Michele Heisler, MD, MPA

 Michele Heisler
Kutsche Memorial Research Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical School
Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity, School of Public Health
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VA Medical Center
VA Medical Center
2215 Fuller Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Michele Heisler, MD, MPA
Michele Heisler
Professor
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    • Qualifications
    • MPA in Program Design and Evaluation
      Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton, NJ, United States
      1984 - 1987

    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      Center for History, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Ethics in Medicine
    • Center Member
      Center for Global Health Equity
    • Center Member
      Global REACH
    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute

    Research Overview

    Patient self-management of chronic illnesses; patient-doctor relations; disparities in processes and outcomes in chronic illnesses;

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Motivating Patients to Engage in Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Diabetes: An RCT
      Kullgren JT, Stoll SC, Carter EW, Vadari HS, Resnicow KA, Herman WH, Kim HM, McEwen LN, Volpp KG, Heisler M. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2026 Dec 1; 71 (6): DOI:10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108407
      PMID: 42107480
    • Journal Article
      Transition to Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Education Delivery in the Setting of Health Care Disruption for Adults With Diabetes and Their Support Persons
      Deverts DJ, F. Zupa M, Kieffer EC, Piatt GA, Heisler M, Valbuena F, Gonzalez S, Guajardo C, Yabes JG, Lalama C, Rosland AM. Science of Diabetes Self Management and Care, 2026 Jun 1; 52 (3): 229 - 242. DOI:10.1177/26350106261432172
      PMID: 41958056
    • Journal Article
      More US Immigration Detention, Less Oversight, and More Deaths
      Heisler M, Peeler KR. JAMA, 2026 May 12; 335 (18): 1578 - 1580. DOI:10.1001/jama.2026.4289
      PMID: 41989793
    • Journal Article
      Patient and Neighborhood Factors Influencing Glaucoma Medication Adherence
      Hicks PM, Dobson JN, Mitchell J, Darnley-Fisch D, Heisler M, Imami NR, Newman-Casey PA. Journal of Glaucoma, 2025 Nov 3;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Assessing moderators of treatment effect in the Support, Educate, Empower (SEE) Personalized Glaucoma Coaching Program
      Newman-Casey PA, Hicks PM, Niziol LM, Darnley-Fisch D, Mitchell J, Imami NR, Heisler M. 2026 May 3;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Evaluating Glaucoma Coaching Implementation
      Carey NL, Del Risco N, Niziol LM, Darnley-Fisch D, Heisler M, MacKenzie C, McHaney-Conner P, Imami NR, Mitchell J, Newman-Casey PA. 2026 May 3;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Modifiable Participant Characteristics Associated with Medication Adherence in the Support, Educate, Empower (SEE) Personalized Glaucoma Coaching Program Trial
      Awan R, Hicks PM, Niziol LM, Darnley-Fisch D, Mitchell J, Imami NR, Heisler M, Newman-Casey PA. 2026 May 3;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Patient and Neighborhood-level Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Clinical Glaucoma Care Services
      Lee S, Hicks PM, Dobson J, Mitchell J, Darnley-Fisch D, Heisler M, Imami NR, Newman-Casey PA. 2026 May 6;

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    Dr. Michele Heisler Named Kutsche Memorial Research Professor of Internal Medicine

    Michele Heisler, MD, MPA, professor of internal medicine in the Division of General Medicine has been honored with the Kutsche Memorial Research Professorship of Internal Medicine.