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Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Colorectal Surgery
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal.

Dr. Abel works at San Francisco Surgical Medical Group in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Abel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    San Francisco Surgical Medial Group
    3838 California St Rm 616, San Francisco, CA 94118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3020
  2. 2
    Russell D Woo M.d. A Professional Corporation
    2100 Webster St Ste 520, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3020
    Monday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    9:00am - 5:00pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal

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Treatment frequency



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Anal or Rectal Pain Chevron Icon
Hemorrhoids Chevron Icon
Anorectal Abscess Chevron Icon
Anal and Rectal Cancer Chevron Icon
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Anal Fistula Chevron Icon
Appendicitis Chevron Icon
Colorectal Cancer Chevron Icon
Constipation Chevron Icon
Destruction of Anal Tumor Chevron Icon
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chevron Icon
Intestinal Abscess Chevron Icon
Intestinal Obstruction Chevron Icon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract Chevron Icon
Pelvic Abscess Chevron Icon
Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
Ulcerative Colitis Chevron Icon
Carcinoma in Situ Chevron Icon
Crohn's Disease Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) Chevron Icon
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
Meckel's Diverticulum Chevron Icon
Megacolon Chevron Icon
Neuroendocrine Tumors Chevron Icon
Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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    Mar 21, 2019
    Dr. Abel performed my gall bladder surgery when I was suffering from gall stones and pancreatitis. His manner was so pleasant and calming that you stress level abated. He did an excellent surgery and I recovered fully thanks to his treatment.
    — Mar 21, 2019
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    About Dr. Michael Abel, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1447253380
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cook Co Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Uc San Franccisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • Naval Regl Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Case Western Reserve University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Michael Abel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Abel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Abel has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Abel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Abel works at San Francisco Surgical Medical Group in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Abel’s profile.

    Dr. Abel has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Abel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Abel. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Abel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Abel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Abel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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