Eric J. Houchin, MD

Kelly Walker, FNP, was a registered nurse for several years before deciding to further her education and become a family nurse practitioner. Her family has been some of her biggest influencers, supporting her on every step of the journey and lending encouragement when needed. Kelly enjoys coming work because of the variety that each day brings. She understands that no two patients are the same and feels it’s important to educate patients and allow them to be a part of their own healthcare decisions. She has experience in pediatrics and medical-surgical care with a special interest in family medicine. When Kelly is not working, she volunteers her time with various youth organizations.

Dr MacDonald sees his career as a primary care provider as a way to help others live long, happy and healthy lifestyles, while focusing on preventative care. As a veteran and having the opportunity to provide care for the Marines, he has developed a passion for musculoskeletal injuries and working with other veterans and their unique needs. Dr MacDonald has also been involved with Western Michigan University Medical School as an associate faculty member and enjoys teaching new medical students in the clinical setting. Osteopathic medical philosophy has guided him throughout his career and believes that it is important to consider the whole person when deciding treatment paths.

Imram Shafqat, MD, chose family medicine because it allows him to take a holistic approach toward patient care. After losing his father to cancer when he was a teenager, Dr Shafqat became curious in knowing if there was a way to prevent and/or detect cancer early. He was also inspired to pursue medicine by his family doctor. Not only was his doctor able to detect illnesses and intervene, he also noticed how his family and friends built a trusting relationship with their doctors. Dr Shafqat enjoys having an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of his patients. He has special interests in treating patients with diabetes and those interested in medically supervised weight loss.