Dr. Michael M. Aguilar, MD | Sacramento, CA | General Surgeon | US News Doctors
Dr. Michael M. Aguilar MD

Dr. Michael M. Aguilar MD

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5 / 5

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Dr. Michael M. Aguilar MD

Dr. Michael M. Aguilar MD

Overview

Dr. Michael M. Aguilar is a general surgeon in Sacramento, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Sutter Medical Center-Sacramento and Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Michael M. Aguilar has expertise in treating breast reconstruction, mastectomy, surgical removal of colon, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Michael M. Aguilar accepts Medicare, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Michael M. Aguilar is highly recommended by patients.

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Specialties

Specialty

General Surgery

Surgeons repair or remove tissue that has become damaged or diseased. General surgeons focus on organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach and colon. Many surgeons specialize in specific conditions or areas of the body. For example, vascular surgeons treat problems arising in the blood vessels, cardiac surgeons perform open surgeries on the heart, orthopedic surgeons treat the joints and bones, and neurosurgeons treat brain and spinal cord diseases.

Subspecialties

General Surgery

Doctor's Details

Patient Awards

  • Patients' top choice award

    Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

  • Provides clear explanation

    Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

86 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Positive

(3/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Positive

(3/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Positive

(3/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Very Positive

(4/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Very Positive

(4/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Very Positive

(4/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Aguilar

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Groin hernia surgeryInguinal hernia surgery involves repairing a hernia that has occurred in the groin area.

State Average
This Doctor

Gallbladder removalGallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is often performed to treat gallstones or gallbladder problems.

State Average
This Doctor

MastectomyA mastectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the breast and is often performed as part of breast cancer treatment.

State Average
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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

79 Scripps Dr, Suite 202, Sacramento, CA, 95825

(916) 923-3100

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Mercy General Hospital

2

Sutter Medical Center-Sacramento

3

Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta

Where does Dr. Aguilar practice?

Doctor’s Office

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General Surgery

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of California Davis Health

Residency, Surgery, 1992-1999

University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License

Active through 2025

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

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Publications

Posttraumatic lymphocyte response : A comparison between Peripheral blood T cells and tissue T cells

Michael M. Aguilar, Felix D. Battistella, John T. Owings, Steve A. Olson, Kathleen MacColl

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Empyema

Lynette A. Scherer, Felix D. Battistella, John T. Owings, Michael M. Aguilar

Posttraumatic empyema. Risk factor analysis

Michael M. Aguilar, Felix D. Battistella, John T. Owings, Terry Su

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Dr. Aguilar's office is located at 79 Scripps Dr, Sacramento, CA. View the map.
Surgeons repair or remove tissue that has become damaged or diseased. General surgeons focus on organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach and colon. Many surgeons specialize in specific conditions or areas of the body. For example, vascular surgeons treat problems arising in the blood vessels, cardiac surgeons perform open surgeries on the heart, orthopedic surgeons treat the joints and bones, and neurosurgeons treat brain and spinal cord diseases. See all conditions on Dr. Aguilar's profile.

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Speaks English
Works at Mercy General Hospital

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