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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Michael Brooks, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Brooks graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (817) 870-0172.
Where did Dr. Brooks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Howard University Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Brooks typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Brooks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brooks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Brooks typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brooks may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Brooks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 870-0172 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Brooks in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
Dr. Michael Brooks' Primary Practice
2260 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 870-0172
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639196223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Michael Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Surgeon near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Michael Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Brooks accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michael Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (817) 870-0172 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (817) 870-0172 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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