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Michael Snyder, MD, General Surgery, Denver, CO

Michael Aaron Snyder MD

Bariatric Surgery


the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery

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  • 4600 Hale PkwySte 340Denver, CO 80220

  • Phone+1 303-280-0900

  • Fax+1 303-280-3858

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Summary

  • Dr. Snyder is a board-certified general surgeon in Denver, CO and an international leader in the field of bariatric surgery. As of December 2014, he has personally performed more than 5,000 primary bariatric surgical procedures. His program is the most comprehensive and highest volume program in the region. Dr. Snyder regularly treats patients from all over the US and, when appropriate, from other countries. He is the most experienced bariatric surgeon in the region. Experience and surgical volume are critical predictors of safety and success in bariatric and laparoscopic surgical care.

Education & Training

  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 1991 - 1997
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1992 - Present
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1999 - 2027
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification M.A.P., HCA Physician Services Group, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2016-2017
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

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