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Richard N. Tooley

Richard N. Tooley, MD

4.8111 ratings

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Copper Ridge Surgery Center
  • Munson Medical Center

About Richard N. Tooley

Dr. Richard Tooley is a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon on medical staff at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Tooley has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal malignancies. Providing a high-level of care close to home, the colorectal care team has enhanced surgical care and outcomes including advances in minimally invasive surgery and robotics. 

From treating cancer to common anorectal ailments, Dr. Tooley is focused on improving the quality of life for individuals. "By far the most rewarding aspect of medicine for me is the personal connections that are made with patients and the positive impact that I can have in their health and well-being."

Dr. Tooley moved to Traverse City after his father's retirement from the Air Force. He returned after surgical training with his wife who is a cardiologist. "We enjoy the four seasons, all the amazing beauty of this area, and feel privileged to have raised a family here." In his free time, Dr. Tooley enjoys hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and anything on, in, or under water. He also loves to spend time with his family and complete landscaping and home remodeling projects. 

Locations

  1. Munson Medical Center Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Program

Training & Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Medical School, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 1995
  • Residency: St Joseph Mercy Health System, General Surgery, 1994
  • Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1996
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1995

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • ASR
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Health Alliance Plan (HAP, ASR)
  • Humana
  • McLaren
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Molina
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Provider Network of America PPO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • United Healthcare/Optum VACCN

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

111 ratings

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