Michael Tempel, MD
Primary Location
Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Abdominal Surgery
- Anal Cancer Surgery
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Colon Resection Surgery
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Hemorrhoid Arterial Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
- Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Proctectomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Rectal Exam
- Rectal Prolapse Surgery
- Rectal Surgery
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Resection of Rectal Diseases
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
- Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anal Rash
- Benign Tumors of the Small Bowel
- Bowel Fistulas
- Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Obstruction
- Cancer of the Anus
- Carcinoma of the Small Bowel
- Cholecystitis
- Cholelithiasis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Colovesical Fistula
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Pain
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Tumor
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistulas
Insurance
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Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Texas Health Sciences Center (Houston)
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Houston,
TX United States
2011
Fellowship - Florida Hospital-Celebration Health
Advanced Laparoscopic
Kissimmee,
FL
2010
Fellowship - Loyola University Medical Center (Illinois)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Maywood,
IL United States
2007
Fellowship - Loyola University Medical Center (Illinois)
Plastic Surgery
Maywood,
IL United States
2006
Residency - Summa Health System (Ohio)
General Surgery
Akron,
OH United States
2005
Medical Education - Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis)
Indianapolis,
IN United States
2000
Certifications
- General Surgery
- Surgery - Colon and Rectal Surgery
Research & Publications
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104 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Dr Mcghee and the staff are very good providers and great people
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Tempel will always be special. In the beginning of my.cancer journey, he was the one who took charge. I trusted him completely and glad I did. He's a good guy and took amazing care of me. I've seen his interaction with other staff members as well. No wonder he's so liked.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
The Dr took his time answering my questions and explained everything very well.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
I felt like I was important. Dr was not in a rush and gave me all the time I needed
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Love Dr Temple. He has done a great job in fixing me. In still healing but he has been wonderful. His staff is outstanding. Especially the MA that helped this last time. She was amazing.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
He is amazing Dr. He always explains everything in detail and gives options of treatment to fix my issue. I have confidence I will heal.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
I will never run out of good things to say about Dr Tempel. In my forty two years of life on this earth, I have never met such a kind and down to earth physician.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Dr. Temple and staff are amazing
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
I would recommend Dr. Tempel to anyone
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr Tempel is an excellent physician. He cares about you at that moment.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
I would and have recommended Dr. Temple.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Dr. Temple is very busy but never makes me feel rushed or that he doesn't care. He is thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Always a great experience at his office.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Dr Tempel is a gem.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Dr. Temple did a great job taking care of me..I really appreciate his care and concern for me..
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
So thankful for my team of doctors here at Cleveland clinic. Doctor Temple is a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr Tempel takes the time to explain things thoroughly
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
Dr Tempel is amazing. I would recommend him to anyone in need of surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
As previously stated.... I would recommend this office and Dr Temple 100%.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr Temple Is a very caring professional. I am very pleased with treatment I have received every visit
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
Dr Tempel is absolutely amazing. He talks to me like a human being. From day one, through my surgery and even now, I couldn't have asked for a better guy to work with. He listens and he helps make important decisions for me and I really appreciate his compassion and humor through all this.