Dr. Dean McFarlane-Parrott, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Internal Medicine
About
Dr. Dean McFarlane-Parrott is an internist currently practicing at Heron Creek Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Okemos, Michigan. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University and Michigan State University. Dr. McFarlane-Parrott is dedicated to the DPC model, emphasizing a strong patient‑physician relationship, personalized care, and direct access without the constraints of traditional insurance billing. He believes that this approach allows for longer visits, same‑day appointments, and a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management.
Before joining Heron Creek DPC, Dr. McFarlane-Parrott served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University (December 2013 – December 2017) and as a Staff Physician at Lansing Urgent Care (October 2018 – March 2020). His clinical experience spans adolescent and adult internal medicine, with a focus on comprehensive primary care, coordination of care after hospital discharge, and offering home visits when needed. He is committed to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care within the direct primary care framework.
Education
Medical School: College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University (2013)
Residency: Michigan State University; Lansing, MI
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years in Practice: 17+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1225341456
Primary License: Michigan (MI) - 4301101264
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2/5/2024
Planning to Start DPC: 2/5/2024