Meet Our Providers
Dr. Michael J. Parker, MD
Dr. Michael J. Parker is the medical director of Bayside Doc’s Urgent Care in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Parker attended Northwestern University and Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Trained and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Parker worked in the Emergency Department for almost twenty years before deciding that he wanted to be able to spend more time with his patients. Practicing “Urgent Care” combines the best of his training with an excellent “bedside manner”.
In addition to his extensive work in emergency medicine, teaching and medico-legal consulting, Dr. Parker was a board examiner and contributor for the American Board of Emergency Medicine. As head of the largest paramedic program in Illinois and the first medical flight (helicopter) program, Dr. Parker played a dynamic role in the implementation of the Illinois trauma center designation legislation.
Dr. Parker is happily married with four wonderful children, who attribute all of his success to the love and support of his “bride” and family, and the phenomenal staff of Bayside Docs.
Carol Straight, MSN, FNP
Carol is a Nurse Practitioner licensed in Family Practice since 1997. She has over ten years experience in prevention and management of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Carol's practice includes treatment of common anxiety disorders, myofascial pain conditions, and all routine preventative screenings and health care, with specialty referrals to all of the exceptional specialists of Munson Health Systems.
Carol and the staff of Bayside Docs Urgent Care understand your time is valuable and will see you with a short a wait time as possible.
Craig R. Sheerin, MMSc, PA-C
Craig is a physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in Emergency, Surgical Critical Care and Urgent Care Medicine. He is a graduate of Indiana University, where he was on the varsity wrestling team. After graduation, he worked as a software engineer in Wilmington, Delaware and New York City. He was also a Fire fighter and EMT in Delaware, which led him to pursue a career in medicine. In 1999, Craig graduated from the Yale School of Medicine with a Master's of Medical Science (MMSc) degree and certification as a physcian assistant.
Craig lives in Traverse City with his wife and 2 children. He enjoys photography, listening to music and the many outdoor activities available in Northern Michigan.
Donna Rinker, FNP-BC
Donna is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience in family practice. Donna also has worked in skin care performing various treatments such as botox, laser and microdermabrasion. She currently joined a family practice in Grand Rapids Michigan but maintains an on call status. Donna lives inTraverse City with her husband Gary and commmutes to work in Grand Rapids.
WE HAVE LICENSED NURSES ON STAFF WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THEIR DUTY TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PATIENT AND FAMILY MEMBER HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.