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In addition to plastic surgery, Dr. Michael Harl has special interests in hyperbaric medicine and burn and wound care. At Marshfield Clinic Health System, he is able to pursue these interests and serve patients in a variety of ways.

One of the aspects of his work he enjoys most is solving problems for his patients. He likes using his skills and training to help patients through complex issues.

“I like the variety of my work and how it is always changing,” Dr. Harl said. “That keeps it very interesting for me.”

Dr. Harl said the most important part of patient care is working collaboratively with patients.

“I want to make sure my patients feel heard and that we arrive at a solution together,” he said.

Dr. Harl earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a plastic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta. In addition, he completed a surgical critical care fellowship at the University of Hawaii and a fellowship in burn care at Vanderbilt University.

In his free time, Dr. Harl enjoys spending time with his family on their hobby farm. He is married with three children.

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  • Medical School
    Indiana University - School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN, United States, M.D. 1993

    Residency
    University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI, United States Surgical 1998

    Emory University Atlanta, GA, United States Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2002

    Fellowship
    University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI, United States, Surgical Critical Care 1999

  • Professional Societies
    American College of Surgeons American Medical Association American Society of Plastic Surgeons Society of Critical Care Medicine Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Surgery: 2000 Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine: 2011

    State Licenses
    Florida Maryland Montana Washington Wisconsin

    NPI
    1396830030

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Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
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April 7, 2024
I came with a lot of questions & he patiently answered every one of them. Professional, intelligent, fantastic surgeon.
October 9, 2023
This doctor was good
February 21, 2024
...Seemed rushed, however, surgical skills trumps bedside manners in my book!
December 12, 2023
He came in looked at my leg and left maybe 5 min.
December 12, 2023
He came in looked at my leg and left maybe 5 min.
February 21, 2024
...Seemed rushed, however, surgical skills trumps bedside manners in my book!
October 9, 2023
This doctor was good
April 7, 2024
I came with a lot of questions & he patiently answered every one of them. Professional, intelligent, fantastic surgeon.
October 9, 2023
This doctor was good
December 12, 2023
He came in looked at my leg and left maybe 5 min.
February 21, 2024
...Seemed rushed, however, surgical skills trumps bedside manners in my book!
April 7, 2024
I came with a lot of questions & he patiently answered every one of them. Professional, intelligent, fantastic surgeon.
April 7, 2024
I came with a lot of questions & he patiently answered every one of them. Professional, intelligent, fantastic surgeon.
February 21, 2024
...Seemed rushed, however, surgical skills trumps bedside manners in my book!
December 12, 2023
He came in looked at my leg and left maybe 5 min.
October 9, 2023
This doctor was good

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