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Michael Zell, MD

Michael Zell, MD

Office Locations

UH Ahuja Medical Center Cutler Center for Men (7 mi.)

3999 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122

216-844-2273

Biography: Michael Zell, MD

Expertise

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
  • Treatment of Kidney Stones

Titles

  • Director, Urologic Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
  • Co-Chair, Department of Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Certifications & Memberships

  • Urology - American Board of Urology

Education

Residency | Urology
Urology - Mayo Clinic (2016 - 2020)

Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Mayo Clinic (2015 - 2016)

Medical Education
University Of California San Diego (2011 - 2015)

Undergraduate
Stanford University (2006)

About

Michael Zell, MD is a board-certified urologist at University Hospitals and an associate clinical professor of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His clinical and research interests include minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP); diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones; and the use of advanced robotic techniques in kidney, ureter, bladder and prostate surgeries. Dr. Zell believes in a patient-centered, holistic approach to care – a philosophy that he embraces in his clinical practice and teaches to medical students and residents in his role as professor.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Sciences and Engineering at Stanford University, Dr. Zell attended medical school at University of California, San Diego. During his medical school years, he was actively involved in research related to urology and orthopedics and donated much of his time to the student-run free clinic. Dr. Zell went on to complete an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. His residency training had a particular focus on robotic surgery and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). He is, in fact, first author of the peer-reviewed publication, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for very large benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Zell is an accomplished lacrosse player, having served as team captain during his senior year at Stanford. Prior to entering medical school, he worked in the finance industry in San Francisco, California.

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Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 264 Ratings
(5)
9/2/2025

Dr Zell is who you would want to see for urology issues

(5)
9/2/2025

Love Dr Zell and his staff

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr Zell is so kind and compassionate

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Zell provides excellent care.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Zell is clear (in explaining) and always helpful as a doctor.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Zell is always very Professional and thorough. He wants to make sure you understand the situation .

(5)
9/2/2025

Very good

(5)
9/2/2025

Great caring doctor

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Zell and staff very professional and compassionate

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Zell is fantastic, and I am so glad that I'm under his care.

(5)
8/1/2025

I was very happy and impressed with Dr. Zelle. Excellent explaining and helpful thank you very much. I would recommend him to my family and friends.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Zell exceeded the expectations I had based on other physicians I see on a regular basis. I immediately felt confident and comfortable with my upcoming surgery and my long term results.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Zell was fantastic. I immediately felt at ease with him and was totally confident in his abilities to help me

(5)
8/1/2025

I was able to make the telehealth appointment with Dr Zell easily. We discussed the results of the blood work and associated treatment options. I chose one and we are proceeding. He ordered three more tests for *** and my next appointment with him is ***. I look forward to my appointments with Dr Zell.

(5)
8/1/2025

The doctor was not prepared and seemed rushed and and unaware of important details about my medical situation including those that involved the doctor directly.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Zell showed great patience and answered all my questions thoroughly. He displayed a high degree of knowledge, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor throughout the telemedicine visit.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Michael Zell and his staff is very professional and compassionate. ***

(5)
7/1/2025

I was very impressed with Dr Zell. He was professional ,empathetic, and quite easy to converse with.

(5)
7/1/2025

Very good pointing out what my problem is and what I needed to resolve it!!

(5)
7/1/2025

*** Good visit, still getting to know Dr. Zell.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Zell is a "Patient's Doctor." Extremely kind and knowledgeable. And the staff person was friendly and kind.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr zell was excellent , super nice!

(5)
7/1/2025

Good

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Zell was very much aware of the health status of patient, reviewed treatment options, and answered all questions

(5)
7/1/2025

Staff was very helpful and efficient.

(5)
6/1/2025

This was the first time seeing Dr. Zell. Very impressed by him. Would recommend him highly!

(5)
6/1/2025

Great doctor

(5)
6/1/2025

Good

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Zell was very attentive to my problem and explained everything in detail and what the possible solutions were. I felt very comfortable and confident that he was very familiar with my type of problem and how to take care of it.

