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​“I look at every patient as a unique individual and find a way to deliver personable, personalized care.”

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As a general surgeon, Michael Michalske, D.O., takes care of acute and chronic isues by surgically repairing or removing the problem.


“That includes things like fixing hernias and taking out gall bladders and appendixes, more and more often these days through robot-assisted laporascopic techniques,” Dr. Michalske said.

He also sugically removes cancers of various kinds and provides wound care using surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.​

As a young man, Dr. Michalske first became interested in medicine while volunteering in hospice.

“I felt the need to find a way to help people in a very real and life-changing way,” he says. “I like being able to make a difference in someone’s life.” 

Dr. Michalske sees aspects of his faith in his work.

“Surgery can fix things, but you also have to remember to be humble, both to keep learning and to appreciate the mysteries of what you don’t know,” Dr. Michalske said.

With a wife and five children, Dr. Michalske values family time. He especially enjoys watching his children develop and grow as individuals.

Dr. Michalske is board certified in surgery. He earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in Missouri. He completed his residency in general surgery at Michigan State University – Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Medical Center.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery Kirksville, MO, United States, D.O. 1989

    Internship
    Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI, United States, Rotating 1990

    Residency
    Michigan State University - Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Medical Center Pontiac, MI, United States, General Surgery 1994

  • Professional Societies
    Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Surgery: 2001

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1225253040

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4.9
out of 5 (81 ratings, 5 comments)
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Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.9
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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February 6, 2024
Very good, took his time and explained everything about my operation. Very kind answer all my questions.
May 22, 2024
One of the most kind and caring providers I have dealt with.
August 6, 2024
I have already started recommending. My experience was so positive I can't stop talking about you guys.
November 11, 2024
Very good!!
March 1, 2025
Dr Michalske is very informative. He spoke to me (& my husband) as adults and was very thorough with the entire visit.
February 6, 2024
Very good, took his time and explained everything about my operation. Very kind answer all my questions.
May 22, 2024
One of the most kind and caring providers I have dealt with.
August 6, 2024
I have already started recommending. My experience was so positive I can't stop talking about you guys.
November 11, 2024
Very good!!
March 1, 2025
Dr Michalske is very informative. He spoke to me (& my husband) as adults and was very thorough with the entire visit.
February 6, 2024
Very good, took his time and explained everything about my operation. Very kind answer all my questions.
May 22, 2024
One of the most kind and caring providers I have dealt with.
August 6, 2024
I have already started recommending. My experience was so positive I can't stop talking about you guys.
November 11, 2024
Very good!!
March 1, 2025
Dr Michalske is very informative. He spoke to me (& my husband) as adults and was very thorough with the entire visit.
March 1, 2025
Dr Michalske is very informative. He spoke to me (& my husband) as adults and was very thorough with the entire visit.
November 11, 2024
Very good!!
August 6, 2024
I have already started recommending. My experience was so positive I can't stop talking about you guys.
May 22, 2024
One of the most kind and caring providers I have dealt with.
February 6, 2024
Very good, took his time and explained everything about my operation. Very kind answer all my questions.

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