Family Physician
PrimeCare of Novi
2008 – Present
Board-certified family physician providing comprehensive primary care, concierge medicine, aviation medical exams, and civil surgeon services for patients of all ages in Novi, Michigan.
Robert R. Zaid, DO
Family Physician · Entrepreneur · Author
Work History
Family Physician
PrimeCare Urgent Care
2013 – Present
Co-founder and attending physician of PrimeCare Urgent Care, an urgent care clinic connected to the primary care practice serving the Novi and Oakland County community.
Part-Time Preceptor
South Lyon Family Medicine · Providence Family Medicine Residency Program
April 2011 – August 2013
Physician Attending
Angela Hospice
August 2008 – 2015
Medical Review Officer
Allied Substance Abuse Professionals
June 2009 – Present
Residency
Family Practice Residency
Genesys Regional Medical Center — Grand Blanc, MI
July 2005 – June 2008
2008 Residency Teaching Award recipient. 2nd place, Namey/Burnett Preventative Medicine Writing Contest — American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine — East Lansing, MI
August 2001 – July 2005
Masters Level Coursework
Wayne State University — Detroit, MI
September 2000 – June 2001
Major: Basic Medical Science (degree not completed)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, MI
September 1996 – May 2000
Major: Biology
Additional Certifications
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Medical Review Officer — June 12, 2009
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Aviation Medical Examiner (Senior AME) — March 2010 · Class I, II & III FAA pilot physicals
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Civil Surgeon (USCIS I-693) — Since 2012
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Books Published
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The Business of Medicine: What Physicians Are Not Taught About Building a Practice
#1 New Release in Health Care Administration. A practical guide for physicians on building and running a sustainable practice.
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The AI-Powered Medical Practice: A Practical Guide to Smarter, Faster, and More Profitable Care
Part of the Business of Medicine series. Explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of healthcare delivery.
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SEO for Medical Practices & Hospitals: A Practical Guide to Patient Growth, Local SEO, and Healthcare Marketing
Part of the Business of Medicine series. How patients find care today and how to build a system that consistently brings new patients in.
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Teaching Kids About Money: A Parent’s Guide to Financial Literacy
A practical framework to raise financially confident children — without complicated systems or financial jargon.
View on Amazon →Positions Held
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Finance Chairman, The Physician Alliance — 2026 – Present
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Executive Board Member, The Physician Alliance — Present
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Physician Advisory Board, SignatureMD — 2026 – Present
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Board Member, Aledade ACO — 2025 – Present
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Board Member, The Physician Alliance — 2017 – Present
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Board Member, PMG and The Physician Alliance — 2014 – Present
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VP of Medical Staff, Providence Park Hospital — 2016 – 2018
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Providence Park At-Large Elected Position — 2014 – 2016
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Providence Park Associate Chair of Family Medicine — 2010 – 2014
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Medical Advisor to Executive Council, Arcadia Private Duty
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Technical Advisory Board Resident Representative, American Osteopathic Association — 2007 – 2008
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Clinical Resident Instructor, Michigan State University — 2005 – 2007
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Informatics Representative, Michigan Osteopathic Association — 2003
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Political Action Committee Student Representative, MOA — 2003
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Legislative Affairs Representative for Student Council, MOA — 2003
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Co-founder, Technology and Osteopathic Medicine Association — 2002
Awards & Honors
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Residency Teaching Award — Genesys Regional Medical Center, 2008
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2nd Place, Namey/Burnett Preventative Medicine Writing Contest — American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, 2008 · Inverting our Approach to Osteoporosis
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Innovation Award — Michigan State University, 2003 · Selected for efforts in improving technology at MSUCOM
Research & Publications
Electronic Medical Records: What Are You Waiting For?
Journal of the American Osteopathic Medical Association
February 2008
Published article on overcoming procrastination in EMR adoption — an experiment for the future of medical record-keeping.
Comparison of an Aerobic Conditioning Program and Medical Management vs. Medical Management Alone in Children with Mild to Moderate Asthma
American Thoracic Society International Conference — Poster Presentation
May 2008
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Team Services™ as a Means of Communication Between Students, Administrators, and Faculty Within the Medical School Setting
Michigan Osteopathic Association — Poster Presentation
2004
Lectures & Presentations
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Population Health — MAOFP Conference, 2015
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Registries and Conditional Logic — National lectures at McKesson Conference, 2010
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DOT Compliance — Annual lectures to employee representatives
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Newborn Lecture Series — Monthly for 2 years
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Providence Speakers Bureau — 2008 – Present
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Detroit DATIA — Lecture on DOT-associated topics
Technology & Projects
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Websites Created: drzaid.com, primecareofmi.com, pcnoviurgentcare.com, Genesys Family Medicine Residency, MSUCOM Student Portal, Regencycourtreporting.com
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Co-creator of internet portal for student communication at MSU — studentdoctor.com.msu.edu (2002)
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Developer and owner of parkinglotlobby.com and medpromoter
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Software development: Vaccine tracking system for office settings; experience with coding and conditional logic
Professional Memberships
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American Osteopathic Association
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Michigan Osteopathic Association
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American Academy of Family Practitioners
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American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners
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Michigan State Medical Society
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Genesee County Medical Society
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Co-founder, Technology and Osteopathic Medicine Association at MSUCOM
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