TAO Med Providers and Staff

Dr. Mark is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Brighton/Ann Arbor, MI.  

Dr. Mark acts as the Medical Director and Attending Physician at numerous Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes in Northern Michigan, as well as Hospice Medical Director for Bayside Wellness Hospice

Danielle is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Detroit Mercy in an accelerated second-degree program, with her initial Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Michigan State University. She worked as an Emergency Department RN at the University of Michigan for several years before returning to Michigan State University in pursuit of her Master of Science in Nursing. 

Mike is a board certified Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) currently specializing in geriatric medicine, post-acute, and long-term care. Earning his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Walden University in 2018, he has dedicated his advanced practice career to optimizing care for older adults.

Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Mike built a robust clinical foundation with nearly a decade of experience at Munson Medical Center. There, he served as a charge nurse and bedside nurse in the Cardiothoracic ICU, managing highly complex, critically ill patients.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mike began his nursing education at Michigan State University. Later moving to Traverse City, where he completed his Registered Nurse (RN) degree at Northwestern Michigan College.

Meet our newest team member… “Dogtor Teddy” 🐾

Currently accepting payments in belly rubs, tennis balls, and compliments.

Teddy is officially beginning his journey as a future therapy dog in training with TAOmed. His specialties currently include morale boosting, greeting every human like they’re a celebrity, and aggressively spreading happiness.