Dr. Michael R. Harper M.D.
Family Practitioner
Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Michael Harper is a family practitioner practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Harper 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. Harper 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.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Awards
- American Heart Association 1983 Service Recognition Award
- American Academy of Family Physicians 1986 Fellowship
- American Medical Association 2002 Physician Recognition Award
- Steven A Meixel Excellence in Teaching, Family Medicine Residency - 2004 University of Virginia
- AMA 2008 AMA Physician Recognition Award
- Family Medicine Residents-U Va 2008 UVa Family Medicine Teaching Award
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