Michael Zell, MD
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Specialty: Urology
View Expertise - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Ahuja Medical Center Cutler Center for Men (7 mi.)
3999 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
Biography: Michael Zell, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Urologic Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
- Co-Chair, Department of Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Urology - American Board of Urology
Education
Residency | Urology
Urology - Mayo Clinic (2016 - 2020)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Mayo Clinic (2015 - 2016)
Medical Education
University Of California San Diego (2011 - 2015)
Undergraduate
Stanford University (2006)
About
Michael Zell, MD is a board-certified urologist at University Hospitals and an associate clinical professor of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His clinical and research interests include minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP); diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones; and the use of advanced robotic techniques in kidney, ureter, bladder and prostate surgeries. Dr. Zell believes in a patient-centered, holistic approach to care – a philosophy that he embraces in his clinical practice and teaches to medical students and residents in his role as professor.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Sciences and Engineering at Stanford University, Dr. Zell attended medical school at University of California, San Diego. During his medical school years, he was actively involved in research related to urology and orthopedics and donated much of his time to the student-run free clinic. Dr. Zell went on to complete an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. His residency training had a particular focus on robotic surgery and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). He is, in fact, first author of the peer-reviewed publication, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for very large benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Zell is an accomplished lacrosse player, having served as team captain during his senior year at Stanford. Prior to entering medical school, he worked in the finance industry in San Francisco, California.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Excellent clinician. Never appears rushed. Takes a lot of time to review medical concerns and medication. Knew about my clinical history as well as my family's well-being.
Good
Excellent service
Spoke directly with Dr. Zell, and since I was up to me to report on my healing process, I did most of the talking. My report was VERY POSITIVE, so he smiled a lot and listened! For the present, any likely Issues would be directed to my local Urologist, but probably a future visit with Dr. Zell in about a year. My improvement has been Incredible!
Overall excellent provider experiences!
Dr. Zell is a Top Shelf doctor. His skills across the boards are exemplary. He is a total asset to University Hospitals. Also, upon arriving at the facility, I was greeted by a friendly and efficient staff. My grades for Dr. Zell would be a 15 out of 10.
Excellent.
Interaction with the provider has improved over the years
Dr Michael Zell was impressive in his attention to my medical situation, thorough in explaining options, and reassuring in that he did not jump to a surgical solution at this time. Very professional. Nurse did fine, as there was not much she needed to explain.
Dr Zell is a excellent Dr and look forward to his help
Dr. Zell has taken great care of me since taking over my case because I needed prostate surgery. He shows concern and responds to my questions.
This is the initial visit I had with Dr. Zell and I couldn't have been more impressed. I thought he was great
Very laid back, casual environment. It was my first visit with a follow up in a month. I will have more questions for the doctor but initially he was what I expected.
He is doing a very good job now.
Dr Zell and his team are excellent! Highly recommend Dr Zell!
I saw Dr Zell for the first time. He was highly recommended to me and I was very pleased with him in every way. I am planning to follow up with him.
Knowledgeable & caring
I think I can summarize my experience with Dr. Michael Zell this way: He is the -- most caring -- most professional -- most competent -- and most genuine physician with whom I've been treated at University Hospitals. ***
Outstanding
Very good experience. All my urologic health issues were addressed and a care plan suggested with my input.
Dr. Zell talked with me and explained what all of the options were to fix my problem and scheduled surgery. The staff set up all of the appointments I would need.
I have always been treated by everyone with outstanding care
Dr. Zell is fantastic!
Excellent!
Dr Zell is who you would want to see for urology issues
Love Dr Zell and his staff
Dr Zell is so kind and compassionate
Dr. Zell provides excellent care.
Dr. Zell is clear (in explaining) and always helpful as a doctor.
Dr. Zell is always very Professional and thorough. He wants to make sure you understand the situation .
Very good
Great caring doctor
Dr. Zell and staff very professional and compassionate
Dr. Zell is fantastic, and I am so glad that I'm under his care.
