ROBERT MICHAEL ELKUS
Medical Practice in West Bloomfield, MI

License number
Pennsylvania MD033158E
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address 2
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Pennsylvania

Professional information

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Dr. Robert M Elkus, West Bloomfield MI - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
General Surgery
Address:
6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield 48322
(248) 661-6477 (Phone)
Procedures:
Biopsy of Breast, Colectomy, Excision of Breast Tumor, Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer, Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic, Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic, Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repair, Open, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open, Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision, Mastectomy, Port Placements or Replacements, Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Conditions:
Breast Cancer, Breast Lump/Mass, Carcinoma in Situ, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Intestinal Obstruction, Lipomas, Secondary Malignancies, Umbilical Hernia
Certifications:
General Surgery, 1999
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield 48322
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
6777 West Maple Rd, West Bloomfield 48322
Education:
Medical School
University Of Michigan Medical School
Graduated: 1983
Med College Penn
Graduated: 1988


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Robert Elkus, West Bloomfield MI

Work:
Henry Ford Medical Center at Maplegrove
6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322


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Robert M Elkus, West Bloomfield MI

Specialties:
Surgeon
Address:
6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202
Education:
University of Michigan, Medical School - Doctor of Medicine
Hahnemann University Hospital - Residency - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery


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Suture Passer And Method Of Using

US Patent:
5462562, Oct 31, 1995
Filed:
Jan 11, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/179987
Inventors:
Robert M. Elkus - West Bloomfield MI
Assignee:
Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit MI
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606148
Abstract:
A suture passer including a stainless steel cylinder that has a rubber gasket at one end adapted to provide a seal through which laparoscopic forceps may be inserted. The suture passer further includes a thin stainless steel guide fastened to the other end of the cylinder and having a laterally extending eye through which a suture may be passed for use.