Michael A. Nizzi, DO, FACOS

Dr. Nizzi is Surgical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Munson Medical Center. He recognized obesity as a chronic epidemic, and his vision led to the creation and development of Munson’s Bariatric Program.

Dr. Nizzi attended medical school at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency at Michigan State University-College of Osteopathic Medicine/Mount Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, MI. He is Board Certified in General Surgery. He joined the staff of Munson Medical Center in 1999.

In addition to Gastric Bypass/Bariatric Surgery, his other areas of interest include Breast Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endoscopy, and other advanced laparascopic procedures.

Dr. Nizzi is directly involved in meeting the needs of patients and the community, and stresses that after care is one of the keys to success. "Surgery is the tool. You use it to achieve success through proper after care — that includes diet, exercise, and follow-up."

Dr. Nizzi admires bariatric patients. "Quite often they have struggled through difficult life and health issues, and they have emerged determined to claim their life back."

Medical School
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

Residency
Michigan State University-College

Board Certification
General Surgery

Special Procedures & Techniques
Breast Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endoscopy