(5)
6/1/2025

I was referred to Dr. Zell by 2 friends and a Urologist at the hospital I work at. I found Dr. Zell to be very kind, respectful of my opinions and questions, and very thorough with his explanations so I could understand them. I was very impressed with his level of patient care.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr Zell is an excellent physician. Very caring

(5)
6/1/2025

Zell is a great Dr.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr Zell is the best! Super skilled yet very kind & understanding. A+

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Zell was very clear and concise and thorough in allaying My concerns regarding potential bladder stones And Interpreting the slides from my CAT scan. He is a competent educator. Much appreciated.

(5)
5/8/2025

Doctor was direct to the point of the visit. Not big on chit-chat. There must be an empathetic bone in his body somewhere. Very professional and appears competent but only time will tell as this was my first visit with him.

(5)
5/8/2025

I'm very pleased with Doc. Zell knowledge of my metical issue and ability to make alternative suggestions of treatments.

(5)
5/8/2025

Good

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Zell is exceptional. ***

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Zell is great!

(5)
5/8/2025

All good. Happy with provider

(5)
5/8/2025

Good care

(5)
5/8/2025

Everyone was very prosfessional

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Zell made me feel very confident that switching Drs was definitely the right move.

(5)
5/8/2025

Experience was very good. Services were very good.

(5)
3/2/2025

He is not a perfectionist. Details weren't noted.

(5)
3/2/2025

I came to see Dr. Zell for a consultation on what options I had to more permanently resolve my issue. He listened to me and my questions and then expertly explained and illustrated my options, including the benefits and risks, to me in terms I could clearly understand. He explained that whatever next steps were taken were completely up to me. I found Dr. Zell to be very knowledgeable, professional and to boot, a nice fellow. I feel very confident in him. He is the right choice for me at this time.

(5)
3/2/2025

Fantastic

(5)
3/2/2025

Provider was great. ***

(5)
3/2/2025

All Good

(5)
2/2/2025

*** has *** so it is necessary for me to accompany him to all doctors appointments and explain what is going on. Dr Zell and his nurse have been very helpful in helping me with *** urinary health issues

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr. Is always personable, explains everything in an easily way and listens patiently.

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr. Zell is an excellent dr.

(5)
2/2/2025

Doctor answered my question about continuing the prescription.

(5)
2/2/2025

The visit with Dr. Zell was good, it just seemed a little rushed.

(5)
2/2/2025

Overwhelmed by the greeting on the third floor. Doctors assistant was terrific. Doctor Zell could not have been better. Thorough, detailed, kind, gentle and Informative. While I am not looking forward to surgery with him in ***, I trust him and have total confidence. Many thx.

(5)
2/2/2025

Doctor Zell is an excellent physician who is well trained and and extremely competent...

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr Zell and his team are amazing!

(5)
1/3/2025

Very Good, explained my options for future treatment my ***. Very good information.

(5)
1/3/2025

Felt comfortable with Dr Zell. First impression was good although I thought of several important questions / issues after he left the room. Could definitely use more time. I believe he will give a good deal of thought to my issues and have a game plan at the next appointment.

(5)
1/3/2025

I had a good experience on this visit with Dr Zell.

(5)
1/3/2025

Always Good

(5)
1/3/2025

Outstanding patient care!

(5)
1/3/2025

Great experience

(5)
1/3/2025

*** The medical care was excellent. ***

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr Zell is knowledgeable, personable, a good listener, had great explanations and was genuinely concerned.

(5)
12/3/2024

Bright young guy, upbeat!

(5)
12/3/2024

I went to see Dr. Zell for a second opinion on a treatment plan provided by ***. So glad I did! No comparison. Dr. Zell, his team, the facility, etc all exceeded my expectations. What a great experience. Thank you!

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent care and diagnosis

(5)
12/3/2024

Very professional and courteous. Would highly recommend Dr. Zell.

(5)
12/3/2024

Was very happy with the appt, and impressed with the facility

(5)
12/3/2024

I just love Dr. Zell, he explains everything, and I Making sure that everything is bouncing back properly. I most definitely trust his treatment and care for me.

(5)
11/1/2024

Best-ever medical explanation. Outstanding.

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr. Zell is top notch! I have the utmost confidence in him and rate him a 15 with 10 being high!

(5)
11/1/2024

Excellent care.

(5)
11/1/2024

Excellent Doctor, great care.

(5)
11/1/2024

Very good experience.

(5)
11/1/2024

The office environment was excellent. Staff and Dr. Zell very professional and pleasant.Very efficient. In and out. Completely satisfied with the visit.

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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Zell did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.