Dr. Andris Kazmers
MD
Professor, Integrative Medicine
+1 231 330 8289
kazmers@uih.education
Andris Kazmers is a distinguished healthcare professional with a remarkable career spanning decades. Board certified in Integrative Medicine by both ABIHM and ABMS, Andris holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Kentucky, complementing his medical expertise. He has dedicated himself to the field of surgery and integrative cardiovascular health, serving as the Owner of Integrative Cardiovascular Health and Wellness in Petoskey, MI, since September 2016.
Throughout his illustrious career, Andris has held various prestigious appointments, including Clinical Professor of Surgery at Wayne State University for over two decades. He is renowned for his contributions to vascular surgery, critical care, and integrative medicine. As a Fellow at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and with extensive experience in surgical education, Andris has significantly impacted the medical community.
Andris’s commitment to advancing healthcare extends beyond clinical practice. He has authored numerous academic articles, book chapters, and a book, in addition to contributing articles on health issues to local newspapers. His dedication to research and education has earned him recognition, including the title of Distinguished Fellow by the Society of Vascular Surgery.
With a wealth of experience in surgical leadership, clinical practice, and academic instruction, Andris Kazmers continues to make a profound impact on the field of healthcare, embodying a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
- M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, 1972 to 1976
- Master of Science in Public Health, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, May 1993
- B.S. in Zoology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1968 to 1972
Professional Experience:
Owner, Integrative Cardiovascular Health and Wellness, Petoskey, MI, September 2016 to Present
Clinical Professor of Surgery, Wayne State University, August 2001 to Present
Fellow, Fellowship at Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ, October 2015 to March 2017
Surgery Faculty, Wayne State University, September 2001 to September 2016
Medical Director, Vascular Surgery Laboratory, Harper Hospital, July 1993 to August 2001
- Board certified via ABIHM and ABMS in Integrative Medicine
- Distinguished Fellow, Society of Vascular Surgery, 1999
- Rising Star Award, Bauer Alumni Association, August 2009
- “Chemotherapy-Induced Oxidative Stress and Infertility.” International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Sciences Vol. 5, No. 2, April 2017, 80-81
- “Melatonin prevents myeloperoxidase heme destruction and the generation of free iron mediated by self-generated hypochlorous acid.” PLoS One. 2015 Apr 2;10(3):e0120737
- “Diffused Intra-Oocyte Hydrogen Peroxide Activates Myeloperoxidase and Deteriorates Oocyte Quality.” PLoS One. 2015 Jul 21;10(7):e0132388
- “Altered endometrial expression of endometrial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in women with Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriage and Infertility.” Reproductive Biomedicine Online (2012) 25, 408– 414
- “Direct real-time measurement of intra-oocyte nitric oxide concentration in vivo.” PLos One. 2014, Jun 2;9(6):e98720