Longtime physician and clinic in Michigan City become part of Franciscan Physician Network

Longtime physician and clinic in Michigan City become part of Franciscan Physician Network

Physician Minesh Patel, MD, has more than 28 years of experience treating local patients. Now, Dr. Patel and his clinic have joined with Franciscan Alliance as the Franciscan Physician Network 400 North Health Center to continue providing quality family care.

The staff at Franciscan Physician Network 400 North Health Center has also welcomed Nurse Practitioner Tracy Novak, NP-C, who is accepting new patients.

Dec. 2011; St Anthony. Michigan city; doctor portraits

Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine. He received his training at University Eugenio Maria De Hostos Medical School in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic and did his residency at Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore, Md.

Dr. Patel’s clinical interests include type 2 diabetes, preventive medicine and clinical medical research.

Nurse Practitioner Tracy Novak received her training at Purdue University and Chamberlain School of Nursing. Her clinical interests include preventive care, hypertension and treatment-resistant hypertension, diabetes, asthma and COPD, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Franciscan Physician Network 400 North Health Center is located at 8733 W. 400 North in Michigan City. Virtual visits are available. To make an in-person or online appointment, call (219) 879-0333.