Magnatta Accepts Presidency for MAOFP

By Michele Aenlle

October 31, 2006

After 27 years in the medical field, Craig Magnatta, a ’78 graduate of MSUCOM, was ready to take on another challenge- becoming the president for the Michigan Osteopathic Family Practice (MAOFP). “My goals remain similar to what they have been in the past. I would like to continue efforts in building membership and providing benefits to members of the group,” he said.

Magnatta grew up in Royal Oak and attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate program. He then went to Wayne State University for one year of graduate school and then attended Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine. His internship was completed at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center in Detroit and practiced for his first seven years at the Detroit Satellite Clinic.

“I’ve been with my practice for 18 years. Working in Troy and Oxford,” said Magnatta. “For the duration of that time, I have also been in the Pontiac area and been very active with the POH Hospital. I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from some very talented people over the years.”

Magnatta has been on the MAOFP board for six years representing Oakland County and has been active on the education, membership and government affairs committees. “At a stakeholders meeting a few months back I was nominated and elected to be the next president of MAOFP. I happily accepted the position and I look forward to participating in the already successful of MAOFP,” he said.