Dr. Alan M. Atkinson, DO, FACOI, FCCP, FAASM, Celebrates Distinguished Career and Launches New Chapter in Medical Writing and Teaching
After three decades of impactful service in pulmonary and sleep medicine, Dr. Atkinson turns his attention to education and mentorship.
Dr. Alan M. Atkinson, DO, FACOI, FCCP, FAASM, a revered pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, officially retired from clinical practice in July 2017, capping a remarkable 31-year career marked by excellence in patient care, research, and academic leadership. As Medical Director at the Sparrow Sleep Center and a longstanding partner in Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants PLLC, Dr. Atkinson became a cornerstone of respiratory healthcare in the Lansing community for a quarter-century.
His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Hope College (1977) and culminated with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1981). Board-certified by both the American Board of Sleep Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, he also earned prestigious fellowships—FACOI, FCCP, and FAASM—highlighting his dual expertise in internal medicine, chest diseases, and sleep disorders.
Throughout his career, Dr. Atkinson was deeply involved in shaping future generations of physicians. From 1988 to 2018, he held faculty roles at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic and Human Medicine and served as Assistant Program Director for the pulmonary/critical care fellowship at Sparrow Hospital. His dedication to education was recognized by multiple awards, including “Outstanding Teaching Faculty” and inclusion in Best Doctors in America.
Even in retirement, Dr. Atkinson remains active in the medical community. He was recently recognized by the American College of Osteopathic Internists for his substantial contributions to pulmonary medicine and sleep disorders. Now, he channels his passion into part-time medical writing, teaching, and mentorship, bringing decades of insight to educational content and scholarly discourse.
“As I step away from daily clinical duties, I’m eager to continue contributing through written scholarship and teaching,” said Dr. Atkinson. “I look forward to collaborating with institutions and platforms dedicated to evidence-based medicine and respiratory health.” His vision includes authorship of clinical guides, participation in continuing-education forums, and curriculum development aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and training excellence.
Dr. Atkinson’s distinguished trajectory encompasses clinical excellence, academic mentorship, and organizational leadership. A life member of the American Osteopathic Association and Fellow of multiple specialty societies, he has consistently prioritized advancing respiratory and sleep healthcare. He now seeks opportunities to share his expertise beyond the bedside—through writing, lecturing, and curriculum innovation.
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Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2667953-Alan-Atkinson-Sleep-Medicine-Specialist
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