Biographies

Dr. Bayer
Dr. Oska
Dr. Salvia
Julie Amacucci
Jim Crampton
Suzanne Frescoln

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LEONARD BAYER, D.O., F.A.C.E.P.:
Board Certified in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine

For more than 20 years, Dr. Bayer has practiced in the area and has been involved in the training and education of medical students and residents. Before entering private practice, Dr. Bayer served as Medical Director for the county's Emergency Medical System and was the Medical Director of the largest Emergency Department in Macomb County.

Dr. Bayer graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He later completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky and was appointed Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Bayer continues to attain leadership positions in both Emergency Medicine and Family Practice throughout the Macomb County area. He is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Family Practice Department at St. John's/Macomb Hospital. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Bayer is married and has two children, ages 16 and 21.

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FADI OSKA, M.D.:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Dr. Oska has practiced Family Medicine and Internal Medicine for the past six years and has worked primarily in hospital Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centers in the southeastern Michigan area.

Dr. Oska graduated from the Damascus University School of Medicine in 1992, where he graduated in the top 5% of the medical school and with high honors. He then finished in the top 10% of all physicians taking the Internal Medicine boards. He completed a residency program in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan and completed four months of specialized training in pediatrics.

Dr. Oska is an active staff member at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Crittenton Hospital, St. John's Macomb Hospital, and William Beaumont Hospital.

Dr. Oska is married and has two children ages 1 and 5.

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PETER SALVIA, D.O.:
Board Certified in Family Medicine

Dr. Salvia has locally practiced Family Medicine for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he is a lifetime resident. Upon completing four years as an Air Force Medic he enrolled and completed his undergraduate and Master of Science Degrees at Wayne State University. He then completed his medical degree at Michigan State University.

Upon graduation, he completed his post-graduate training at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital/Bi-County Hospital. He has continued to be associated with Michigan State University and serves as a Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine whereby he has been directly involved in the training of numerous medical students.

He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Michigan Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice.

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JULIE AMACUCCI, PA-C:
Certified Physician Assistant

Julie Amacucci received her Master of Science - Physician Assistant degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. During her studies, she received high honors and several academic awards, including the Dean's Scholar Award and the Academic Achievement Award in Biology.

Upon graduation, Julie worked at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak before joining Associates in Family Practice. She also has over 10 years of diverse clinical experience in the health care profession.

Julie is a member of both the American and Michigan Associations of Physician Assistants.

Julie is married, and is expecting her first child.

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JIM CRAMPTON, PA-C:
Certified Physician Assistant

James (Jim) Cramptonreceived his Master of Science - Physician Assistant degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and graduated in the top 5% of his class. He also scored in the top 1% percent of the Physician Assistant National Certification exam.

Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Jim worked as a Paramedic for 16 years and currently maintains a paramedic certification and license. During his time as a paramedic, Jim was also involved in field operations, training, research, quality assurance and management.

Jim is a member of both the American and Michigan Associations of Physician Assistants as well as the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians and the Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Jim is married and has four children.

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SUZANNE FRESCOLN, PA-C:
Certified Physician Assistant

Suzanne Frescoln received her Master of Science – Physician Assistant degree from Wayne Statue University and scored high on the National Certification Exam for Physician Assistants.

Ms. Frescoln has chosen Family Practice with special interests in women’s health and pediatrics.

She brings over 10 years of clinical health care experience, including experience in home health care and pediatrics. She has also volunteered and worked in numerous health care events, including immunizations fairs, sports physicals, and the Special Olympics.

Ms. Frescoln is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Michigan Associates of Physican Assistants, and the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants.

Suzanne has one child.

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