Sports Medicine & Athletic Training | Marquette, MI - UP Health System
Sports Medicine • Houghton, MI • Since 1973 • 2 (UP Health System Rehab Services locations: Marquette and Portage, Portage location info suggests Portage in Houghton, MI area) locations
About
UP Health System (Marquette) Overview for Sports Medicine & Athletic Training - What it is: A 307-bed acute care hospital and regional health system in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Main campus in Marquette with multiple outpatient clinics and a broad network across the region. - Specialties and services relevant to sports medicine: - Comprehensive care across 65+ specialties including rehabilitation, orthopedics, and brain/spine, with emphasis on imaging, surgery, and laboratory services. - Rehabilitation Center and Women’s & Children’s Center, plus a dedicated Heart Institute and Cancer Center. - Telehealth network (UP Telehealth Network) for remote access and follow-up. - Team and reach: - Medical staff >200 doctors; employees >1,800. - Serves ~9,000 inpatients and >350,000 outpatients annually. - 42 primary and specialty care clinics across the Upper Peninsula. - Education and research: - Teaching hospital with affiliations to universities and community colleges; trains medical students, residents, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. - Part of the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center in collaboration with Northern Michigan University. - Location details: - Headquarters: 580 W. College Ave., Marquette, MI 49855. - Additional offices: Hancock, Ishpeming, and Marquette (6th floor/alternate address).
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Great Lakes Sports Medicine Institute, 841 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855
Phone
906.228.2595
info@uprehab.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergent care for on-the-field injuries
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the difference between athletic trainers and personal trainers?
Athletic trainers follow the medical model, graduate from accredited programs, and collaborate with physicians to provide medical care, while personal trainers create custom exercise programs for fitness goals.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- rater8: 5.0 out of 5.0 (for Dr. J. Bryan Dixon, Sports Medicine) (588 ratings)
- Momentary (based on CMS HCAHPS): 5 out of 5 stars (299 patient surveys)
- US News (HCAHPS): 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital patient experience) (Not explicitly provided (aggregated))
Patients praise
- Professional and skilled staff in therapy and sports medicine departments
- High patient satisfaction with physician and nurse communication in specific departments
- Convenient and accessible rehabilitation services
- Supportive, encouraging, and family-like care environment
Common complaints
- Inconsistent responsiveness to non-emergent health concerns
- Concerns regarding room cleanliness and noise levels at the Marquette facility
- Mixed experiences with hospital communication across different departments
"Dr. Dixon was thorough and explained everything well... Very knowledgeable."
— rater8 patient review for Dr. J. Bryan Dixon"This is the only place I will go for rehabilitation. I’ve been here several times, and I have had excellent results. They treat you like family."
— UP Rehab Services patient testimonial"More often than not when I go I’m told to 'just go to the ER.' I have a cold, I’m not dying; I should not be expected to pay $1,500 for a couple tests..."
— Patient review for UP Medical Group - Portage Express Care HoughtonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RACR Mary Hiltunen — Jun 14, 2026
- Aspirus Health opens expanded Houghton facility to meet regional healthcare needs | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Apr 21, 2026
- Michael Straus, PA-C, ATC, MMSc - Michigan State University Health Care — Sep 22, 2025
- Phil Loesch — Apr 17, 2026
- Micah Lissy, MD, MS PT, ATC, CSCS - Michigan State University Health Care — Sep 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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