Michelle Brenizer, MD

About Michelle Brenizer, MD

Dr. Michelle Brenizer is a board-certified family physician. She graduated summa cum laude from IUP with a BS in biology and returned to her home community to attend PSU College of Medicine in Hershey, PA where she graduated in 1995 with highest honors. She completed her family practice residency at Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1998 and served as chief resident during her third and final year.

To Dr. Brenizer, family medicine is more than her occupation. It is her calling. She has enjoyed residing in Perry County and serving the community on many levels including performing CDL physicals and being the school physician for Greenwood School District for over 20 years. Her specific interests in medicine include dermatology, gynecology, and helping to coordinate Newport Family Practice’s quality assurance programs.

On a weekly basis, she integrates interest of gardening, teaching Sunday school, and playing the violin and piano into her life. She joins her husband Philip as he pastors a local church. Her two adult daughters and their growing families are now giving her the opportunity to be a “Nana”.

Hobbies include: Music, gardening, crafts, flower arranging

Education:

• PSU School of Medicine: Doctorate 1995
• IUP Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
• HS – Lebanon Christian Academy

Certifications:

• Board Certified in Family Medicine since 1998