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Don Tynes, MD, Medicine/Pediatrics, Benton Harbor, MI, Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center

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Medicine/Pediatrics Benton Harbor, MI

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Summary

  • Dr. Don Tynes is an internist and pediatrician in Benton Harbor, MI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Spectrum at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, DMC Harper University Hospital, DMC - Sinai-Grace Hospital, DMC - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Spectrum at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet, and DMC - Detroit Receiving Hospital. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He is 22 years experienced in hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He runs the Southwest Michigan Limb Preservation Program: Save The Leg. He is specially trained in peripheral vascular disease, asthma, and high-risk pregnancies.

Education & Training

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1995 - 1999
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State UniversityB.S., 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2000 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguish Alumni Award Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2017
  • Community Champion Award Molina healthcare, 2016
  • Healthcare Michgian Award of Excellence in Patient Care. Healthcare Michigan and Michigan State Medical Society, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Unusual Case of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid-Related Hepatotoxicity  
    Tynes DJ, Nathani MG, Mutchnick MG, Ehrinpreis, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/1998

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Locked Down and Locked Out of The Health Professions
    Tynes DJ, Educational Pipeline, American Public Health Association, 1/1/2003
  • Gonococcal Endocarditis
    Tynes DJ, Society General Internal Medicine, 1/1/1999
  • Gonococcal Endocarditis "A Review of the Pediatric and Adult Literature"
    Tynes DJ, Children Hospital of Michigan, Annual Resident Research Conference, 1/1/1999
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Lectures

  • Education Today for Doctors of Tomorrow, African Center Self Esteem to Enhance Your Child's Academic Performance 
    Detroit, MI, 1989-2018 - 1/1/2018
  • Education Today for Doctors of Tomorrow 
    Detroit, MI, 1989-2018 - 1/1/2018
  • A New Vision of Self through Corrected African History with Academic skill to Match. 
    Cobo Hall Convention Center, Detroit, MI - 1/1/2003
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Other

  • In Brief: Free Health Screening 
    Tynes DJ, Herald Palladium Newspaper
    1/12/2016
  • Benton Harbor Physician Moves into Old Health Dept. 
    Tynes DJ, Herald Palladium Newspaper
    1/30/2015
  • Local Doctor Expanding Clinic and Training Medical Missionaries 
    Tynes DJ, ABC57 News
    1/15/2015
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Authored Content

  • Tynes appointed to state medical boardJanuary 2020
  • Dr. Tynes appointed to Mich. Board of MedicineJanuary 2020

Press Mentions

  • Black History Month: Monumental Moments at the WSU School of Medicine
    Black History Month: Monumental Moments at the WSU School of MedicineJanuary 29th, 2021
  • BH Doctor Honored as a Community Hero
    BH Doctor Honored as a Community HeroOctober 1st, 2016
  • In Brief
    In BriefSeptember 12th, 2016
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Committees

  • Vice Chair, Michigan Board of Medicine 2024 - Present
  • Physician, Michigan Board of Medicine 2020 - Present
  • Medical Director, Benton Harbor Community Water Council 2019 - Present
  • Nonprofit Consultant, City of Benton Harbor Income Tax Review Board 2018 - Present
  • member, Board of Directors MSMS 2016 - Present
  • Member, Mayor Marcus Muhammad of the city of Benton Harbor appoints Dr Don J Tynes to the planning and economic development committee for the city of Benton Harbor 2016 - Present
  • Member, Mayor James Hightower of the city of Benton Harbor appoints Dr. Don J Tynes to the personal finance committee on the city of Benton Harbor 2015 - Present
  • Vice Chair, Michigan Board of Medicine 2023 - 2024

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