Overview
Dr. Spahlinger received his M.D. degree from Ohio State University in 1980. He then completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, serving as Chief Medical Resident 1983-1984. After his residency, he entered private practice at the Wooster Clinic in Wooster, Ohio. In addition to maintaining a busy primary care practice, Dr. Spahlinger was active in the administration of the Wooster Clinic as a member of the Board of Directors and Director of Finance and Third Party Relations. He also served in leadership roles at Wooster Community Hospital. Dr. Spahlinger was recruited to return to the University of Michigan in 1994 as a Clinical Instructor in the General Medicine Division of the Department of Internal Medicine. He was also appointed as Medical Director of Primary Care, a position he held through 1997. He was responsible for staff and budget management of the Health System's primary care health centers and acquired practices. He played a central role in the development of the East Ann Arbor Health Center. In 1995 Dr. Spahlinger was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, and in 1997 was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor. That same year he was selected as Executive Director of the Medical School's Faculty Group Practice and serves on its Board of Directors and chairs its Finance Committee and Primary Care Executive Committee. He was the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in the Medical School from 2000-2003 and is Senior Associate Dean since 2003. In addition to his leadership role at the Health System and his patient care responsibilities, Dr. Spahlinger teaches clinical skills and supervises the medical students and residents who rotate on his service.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Acute Kidney Failure.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception B, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
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Domino's Farms
Dr. Akin completed his residency in Internal Medicine and PhD at the University of Louisville, and his Allergy/Immunology fellowship at the NIH Clinical Center, where he also worked as a staff physician and researcher. He was then an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, where he established and lead the Mastocytosis Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He is internationally recognized for his work on mast cell disorders and anaphylaxis and is an active member of the AAAAI. Dr. Akin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Anaphylaxis, Urticaria Pigmentosa, and Tissue Biopsy.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Michael Kuhne is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kuhne is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Heart Block, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Cardiovascular Center
Dr. Jackson Liang is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Electrophysiology at the University of Michigan Hospital. He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI, then completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He subsequently completed Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowships at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, where he was chief Electrophysiology fellow.Dr. Liang’s clinical interests within Electrophysiology are focused on management of complex arrhythmias, specifically catheter ablation for ventricular arrhythmias (PVCs and ventricular tachycardia, including epicardial ablation), as well as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter ablation, SVT ablation, and device implantation.He is active clinically at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor as well as the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and sees outpatients at the University of Michigan Northville Health Center. He is conversational in Mandarin Chinese. Dr. Liang is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Liang is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David A. Spahlinger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David A. Spahlinger?
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Is Dr. David A. Spahlinger a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David A. Spahlinger is classified as an Experienced expert for Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David A. Spahlinger specialize in?
While Dr. David A. Spahlinger is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. David A. Spahlinger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David A. Spahlinger has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. David A. Spahlinger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David A. Spahlinger accept my insurance?
Dr. David A. Spahlinger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5582 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar SyndromeDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Spahlinger isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.