Dr. Douglas M Spence MD
Family Practitioner
1225 W Front St Traverse City MI, 49684About
Dr. Douglas Spence is a family practitioner practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Spence 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. Spence 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1996
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Moles
- High Cholesterol
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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