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Dean McFarlane-Parrott

MD, MM

Medical Director

4111 Okemos Road, Suite 102 Okemos, MI 48864

Professional Bio

Dr. McFarlane-Parrott is an internist currently working at Heron Creek DPC in Okemos, Michigan.
Throughout his academic career, the doctor earned a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University and Michigan State University.
Prior to his work in direct patient care, Dr. McFarlane-Parrott held the position of Assistant Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University from December 2013 to December 2017. This role showcased not only clinical expertise but also a dedication to educating the next generation of medical professionals. Additionally, he served as a Staff Physician at Lansing Urgent Care in Lansing, Michigan, from October 2018 to March 2020.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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Personal Statement
My hope is to provide my patients with a true medical home where the collaborative relationship between the patient and physician is the cornerstone of preventive care and the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Practice Overview
As the collaborative relationship between patients and their physician in many cases is broken, Heron Creek Direct Patient Care provides a solution to today’s health care landscape. We are stepping outside of the mainstream health environment to return to the roots of true, comprehensive health care, the patient-physician relationship. Heron Creek DPC is our effort to provide you with a true medical home and reestablish this interaction. By doing this, a number of things that are impossible in the traditional insurer-payee system become possible with DPC.
More About The Practice
Our practice is well versed in Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine and treating ADHD/ASD.
Core Specialties
Internal Medicine
Focused Health Areas
Behavioral & Mental Health
Additional Services
Travel Medicine, Preventive Screenings & Wellness Programs
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