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Dr. Michael R Mekaru M.D.

Pediatrician

5/5(12)
650 Linden St Suite 4 Big Rapids MI, 49307
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5/5

About

Dr. Michael Mekaru is a pediatrician practicing in Big Rapids, MI. Dr. Mekaru is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mekaru diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Mekaru can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1986

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Ear Infection
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Malnutrition
  • Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Michael R Mekaru M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 650 Linden St Suite 4

650 Linden St Suite 4 -
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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New patients: 231-796-4770, 231-796-4470
Fax: 231-796-1605

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mekaru


5.0

Based on 12 reviews

Dr. Michael R Mekaru M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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