Carissa Aurora Orizondo, MD
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Dr. Orizondo earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan (2010), and completed her residency training at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill. (2013). She practices as part of the integrative medicine team at Briarwood Family Medicine. She is fluent in Spanish and her interests include preventative health care and medical education.
In addition to her work in primary care at Domino's Family Medicine, Dr Orizondo works with groups of physicians taking care of Migrant Farm workers in nearby communities and serves as a primary care consultant to the Comprehensive Gender Services Program. She also enjoys teaching in the medical school as part of the Doctoring Program and Residency Prep Course.
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Integrative Primary Care
Preventative Medicine
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Family Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2300
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Orizondo earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan (2010), and completed her residency training at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill. (2013). She practices as part of the integrative medicine team at Briarwood Family Medicine. She is fluent in Spanish and her interests include preventative health care and medical education.
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October 17, 2025 - "I really appreciated Dr. Orizondo's energy and ability to listen and give concrete explanations and options. I did not feel rushed, but also found her efficient, friendly and thoughtful. She made me feel like my thoughts were valued and I was a part of decisions related to my health. I greatly appreciated that."
October 6, 2025 - "I would be happy to recommend Dr. Orizondo [...]"
September 26, 2025 - "I followed Doctor Orizondo from Briarwood. She is a wonderful physician [...] She demonstrates empathy and care and understanding for her patients."
August 31, 2025 - "I was very impressed with Dr. Orizondo. This was the first time I had seen her. She took my symptoms very seriously and explained why she was ordering several tests and what the significance of the results might mean. Her follow up was timely and gave me options for follow up care. Very impressed!"
July 25, 2025 - "Dr. Orizondo is a top-tier physician. She actively listens to her patients concerns and addresses them professionally and empathetically. If she is unsure of an answer, she is able to say so AND takes the time to look into it and provide answers backed by research. Dr. Orizondo always ensures that all my questions and concerns are addressed. All discussions result in shared decision making wherein I am provided all risks and benefits to make a purposeful and proper decision myself with her expert guidance."
June 26, 2025 - "Dr. Orizondo was thorough and helpful. I can tell she cares and wants to help me with health concerns I have."
June 26, 2025 - "[...] I like and trust Dr. Orizondo and this whole practice!"
June 26, 2025 - "Dr. Orizondo is easy to talk to, very engaged and thorough."
June 15, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Orizondo was that great combination of kind and practical [...]"
May 22, 2025 - "Dr. Orizondo is so thoughtful, prompt, professional, and helpful. I'm so happy to meet her."
