Michael Zell, MD
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Specialty: Urology
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Biography: Michael Zell, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Urologic Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Urology - American Board of Urology
Education
Residency | Urology
Urology - Mayo Clinic (2016 - 2020)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Mayo Clinic (2015 - 2016)
Medical Education
University Of California San Diego (2011 - 2015)
Undergraduate
Stanford University (2006)
About
Michael Zell, MD is a board-certified urologist at University Hospitals and an associate clinical professor of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His clinical and research interests include minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP); diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones; and the use of advanced robotic techniques in kidney, ureter, bladder and prostate surgeries. Dr. Zell believes in a patient-centered, holistic approach to care – a philosophy that he embraces in his clinical practice and teaches to medical students and residents in his role as professor.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Sciences and Engineering at Stanford University, Dr. Zell attended medical school at University of California, San Diego. During his medical school years, he was actively involved in research related to urology and orthopedics and donated much of his time to the student-run free clinic. Dr. Zell went on to complete an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. His residency training had a particular focus on robotic surgery and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). He is, in fact, first author of the peer-reviewed publication, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for very large benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Zell is an accomplished lacrosse player, having served as team captain during his senior year at Stanford. Prior to entering medical school, he worked in the finance industry in San Francisco, California.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Best-ever medical explanation. Outstanding.
Dr. Zell is top notch! I have the utmost confidence in him and rate him a 15 with 10 being high!
Excellent care.
Excellent Doctor, great care.
Very good experience.
The office environment was excellent. Staff and Dr. Zell very professional and pleasant.Very efficient. In and out. Completely satisfied with the visit.
Dr. Zell Is a fantastic urologist. Takes time to explain all the test results and provides quick response time.
Only positive interaction with everyone
Dr. Zell is a Doctor's Doctor . I am a MD , so I should know. My health care couldn't be in better hands.
Outstanding provider, nurse and staff
This was a much better urological visit than my prior visit with a urologist at UH
Absolutely a wonderful experience, I have been in pai and been given the run around by the clinic . No explanations , just additional surgeries and pain. I need to find someone I can trust ! I beleive I found him!!
Dr. Zell is an excellent Doctor! He explains everything very well and he is courteous and respectful.
Dr Zell Has a wonderful bedside manor
It was very difficult to find his office. There were no maps, signs, or directions to urology. I had to get a kind person to help me find the office. Similarly, it was hard to find my way back to where my car was parked. I was given incorrect directions. Again, there were no signs or maps showing the layout.
Very professional, very detailed in explainations for the office visit
Dr. Zell made me feel very comfortable with my issue. He was very understanding and made it easy for me to talk about a very personal problem. Excellent provider in my opinion.
Dr. Zell is great, truly glad my PCP *** recommend him. He does not make you feel rushed and makes sure all your questions are answered completely. I have recommended him to several friends.
This was my first visit, for a second opinion. I felt very good about the visit.
I have been very pleased with the care of I have received.from Dr.Zell amd his staffThey have all treated me with the utmost dignity and respect.I would defintely recommend his office.
Great experience overall with this doctor and the office. ***
Dr. Zell was great as well as his support staff. All compliments & no complaints about the physician. However, I still have disdain for UH Administration who I feel care nothing about my care & simply ride on the coat tails of good physicians like Dr. Zell.
Doctor was very good. ***
This visit went very well. The doctor & staff were excellent. ***
Everyone was extremely nice. MD referred me to another UH MD and this appointment was set up in less than 2 min Before I left . I was very impressed with everything
Everyone that I interacted with from the first floor to the third floor were exceptional. I received nothing less than exemplary customer service from everyone! Dr. Zell, and every staff member were professional and made me feel Cared For!! ***
Dr. Zell is very trustworthy and listens well. Also, he explains complex medical information in an easy to understand fashion, at least for me - Great doctor!
I have already recommended Dr. Zell to a friend of mine that has similar problems.
Verry good
Dr. Dr. Zell Is excellent and the facility Is amazing. I couldn't believe It. I had no idea I would be In such a physical conditioning facility.
Dr. Zell, the urologist was great.***
Very good experience.
EXCELENT care and interest in my problem with excellent explanations of what to do to solve the problem, as well as finding a fellow doctor to perform the necessary surgery as soon as possible. Extremely happy to have been able to contact Dr. Zell. A very good, friendly and informative visit that assured me that there was a deferent solution to my problem and that my problem could be solved permanently. Thanks Dr. Zell.
Great doctor. ***
Good
I was very impressed with the professionalism the moment I entered the facility until I left
Dr. Zell awesome. Very comfortable talking with him. Took all the time we needed-no rushing or not answering my questions
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Zell did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.