Kenneth Buran, MD

Dr. Buran is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. He earned his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine before completing his internship and residency training in internal medicine at New England Medical Center Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Buran then completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. He has practiced in several states including North Dakota, Mississippi, Wyoming, and various cities throughout Michigan. "Being a doctor is incredibly fulfilling as it gives me the ability to help people in a meaningful way. UP Health System has given me the tools I need to utilize my skills and provide my patients with the best care possible." Outside of work, Dr. Buran enjoys the rural landscape of the Upper Peninsula and the outdoor recreation it offers, including hunting, fishing and skiing. He also enjoys travel and scuba diving, and has his own hobby farm with several pets. Specializations - Upper endoscopy - Colonoscopy - Endoscopic ultrasound - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - Hemorrhoidal banding treatment - Small bowel capsule endoscopy - Esophageal reflux studies - Esophageal function studies - Liver biopsy - Hydrogen breath testing