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Dr. Michael Desimone, MD

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Professional interests include: diarrhea, colonoscopy, constipation, and more.

45 B Discovery Way
Acton, MA 01720

(978) 226-1351

Dr. Michael Desimone, MD is a gastroenterologist in Acton, MA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Michael Desimone, MD is affiliated with Emerson Health, Gastro Health, MIDDLESEX GASTROENTEROLGY PC, Gastro Health - Acton and Emerson Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

45 B Discovery Way
Acton, MA 01720

Address:

55 Lake Avenue N
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. Michael Desimone, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

In The News

“Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in Acton announced that DR. MICHAEL DeSIMONE joined the practice.”—"Movers & Shakers for Feb. 7, 2022", Worcester Business Journal, February 2022

diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	19
gastrointestinal procedures	6
minimally invasive procedures	5
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	8

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	287
gastrointestinal procedures	216
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	229
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	195

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Desimone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Desimone, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Acton, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	113
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Desimone, MD.

**Gender**
Female	3
Male	3

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Desimone, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Desimone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	5
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Desimone, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Desimone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Emerson Health

Gastro Health

MIDDLESEX GASTROENTEROLGY PC

Gastro Health - Acton

Emerson Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Desimone, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$495 Rinvoq $259	Skyrizi $126	LINZESS $110
Pfizer Inc.	$93 VELSIPITY $39	COMIRNATY $33	PAXLOVID $22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$49 XIFAXAN $25	Trulance $24
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation	$26 FUJIFILM $26
Ardelyx, Inc.	$17 IBSRELA $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$680

Biography

Dr. Michael Desimone is a physician who specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system). After attending Brown University, Alpert Medical School, he completed his residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His areas of expertise include the following: gastrointestinal bleeding, indigestion, and crohn's disease. Dr. Desimone has received the distinction of Boston Magazine Top Doctor. His professional affiliations include Emerson Health and Gastro Health.