Dr. Michael D. Papenfuse, DO | Saginaw, MI | Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Papenfuse graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. He works in Saginaw, MI and 5 other locations and specializes in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Papenfuse is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center Cooper.

accepting new patients
4.2

20 Ratings
37 years of experience
57 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
9 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

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Dr. Papenfuse actually listens to his patients. I have been with him for several years and I trust him and his advice to me. It is a good feeling to be with a doctor who cares.

February 8th, 2025

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I have seen Dr. Mike since 2006 for chronic neck pain and headaches from multiple car accidents. Even though I have moved out-of-state, I can't imagine going anywhere else for my pain management. He has helped me manage my pain to the point that I only need a procedure every couple years; I always plan a vacation up to Michigan to get my procedure from him. He remembers his patients and their cases, he cares and is highly skilled, and he takes the time to answer all your questions. I highly recommend him!

February 25th, 2019

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Very professional staff, doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful

February 16th, 2017

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I was very pleased with my interactions with Dr. Papenfuse. He was energetic and friendly and took the time to answer my questions.

November 5th, 2015

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I have a lot of pain and Dr. Papenfuse figures out what is best for me. I'm a complicated patient.

May 13th, 2015

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I have neck pain and plate in my shoulder and I wanted to try some different pain therapy and I was interrogated and talked like I was idiot because I asked about eastern medicine.

May 11th, 2015

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You don't see this Dr when you go there. Expect assistants, multiple people scrutinizing you for addiction to drugs and drug seeking. They want to do procedures there and charge high office rates. As a health care professional I don't recommend this practice at all.

January 13th, 2014

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Compassion, Effective, Caring, Professional, Tenacious. Dr. Mike gives everything to his patients when it comes to our pain, and dealing with how it changes our lives. What makes him the best is the fact that he devotes himself in knowing you the patient, and how the pain you have effects your life. The fact that he has only the best working with him, show's his desire to help you live the best life you can with chronic pain.

December 6th, 2013

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i had a shot .i had to go to the er . because of shot.took 4 days to get pain pills.i had pain in my neck for over a year . the place i went to before wont give my shots because of my pain and neck locking up. this place is a joke,

July 18th, 2012

Comprehensive Pain Specialists

4450 Fashion Square Blvd # 100Saginaw, MI 48603

Tel: (989) 792-4090

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Matrix Surgery Center

4450 Fashion Square Blvd # 200Saginaw, MI 48603

Tel: (989) 790-7950

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Covenant Medical Center Harrison

1447 N Harrison StSaginaw, MI 48602

Tel: (989) 583-0000

Mymichigan Medical Center Saginaw

800 S Washington AveSaginaw, MI 48601

Tel: (989) 907-8000

Covenant Medical Center Cooper

700 Cooper AveSaginaw, MI 48602

Tel: (989) 583-6000

Mymichigan Medical Center Tawas

200 E M 55Tawas City, MI 48763

Tel: (989) 362-3411


Dr. Michael Duane Papenfuse, DO	Dr. Hassan El-Nachef, MD	Dr. Julie Christine Parse, MD	Dr. Mishun Deliese Childs-Love, MD
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
4.2 (20 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience		35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Saginaw , MI	Bay City , MI	Bay City , MI	Bay City , MI
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Universidad De Zaragoza Facultad De Medicina		Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Doctor Of Osteopathy, Michigan, 2027, Active

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Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1989

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