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Summary
Dr. John Ratchford is an internal medicine specialist with nearly five decades of medical experience serving patients in Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. His extensive 48-year career has provided him with deep expertise in comprehensive adult healthcare and internal medicine practice.
Dr. Ratchford practices at Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus in Muskegon, Michigan, where he focuses on treating a range of medical conditions. He provides care for patients with COVID-19 and offers specialized skin treatments for conditions like actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis. His clinical skills include COVID-19 testing and advanced skin lesion treatments such as cryotherapy and laser therapy.
Dr. Ratchford practices at Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus in Muskegon, Michigan, where he focuses on treating a range of medical conditions. He provides care for patients with COVID-19 and offers specialized skin treatments for conditions like actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis. His clinical skills include COVID-19 testing and advanced skin lesion treatments such as cryotherapy and laser therapy.
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Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Mayo Clinic And Medical School
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Michael Ratchford has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. John Michael Ratchford, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. David Dirk Bonnema, MD | Dr. Samuel Kirk Payne, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Interventional Cardiology | Hematology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 48 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Muskegon , MI | Lyons , CO | Muskegon , MI | Muskegon , MI |
| Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Michael Ratchford
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Michael Ratchford has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Michael Ratchford has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mayo Clinic And Medical School.
Medical School
Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Ratchford's NPI number is 1770584880.
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- Dr. John Ratchford's office is located at 1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI, 49442.
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