D.O.s In Focus
William Morrone, D.O.
Dr. William Morrone is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, so you will see D.O.
after his name. He is a graduate of the Michigan State University College
of Osteopathic Medicine and has been a primary care physician for eight years.
Currently, Dr. Morrone works in several capacities including as a family practitioner
medical resident trainer at Synergy Medical Education Alliance of Saginaw,
director of Hospice of Michigan, Saginaw, consulting liaison addictionologist
at Wolverine Human Services and deputy medical examiner for Bay County. He
is dually board certified in family medicine and pain management.
“An osteopathic physician has an obligation to be an educator and to teach at every opportunity. Above all, if I am going use my osteopathic training and approach my patients with the ‘whole person’ philosophy, I must ask questions that go to the heart and soul of the person – what is the relationship with their family, what do they do at work, what are their health risks, and what are they expecting out of me? Education and communication are key components to the success of all medicine and I have found that it all begins with listening.”
Dr. Morrone recently provided input in an MOA news release highlighting the differences between M.D.s and D.O.s’s titled “Do You Know… is Your Doctor an M.D. or a D.O.?” It was prepared in preparation for 2009 National Osteopathic Medicine week.
Peter Ajluni, D.O.
Dr. Peter Ajluni is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, so you will see D.O.
after his name. He is a graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathy, now
known as Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in
Downers Grove, Ill., and has been an osteopathic physician for more than 35
years. As former chief of staff at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center,
Dr. Ajluni is a senior orthopedic surgeon for the hospital as well as vice
chair of the Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees.
In addition, Dr. Ajluni served as 2007-08 President of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), a national association representing more than 64,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). As an avid hiker and jogger who has participated in a number of marathons and triathlons, Dr. Ajluni chose “D.O.s: Fit for Life” as his presidential theme to convey the importance of osteopathic physicians serving as health and fitness role models for their patients. As a speaker, Dr. Ajluni travels across the United States speaking about fitness, wellness and the prevention of chronic disease.
“As an osteopathic physician, I have an opportunity and an obligation to educate my patients on the benefits that exercise and fitness can have on their overall wellness and ultimately on their quality of life. I walk the walk so that I can talk the talk with my patients, my family and my community.”
Paul R. Ehrmann, D.O.
Dr. Paul R. Ehrmann is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, so you will see D.O.
after his name. He is a graduate of the Michigan State University College
of Osteopathic Medicine and has been a primary care physician for 27 years.
As a D.O. in private practice, Dr. Ehrmann is the owner and medical director
of Family Health Care Center in Royal Oak.
“My personal philosophy as an osteopathic physician is to do the right thing, treat people like you would treat your family and give more than you take.”
In addition, he is the former chief medical consultant to the Public Health
Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives, founder of the Children's
Health Initiative Program or CHIP,
a healthy living program for children and their families, and author of the
book “Generation
XL: The Childhood Obesity Pandemic: A Community-Based Solution.”
For more information on Dr. Ehrmann, his practice and his background visit
his website.
Algirdas Juocys, D.O.
Dr. Al Juocys is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, so you will see D.O. after
his name. He is a graduate of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic
Medicine and has been a family physician for more than 25 years. As a board
certified family physician in private practice, Dr. Juocys practices with
Country Creek Family Physicians in Rochester, Michigan.
In addition, he is chief medical director of Medical Network One, a physician organization, medical director and one of the founding members of the Michigan Institute for Health Enhancement (MIHE) and the State Surgeon for the Michigan Army National Guard with two tours in Iraq.
Dr. Juocys says, “It was an honor as an osteopathic family physician to take care of these deployed kids and….. grandkids in Iraq.”
For additional information, visit the following websites:
Medical Network One
Michigan Institute for Health
Enhancement
