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Dr. Thomas Carl Michels MD
Family Practitioner
Department Of Family Medicine Madigan Army Medical Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Thomas Michels is a family practitioner practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Michels specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Michels possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert Marshall MD MPH MISM9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA 98431
- Dr. Amanda Sue Cuda M.D.9040 Reid Street Tacoma WA 98431
- Dr. Daniel Valentin Jereza MD9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA 98431
- Dr. Andrea Shae Otto M.D.Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma WA 98431
- Dr. Emily C Clay M.D.9040 JACKSON AVE JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD WA 98431
- Dr. Christine E. Lang MD9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA 98431
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4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105JEFFERSON HEALTHCAREl
834 SHERIDAN STREET PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITALl
101 NORTH MAIN STREET COUPEVILLE WA 98239