Family Medicine

dental health

pediatrics

behavioral health

Location Info

Located ¼ mile from intersection of Voodoo Ave and Explorer St

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
SAWYER Family Health Center
301 Explorer St., Gwinn, MI  49841

Location Info

Located ¼ mile from intersection of Voodoo Ave and Explorer Street

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
SAWYER Family Health Center
301 Explorer St.,
Gwinn, MI 49841

All services

Phone:  906.346.9275

hours

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

After Hours Services

A provider is on-call after hours, on weekends and during holidays. For urgent after hours needs for family practice call (906)372-3025. 

In an emergency, go to your local emergency department or dial 9-1-1.

Greg Jones

Greg Jones, MD

Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine
Marquette Family Health Center
(906) 449-2900

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine Member
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Member
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Member

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science & Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry – Michigan State University 
  • Doctor of Medicine Degree – Wayne State University School of Medicine

“I love connecting with my patients, listening and supporting them in their health and healing. Serving as a primary care doctor goes beyond the clinic walls and into the community. From the rich history and population, as well as the chance to work with the amazing and dedicated physicians and staff of UGLFHC, I am honored to be joining the continued tradition of serving the community in the U.P.” Greg Jones, MD

T. Michael Kates

T. Michael Kates, DO

Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine 
Marquette Family Health Center
(906) 449-2900

  • Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine Member
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Member
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Member

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Entomology – Michigan State University
  • Master of Science in Entomology – Michigan State University 
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Residency – UPHS Marquette

“I love helping people experience freedom and healing from using substances and engaging in activities that make it hard to live life. I am excited to be working with UGL to help create a comprehensive system to help people with substance disorders with every aspect of their health.”  – Dr. Kates.

Emily Starr

Emily Starr, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Gwinn Family Health Center /Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 346-9275

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification 
  • Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification – Michigan Board of Nursing 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Northern Michigan University
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Northern Michigan University
Melissa Hinkhouse

Melissa Hinkhouse, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 346-9275

  • Mental Health First Aid Adult and Adolescent Certification
  • Group Crisis Intervention ICISF Certification

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Northern Michigan University
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Walden University

“Mental health care should not be something a person needs to budget for; it is a need in life and is equally as important as physical health care. It is the same in the aspect that both are necessary for quality of life.” – Melissa Hinkhouse, PMHNP-BC

Lisenia Collazo

Lisenia Collazo, DMD

Dental Services
Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 483-1177

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology Degree – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree – University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
  • Master of Public Health Degree – University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

“My greatest joy is founded in providing care to those who need it the most and being able to teach patients preventive measures.” – Lisenia Collazo, DMD

Colleen Vallad-Hix

Colleen Vallad-Hix, DO

Pediatrics
Hancock Family Health Center – Pediatrics
(906) 483-1700

*Gwinn Family Health Center
*Sawyer Family Health Center
*Calumet Family Health Center
*Ontonagon Family Health Center

*Dr. Vallad-Hix provides on-site and tele-health pediatric services at these locations on a limited basis.

  • American Academy of Pediatrics – Fellow
  • American College of Osteopathic Pediatrics – Fellow
  • Governor’s Action Asthma Council

Education:

  • Residency – Sparrow Hospital
  • Medical School – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

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