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  • Gastroenterology, Bariatric Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 26 years of experience
  • LAKER MD - Hernia & Weight Loss Surgery 5839 W Maple Rd Ste 100, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
  • (888) 920-3449

Brief Intro

Dr. SCOTT LAKER is a BOARD CERTIFIED GENERAL SURGEON

Focusing on LAPAROSCOPIC, BARIATRIC SURGERY & HERNIA REPAIR

Dr. Scott Laker is a board certified General Surgeon and has additional post-residency training in advanced laparoscopic techniques and bariatric surgery. He is an accredited Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member of many surgical societies including the Americas Hernia Society.

Dr. Laker graduated medical school from Boston University School of Medicine with acceptance into AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society), a recognition only given to students in the top 10% of medical students across the nation. He trained in General Surgery at New York University and spent a significant amount of time at world renowned, Bellevue Hospital. An additional fellowship in robotics, advanced laparoscopy and minimally invasive bariatric surgery was completed at Hackensack University Medical Center. Despite his education and training on the east coast, Dr. Laker was born and raised in metro Detroit.

Dr. Laker’s interests are in minimally invasive surgery of the abdomen.  He performs a wide variety of procedures related to the abdomen. His passion is hernia surgery.

LAKER MD

Hernia & Weight Loss Surgery

Welcome to the Michigan Institute for Laparoscopic Surgery – the home page for the patients of Scott Laker, MD, FACS. Dr. Laker is board-certified by the American Board of Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr Laker’s experience and expertise in laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery has established him as one of the premiere surgeons in Michigan. The Michigan Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery was developed to provide patients access to quality, state-of-the-art surgical care by means of minimally invasive approach. Our priority is patient education, best clinical practices, exceptional outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Boston University School Of Medicine - 1999

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • LAKER MD - Hernia & Weight Loss Surgery
  • 5839 W Maple Rd Ste 100, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Conditions Addressed

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Ventral Hernia
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Procedures Performed

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Lap-Band
  • Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Abdominal wall hernia repair
  • Hiatal hernia surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Aetna
  • Ascension Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • GEHA
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Humana
  • Assurant Health
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