Pediatric Care | Marquette, Hancock & Ishpeming, MI
Pediatrics • Ishpeming, MI • Since 1973 • 3+ (UP Health System pediatric locations across Upper Peninsula) locations
About
Summary: UP Health System is a 307-bed hospital system based in Marquette, Michigan, offering pediatric-related care across its four locations in the Upper Peninsula (Marquette HQ and campuses in Hancock, Ishpeming, and Marquette College Ave). It provides comprehensive services through 65 specialties, with major centers including the Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss Center, and Women’s & Children’s Center. The system supports a large regional footprint with 42 clinics, over 1,800 employees, and more than 200 physicians, delivering care to roughly 9,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually. It also houses the UP Telehealth Network, enabling expanded remote care. For pediatric care specifics in Marquette, Hancock, and Ishpeming, UP Health System offers a broad pediatric service presence within its specialty and family-centered care framework.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
UP Health System Pediatric clinics across the Upper Peninsula; specific addresses include 1414 W. Fair, Marquette, MI; Ishpeming address includes 901 hore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849 (per provided text)
Phone
Marquette: 906.449.1240; Ishpeming: 906.485.2683; Fax: 833.916.2234
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Phone numbers and hours provided: UP Health System Marquette pediatrics: Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, 12:50 pm - 5 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, 12:50 - 4 pm. Ishpeming location: Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, 12:50 pm - 5 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, 12:50 - 4 pm.
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FAQs
What ages are served by pediatric services?
Birth through early adulthood.
What services are offered at the Pediatric Specialty Clinic?
Treatment of complex medical issues in pediatric patients with top medical specialists.
What is the scope of pediatric services?
Pediatric services are available from birth through early adulthood; pediatric providers ensure comfort and best care possible.
What does-UP Health System pediatric care include regarding exams and specialty care?
A complete physical exam is performed and, if necessary, specialty consultant care can be arranged.
Who are the pediatric providers?
Board-certified Pediatricians are available to help manage your child's health.
What is the Pediatric Specialty Clinic?
It hosts region’s top medical specialists in pediatric care for treatment of complex medical issues in pediatric patients.
Why are well visits encouraged?
To discuss child’s health, development, behavior, and safety; includes comprehensive physical exams and arranging specialty care if needed.
Where can the pediatricians care for children?
In several locations across the Upper Peninsula (Bell, Portage, Ishpeming, Marquette).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Aggregate of Google reviews): 4.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
- US News & World Report (UP Health System-Bell): 3.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Amy Slette): 5.0/5.0 (5 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Francis Darr): 5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Specific providers praised for their compassionate bedside manner and ability to listen to parents
- Positive experiences with efficient care delivery for routine needs like flu shots
- Providers described as making children feel comfortable and reducing medical anxiety
Common complaints
- Reports of administrative difficulties such as locked doors or poor communication from reception staff
- Mixed feedback on customer service experiences at broader hospital systems in the area
"My son, Max loves Dr. Darr! Switching allows me to bring him to the doctor without anxiety. The personal care, compassion and genuine love of children sets this doctor apart from the rest."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Francis Darr"We love Anne Skewis NP in ishpeming at Bell. She has wonderful bedside manner, listens and works with her and your momma heart."
— Local community discussion group (Facebook)"I had a decent experience, and really liked Dr Poirier at my first appt. I got to this particular appointment five minutes before my 7:40 appointment today. The door was locked. There was a receptionist, but she did not acknowledge me..."
— Birdeye review for Marquette Internal Medicine and Pediatric AssociatesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Frances Stanchina, NICU RN — Apr 17, 2026
- UPHP Update: 2026 Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Campaign Underway — Jun 2, 2026
- April L Proehl, NP - Escanaba, MI - Family Medicine - Schedule Appointment — Mar 18, 2026
- UP Health System Welcomes Breanna Kadish, NP, to Doctors Park Family Medicine in Escanaba — Mar 25, 2026
- MyMichigan pediatrics relocates to medical center in Alpena | News, Sports, Jobs - The Alpena News — May 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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