Patricia Roy, Family Practitioner
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Patricia Roy

Family Practitioner

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Dr. Patricia Roy is a family practitioner practicing in Muskegon, MI. As a family doctor, Dr. Roy provides comprehensive health care for all people of all ages, from newborn infants, to advanced aged seniors. Many 4-generation families are cared for in this practice. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Roy and her staff of certified nurse practitioners share knowledge on maintaining health, and avoiding illness.

Education and Training

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO 1981

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI BS 1978

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Provider Details

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Patricia Roy's Expert Contributions
  • What is the normal range for blood sugar?

    Normal blood sugar depends on may factors, like age, time of day, and whether you have eaten. Depending on the age of your daughter, as low as 40 can be acceptable, as a newborn, for a short time, and as high as 140. But if your daughter is school age, and overweight, she is at high risk for diabetes, and I suspect that is the reason your doctor wants to check. If that is the case, any blood sugar at any time of day, above 140 is a concern, and a fasting sugar, taken in the morning with nothing to eat since midnight, should always be less than 100. READ MORE

  • How much salt is too much salt?

    Most Americans eat too much salt, because sodium is in pretty much every processed food product. Most people should limit their sodium intake to less than 3000 mg per day, and 2500 is better. For high blood pressure, and some heart disease, it is restricted even more. Good for you for wanting to get healthier...good luck! READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Faculty Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985 - 2018
  • Clinical Faculty Wayne State University School of Medicine 2010 - 2018
  • Clinical Faculty Grand Valley State University Kirkhof School of Nursing 1998 - 2018

Awards

  • Business Woman of the Year 1987 Quadrangle BPW 
  • Michigan Young Career Woman 1985 Michigan BPW 
  • Five Outstanding Young Women 1984 Michigan Jay-Cees 

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians  
  • West Michigan Osteopathic Association  
  • Muskegon Community College Nursing Advisory Board  
  • Osteopathic Foundation of West Michigan - Board Vice-President  
  • OsteoCHAMPS - OsteoSCHOLARS Program, Chairman  
  • Mercy Health Muskegon Finance Committee  
  • Affinia Health PHO, Board Member and Finance Committee Chair  

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