Dr. Michael D'Almeida
, a general and bariatric surgeon at McLaren Macomb, has been named president and chief of the hospital’s medical staff. Dr. D’Almeida most recently served as the medical staff’s vice president and assumes the role vacated by Dr. Beth Wendt, whose term ended at the close of 2019.
In this role, Dr. D’Almeida looks forward to leading the McLaren Macomb medical staff as the hospital continues to grow its services and add to its facilities.
“It’s an exciting time for McLaren Macomb, with initiatives underway that directly benefit the community and the hospital’s ability to enhance its level of care,” Dr. D’Almeida said. “This enthusiasm extends to the medical staff, and I look forward to working with our incredible staff to move ahead cohesively while remaining committed to this vision.”
A board certified general surgeon, Dr. D’Almeida specializes in the utilization of advanced surgical technology, which includes laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures, while also possessing extensive experience in traumatic and oncologic surgeries, and nutrition and metabolic medicine.
Prior to serving as an officer of the McLaren Macomb medical staff, Dr. D’Almeida’s administrative experience included serving as chief of surgery at McLaren Macomb and director of the Great Lakes Bariatric Treatment Center while it was affiliated with the hospital. He also serves as the director of the Nutrition and Metabolic Support Team.
Dr. D’Almeida has spent his entire professional career at McLaren Macomb, beginning when he chose then-Mount Clemens General Hospital for his general surgery residency after his graduation from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City.
While on the McLaren Macomb medical staff for more than 25 years, Dr. D’Almeida also spent four years as an active duty US Naval Surgeon.
To learn more about the services offered at McLaren Macomb, visit mclaren.org/macomb.
About McLaren Macomb
McLaren Macomb is a 288-bed acute care hospital located in Mount Clemens, Mich. More than 400 physicians and nearly 2,000 employees work at McLaren Macomb making it one of Macomb County’s top employers. McLaren Macomb provides a full range of services, including cancer and cardiovascular care. As Macomb County’s first verified trauma center, the hospital operates the busiest emergency department in Macomb County and is also an accredited chest pain center. McLaren Macomb has a rich history of providing high quality, compassionate health care and holds a strong position in the community it serves. To learn more, visit mclaren.org/macomb or follow our blog mclaren.org/macombblog.
About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 620,000 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health and hospice providers, retail medical equipment showrooms, pharmacy services, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 49 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. McLaren has 26,000 employees and more than 85,500 network providers. Its operations are housed in more than 350 facilities serving Michigan and Indiana.