We are a two physician general surgery practice, specializing
in a broad spectrum of General, Breast, Colorectal and Laparoscopic
surgery. We are dedicated to providing high quality
surgical care, while maintaining an open and personal rapport
with patients and their families. We offer a variety
of flexible office hours and participate with most health
insurance companies.
Surgical Specialists of Michigan, P.C. is
conveniently located on the east side of the Detroit Metropolitan
area in St. Clair Shores. Information about our practice
location can be obtained by clicking on the 'office' button
in the left navigation bar. In addition to our normal business
hours, our doctors are on call 24 hours a day including
weekends and holidays.
Our office phone lines are open weekdays from 9:00am to
5:00pm. When you call for an appointment, please have your
insurance information available. In most cases, an
appointment will be scheduled within a day or two of your
phone call, but, if you are in extreme pain please tell the
receptionist and an appointment will be promptly scheduled.
We have a physician in our office Monday through Thursday available
for immediate patient visits. After hours, please call 586/771-8900
and our answering service will route the message to one
of our doctors on call.
We accept most health insurance plans. Our staff will tell
you if we participate in your particular health plan. We
ask that you pay any amount not covered by your insurance
at the time of your visit. We also accept Visa and MasterCard.
Our physicians are on staff at St. John Hospital and
Medical Center, Bon Secours, St. John Macomb
Hospital Center and St. Joseph Mercy West.
If you require surgery, the doctor and scheduler will work
with you to schedule the case quickly and conveniently.
Normally, it takes approximately 4-5 business days to hear
back from hospitals regarding surgery times, though emergent
cases will be scheduled as quickly as needed. If your surgery
requires that you stay in the hospital you will be seen
daily by either the operating physician or one of our other
physicians to assure your comfort and recovery.
If you have an extreme emergency, go to the emergency room
at any hospital close to you and have the attendants call
us immediately.