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Dr. John L Pfenninger M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(43)
4800 N. Saginaw Road Midland MI, 48640
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. John L. Pfenninger is a Board Certified Family Physician serving the Midland Michigan area for more than 30 years. His practice is limited to office surgery and procedures. He is widely known for ...

Education and Training

University of Michigan B.S. Zoology (with high distinction) 1970

University of Michigan Medical School M.D. 1974

University of Queensland, Australia Primary Care Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Management 2013

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- 1977

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  • American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award 1980,1984,1988,1992,1996,2000 American Medical Association 
  • Fellow 1980 American Academy of Family Physicians 
  • Best Research Paper 1982 Michigan State University , East Lansing, Michigan 
  • The Robert E. Bowsher Best Teacher Award 1988 Midland Hospital Center, Midland, Michigan 
  • Fellow 1990 American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 
  • Colposcopy Recognition Award 1993 The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 
  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2005 Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 
  • Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine 2005 American Academy of Family Physicians 
  • Lifetime Member, National Registry of Who's Who 1999 Who's Who Registry 

Treatments

  • Removal Of Skin Growths And Cancers
  • Treatment Of Abscesses And Cysts
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Ingrown Toenail Treatment
  • Mole Removal
  • Wart Therapy
  • Treating Genital Warts
  • Removal Of Lesions From The Genital Area
  • Screening For Uterine Cancer
  • Breast Biopsy And Aspiration Of Cysts
  • Cryosurgery Of The Cervix
  • Leep Procedure
  • Nexplanon Contraceptive
  • No-needle No-scalpel No-suture Vasectomy
  • Circumcision
  • Multiple Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
  • Active Fx Fractional Laser Resurfacing
  • Botox/xeomin Injections
  • Chemical Peels
  • Skin Tissue Fillers (juvederm, Radiesse, Belataro)
  • Ipl (intense Pulsed Light)
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Microdermabrasion/dermalinfusion
  • Micropen Needling
  • Sclerotherapy (injecting Unwanted Veins)
  • Latisse (to Grow Long Eyelashes)
  • Skin Medica Skin Products
  • Ear Piercing
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Evaluation Of Rectal Bleeding
  • Removal Of Hardened Ear Wax
  • Tongue Tie Treatment (frenotomy)
  • Cyst Removal
  • Fatty Tumor Removal (lipoma)
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Vasectomy (no-needle, No-scalpel, No-suture)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Hair Removal (face, Arm Pits, Bikini)
  • Skin Cancer Treatment
  • Rectal Bleeding Evaluation
  • Skin Wrinkle Treatment
  • Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation
  • Skin Spot Removal
  • Skin Cancer And Melanoma Removal
  • Hemorrhoid Treatment (no Needle, No Scalpel)

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member Michigan State Medical Society 
  • Professional Member Michigan Academy of Family Physicians 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Family Physicians 
  • Professional Member Midland County Medical Society 
  • Professional Member Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 
  • Professional Member American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy 

Publications

  • Pfenninger and FowlerPfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care 3rd e. (2100 pages-National Best Seller)2011
  • ElsevierDermatologic and Cosmetic Procedures in Office Practice2012
  • National Procedures InstituteThe Reimbursement Manual for Office Surgery and Procedures0
  • SaundersThe Clinics Atlas of Office Procedures: Joint Injection Techniques2002

Experience & Accolades

  • Clinical Professor of Family Medicine1995Michigan State College of Human Medicine
  • Healthcare Contributor1998Midland Daily NewsPublished articles on various medical topics

Dr. John L Pfenninger M.D.'s Practice location

Pfenninger Medical Procedures Center, P.C.

4800 N. Saginaw Road -
Midland, MI 48640
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New patients: 989-631-4545
Fax: 989-631-9949
http://www.mpcenter.net/

Dr. John L Pfenninger M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Pfenninger


5.0

Based on 43 reviews

Dr. John L Pfenninger M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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.
  • Matt t.
    (5)

    Wonderful man.

  • Michael r.
    (5)

    Cannot say enough about Dr Pfenninger and his staff !.

  • Pamela s.
    (5)

    Very informative, friendly. Gave us more information that would help us in the future and even helping others..

  • Jenna s.
    (5)

    Awesome! He is so personable and truly cares about your well being .

  • Tristan l.
    (5)

    He felt like family..

  • Matthew e.
    (5)

    Simply the Best.

  • E. p.
    (5)

    Ecellent.

  • Susan b.
    (5)

    warm,safe and caring.

  • Michael b.
    (5)

    Lesion check.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Excellent doctor, caring staff.

  • Trish r.
    (5)

    Dr Pfenninger was very understanding of my 8 year old!.

  • Rodney s.
    (5)

    Dr Pfenninger is the only doctor I like to see.

  • David h.
    (5)

    Absolutely fantastic!!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Very helpful.

  • Rob b.
    (5)

    Wow! Very pleasant experience!.

  • Michael o.
    (5)

    Best physician we have both had the pleasure of meeting; hands down!.

  • Roy m.
    (5)

    great.

  • Michele b.
    (5)

    so much gratitude for feeling heard and knowing i am melanoma free..

  • Diana r.
    (5)

    great.

  • James a.
    (5)

    Friendly and patient with the patients ;).

  • A. l.
    (5)

    Warm & Inviting Atmosphere and Excellent Service!.

  • S. g.
    (5)

    excellent.

  • Daniel m.
    (4)

    very informitive.

  • Todd .
    (4)

    Very good experience..

  • Ryan w.
    (5)

    GREAT!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    good.

  • Megan b.
    (5)

    Quick treatment-informative.

  • Jody c.
    (5)

    good visit.

  • M. .
    (5)

    One of the best doctors we have seen! Ever!.

  • Thomas c.
    (5)

    Kind friendly staff.

  • Jordan j.
    (5)

    Good experience.

  • E. p.
    (5)

    Great first impression!.

  • Nathan k.
    (5)

    over hyped.

  • D. k.
    (5)

    very nice.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    always a great experience.

  • Mary m.
    (5)

    Thank God for Dr. Pfenniger!.

  • Cale .
    (5)

    Friendly Doctor, staff and surroundings.

  • Tammy b.
    (5)

    Excellent information and interpersonal skills.

  • H. k.
    (5)

    Excellent Dr and visit!.

  • D. b.
    (5)

    Excellent!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    AMAZING rotation for a 4th year med student.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Exc ellent Doctor and Staff.

  • Kathy j.
    (4)

    Informative.

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