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David Leszkowitz, DO Related seminars and products

White Lake Family Medicine

David Leszkowitz, DO, is board certified in addiction medicine and family medicine and is one of just a handful of physicians with these credentials in the state of Michigan. As the founder of White Lake Family Medicine, Dr. Leszkowitz has served the community of White Lake, Michigan, for over 30 years. He has advised many over the years and helped all those who came before him. He effortlessly fights for his patients’ well-being on many fronts. He is held in high esteem by his colleagues, medical educators, insurance companies, and the hospitals for which he advises, and advocates tirelessly on behalf of his patients.

His past and present positions as chief of hospital medical departments, director of in- and outpatient substance use disorder clinics, medical educator and clinical faculty at major medical schools, and as a lecturer training other physicians in the field of addiction have proven to be extremely important in helping those patients most in need. Dr. Leszkowitz is one of just four mentors of addiction medicine to other physicians in the state of Michigan. This is through PCSS (Provider Clinical Support Services) with the American College Of Addiction Psychiatry.

Dr. Leszkowitz is just one of seven physicians in the state of Michigan credentialed through the American Society Of Addiction Medicine to teach other physicians to be certified in practicing addiction medicine. Dr. Leszkowitz practices the teachings from his medical education, and he holds dear the oath he took upon graduating from medical school: “Do no harm. Do not judge. Accept all that comes.” He teaches other young students and resident physicians the very same principles.
 

Michael Shane Patterson DO Related seminars and products

Osteopathic Healthcare Associates

I have been practicing Internal Medicine and OMT since graduating from my residency program at Henry Ford / Bi-county in 2002. I also worked in urgent care and at Martha T. Berry Nursing home (long-term care facility) for 2 years as well as at St. Joseph, St John, and Henry Ford hospitals for 4 years while establishing my outpatient practice. I have been in practice for a total of 13 years. I have specialized in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and do mostly musculoskeletal pain management thru OMT to reduce and permanently eliminate acute and chronic pain due to multiple different forms of injuries and disabilities. I provide thorough and complete medical care and education for all forms of ailments, not solely pain complaints. As a Board Certified Internist and an adherent to the Osteopathic Philosophy, I treat the whole patient, mentally, spiritually and physically. I am here to educate the person, identify the cause of their symptoms and treat them using individualized approaches that suit the person and not just statistics to help improve your life and prevent future problems. I believe in integrating proven medicinal treatments with hands-on manipulation and nutritional therapies to improve a person’s overall health and long-term well being.

Daniel Schulte JD Related seminars and products

Daniel J. Schulte has more than 25 years of experience helpng clients solve tough problems and capitalize on opportunities that require a blend of business and legal expertise. 

Dan's practice includes a focus on addressing the legal, business, licensing, and regulatory challenges of health care professinals, organizatins, and facilities. 

Through his experience as a Certified Public Accountant, his role as a former managing partner and current executive committee member of the firm, and as co-chair of the firm's Health Care Practice Group, Dan understands how legal issues impact business objectives and, as a result, offers his clients practical, results-oriented advice.

Dan's practice involves representing health care clients in state regulatory matters, including disciplinary and other llicensing disputes wiht the State of Michigan, and federal regulatory matters including fraud and abuse issues. He also counsels on the anti-kickback and Stark laws, preparation of compliance programs, and responding to and negotiating settlements in connecton with government enforcement actions. In addition, Dan assists health care clients with a number of corporate, transactional, and contractual issues. 

Sean Achtman Related seminars and products

Shawn Achtman, D.O. is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University. His residency training was completed at William Beaumont Hospital in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. To further specialize, he completed a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Management through Michigan State University. 

He was born and raised in Southeast Michigan. He is looking forward to treating patients in the area he grew up in. As an active individual he understands pain can be a barrier to many aspects of life and he hopes to improve this for all of his patients.

Dr. Achtman is currently associate Medical Director of inpatient rehab at McLaren Oakland

Karen Hanks LMSW Related seminars and products

Karen is a licensed social worker who has worked in the areas of domestic violence, child welfare, and hospital social work. In recent years, Karen has volunteered in Nepal and in her local community working with anti-trafficking organizations and participating in various anti-trafficking activities. Currently, Karen serves as the chair of the Macomb County Anti-Trafficking Task Force, and she is the coordinator for the Trafficking Victims Assistance Program at Bethany Christian Services of SE Michigan where she works with foreign nationals who have been trafficked in the US. Karen also offers educational presentations to medical professionals, law enforcement trainees, and various community groups to raise awareness of human trafficking in Michigan and the United States.

Richard Bryce, DO Related seminars and products

Dr. Bryce graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He specializes in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine.

Dr. Bryce serves as Chief Medical Officer of the Community Health and Services Center, otherwise known as the CHASS Center which is located in Detroit.

His passion is to promote and motivate his patients to pursue a healthy lifestyle. To that end, he has started a number of initiatives through CHASS, including the CHASS Mexicantown 5K Run/Walk and Children's Race, both of which improve exposure to exercise within the Detroit community. He has also been instrumental in facilitating the Fresh Prescription program at the CHASS Center, where he and other providers prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to their patients from the clinic-based Farmer’s Market with the goal of increasing consumption of these foods. Richard also initiated CHASS's Reach Out and Read partnership, which provides pediatric patients with a free book at each well child visit.

Outside of CHASS, Dr. Bryce is a Faculty Advisor for Street Medicine Detroit and Detroit Street Care, student organizations affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. These programs provide medical care to Detroit’s homeless population. Dr. Bryce is clinical faculty at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Henry Ford Health System Dr. Bryce also serves as program director for the Henry Ford Hospital family medicine residency program.

