Dr. Michael E Abel M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
3838 California St Rm 616 San Francisco CA, 94118About
Dr. Michael Abel is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Abel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Abel 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Awards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Colon Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Aerolase® Technologies
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