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Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD
General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD

Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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About Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD

Dr. Cavnar graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD is a General Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Cavnar currently practices at Kentucky Children's Hospital and is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Cavnar has experience treating conditions like Biliary Tract Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ileus, Stomach Cancer, Abdominal Pain, Small Intestine Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Liver Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Cavnar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cavnar is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Splenectomy
Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Splenectomy
Open Appendectomy
Pancreatic Cancer
Colectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Ileus
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Stomach Cancer
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Wedge Resection Colon
Port Placements or Replacements
Gallbladder Removal
Pelvic Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ascites
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Spinal Nerve Block
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Constipation
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Pleural Effusion
Gallstones
Renal Transplant
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Biliary Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Thyroid Cancer
Nephrectomy
Thyroid Nodule
Gastrotomy
Laparotomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ventral Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • APCN Choice POS II
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Where Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Cavnar's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cavnar's profile.

Dr. Cavnar frequently treats the following conditions: Biliary Tract Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ileus, Stomach Cancer, Abdominal Pain, Small Intestine Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Liver Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD holds board certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Cavnar, MD Practices

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY

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