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Michael Petzar, MD, Pathology, Athens, GA

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Pathology Athens, GA

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Hematopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    Augusta Univ/Univ of GA, Athens Medical Partnership
    1425 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Petzar is a Medical Educator teaching pathology integrated into the pre-clinical curriculum at the Augusta University (Medical College of Georgia) satellite campus at the University of Georgia, Athens. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, and Hematology(Pathology), and by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. He has experience in Laboratory Management and Quality Improvement including Six Sigma and Lean techniques.

Education & Training

  • Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)
    Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Fellowship, Infectious Disease, 2017 - 2019
  • UPMC Medical Education/Institute for Transfusion Medicine
    UPMC Medical Education/Institute for Transfusion MedicineFellowship, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Hematopathology, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2001 - 2002
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1998 - 2001
  • Martinez Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Martinez Veterans Affairs Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2013
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2012
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
    American Board of Pathology Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Pathology Hematology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Richter International Scholar Northwestern University, 1976

Committees

  • Member, Clinical Pathology Education Committee 2008 - 2011