A Message from Dr. Lynch
×´Good medical care begins with listening. I strive to provide thoughtful, personalized care that considers each patient's individual needs, concerns, and health goals. My goal is to help patients feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.×´
Dr. Lynch is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 40 years of experience caring for patients throughout the Central Valley. He practices at Spruce Multispecialty Group, where he provides compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on preventive medicine, wellness, and the long-term management of chronic health conditions. Dr. Lynch believes in taking the time to understand each patient's individual needs and building trusted relationships that support their long-term health.
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In addition to his extensive Internal Medicine experience, he has advanced training in Tropical Medicine and Travel Health and holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. His work in medical education, public health, and clinical programs both nationally and internationally brings a broad perspective to his practice and allows him to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care.Â
Meet Dr. Lynch
AT A GLANCE
40+ Years
Caring for patients throughout
the Central Valley
Comprehensive Primary Care
Internal Medicine
Travel & TropicalÂ
Medicine
Global Health Expertise
Professional Highlights
Medical Leadership & Community Service
Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has held leadership roles within local hospitals, medical practices, and professional organizations. He has served as a medical group managing partner, hospital department chairman, and contributor to numerous community health and public-health initiatives.Â
Travel & TropicalÂ
Medicine
Dr. Lynch founded the Fresno International Travel Medicine Clinic in 2020. He served as director of the Central Valley GeoSentinel Project, part of a global network monitoring travel-related illnesses. His advanced training includes tropical and travel medicine. In 1989, along with fellow members of the Fresno Chapter of Liga Flying Physicians of Mercy and Rotary International, he worked to start a free medical clinic in the Pueblo Ocoroni (Sinaloa), Mexico. Ocoroni was founded in 1585.
40+ Years in
Medicine
For more than four decades, Dr. Lynch has cared for patients throughout the Central Valley. His career in internal medicine reflects a longstanding commitment to thoughtful, comprehensive care and trusted patient relationships.
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Education & Training
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
A foundation of academic excellence, clinical training, and specialized expertise.
Academic Foundation
1974
B.A. in Zoology, magna cum laude
California State University, Fresno
1979
Graduate Studies in Physiology
University of California, Davis
Medical Education
1981
Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Davis
Advanced Training & Credentials
1996
Fellow, American College of Physicians
2001
Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health
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American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
1977
M.A. in Biology, Parasitology
California State University, Fresno
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Thesis: "Survey for Human Intestinal Parasites in Cantua Creek, California"
Major Professor: The late Wallace Harmon, PhD
1984
Internal Medicine Residency
Central San Joaquin Valley Medical Education Program
University of California, San Francisco
Valley Medical Center, Fresno
2000
Nine-Week Gorgas Course in Tropical Medicine
held at the Alexander von Humboldt Tropical Medicine Institute in Lima, Peru adjacent to the Tropical Diseases Unit of Cayetano Heredia Hospital
Meet Our Team
"I'm a scheduler who loves getting to know the patients I work with and making their healthcare experience easy and positive! I help coordinate appointments, assist with prescription requests, and make sure they feel heard, supported, and cared for. Building trust and meaningful connections is what makes my job so important."
MEDICAL OFFICE OPERATOR
judy rattanaphosy
"With 17 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, my passion is helping others and providing every patient with the best possible care. My compassionate personality helps put patients as ease and allows me to be a valuable part of the team. My journey began after seeing a commercial for Medical Assistant training and decided to call. I started classes the following week, and graduated as valedictorian. I quickly learned the medical field was where I belonged, and my greatest satisfaction comes from helping others, and showing kindness every day."Â
brittanie rocha
"As a medical office operator, I love being the reassuring first point of contact for our patients, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and cared for from the very first moment they reach out to us. Patient care is my top priority, and I take great pride in navigating our patients to the right medical resources quickly and compassionately to make their healthcare experience as seamless as possible."
SCHEDULER
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
A Patient's Perspective
"I've been with Dr. Michael Lynch for over 20 years, and I truly don't think I'd be here if it weren't for him. Throughout the years, he has always been there for me, going above and beyond and genuinely caring about his patients. When I count my blessings at night, I always count Dr. Lynch twice."
Bill R.