MGHS welcomes new Digestive
Health Specialist
Dr. Surrell is a Newberry native
Digestive Health Specialist Dr. James Surrell
has joined the Marquette General Digestive Health Clinic and is
onstaff at Marquette General Health System.
Dr.
James Surrell
A board-certified colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Surrell has been
associated with the prestigious Ferguson Clinic in Grand Rapids.
In his career, he has earned a reputation as a specialist in colonoscopy,
and for the treatment of major colorectal diseases and common
anorectal disorders, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula,
perianal abscess and others.
A native of Newberry, Dr. Surrell has maintained a Colorectal
Surgery Clinic in Newberry, and will continue to do so from his
practice in Marquette.
In Marquette, Dr. Surrell’s practice emphasis will be on
colonoscopy, colorectal cancer and polyp screening, and treatment
of common anorectal disorders. Dr. Surrell and the Digestive Health
Clinic will offer patient care for rectal bleeding, inflammatory
bowel disease, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome,
constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other digestive problems.
He will see patients at the Marquette General Digestive Health
Clinic, located on the fourth floor of the Education Building
on College Avenue. At Marquette General, Dr. Surrell will work
closely with Family Medicine residency students and Michigan State
University College of Human Medicine medical students.
Dr. Surrell completed his surgical training in Grand Rapids and
his fellowship training in colorectal surgery at the Ferguson
Clinic in Grand Rapids. Dr. Surrell earned his medical degree
from Michigan State University and holds an undergraduate degree
from Northern Michigan University.
A clinical professor of surgery at the MSU College of Human Medicine,
Dr. Surrell has been published in various textbooks and journals,
and most recently gave presentations at national meetings in Chicago,
Savannah, Ga., and Atlanta. He’s a past president of the
Michigan Society of Colorectal Surgeons, the MSU CHM Alumni Association;
the Kent County Medical Society; and the Kent Medical Foundation.
Dr. Surrell is a past recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award
of NMU. He was recognized as being one of the leaders in his field,
and for his exceptional abilities, professional leadership and
continuing commitment to education.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Surrell at the Marquette General
Digestive Health Clinic, call 225-7430 or 1-800-562-9753, ext.
7430.
