NPHC Staff


Owner / Primary Physician / Medical Director

  • Mitzie Hewitt, DO, CPI

Mitzie J. Hewitt, DO, CPI is a board certified family practitioner residing in Traverse City, Michigan and has practiced Family Medicine in Northern Rural Michigan for 25 years. She is the owner and Medical Director of Northern Pines Health Center. Dr. Hewitt earned her Bachelor’s in Science at the University of Michigan, and then attended Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine for her medical degree. She was a National Health Corp Scholar who went on to build her career within the same community that she served her scholarship obligation. Dr. Hewitt is also a certified Physician Investigator and enjoys participation in phase II-IV pharmaceutical research with her research team at Northern Pines Health Center.

Physician Assistants

Sydney Steger, PA-C

Sydney received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI, where she also previously received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science - Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. Sydney is a nationally certified physician assistant. Sydney was born and raised in Clarkston, MI, but currently resides in Traverse City.

Nurse Practitioners

Christina Peltier, NP

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Christina is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in both palliative care and primary care. She earned her RN to BSN and MSN-FNP degrees from the University of Michigan-Flint and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, Christina spent twelve years in Jackson, where she obtained her associate in applied science in Nursing from Jackson College. She now resides in Traverse City, where she continues her work with a strong commitment to improving patient well-being.

Care Management

  • April Marsh, RN
  • Dawn
  • Virginia

Practice Manager

  • Keisha Sexton, BBA, CMM

Administrative Assistant

  • Ashley

Clinical Staff

  • Megan
  • Stacie
  • Sandra
  • Kerry

Office Staff

  • Donelle
  • Rye
  • Reanna

Research Division

  • Karla Blackmer, CCRC

  • Lydia Baker, CCRC


 

Northern Pines Health Center, PC

11293 N M-37
Suite A
Buckley, MI   49620

Phone: (231) 269-4185
Fax: (231) 269-4461

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday  Closed 

Acute Walk-ins

Monday - Friday
11:00 - 11:45 am
4:00 - 4:45 pm

24 Hour Care

For non-emergent and non-urgent care outside normal business hours, please call 231-269-4185 and leave a message. You may also have the NPHC physician-on-call paged by contacting our after-hours call service vendor at 231-261-8934.

In cases of emergency, please visit the nearest emergency room or call 911.