Michael Christopher Allen, NP

About Michael Allen

As a kid, Michael Allen, FNP, always had an affinity for science and enjoyed meeting and talking with new people. “A career in medicine was a natural fit,” he says, adding, “My mother is a nurse and she exposed me to the world of medicine early and the interest stuck with me.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI. His Master of Science degree, Family Nurse Practitioner, was earned at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor-Ann Arbor, MI.

As a family nurse practitioner, Michael cares for people throughout the continuum of life, from birth to death. “I chose this specialty because I have a passion for learning and there are few other professions that require the length and depth of knowledge base as a family nurse practitioner,” he says.

Michael focuses on helping patients make informed decisions. He has seen that these individuals in his care want to be heard. “We have to remember that there is a whole person …involved, and treat them as such,” he says.

In his words…

Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents. They worked hard to make sure their children have a better life than they had. They succeeded.

What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked at Gull Lake country club at the golf course. I remember it fondly – days spent outside talking to people.

What was your best/worst subjects in school? My best subject was biology and my worst was math.

What are your hobbies, interests? I enjoy watching various sports, especially Michigan football. I also enjoy video games, golf and am getting into hunting.