Dr. THOMAS LING, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory

Dr. Ling’s distinctive last name often sparks curiosity about his heritage. He proudly shares that his father’s family immigrated from Ireland via Canada, while his maternal grandparents were both from Poland. And yes, English is his primary (and only) language! After completing his training, Dr. Ling accepted his first and only interview with the Burns Clinic in Petoskey, where he was immediately offered a position. He practiced traditional Internal Medicine in Petoskey for 20 years before transitioning to hospital-based care, serving patients at Munson, McLaren, Charlevoix, and several other regional hospitals for approximately seven years. Most recently, he spent eight years practicing outpatient Internal Medicine at Charlevoix Primary Care. Dr. Ling finds the challenges of medicine deeply rewarding, describing it as a series of puzzles or brainteasers. Patients present with a variety of signs and symptoms, and his goal is to arrive at a unifying diagnosis. A natural thinker, he thrives on this intellectual aspect of his work. Dr. Ling grew up in the Birmingham/Troy area north of Detroit and graduated from Birmingham Seaholm High School. A lifelong Michigan Wolverine fan, he earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He went on to complete medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit and pursued postgraduate training at Royal Oak Beaumont, dedicating all three years to mastering adult healthcare. Northern Michigan has always held a special place in Dr. Ling’s heart. His family spent many summers at their cabin on Big Bear Lake near Johannesburg, and during his courtship with his wife, Mary, the couple often camped near Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Medical School: Wayne State University

Residency: Internal Medicine - Royal Oak Beaumont ()

Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Specialty: Internal Medicine

NPI Number: 1528065034 Active

Primary License: Michigan (MI) - 4301052621

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Petoskey , MI

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