Douglas M. Spence, MD

Dr. Spence enjoys practicing the full scope of family medicine.  Along with Dr. Carroll, he founded Creekside Clinic in January of 2005.  Dr. Spence relishes outdoor activities with his wife, Fern, and his young children on the rivers, beaches, trails, and roads of Northwest Michigan.  He also enjoys concerts, playing guitar, road and mountain biking, and school activities with his children.

I am accepting new patients.

University of Michigan : 1991
Dr. Spence graduated from The University of Michigan with a BS in Biology.
Wayne State University-School of Medicine : 1996

MD with High Distinction

University of Wisconsin-Madison : 1999

Dr. Spence completed a three year residency in Family Medicine.

American Board of Family Medicine : 1999

Spanish

1999

Medical Staff Privileges : 2001
Dr. Spence has medical staff privileges at Munson Medical Center.

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society : 1996
Morris Brent Award for Academic Excellence and Community Service : 1996

Lecture Re: Overuse Injuries in Runners : 2005-2009
Yearly lecture given at the Beginner Runner Community Class in Traverse City.
Pros-Cons of Immunizations : 2005
What to Expect After The Delivery : 2004

 

TV 7&4 Live Health Spots : 2003-2004
Exercise in Pregnancy; Skin and Sun Protection; Diabetes Care.
VBAC: Arguments for and Against : 2003
"Teaching End of Life Care Through a Resident/Faculty Mentorship" : 1998
Pediatric Apnea: Diagnosis and Management : 1998
"Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin in the Treatment of Pulmonary Emboli" : 1998