About
M. Shane Patterson, DO earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan in 1992. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren, Michigan, finishing in 2002. He holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
Dr. Patterson practices with a deep commitment to osteopathic philosophy. He believes physical health and emotional well-being are inseparable. He uses the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) model to evaluate and treat patients. His clinical interests include chronic pain, mobility and functional decline, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, headaches, and spine-related disorders. He incorporates exercise guidance, nutrition counseling, supplements where appropriate, stress management, and mindfulness techniques into patient care plans. Dr. Patterson joined MDVIP to build more meaningful doctor-patient relationships and spend real time with each patient. He holds hospital affiliations with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, and Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Adrian College, Adrian, MI – Bachelor of Arts, Biology (1992)
Medical School
Kansas City University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine – Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)
Residency
Bi-County Community Hospital, Warren, MI – Internal Medicine (2000-2002)
Fellowship
Advanced fellowship training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Additional Training
Internship: Bi-County Community Hospital, Warren, MI (1998-1999)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Patterson right for?
Dr. Patterson works well with adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or arthritis. Patients dealing with chronic pain, spine-related disorders, or headaches benefit from his OMT training. He is a strong fit for those who want a care plan that addresses lifestyle, stress, and nutrition. Adults seeking a physician who treats mind, body, and spirit together will find his approach a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Patterson focuses on hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, headaches, and spine-related disorders. He also treats stress-related illness and patients experiencing mobility or functional decline. His osteopathic training gives him a broad, whole-body perspective on these conditions.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on technique used to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Patterson completed advanced fellowship training in OMT and applies it regularly in patient care. He uses the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) model to guide his evaluations.
Dr. Patterson treats chronic disease by addressing the whole patient, not just isolated symptoms. He incorporates exercise guidance, nutrition counseling, stress management, and mindfulness techniques alongside conventional treatment. His goal is restoring balance across physical and emotional health.
Yes, Dr. Patterson holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998.
Dr. Patterson completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren, Michigan. He finished his residency in 2002.
Yes, Dr. Patterson makes himself available to patients directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of the care model he offers through MDVIP.
Dr. Patterson holds affiliations with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, and Henry Ford Warren Hospital. These affiliations allow him to coordinate hospital-based care for his patients when needed.
Yes, Dr. Patterson builds nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, stress management, and mindfulness techniques into patient care plans. He views lifestyle factors as central to long-term health, not supplementary to it.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026