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Dr. Michael Bays, DO

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (73)
Map Pin Small Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Bays, DO

Dr. Michael Bays, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bays, completed a residency at Providence Hospital Med Ctrs, Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Bays an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Bays works at Gastroenterology Associates of S.W. Florida - Fort Myers in Fort Myers, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids, Gastritis and Dysphagia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Bays' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastroenterology Associates of S.W. Florida - Fort Myers
    4790 Barkley Cir Ste A, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 275-8882
  2. 2
    Gastroenterology Associates of S.W. Florida - Barkley Surgicenter
    63 Barkley Cir Ste 104, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 275-8452

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Cape Coral Hospital
  • Gulf Coast Medical Center
  • Lee Memorial Hospital

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Hemorrhoids
Gastritis
Dysphagia
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal Cauterization
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134101090
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Providence Hospital Med Ctrs, Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Bays works at Gastroenterology Associates of S.W. Florida - Fort Myers in Fort Myers, FL. View the full address on Dr. Bays’s profile.

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

    73 patients have reviewed Dr. Bays. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bays.

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