Dr. Michael Berneking, MD

Though he began his career as a primary care provider, Dr. Michael Berneking has found his passion as an occupational medicine clinician. He enjoys that in this role, he gets to help both individuals and companies. “Occupational medicine comes with unique rewards and challenges that are not seen in any other specialty,” he explains. “Not only do I help treat my patients’ injury and/or illness, I also address the ways their environment and job impact their overall health and wellness.”Dr. Berneking has a special interest in sleep medicine. This includes sleep disorders, fatigue, and its impact on the workplace – particularly in transportation. Also, as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Michigan Army National Guard, Dr. Berneking is highly interested in aviation/aerospace medicine. He has been deployed four times all over the world and presently serve as a flight surgeon!Dr. Berneking stays busy, but when he has a bit of time to spare, he enjoys cooking, …traveling, and spending time with his family (which includes two Australian Shepherds and a Bearded Dragon!)My job as a physician is about more than simply treating my patients’ health concerns. It is about educating and informing them so that they can make the best choices for their life. As an occupational medicine clinician, my goal is to restore injured workers to their optimal health and wellness as quickly as possible, as to minimize disruption to their everyday life. Every patient is unique and I approach them as individuals and try to understand what will help them the best.