Dr. Steven Zalla, DO
Family Practitioner
1265 W Huron Suite 201 Waterford MI, 48328About
Dr. Steven Zalla is a family practitioner practicing in Waterford, MI. Dr. Zalla 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. Zalla 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
Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1994
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP)
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
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Get to know Family Practitioner Dr. Steven Zalla, who serves patients in Michigan.
Dr. Zalla stands as a board-certified osteopathic family physician, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice at Lakeland Physicians P.C. in Waterford, Michigan.
His journey in the field of medicine commenced in 1994 when he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Building on this foundation, Dr. Zalla undertook a rigorous residency in family medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, dedicating himself from 1995 to 1997 to hone his skills and clinical acumen.
Board certified in family medicine, he holds the esteemed title of Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP). The AOBFP is an organization that provides board certification to qualified osteopathic physicians who specialize in delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, genders, and addressing all parts of the body.
Professionally, Dr. Zalla is an active and engaged member of the American Osteopathic Association, where he collaborates with fellow medical professionals to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
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