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 Roy B. Parke, D.O.
...is a
board certified
family practice physician providing pediatric, adult, and
geriatric healthcare services. He earned his medical degree from
Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1972 and
completed his internship at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac,
Michigan. Since that time he has been practicing family
medicine in Northome, Minnesota and Buchanan, Michigan.
Dr. Parke is certified in the specialty of Family Practice by the
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is a member of
the American
Osteopathic Association, the
American College of
Osteopathic Family Physicians, the Michigan Association of
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the
Michigan
Association of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, and the Nation Association of Seventh-day
Adventist Osteopaths.
Dr. Parke enjoys working with
children and appreciates the special
health care requirements of senior family members. He has a special
interest in preventative health care and is a firm believer in
patient health education. His patients especially appreciate the
time he takes to make sure their questions are thoroughly answered.
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 Susan J. Smith, PA-C
...is a
board certified physician's assistant
providing pediatric, adult and geriatric healthcare services. She
earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from
Michigan State University in 1980, received her MT(ASCP)
certification in 1981 and worked in hospital and reference
laboratories in Michigan and Indiana. Susan returned to school at
the age of 48 for Physician Assistant studies. She was awarded her
Master of Science in Medicine in 2008 from Western Michigan
University and has been employed at Buchanan Family Medical Center
since then.
Susan is certified by the National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of American Academy of
Physician Assistants and the Michigan Academy of Physician
Assistants.
Susan enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a special
interest in women’s healthcare.
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 Derek A. Henderson, PA-C
...joined the practice of Roy B. Parke, D.O. at the end of August,
2011. Derek earned basic EMT certification in 2006 and graduated from Western Michigan University with his Physician
Assistant certification in August. He worked for American Ambulance
in Florida for two years and Madison Center in South Bend, IN as an
Emergency Services Counselor for two years.
Derek grew up in Central Florida and now lives in the Buchanan area
with his wife and new baby. As a Physician Assistant Derek will
provide care for people of all ages and their families. He is eager
to meet the community and provide quality healthcare services. Join
us in welcoming Derek to the Buchanan Family Medical Center.
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 Arlene M. Saliba-ElHabre, APRN-BC
...is a board certified, nurse practitioner by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center. She obtained her bachelor of science
and master of science degrees with a major in nursing from Andrews
University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She has served the
southwest Michigan area as a nurse practitioner and as an assistant
professor in the nursing department there. She attended Valparaiso
University and earned a post-masters certificate as a family nurse
practitioner. She also passed the examination given by the National
League of Nursing to be a certified nurse educator.
Arlene enjoys promoting health and preventing illness in her
patients. She believes and practices that nutrition, exercise,
water, sunshine, temperance, fresh air, rest, and trust in God are
vital to the well-being of her patients.
Arlene enjoys the variety of patients in the family practice setting
and looks forward to serving you and your family’s needs.
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