Dr. Michael G. Wolford, DO

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Michael G. Wolford, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

Dr. Wolford is an osteopathic physician specializing in emergency medicine. He is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions.

Currently, he is affiliated with many medical centers and hospitals in the state of Florida, including VA West Palm Beach Health Care, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital.

Graduating with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990, Dr. Wolford went on to perform his internship in internal medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He then completed his residency in internal medicine with RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital from 1991 until 1993.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Staying up to date in his field, Dr. Wolford is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and a member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

Honoring his expertise, Dr. Wolford was awarded the International Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2016 by the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

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