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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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