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Dr. John Louis Pfenninger, MD

Surgery, Family Medicine
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Medical Procedures Center 4800 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-4545

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Brief Intro

Dr. John L. Pfenninger is a Board Certified Family Doctor serving the Midland Michigan area for more than 30 years. Dr. Pfenninger is experienced in Removal of Skin Growths and Cancers, Chemical Peels and Skin Biopsy. Dr. Pfenninger performs procedures in-office, significantly cutting costs compared to hospital procedural costs (on average 50% - 90% savings). He was the Director of Obstetrics and Procedural Training at the MidMichigan Medical Center Residency Pogram from 1977 â€“ 1989. At this point in time he entered in to private practice. Dr. Pfenninger has published 6 medical text books and numerous medical articles, earning multiple awards for his contribution to the Midland Community. He is a professional member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and the Michigan State Medical Society. Dr. John Pfenninger was also awarded The Robert E. Bowsher Best Teacher Award, the Colposcopy Recognition Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Pfenninger also founded The National Procedures Institute (NPI) in 1989. NPI conducts more than 200 courses a year throughout the US for physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Dr. Pfenninger taught dermatologic procedures in Singapore, Taiwan, South Africa, Italy, and the Netherlands, as well as the no-scalpel vasectomy technique in South Africa. In addition to the courses provided by the NPI in which he founded in 1989, Dr. Pfenninger was invited to speak at numerous universities, national scientific assemblies and at the world congress of family physicians (WONCA). PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Academy of Family Physicians Michigan Academy of Family Physicians Michigan State Medical Society Midland County Medical Society Society of Teachers of Family Medicine American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy AWARDS & ACCOLADES Best Research Paper at Michigan State University The Robert E. Bowsher Best Teacher Award Colposcopy Recognition Award 2005 Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Excellence in Teaching Award. 2005 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education. Midland Daily News â€“ Healthcare Contributor on various medical topics, 1998 - 2016 Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care textbook. 2100 pages. (Three editions:1994,2003,2011 ) - National Best Seller. FORMS OF PAYMENT Cash Personal Check MasterCard Visa Discover OFFICE HOURS Monday â€“ Friday: 8:00 AM â€“ 5:00 PM http://www.mpcenter.net/ www.michiganvesectomy.com

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Michigan Medical School - 1974

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Medical Procedures Center
4800 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Ovarian Dysfunction
Non-Toxic Goiter
Allergic Rhinitis
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anal Fissure
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Hair Loss
Mitral Valvular Disease
Glaucoma
Cardiomyopathy
Hypothyroidism
Genital HPV
Hypertension (HTN)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Hemorrhoids
Lateral Epicondylitis
Rosacea
Hyperthyroidism
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Hearing Loss
Dementia
Bipolar Disorder
Skin Cancer
Herpes Simplex
Calculus of the Urinary System
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Abdominal Hernia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis
Thyroiditis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Chronic Renal Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Vitamin D Deficiency
Parkinson's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Melanoma
Female Infertility
Athlete's Foot
Acne
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Plantar Warts
Herpes Zoster
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Sarcoidosis
Tinea Unguium

Procedures Performed

Vasectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33