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery	Med School: Rocky Vista University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Gastroenterology
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship – Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio

Residency

General Surgery Residency – St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey

Medical School

Board Certified in both General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Fellow, American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated in 1990

University

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology - University of Michigan

University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey

Clinical Instructor for Department of Surgery at Western Michigan University School of Medicine

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