Michael Knappman, BS, MPAS
Contact Information & Service Area
Phone: 707-792-1619
mknappma@sonic.net
Serving Sonoma County, Northern California
Practice Focus, Interests
I am a cancer survivor and have experience assisting others with cancer diagnoses, understanding the complex choices they face, and accessing appropriate care. My field of practice has been in primary care medicine serving individuals of all ages. I have considerable experience working with the Spanish speaking population, and have a special interest in working in cross cultural medicine.
Professional History
I have practiced as a licensed Physician Assistant in the areas of primary care medicine, women's health, and pediatrics for over 20 years. I spent the last 17 years working for the Sonoma County Health Services Department, in Santa Rosa, CA.
Academic Background
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from UC Berkeley, and my Physician Assistant Certificate from the UC Davis Medical School FNP/PA program. I completed a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies through the University of Nebraska Medical School. I am a member of the California Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). I served as a Board member of the Jewish Community Free Clinic in Rohnert Park, CA for six years.
Healthcare Liaison Up Close
The Roles of Private Patient Advocates
7 minute audio podcast
modernhealthcare.com
Jan. 2011
Six Ways to Use Communication for Good Patient Transitions
by Joanna Smith
Curaspan Health Group
Sept. 2010
Advocates In the News
When Health System Fails You, Advocates Can Help
When Bob Whitlow, a long-time paraplegic, faced a
recent health crisis, he hired a private health advocate
to help.
The Wall Street Journal MarketWatch
May 2011
(04m:03s video)
Press Releases
Healthcare Liaison, Inc. Expands Credentialing Program For Healthcare Advocates
Berkeley, CA
June 15, 2010
(57K PDF file)