Dr. Michael Bays, DO
Dr. Michael Bays, DO is a gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lee Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida
4790 Barkley Cir Fort Myers, FL 33907Make an Appointment
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Dr. Bays' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bays
| 5 star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 10% | 10% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Bays?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bays to family and friends is 4.5342464 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Bays joined Gastroenterology Associates of S. W. Florida, P.A. in 1995. He received his Pharmacy Degree from Ferris State University. He received his Medical Degree and his Internal Medicine Residence from Michigan State University. He completed...read morebiography
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Providence Hospital Med Ctrs, Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency HospitalMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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Locations
Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida
Gastroenterology Associates of S.W. Florida - Barkley Surgicenter
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
64%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well12% lower than the national average
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