Overview
A native of Canton, Michigan, Dr. Denise Zao embarked on her medical career after graduating from Albion College. She continued her education at the University of Michigan, where she completed both medical school and her Internal Medicine residency.Dr. Zao has dedicated her career to outpatient primary care. For a decade, she practiced at Michigan Medicine’s Livonia Health Center before its relocation to Northville Health Center in 2014. Her clinical interest spans chronic care management, complex health issues, and preventive health.Committed to nurturing future medical professionals, Dr. Zao has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan Medical School since 2008, initially with the Family Centered Experience Program and transitioning to the Doctoring Program in 2016. She finds immense satisfaction in educating aspiring physicians.In her personal time, Dr. Zao cherishes moments with her family of four, often through travel and culinary adventures. She also enjoys cheering on the Michigan Wolverines football team and unwinding by knitting, embroidery or peaceful walks through Ann Arbor's natural beauty.
Dr. Zao is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
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39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 2, Northville, MI 48168
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Richard Auchus is a professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND) and Chief of the Endocrinology & Metabolism Section at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. in pharmacology from Washington University in St. Louis. Then Dr. Auchus completed a residency at the University of Iowa and an endocrinology fellowship at UTHSC-San Antonio/Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Auchus came to UMHS from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas, where he was a Professor of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology.Dr. Auchus is a steroid biologist with expertise both in basic science and clinical/translational science. His work has included translational research into: molecular and genetic mechanisms of human hypertension, improved diagnostic studies and management in primary aldosteronism and Cushing syndromes, modifier genes in 21-hydroxylase deficiency, cardiovascular disease in polycystic ovary syndrome, and the endocrinology of traumatic brain injury. Dr. Auchus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Cushing's syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Auchus is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise H. Zao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise H. Zao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise H. Zao by calling their office at 734-998-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denise H. Zao a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denise H. Zao is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Denise H. Zao specialize in?
While Dr. Denise H. Zao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Denise H. Zao accept my insurance?
Dr. Denise H. Zao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-998-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Zao isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Zao isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Zao isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Post-Splenectomy SyndromeDr. Zao isAdvanced. Learn about Post-Splenectomy Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Zao isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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- AbetalipoproteinemiaDr. Zao isExperienced. Learn about Abetalipoproteinemia.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Zao isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Zao isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Apo A-I DeficiencyDr. Zao isExperienced. Learn about Apo A-I Deficiency.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Zao isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
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