Primary Care

Dave Wilson, MD

Family Medicine

“As a Family Practice Physician, I strive to provide care that is compassionate, personal, knowledgeable and evidence based. I believe in a team approach to family medicine, which means working together with my patients, their families, and other medical professionals to formulate a care plan that works well for everyone.”

Background

Dave grew up in the Flint area and graduated from Grand Blanc High School, but after 25 years of life on this side of the state, West Michigan can officially claim him as our own. The doctor actually began on a different track, graduating with honors from Michigan State University in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

After that, he worked in aerospace research for a year until returning to MSU for his medical degree. He completed his Family Medicine residency in 1995.

Dr. Dave’s patients will tell you that he is especially skilled at managing complex chronic conditions and mental health concerns, as well as educating those he treats about their conditions.

Interests

He is the father of two wonderful teenage daughters and he spends as much quality time as he can with them both. His boundless energy and adventurous hobbies also take full advantage of our beautiful Michigan outdoors. These activities include cruising and racing his sailboat, tennis, running, wakeboarding, swimming, ice climbing, and snowboarding… among others. Working on cars is a favorite too – which just underscores a lifelong talent and drive to help fix anything that’s broken.

Heather Burnside, PA-C

“When it comes to practicing family medicine, quality of life is of the utmost importance. As a Family Practice Physician, it’s my goal to work with each individual to reach their highest potential regarding physical, mental, and spiritual health. And I put special emphasis on preventative care to help my patients stay ahead of the curve rather than trying to rewind the clock”

Background

Born and raised here in Southwest Michigan, Heather tells us she grew up always caring for others – from siblings and friends to stray animals. By the time she reached high school, she already knew she wanted to be a physician assistant. She attended Western Michigan University, graduating with a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant studies in 2015. Heather has a true passion for educating patients on how they can nourish their bodies with plant based-medicine as a weapon against chronic disease. She understands the daily challenges of patients who struggle to commit to lifestyle changes and work to ensure that they have all the available resources to make thoughtful decisions regarding their health. Heather spends quality time with each patient, building lifelong relationships based on trust and respect. For her it’s all about helping them reach their individual goals to live a happier, healthier life.

Interests

Heather and her husband have a son and daughter, both of whom they adore beyond words. Her family loves to explore – whether it’s their own backyard, local towns or different cultures around the world – with lifelong friends made no matter where they go.

Liberty A. Abraham, APRN, FNP-C

“Incorporating body, mind and spirit are essential in achieving optimal health and well-being. This includes utilizing conservative treatments that are evidence-based, while integrating elements of a holistic approach to health. I believe patients should have the opportunity to obtain healthcare that is individualized, which includes a cohesive relationship with their provider, while including other members of the healthcare continuum when needed.”

Background

Born and raised in Grand Haven, Liberty is truly acquainted with this area and the community.
As a Registered Nurse since 1999, Liberty spent over 20 years as a bedside nurse before graduating as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana State University in 2019. She has cared for many community members in our local hospitals, and has an understanding and an instinct for patient’s needs, all while providing compassionate care. She enjoys communicating with and educating her patients, while including them in all facets of their care to assist them in making informed decisions with confidence.

Interests

Liberty has 3 beautiful children, and enjoys spending time with her family as much as possible.
She has a passion for music, loves to sing, and play her electric violin. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, downhill skiing, traveling, and sightseeing.

Dr. Kooi

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

Physician with board-certification in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation.

Education: I grew up in mid-Michigan in a town outside of Lansing (Perry) where I attended K-12. After high school I attended Michigan State University for my undergraduate education, earning a BS in Nutritional Science in the Honor’s College. After which I then attended Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in May 2019.

Internship and residency: Completed at Mercy Health Hospital, Fruitport Family Medicine Residency with graduation in 2022. Upon graduation I was board-certified in Osteopathic Manipulation and in Family Medicine.

Dreams: From early on in my career I have had a strong desire to practice medicine in a way that is truly patient-centered. My desire and habit is to establish a relationship of mutual trust with my patients and to treat my patients with dignity and with active listening in a setting that makes my patients feel comfortable telling me about their life. I believe that we can partner together to improve the health and wellbeing of my patients.

Interests: I love being able to treat the full range of ages and conditions that is afforded in Family Medicine. Taking care of multiple members of the same family throughout the many life stages is a veritable privilege of what I get to do for a living.

In addition to Family Medicine, I enjoy getting to embrace the tenants of Osteopathic medicine (see other blog post regarding osteopathic tenants). This includes, but is not limited to, my use of Osteopathic Manipulation in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

I am specifically interested in preventative medicine with a focus on educating patients so that they can make wise and informed decisions about their own health in keeping with their goals and values. As a family physician, I also realize the significant role that nutrition plays in the health and well being of my patients and I make effort to integrate nutritional needs into my patients overall health plan of care.

Personal Life: While I cherish my time interacting with my patients, I am thankful to enjoy a full and rewarding life outside of the office. I have been married to Josiah for almost a decade and we have two delightful young children. Having the young children means that at this stage in my life my reading material includes articles from Journal of the American Medical Association, as well as children books such as Fox in Sox, The Pokey Little Puppy, and The Pout Pout Fish.