Markus Bitzer, MD
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About
Dr. Bitzer graduated from the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany and also received a chemistry master's degree from the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany. He completed his internal medicine/nephrology residency at the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany and medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, New York. He completed his nephrology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. Dr. Bitzer is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. He has a special interest in all aspects of general adult nephrology, including chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Areas of Practice
All aspects of general adult Nephrology, including chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Locations
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Nephrology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5361Get Directions -
Geriatric Nephrology Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
My research attempts to discover new mechanisms and biomarkers for progressive organ fibrosis using the kidney as a model system. Our focus is on the identification of crosstalk between signaling cascades including TGF-beta and Growth Hormone signaling and on the role of small non-coding RNAs in this process. We are applying models of acute and chronic kidney injury to mutant and transgenic mice and rats and use cell culture systems for further analysis.
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Patient Comments
January 21, 2026 - "Dr. Bitzer was fantastic!"
December 10, 2025 - "Doctor Bitzer was very thorough! I never felt rushed and he answered all questions I had . He explained everything,what he was doing and why he was doing it .He is a great communicator and has an excellent personality .I would highly recommend him to anyone !"
October 7, 2025 - "I loved Dr Bitzer. I would like to change to him permanently if possible"
August 26, 2025 - "Dr Bitzer is very good with explaining things, is respectful, and focused. He has a friendly and caring demeanor."
August 2, 2025 - "Dr Bitzer make you feel like you are his only patient, always takes his time"
July 12, 2025 - "Dr Bitzer is the best in his field. He always makes sure I understand the instructions and is very thorough."
May 3, 2025 - "Dr. Bitzer has been my [...] doctor for over [...] years and I have been very pleased with his interest in how my [...] has been functioning with his advice on diet and the amount of water I have been drinking."
April 22, 2025 - "Dr. Bitzer and [...] are always the best."
April 12, 2025 - "Dr. Bitzer spent close to an hour with my wife & I answering & addressing our many concerns [...]. He was very helpful & informative."
April 5, 2025 - "Thank you to Dr. Bitzer for finding time in his schedule to see us. [...]"