I was very happy and impressed with Dr. Zelle. Excellent explaining and helpful thank you very much. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Dr Zell exceeded the expectations I had based on other physicians I see on a regular basis. I immediately felt confident and comfortable with my upcoming surgery and my long term results.
Dr Zell was fantastic. I immediately felt at ease with him and was totally confident in his abilities to help me
I was able to make the telehealth appointment with Dr Zell easily. We discussed the results of the blood work and associated treatment options. I chose one and we are proceeding. He ordered three more tests for *** and my next appointment with him is ***. I look forward to my appointments with Dr Zell.
The doctor was not prepared and seemed rushed and and unaware of important details about my medical situation including those that involved the doctor directly.
Dr Zell showed great patience and answered all my questions thoroughly. He displayed a high degree of knowledge, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor throughout the telemedicine visit.
Dr. Michael Zell and his staff is very professional and compassionate. ***
I was very impressed with Dr Zell. He was professional ,empathetic, and quite easy to converse with.
Very good pointing out what my problem is and what I needed to resolve it!!
*** Good visit, still getting to know Dr. Zell.
Dr. Zell is a "Patient's Doctor." Extremely kind and knowledgeable. And the staff person was friendly and kind.
Dr zell was excellent , super nice!
Good
Dr. Zell was very much aware of the health status of patient, reviewed treatment options, and answered all questions
Staff was very helpful and efficient.
This was the first time seeing Dr. Zell. Very impressed by him. Would recommend him highly!
Great doctor
Good
Dr. Zell was very attentive to my problem and explained everything in detail and what the possible solutions were. I felt very comfortable and confident that he was very familiar with my type of problem and how to take care of it.
I was referred to Dr. Zell by 2 friends and a Urologist at the hospital I work at. I found Dr. Zell to be very kind, respectful of my opinions and questions, and very thorough with his explanations so I could understand them. I was very impressed with his level of patient care.
Dr Zell is an excellent physician. Very caring
Zell is a great Dr.
Dr Zell is the best! Super skilled yet very kind & understanding. A+
Dr. Zell was very clear and concise and thorough in allaying My concerns regarding potential bladder stones And Interpreting the slides from my CAT scan. He is a competent educator. Much appreciated.
Doctor was direct to the point of the visit. Not big on chit-chat. There must be an empathetic bone in his body somewhere. Very professional and appears competent but only time will tell as this was my first visit with him.
I'm very pleased with Doc. Zell knowledge of my metical issue and ability to make alternative suggestions of treatments.
Good
Dr. Zell is exceptional. ***
Dr. Zell is great!
All good. Happy with provider
Good care
Everyone was very prosfessional
Dr. Zell made me feel very confident that switching Drs was definitely the right move.
Experience was very good. Services were very good.
He is not a perfectionist. Details weren't noted.
I came to see Dr. Zell for a consultation on what options I had to more permanently resolve my issue. He listened to me and my questions and then expertly explained and illustrated my options, including the benefits and risks, to me in terms I could clearly understand. He explained that whatever next steps were taken were completely up to me. I found Dr. Zell to be very knowledgeable, professional and to boot, a nice fellow. I feel very confident in him. He is the right choice for me at this time.
Fantastic
Provider was great. ***
All Good
*** has *** so it is necessary for me to accompany him to all doctors appointments and explain what is going on. Dr Zell and his nurse have been very helpful in helping me with *** urinary health issues
Dr. Is always personable, explains everything in an easily way and listens patiently.
Dr. Zell is an excellent dr.
Doctor answered my question about continuing the prescription.
The visit with Dr. Zell was good, it just seemed a little rushed.
Overwhelmed by the greeting on the third floor. Doctors assistant was terrific. Doctor Zell could not have been better. Thorough, detailed, kind, gentle and Informative. While I am not looking forward to surgery with him in ***, I trust him and have total confidence. Many thx.
Doctor Zell is an excellent physician who is well trained and and extremely competent...