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Dr. Michael Septer, DO

Family Medicine*
3.4 (30)
Map Pin Small Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Septer, DO

Dr. Michael Septer, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 48 years of experience. They graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Dr. Septer, completed a residency at Ucsf Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Septer an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Septer works at Practice in Grand Rapids, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Muscle Spasm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Septer's Office Locations

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    6735 Cascade Rd SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 956-9400

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  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

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Muscle Spasm
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Upper Back Pain
Muscle Spasm
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Upper Back Pain

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Muscle Spasm
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Upper Back Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arthritis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Constipation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shortness of Breath
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Steroid Injection
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autonomic Disorders
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Influenza (Flu)
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postpartum Depression
Purpura
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sebaceous Cysts
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Peripheral Nerve Block
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Trigger Point Injection
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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    3.4
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1013908060
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tucson Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Truman Mc
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Septer has seen patients for Muscle Spasm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Septer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Septer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Septer.

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