About
Dr. Jennifer Battiste has practiced family medicine in Caledonia, Michigan, for more than twenty years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Psychology from Michigan State University in 1990. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995. W. Sparrow Memorial Hospital in Lansing, where she served as Chief Resident. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains certification through the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment.
Dr. Battiste belongs to the American Academy of Family Practice, the Michigan Academy of Family Practice, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Kent County Medical Society. She holds hospital affiliations with Trinity Health Care and Corewell Health. Her professional interests center on weight management, women's health, and chronic disease care, particularly diabetes and hypertension. " Outside the office, she enjoys time with her husband, two sons, and dogs Shadow and Sadie. Golfing, walking, line dancing, pickleball, and reading round out her free time.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Michigan State University, B.S. Human Psychology, 1990
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
Family Medicine, E.W. Sparrow Memorial Hospital, Lansing, MI, 1996-1998
Additional Training
Internship, E.W. Sparrow Memorial Hospital, Lansing, MI, 1995-1996; Chief Resident
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Battiste right for?
Dr. Battiste is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or obesity benefit from her focused chronic disease approach. Women looking for dedicated preventive and wellness care will find her professional interests align well with their needs. She also serves patients across all ages, from newborns to older adults. Those who value direct physician access, same-day availability, and proactive wellness planning will feel at home in her practice.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Battiste focuses on diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and a broad range of women's health conditions. She also manages other chronic diseases as part of her family medicine practice. Prevention and early intervention shape her approach to all of these areas.
Yes. Dr. Battiste holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment and earned certification through the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Battiste earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit in 1995. W. Sparrow Memorial Hospital in Lansing, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Battiste has practiced in Caledonia, Michigan, for more than twenty years. She has built long-standing relationships with patients across multiple generations of local families.
Dr. Battiste takes a proactive, relationship-centered approach. She prioritizes prevention, lifestyle modification, and wellness planning. She values time with each patient and focuses on understanding the whole person, not just the presenting concern.
Yes. Dr. Battiste cares for patients across every stage of life, from newborns to great-grandparents. Her family medicine background equips her to serve multiple generations within the same household.
Dr. Battiste holds affiliations with Trinity Health Care and Corewell Health. These relationships support her ability to coordinate care when patients need services beyond the office.
Yes. Dr. Battiste makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members of her MDVIP practice have direct access to her outside of standard office hours.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026