John Spitzer
Pediatrician
4200 S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo MI, 49008About
Dr. John Spitzer is a pediatrician practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Spitzer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Spitzer 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. Spitzer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Kalamazoo College Bachelor of Arts degree, Health Science major 1983
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Michigan State Medical Society
Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine
Certified Clinical Research Investigator
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Staff Pediatrician Bronson Primary Care Partners 2020 - Present
- ProMed Healthcare Kalamazoo and Portage 1994 - 2020
- Pediatric Hospitalist Borgess Medical Center 2004 - 2007
- Staff pediatrician Pediatric Centers of Southwest Michigan 1991 - 1995
- Clinical Assistant Professor Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2014 - Present
- Curriculum Committee Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2022 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
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