Best Intestinal Diverticulitis Doctors in Dayton, OH

Benjamin J. Bates, MD graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He completed the Wright State University General Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Bates has a number of certifications including Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. Dr. Bates is a member of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

Phillip Heyse, MD, FACS, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. Dr. Heyse is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He has been awarded with Dayton Magazine's Dayton's Best Docs 2023 and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Heyse is a dedicated general surgeon with a particular interest on improving the lives of patients requiring dialysis access. He provides comprehensive surgical care for individuals with chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and dialysis access needs alongside a broad range of acute care surgical conditions. As a general surgeon, he performs procedures such as arteriovenous fistula creation, peritoneal dialysis catheter placement, laparoscopic-assisted VP shunt placement, appendectomy, bowel resection, and hernia repair. Dr. Heyse's philosophy of care is rooted in a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach, prioritizing the individual patient's well-being and experience over solely focusing on the disease itself. Outside of his professional career, Dr. Heyse enjoys spending time with his wife and children and finds creative fulfillment in music production.

James E. de Caestecker, DO, FACS is a graduate of Boston College and the University of Health Sciences College of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, The Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. de Caestecker is certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He has a special interest in colon, rectal, and GERD/reflux surgery. He has been associated with Gem City Surgical Associates since 2002.

MichaelLee, MD is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Dr.Leeis board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons Resident and Associate Society.