Dr. Cathy Churgay, MD, FAAFP
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Cathy Churgay, MD, FAAFP

Family Practitioner

5/5(1)
Write A Review
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Cathy Churgay is a Board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing in Ypsilanti, MI at the HOPE Clinic for people without health insurance.  She is a retired Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine.  Dr. Churgay specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, Board-certified Family Medicine physicians also focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests, and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Churgay possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, Board-certified Family Medicine Physicians provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

University of Michigan Medical School MD 1988

University of Michigan B.S. with Distinction in Biomedical Sciences 1985

Michigan State University Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship 1993

University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine Family Practice Residency 1991

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Details

Male English

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Community healthcare, Procedural Skills, Adult and Pediatric Family Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Professor, retired University of Michigan 1991 - 2002
  • Associate Professor University of Toledo 2008 - 2011

Awards

  • Alternate, Mead Johnson Award for Graduate Education in Family Practice in 1991   
  • Annual "America's Top Family Doctors" Award from the Consumers Research Council of America from 2007-present   
  • Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) in 1995   
  • Doctor of the Year, Hope Medical Clinic in 2007   
  • Resident Teaching Award, 1996 Graduating Class of the University of Michigan Family Medicine Residency Program   
  • Resident Teaching Award, 1995 Graduating Class of the University of Michigan Family Medicine Residency Program   
  • Betty K. Mull Award for "Encouragement and Assistance Beyond the Call of Duty" 1993 Graduating Class of the University of Michigan Family Medicine Residency Program   
  • Board Certification in Family Medicine 1991 American Board of Family Medicine 
  • Board Recertification in Family Medicine 2013 American Board of Family Medicine 
  • Board Recertification in Family Medicine 2003 American Board of Family Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • AAFP  
  • ABFM  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • AAFP Foundation, STFM Foundation, University of Michigan Medical School Scholarships, HOPE Clinic, Project HOPE, Doctors Without Borders, Heifer International, Unicef, VFW, AdoptaPlatoon, WWF, AWF

Fellowships

  • 1992-1993 Michigan State University Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship

Professional Society Memberships

  • AAFP, ABFM, STFM, AMA

Articles and Publications

  • See C.V.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I became the first physician in my family after being called to serve and help people with their medical problems. I enjoy the detective work of determining what medical diseases a person has and treating that disease to the best of my ability, the opportunity to listen to a person's problems and help solve them with counseling and/or medications, and the opportunity to teach people healthy habits to prevent disease

Areas of research

  • Procedural skills, Family Medicine Obstetrics, Common Pediatric Illnesses and Behavioral Problems, Medical Students, Residents, and Physicians with Disabilities, Assisting Physicians with Obtaining Adequate Disability Insurance

Teaching and speaking

  • I teach an annual lecture to Family Medicine residents at the University of Michigan and Columbia University on the Need for and Methods of Obtaining Adequate Disability Insurance Coverage for Themselves

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Hawaii, Caribbean, Western U.S.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Civil War reeanctor- portray Union Asst. Surgeon Dr. Mary Walker or a Union Hospital Steward

Favorite professional publications

  • JAMA, NEJM, AFP, Family Medicine, JABFM, Academic Medicine

Areas of research

Medical Students, Residents, and Family Medicine Physicians with Disabilities; Maternal Fever During Labor, Pediatric behavioral problems and diseases, Teaching Procedural Skills, Curriculum Development

Dr. Cathy Churgay, MD, FAAFP's reviews

(1)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Churgay


5.0

Based on 1 reviews

Dr. Cathy Churgay, MD, FAAFP has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. 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.

Recommended Articles

  • What is a Lobotomist?

    A lobotomist is the type of specialist who performs lobotomy procedures. A lobotomy is a form of psychosurgery that was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, and it was meant to treat various psychological defects.Why would you need a lobotomist?A lobotomist was required to perform...

  • What to Expect After a Plastic Surgery

    A Brief Introduction to Plastic SurgeryPlastic surgery involves the surgical alteration of one’s body to make it into a different shape or size according to what you may desire. It is a delicate procedure that should be done by qualified surgeons and should be done only when necessary, although...

  • Does Ultherapy Really Tighten Skin?

    What is it?Ultherapy is the only FDA approved non-surgical procedure done to lift the skin of the neck, chins and brow. It is not a surgery; it is not an injection or laser. It is an ultrasound therapy. This technique uses ultrasound to guide the clinician to the directed are of the skin where they...

  • Can Ovarian Cancer Affect Women of All Ages?

    Ovarian cancer is the most common type of cancer (besides breast cancer) among the female population. Sometimes, ovarian cancer comes together with many other diseases, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, irregular periods, and after hormone replacement therapies.This disease is most...

  • What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?

    IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...

  • Can Obesity Lead to Death?

    Being overweight or obese can make you more prone to various health issues such as diabetes, heart illness and specific cancers. Being overweight as a result of pregnancy may trigger temporary or long-standing health complications to the mother and the baby.You will learn more about the relationship...