Michael Bouvet MD

Summary

• Michael Bouvet, MD, is a general surgeon based in La Jolla, CA, with subspecialties in endocrine surgery and surgical oncology (excluding breast). He completed his surgery residency at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center in 1995 and pursued a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, finishing in 1998. Since 1998, he has served as a professor at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Bouvet has expertise in conditions such as papillary thyroid carcinoma, Graves' disease, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal surgery, and endocrine surgery. His published research primarily focuses on cancer diagnostics and treatment strategies. Clinically, he is involved in trials aimed at improving nerve visualization in head and neck surgery. His work has been recognized with several honors, including multiple certifications in CMS Meaningful Use and listings as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.