Empire Family Care recently welcomed two new family practice providers, Cyrus Ghaemi, D.O., and Katie Krezoski-Evans, D.O., who join Nichole Fliss, M.D.
The new providers will not only help expand operating hours during the week, but also add Saturday appointments for patients in the region effective Oct. 1.
“Over the past several years, we have worked hard to build up a great medical home in Empire – with laboratory and physical therapy services, and last year the addition of pharmacy,” Dr. Fliss said. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ghaemi and Dr. Krezoski-Evans to join us. Their addition goes a long way in achieving a sustainable and well-rounded medical practice here in Empire.”
Both Drs. Ghaemi and Krezoski-Evans served their residency at Munson Healthcare’s Family Practice Residency program based in Traverse City and are excited about practicing in rural northern Michigan.
Dr. Ghaemi graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is married and his wife, Christina Barkel, works on a Leelanau County organic farm.
“My wife and I both grew up in Michigan and we’ve always wanted to be somewhere more connected to nature,” he said. “We like to garden and cook and enjoy the outdoors. We’ve raised honeybees and plan on doing that again. We also enjoy hiking, biking, skiing and swimming.”
Dr. Krezoski-Evans graduated from Kalamazoo College, received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is board certified in family medicine. She is married to Luke Evans, whose family is rooted in the Empire area.
“I enjoy baking, cooking, hiking, snowshoeing, traveling and reading. I try to make everything from scratch and love canning, foraging, and learning how to do-it-yourself,” she said. “I am excited to be based in Leelanau County and to get to know the community.”
As family medicine specialists, all physicians at Empire Family Care are qualified to see every member of the family from young to old. In addition to providing a range of acute and chronic care services, they offer well-child checkups, sports physicals, prenatal care, as well as immunizations for Medicaid and uninsured children through the Vaccines for Children program.
Drs. Ghaemi and Krezoski-Evans also do osteopathic manipulation and have an interest in integrative medicine. They are both members of the American Osteopathic Association.
With the additional physicians, Empire Family Care hours will now be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Empire Community Health Center, home of Empire Family Care, will be hosting an open house and renaming dedication on Monday, Oct. 16, from 4 - 6 p.m. The facility will be open to the public to learn more about the healthcare services offered in Empire and meet the physicians and staff.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Empire Family Care at 231-835-2088. A list of services available at the clinic can be found at munsonhealthcare.org/empirefamilycare.
Empire Family Care is located at 997 W. Ottawa Ave. in Empire.