Michael William Anacker, MD
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About
Dr. Michael Anacker received his Bachelor’s degree from Miami University of Ohio, studying Zoology and Neuroscience. He then graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Next, he traveled to Ann Arbor to complete his Pediatrics residency, Chief Resident year, and subsequently his Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship all at the University of Michigan. He is a clinical instructor in Primary Care Sports Medicine and a Team Physician for University of Michigan athletic department. He enjoys staying active and spending quality time with his wife and two sons.
Areas of Practice
Sports medicine, sports performance, injury prevention, acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in athletes, sports nutrition and hydration, physical activity promotion , and non-surgical sports medicine.
Locations
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Pediatric Clinic | Saline Health Center 700 Woodland Dr E
Floor 1
Saline, MI 48176-1620Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Professional Organizations
Research Overview
Sports injury prevention, resident/Medical Student Education
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Patient Ratings
126 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
February 11, 2026 - "Very happy with how helpful Dr Anacker is"
February 3, 2026 - "Dr Anacker did a great job explaining everything to [...]"
December 17, 2025 - "Dr. Anacker does a wonderful job fully listening and clearly explaining everything"
November 26, 2025 - "I am very pleased with my decision to choose Dr. Anacker as my son's pediatrician. His "bedside" manner is great and he does very well with my kids. My son is pre middle school age and loves that his doctor knows everything about sports and can carry a conversation with him about it."
November 26, 2025 - "Dr. Anacker is very pleasant and does very well working with my kids. My sons are puberty age and they can easily relate to Dr. Anacker by talking about sports and other topics such as pokemon."
September 30, 2025 - "We had a lot of questions, and Dr. Anacker listened and answered them all thoughtfully"
June 24, 2025 - "Dr. Anacker shows respect and wonderful care for each child. He makes it a priority to bring up interests (ie: sports) to build rapport."
June 24, 2025 - "Dr. Anacker always takes the time to listen with patience and genuine interest to my chatty daughter. His warm and engaging approach turns every visit into a positive experience, making my child feel heard, respected, and completely at ease (even when she has to get a vaccination)."
June 24, 2025 - "I appreciate that Dr. Anacker attentively considers my concerns as a mother and engages in respectful, thoughtful dialogue regarding them."
June 16, 2025 - "Dr Anacker is the consummate pediatrician and I cannot recommend him enough. Even when we saw another provider he came by to check on our child who he is primary pediatrician for. In a time when many times appointments feel rushed, Dr Anacker's bedside manner and kindness is as top notch as his knowledge, expertise and care for his patients is."
