Michael Trahan, M.D.

4.9 out of 5 stars

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Michael D. Trahan, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – General
Surgery – Hernia and Abdominal Reconstruction
Surgery – Reflux and Foregut
Surgery – Weight Loss
Clinical Interests:
Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1996

Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2001

Michael D. Trahan, MD, earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas.

Board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Trahan specializes in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Trahan is an assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School. He has served as an assistant professor of surgery and co-medical director of the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery at University of Texas Medical Branch and director of bariatric surgery at the Martha Jefferson Bariatric Care Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

43 Patient Review(s) / 181 Surveys

01/07/21
kind, professional and informative
12/29/20
I miss having my wife allowed to be with me for these appointments. At our age, it takes both of us to keep track of information and remember what questions to ask. Between the two of us, we can get it done.
12/11/20
Dr. was very informative with great bedside manners.
12/11/20
Thank you for caring! Happy Holidays!
12/07/20
I DONT LIKE GOING TO HOSPITAL OR DOCTORS, BUT THE PROVIDERS MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE AND LIKE GOINT TO DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL CHANGES MY OUTLOOK
12/03/20
Dr Trahan is awesome!
11/30/20
*Dr. Trahan was very friendly, and very easy to talk to. He answered all of my questions.
11/21/20
I am grateful for Dr. Trahan's expertise as a surgeon.
11/15/20
very.informative
10/27/20
Excellent explanation if surgery any condition of [...]. Would have liked more information of how surgery impacts daily life.
10/23/20
Good experience even though trying to do it with this COVID [...] going on.
10/22/20
recommend my [...] he is now a patient
10/18/20
Everything went well
10/05/20
*Dr. Trahan, was patient & took his time explaining everything in layman's terms to me - Excellent doctor.
10/01/20
*Dr. Trahan has been very good from the start. Answers every question, spends as much time as I need to make sure I understand fully. He has made scary medical situations a lot easier to deal with.
09/17/20
have already recommended them highly! frequently
09/14/20
Great service.
09/10/20
very good
08/20/20
liked the doctor!! He was very attentive and listened well to what I said.
07/31/20
Very good. Talked to me about my health, very concerned.
07/27/20
He and his staff are very organized.
07/24/20
Thank you to Dr. Trahan and team! It was a great experience and I appreciated the focus on options and what I was most comfortable with.
07/24/20
always nice and answer quickly. super helpful
07/24/20
cant say enough good
07/24/20
have already recommended many times and will continue
07/24/20
never have to wait long
07/23/20
Dr. explained each procedure that may be possible.
07/23/20
ALL THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
07/14/20
excellent knowledge and guidance.
07/12/20
very good.
07/11/20
I really appreciated Dr. Trahan's approach. He was thorough, kind, listening, and presented all my options. He answered all my questions clearly.
06/24/20
*Dr. Trahan was awesome!
06/24/20
Can't say enough good things about the office, nurses & physician.
06/15/20
Dr. Trahan always manages to put me at ease. Makes my concerns feel valued and listens to all my rambling.
06/15/20
excellent staff
06/14/20
very good and professional
06/05/20
EXCELLENT.
05/30/20
Dr. Trahan was extremely thorough and patient. He took time to answer questions and did not rush the visit.
05/29/20
very professional
05/14/20
very good.
05/07/20
Very attentive to one's needs.
05/07/20
Answered all questions with respect.
05/05/20
*Dr. Trahan, his staff, hospital staff from check-in through my surgery were wonderful, caring, and professional. Overall good experience!

Dr. Michael D. Trahan earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas.

Board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Trahan specializes in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Trahan is an assistant professor of surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He has served as an assistant professor of surgery and co-medical director of the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery at UTMB and director of bariatric surgery at the Martha Jefferson Bariatric Care Center in Charlottesville, Va.

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