David Best DO, MS, ABAM Related seminars and products

David K. Best, D.O. 3721 Kennedy Place Williamsburg, MI 49690 (231) 675-4808 cell dkbest_2000@yahoo.com Employment Physician and co-owner, Best Medical Services, PLLC November 2012 to present Primary Care and Addiction Medicine Traverse City, MI Hospice Physician, Heartland Hospice, Traverse City, MI January 2013 to present Physician, Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services, Gaylord, MI December 2015 to July 2017 Physician, Bellaire Family Health Center, Bellaire, MI August 2005 to January 2013 Medical Director, Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers March 2010 to March 2012 Analytic Chemist, Upjohn and Pharmacia and Upjohn, Portage, MI January 1994 to August 1995; August 1997 to July 1998 Internship, Residency, Board Certification Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI July 2002 to July 2005 American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians Board Certified in 2005 with re-certification in 2014 American Board of Addiction Medicine, Board Certified in 2014 Education Des Moines University-College of Osteopathic Medicine August 1998 to June 2002, D.O. Wayne State University August 1995 to May 1997, M.S., Basic Medical Sciences Kalamazoo College September 1990 to May 1994, B.A., Chemistry Foreign Study, spring 1992, Caen, France Conference and Community Presentations Cannabis Update April 2021 Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association Annual Conference Cool Springs, TN Hospice Update May 2021 Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA)Virtual Spring Conference Safe Opioid Prescribing Update March 2021 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Osteopathic Association Virtual Conference Cannabis Use Disorder Update Nov 10, 2019 MOA Fall Conference Grand Rapids, MI Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Presentation October 11, 2019 Western Michigan University College of Medicine Presented to Psychiatry Residency Department Kalamazoo, MI Managing Pain While Minimizing Risk Sept 26, 2019 Metro Health, University of Michigan Health Grand Rapids, MI June 23, 2019 MSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine Summer Conference Traverse City, MI May 18, 2019 MOA Conference Southfield, MI Michigan Osteopathic Association and Legislative Update June 13, 2019 Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association Conference Mackinac Island, MI Compliance Monitoring for Controlled Substance Prescribing November 18, 2019 MOA Conference Grand Rapids, MI Why Hospice, Why Now? June 14, 2018, Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association Conference Mackinac Island, MI Federal and State Controlled Substance Prescribing Laws Update May 20, 2018, MOA Conference Southfield, MI Opioid Use in Adolescence Update Jan 19, 2018, Michigan Association Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) Conference, Bellaire, MI Opioid Use Disorder Update May 19, 2017, MOA Conference, Southfield, MI Opioid Epidemic Presentation and Panel Discussion Feb 15, 2017, Michigan Society of Account Executives (MSAE) Legislative and Public Policy Conference, Lansing, MI Opioid Use Disorder, Prevention, Intervention and Self Care Jan 19, 2017, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) Conference, Bellaire, MI Opioid Use Disorder, Panel Discussion MOA Fall Convention, Grand Rapids, Nov 2016 Navigating Pain Management Seminar, Acme, MI, Oct 2016 American Osteopathic Association Conference, Anaheim, CA, Sept 2016 Michigan Osteopathic Association Spring Convention, Dearborn, MI May 2016 Update on Opioid Maintenance Treatment with Buprenorphine Presentation to Catholic Human Services Clinical Staff at Traverse City office in June 2014 and at Gaylord Office in August 2014 Presentation at Munson Hospital Grand Rounds in January 2015 Presentation at MAOFP Conference in August 2015 Healthcare Advocacy and Financial Planning Review for Students and Residents April 2014, Family Practice Club, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine May 2014, Family Practice Resident Clinic, Munson Medical Center Use of Buprenorphine in Management of Opioid Dependence in Underserved Areas February 28, 2013, Webinar for Prescribers Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies (PCSS-O) Childhood Obesity Update August 2, 2012, MAOFP Conference, Acme, MI Opioid Prescribing Risks May 18. 2012, Michigan State Medical Society Conference, Ypsilanti, MI Opioid Addiction and Case Studies May 17, 2012, MOA Conference, Dearborn, MI Office Based Opioid Treatment and Case Studies November 1, 2011, American Osteopathic Assoc. Conference, Orlando, FL Appropriate Pain Management and Risk March 2011, Staff Meeting, EJFHC Electronic Health Record Implementation at a Federally Qualified Health Center January 2011, MAOFP Conference, Bellaire, MI Other • Conference Chair, American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, 2016, 2017 • Treatment Advocate, Indivior, January 2016 to present • President, Northern Michigan Osteopathic Association, June 2015 to June 2017 • Trustee, Michigan Osteopathic Association, May 2014 to present o Secretary Treasurer, May 2019-2020 o President May 2021-2022 • Member, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2012 to present • Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) o President, August 2013 to August 2014 o Education Committee Chair, August 2009 to August 2012 o Board of Directors Member, July 2007 to July 2015 • Office Based Opioid Treatment Certified Provider, January 2005 to present • Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services Task Force, 2010 to 2013 • Associate Professor, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, 2010 to 2016 • Managing Ambulatory Health Care Seminar, Harvard School of Public Health, October 4-7, 2010 • National Health Service Corps Scholar and Loan Repayment Program, 1998 to 2012 • Kalamazoo College Baseball, 1991, 1993-1994 • Interests include biking, boating, running, swimming, camping, tennis.