James A. Schafer, MD

Dr. Dickinson grew up in southeast Michigan. He attended MSU for his undergraduate studies where he majored in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences as well as Human Medicine. He then attended MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and upon graduating worked at McLaren Greater Lansing for his residency in family medicine. Dr. Dickinson's interests include preventative medicine, lifestyle modifications, osteopathic manipulative medicine and performing minor procedures in the office. Dr. Dickinson emphasizes providing options in treatment plans when possible. He attempts to minimize the medication burden by reducing the number of medications his patients need to take. He uses simple explanations of why he recommends certain treatments over other potential options. Away from the office, Dr. Dickinson enjoys traveling to northern Michigan with his family. He plays ice hockey in the winter and enjoys watching the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Lions, MSU football and MSU basketball.

Conveniently located, well-equipped facilities help Patients with physical dysfunction or impairment achieve optimal long-term outcomes.