Dr. Michael Chaparro MD

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Very Good

Dr. Michael Chaparro has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Very Good based on 18 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Michael Chaparro identified specializing in General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist. and NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e. prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries, disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution. No Sub Specialty. He is certified in Neurosurgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Michael Chaparro accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida at 12983 Southern Blvd

• Advantage65 (Medicare Supplement)
• BlueCare (HMO)
• BlueChoice (Preferred Patient Care(PPO))
• BlueMedicare HMO and BlueMedicare Group HMO
• BlueMedicare PPO and BlueMedicare Group PPO

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Chaparro is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Palms West Hospital
13001 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL

Education

Dr. Chaparro attended medical school at University of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1986 having 27 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Michael Chaparro MD as:

• Michael J Chaparro
• M Chaparro

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