About
Dr. Michelle Bauer earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit before completing her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University in 1996. She then completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in Trenton, finishing her training in 1999. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Her professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
For nearly 25 years, Dr. Bauer has cared for patients across the downriver Michigan region. She takes an osteopathic approach to care, treating the whole person and regularly using osteopathic manipulation for musculoskeletal conditions. She is passionate about preventive care, women's health, nutrition, exercise, and individualized management of chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid disease. Patients reach her directly by cell phone after hours and on weekends. She views the doctor-patient relationship as a true partnership, and she embraces a proactive, personal approach to every patient she sees.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Wayne State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1990)
Medical School
Michigan State University, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)
Residency
Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, Family Medicine (1997-1999)
Additional Training
Internship: Riverside Osteopathic Hospital (1996-1997)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bauer right for?
Dr. Bauer is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a deeply experienced physician. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, asthma, or thyroid disease benefit from her proactive chronic condition approach. Women looking for attentive, personalized health care find her focus on women's health especially relevant. Patients who value osteopathic principles and hands-on musculoskeletal care will appreciate her training. Anyone in the downriver Michigan area wanting direct after-hours access to their doctor is a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bauer manages a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid disease. She also provides care for musculoskeletal problems using osteopathic manipulation. Her broader focus includes preventive care and women's health.
Yes. Dr. Bauer holds a Diplomate certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She earned this credential after completing her medical degree at Michigan State University and her residency at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital.
Osteopathic manipulation is a hands-on technique that addresses musculoskeletal problems by working with the body's structure. Dr. Bauer incorporates this approach regularly as part of her whole-person philosophy of care.
Yes. Dr. Bauer gives her patients direct access by cell phone after hours and on weekends. This level of availability is a core part of how she practices concierge medicine.
Dr. Bauer completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University in 1996. She then trained at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in Trenton, finishing both her internship and Family Medicine residency there in 1999.
Dr. Bauer holds memberships in the American Osteopathic Association, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Preventive care is central to Dr. Bauer's practice. She builds personalized wellness plans for her members and conducts comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic tests through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Dr. Bauer incorporates women's health as a dedicated focus within her family medicine practice. She addresses preventive screenings, hormonal concerns, and individualized wellness planning for her female patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026