Michael J Petrizzi MD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Clinical Professor @ VCU; Medical Director @ Hanover Family Physicians

9376 Atlee Station RdHanover Family Physicians PcMechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone+1 804-730-0990
Fax+1 804-730-8752

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Summary

Dr. Michael Petrizzi is a Family Medicine specialist based in Mechanicsville, VA, with a subspecialty in non-surgical Sports Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at University of North Carolina Hospitals after graduating from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Petrizzi serves as the Medical Director at Hanover Family Physicians since 1987. His areas of expertise include skin cancer, osteoarthritis, lifestyle medicine, and conducting minor surgical procedures. He has published research in musculoskeletal education, with his work cited multiple times. Dr. Petrizzi has been recognized with awards such as the James Charlton Best Teacher from the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians and has received certifications for meaningful use of electronic health records.

Education & Training

University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Family Medicine, 1983 - 1987
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1983

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Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1984 - 1990
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

James Charlton Best Teacher Virginia Academy of Family Physicians
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014
Richmond Magazine Top Doctor Richmond Magazine, 1995

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Recommended Elements of a Musculoskeletal Course for Fourth-Year Medical Students: A Modified Delphi Consensus.
Jordan Knox, Stephen M Carek, Rajalakshmi Cheerla, Susan Cochella, Alexei O DeCastro
Family Medicine. 2025-01-13
7 citations
Family Medicine Musculoskeletal Medicine Education: A CERA Study.
Velyn Wu, Kiyomi Goto, Stephen Carek, Michael Petrizzi, Jason W Deck
Family Medicine. 2022-05-01
3 citations
Sharing Maternity Care
Ginger B Boyle, James W Banks, Michael J Petrizzi, Walter L. Larimore
Family Practice Management. 2003-03-01

Books/Book Chapters

Sports Medicine for Coaches and Trainers
E.J. Shahady and M.J. PetrizziUNC Press
Sports Medicine for Primary Care Physicians
Chapter: Foot Injuries
Michael PetrizziEditors: Richard Birrer.

Lectures

Sideline Management Assessment Response Techniques with Online Module
AAFP Scientific Assembly, FMX, Musculoskeletal Medicine Courses ,AMSSM, State Chapter
Casting and Splinting
AAFP Scientific Assembly, FMX and Musculoskeletal Medicine Courses since 1995
Sports Medicine Lectures
AAFP Scientific Assembly, FMX, Musculoskeletal Medicine Courses and State Chapter Meetings

Press Mentions

Scott M. Strayer Shows the Breadth of Practice Available to Family Medicine PhysiciansMarch 28th, 2025
AAFP Recognizes Contributions of SportsOctober 31st, 2024
Virginia Care Partners and Transcend Sign Agreement to Improve Health of Medicare Advantage MembersFebruary 18th, 2016