About Michael DeWane, MD

Michael DeWane, MD, is a double board-certified surgeon who specializes in trauma, emergency and elective general surgery, and surgical critical care.

A native of Minnesota, he attended the Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate studies and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his intern year and general surgery residency at Yale New Haven. During his time at Yale, he performed two years of dedicated post-doctoral research and served as the research administrative chief resident. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in surgical critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital after which he joined the Mass General Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care.

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Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2760
Fax: 617-724-0405

Medical Education

  • MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Residency, Yale New Haven
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Surgery, General, American Board of Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care, American Board of Surgery

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Research

Dr. DeWane's research focuses on optimizing the care of complex emergency general surgery patients at the hospital- and system-level. His work explores modifiable factors in the health care environment and how they can be leveraged to improve patient outcomes. It is designed to inform policy and regulatory efforts. He has additional research interests in surgical leadership, global surgery, and the formation of an equitable resident and fellow training environment.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(65 Ratings, 24 Comments)

May 2025

He was very relaxed and made me comfortable. He hit all of the important points and explained everything in a way we could understand


May 2025

Thorough, personable, professional, knowledgeable


April 2025

Very kind and personable. Very easy to talk to.


April 2025

Dr. DeWane was phenomenal. He was very thorough, spoke to me in a manner I could understand and explained the areas that needed repair and how it probably happened. I feel like I am in very good hands. I couldn't have picked a better doctor for my procedure.


April 2025

With utmost respect and professionalism, Dr. Dewane provided a most comprehensive hernia surgery consultation.


February 2025

Thank you


February 2025

Quality care and bedside manner


February 2025

My doctor was excellent. He explained everything and I was able to ask my questions. So it was an excellent experience. Thank you.


November 2024

This was an appointment with the surgeon prior to surgery.


November 2024

Although it was only a phone call for pre surgery issues, I felt he was very knowledgeable, listened to my concerns and provided good information.

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