Affiliated Treatment Facilities
- Surgical Institute of South Dakota
01. Doctor Overview
Doctor Overview
Dr. Michael S. Bauer is a thoracic surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He practices at the Surgical Institute of South Dakota and Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. He also provides outreach care at several other hospitals in the area.
Dr. Bauer specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Some of his surgical techniques use robotics, which generally offers shorter recoveries and other benefits. He treats a wide range of illnesses that affect the chest cavity. These include lung and esophageal cancer.
Mesothelioma is another illness that may develop in some areas of the thoracic cavity. For instance, pleural mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs. The type of surgeries that Dr. Bauer performs may work well for treating mesothelioma patients.
Dr. Bauer received his Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Ohio. He is a member of several surgical societies and associations.
In addition to treating patients, Dr. Bauer is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor. He teaches surgery at the University of South Dakota.
02. Fast Facts
Doctor Fast Facts
Main Specialty: Thoracic Surgery
Other Interests & Specialties: Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, critical care, lung cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer.
Certifications, Awards & Accolades: South Dakota State Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Education & Experience:
- Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine
- Residency in General Surgery at Mount Carmel Medical Center
03. Publications
Publications
Presentation and management of a traumatic right sided diaphragmatic hernia: a case report. S D Med. 2022 Dec;75(12):546–8.
