Michael Allen, FNP - Beacon Portage Family Medicine
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About Michael Allen As a kid, Michael Allen, FNP, always had an affinity for science and enjoyed meeting and talking with new people. “A career in medicine was a natural fit, ” he says, adding, “My mother is a nurse and she exposed me to the world of medicine early and the interest stuck with me. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI. His Master of Science degree, Family Nurse Practitioner, was earned at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor-Ann Arbor, MI. As a family nurse practitioner, Michael cares for people throughout the continuum of life, from birth to death. “I chose this specialty because I have a passion for learning and there are few other professions that require the length and depth of knowledge base as a family nurse practitioner, ” he says. Michael focuses on helping patients make informed decisions. He has seen that these individuals in his care want to be heard. “We have to remember that there is a whole person involved, and treat them as such, ” he says. In his words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents. They worked hard to make sure their children have a better life than they had. They succeeded. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at Gull Lake country club at the golf course. I remember it fondly – days spent outside talking to people. What was your best/worst subjects in school? My best subject was biology and my worst was math. What are your hobbies, interests? I enjoy watching various sports, especially Michigan football. I also enjoy video games, golf and am getting into hunting.
Keywords family practice, family medicine.
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