John O. Wycoff, D.O.

Dr. John Wycoff was born and raised in rural Iowa.  At an early age he witnessed the partnership between his family and their personal physician.  He began to understand that the trust in this relationship was the foundation of health and wellness.  As a physician he noticed that many of his own patients did not feel well, yet were told their tests were normal.  This led Dr. Wycoff to explore nontraditional areas of medicine such as inhaled and food allergies, hormonal imbalance and vitamin and mineral supplementation.  This dedication and committment to health and wellness has evolved into The Wycoff Wellness Center.

Dr. Wycoff graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training in osteopathic principles established a rich and keen insight into a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Dr. Wycoff completed a rotating medical internship at Metropolitan Hospital. Following this he completed a residency in family medicine at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

Dr. Wycoff began his career in family medicine as part of  the St. Lawrence Family Medical Services. Early in his career he saw the frustration experienced by patients who did not feel well. He saw many patients with problems including unexplained fatigue, migraine headaches, weight gain, menstrual irregularities, joint and muscle pain, thyroid problems, attention deficit disorders, loss of libido and other problems. Patients would have the appropriate standard diagnostic tests performed and would be told their tests were "normal."  Thus, there was no apparent reason for their symptoms.

Dr. Wycoff's quest for answers to these problems led him to explore the world of environmental and food allergies. This odyssey taught him to look at hormonal imbalance along with dysfunction of the body's natural immune system as a root cause of many health problems.

He grew increasingly impatient with the idea of prescribing a drug for every problem he encountered. For a patient with high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol there was the latest prescription drug. For the patient who suffered from anxiety or depression, a better antianxiety or antidepressant medication was available. For those with allergic symptoms the best antihistamine could now be prescribed. For women with hormonal symptoms, a synthetic hormone medication was available.   

Dr. Wycoff discovered that few of these ailments ever improved by taking many of these medications. Chronic illness and disease were not caused by a deficiency of prescription drugs. The causes are complex, relating to poor nutrition, lack of exercise, a stressful lifestyle, a weakened immune system. Declining levels of various hormones lead to imbalance preventing health from being obtained.

Dr. Wycoff has spent the last 10 years on a journey of medical discovery. He has found that there are other ways to look at health problems and assist patients in finding wellness. Optimal health and wellness can be found by looking at hormonal balance, allergies and diet. Appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation will assist in maximizing health. Appropriate replacement of declining hormone levels will restore the ability to feel good again.

Dr. Wycoff is married with three adult daughters. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, Ingham County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the Pan American Allergy Society. He has served as the past chief of staff at St. Lawrence Hospital and the current chief of staff at Sparrow Hospital of Lansing, MI. He has staff privileges at Ingham Regional Medical Center and Sparrow Hospital.

Dr. Wycoff completed a three year postgraduate residency of family medicine in June of 1988, serving as Chief-Resident during the last year of the program.

The Sparrow Family Medicine Residency emphasized comprehensive office based family care. 

Dr. Wycoff has continued his educational endeavors and interest in health and wellness throughout his career.  He is active with the Pan American Allergy Society and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Dr. Wycoff is active in providing an educational opportunity to students or residents who have an interest in health, wellness or family medicine.

Dr. Wycoff became board-certified by the American Academy of Family Practice in July of 1988.  His certification remains current. 

Dr. Wycoff has sucessfully completed his recertification requirments in 1994 and 2001.  Recertification requires completion of yearly continuing medical education requirments along with adequate performance on periodic standardized testing.

Dr. Wycoff has maintained active certification by the American Academy of Osteopathic Family Physicians since July 1988.

Dr. Wycoff has maintained admitting privileges at Ingham Regional Medical Center since 1988.  This allows Dr. Wycoff the ability to admitted and care for patients at Ingham Regional Medical Center

Dr. Wycoff has maintained active admitting staff privileges at Sparrow Hospital since 1988.  This designation allows Dr. Wycoff full and unlimited admitting privileges at Sparrow Hospital to provide comprehensive medical care.

Dr. Wycoff has been active with the medical staff during his tenure.  He has served as the Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine from 2000 - 2004.  He served as Chief of Staff-Elect during 2004-2006.  He is a past Chief of Staff at Sparrow Hospital.

Dr. Wycoff served as the chairman of the Department of Family Medicine for two consecutive terms from 1996 - 2000. 

Dr. Wycoff was recognized by Blue Care Network for his exceptional member satisfaction as reported by his patients.

Dr. Wycoff served as the Chief of Staff at St. Lawrence Hospital for two consecutive terms.  He was the first osteopathic physician to serve in this capacity.

Dr. Wycoff received the Teacher of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to medical education from the St. Lawence Family Practice Residency.  Dr. Wycoff was recognized for his committment to teaching and dedication to family medicine.

Dr. Wycoff received the Outstanding Family Practitioner Award from the St. Lawrence Family Medicine Residency.  This award recognized Dr. Wycoff's committment to teaching family medicine residents.

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