Dr. Alan M. Atkinson DO, FACOI, FACCP, FAASM, Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. Alan M. Atkinson DO, FACOI, FACCP, FAASM

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

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Dr. Alan Atkinson practiced Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine in Lansing, MI and is currently retired from clinical practice. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Atkinson managed patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections. Dr. Atkinson also managed a full spectrum of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and other sleep conditions.

Education and Training

Hope College, Holland, MI BA Chemistry 1977

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Sleep Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Diseases (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Sleep Medicine, Advanced Bronchoscopic Techniques, Interstitial Lung Disease, Exercise Physiology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Lung Disease, Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988 - 2018
  • Clinical Professor Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine 1992 - 2018
  • Assistant Medical Director - Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Sparrow Health Systems (Lansing, MI) 2013 - 2017
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Richmond Heights General Hospital 1984 -
  • Active Staff Department of Internal Medicine Lansing General Hospital 1986 - 1992
  • Active Staff Department of Internal Medicine Sparrow Hospital 1992 - 2018
  • Honorary Staff Sparrow Hospital 2018 - Present
  • Physician Signify Health 2020 - 2021
  • Affiliate Staff Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Pulmonary Medicine) Ingham Regional Medical Center Greenlawn/Pennsylvania Campus 1992 - 2006
  • Consulting Staff Carson City Hospital / Carson City, MI 2001 -
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1988 - 2018
  • Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine College of Human Medicine Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1992 - 2018
  • Assistant Program Director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (Osteopathic) Sparrow Hospital -

Awards

  • Psi Sigma Alpha 1981 National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Fraternity 
  • Fellow 1995 American College of Osteopathic Internists 
  • Fellow 1992 American College of Chest Physicians 
  • Fellow 1991 American Academy of Sleep Medicine 
  • Sigma Sigma Phi 1981 National Osteopathic Honor Society 
  • Outstanding Teaching Faculty (Internal Medicine) 1997 Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine 
  • Best Doctors in America 2003 Best Doctors in America 
  • The Leading Physicians of the World 2014 The Leading Physicians of the World 

Professional Memberships

  • Lifetime Member - American Osteopathic Association, Emeritus Member - American College of Osteopathic Internists  
  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American College of Osteopathic Internists  
  • Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Internists  
  • Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine  
  • Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians  

Fellowships

  • Botsford General Hospital Pulmonary Medicine  1986

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Dr. Alan M. Atkinson DO, FACOI, FACCP, FAASM has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease 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.

Media Releases

Retired Physician Explores New Horizons in Medical Writing and Teaching

After an illustrious 31-year career in clinical practice, Dr. Alan M. Atkinson, DO, FACOI, FCCP, FAASM, transitioned into retirement in July 2017, with exciting plans to leverage his vast expertise in pulmonary medicine and sleep disorders in non-clinical roles. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the field, serving as a key member of Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants, PLLC in the Lansing, Michigan area for the last 25 years.

Graduating from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry in 1977, he went on to complete his medical education at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree in 1981. His commitment to excellence is exemplified by his board certifications from the American Board of Sleep Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.

Throughout his career, Dr. Atkinson has garnered numerous accolades for his dedication to patient care and medical education. He is a lifetime member of the American Osteopathic Association and has achieved Fellow status in several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Internists, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. His leadership roles included serving as Medical Director at the Sparrow Sleep Center and as a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at both the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine.

In addition to his clinical practice, he played a vital role as the Assistant Program Director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (Osteopathic) at Sparrow Hospital, contributing to the training and development of future physicians. His dedication to medical education has left an indelible mark, inspiring countless students and residents. He is now eager to explore part-time opportunities in medical writing and teaching.

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