Family Medicine & Primary Care | Marquette & Upper Peninsula
Family Medicine • Ishpeming, MI • Since 1973
About
Summary: UP Health System is a 307-bed specialty care hospital based in Marquette, Michigan, serving the Upper Peninsula (UP) with 42 clinics region-wide. It offers comprehensive Family Medicine and Primary Care through its network of primary and specialty clinics, supported by 200+ doctors and 1,800+ staff. Key services across the system include the Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss, and Women’s & Children’s Centers, plus imaging, surgery, and laboratory services. The hospital operates as a teaching facility with affiliations to universities and community colleges and participates in the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center research. Primary campuses and offices are in Marquette (HQ), Hancock, Ishpeming, and Marquette’s sixth-floor address.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1414 W. Fair Ave., Ste. 36, Marquette, MI 49855; 5089 US 41 South, Harvey, MI 49855; 405 US 41, Negaunee, MI 49866; 710 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829; 901 Lakeshore Dr., Ishpeming, MI 49849
Phone
+19064491010
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What services are provided by Family Medicine & Internal Medicine at UP Health System?
Primary care providers manage health and wellness, help find specialty care, and offer services such as allergy injections, annual physicals, diabetes education, EKGs, IUD placement, geriatrics, minor outpatient surgery, nutrition counseling, osteopathic manipulation, pediatrics, pulmonary function testing, referrals to specialists & home health, steroid injections, and women’s health.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Colleen Dupuis): 4.9/5 (126 reviews)
- Bellin Health (Dr. Christopher O'Connor): 4.9/5 (319 ratings, 88 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Jeffrey Karr): 4.5/5 (24 ratings)
- US News (Dr. Amy Fletemier): 4/5 (54 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Michael Grossman): 3.5/5 (13 ratings)
Patients praise
- Many physicians are highly rated for being thorough and knowledgeable
- Patients frequently appreciate doctors who take time to listen to concerns
- Strong patient loyalty to long-term providers
- High satisfaction with nursing and support staff at several locations
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of listening or dismissiveness by some physicians
- Concerns about wait times at certain offices
- Mixed experiences regarding the effectiveness of prescribed treatments
- Frustration with administrative or scheduling processes
"Dr O'Connor and his nurse were absolutely incredible to work with. Very happy I made the choice to use them for my primary care. The staff altogether was awesome!!"
— Patient review for Dr. Christopher O'Connor"He takes the time to listen, ensuring that all concerns are addressed thoroughly. One of the things I appreciate most is his promptness in returning phone calls..."
— Patient review for Dr. Jeffrey Karr"Worst doctor I have ever been to. She has her mind made up before you even get there... Doesn't listen to your medical complaints and suggestions..."
— Patient review for Dr. Amy FletemierSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Sarah Naracon, MD - Family Medicine Physician in Ishpeming, MI | Healthgrades — Nov 1, 2025
- Dr. Mary L Tobin-Anderson, MD - Marquette, MI - Family Medicine - Schedule Appointment — Mar 16, 2026
- Shelby Owens, MD: Compassionate Family Physician Joins UGL’s Lake Linden Family Health Center - Upper Great Lakes Family Health — Sep 16, 2025
- UP Health System Welcomes Breanna Kadish, NP, to Doctors Park Family Medicine in Escanaba — Mar 25, 2026
- April L Proehl, NP - Escanaba, MI - Family Medicine - Schedule Appointment — Mar 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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