Brian Brausa, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Brian Brausa grew up in Roscommon and graduated from Roscommon High School in 1995. He went on to attend Albion College and then Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine where he met his wife and business partner Dr. Tracy Bacik. After completing his residency training at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI, he moved back to Roscommon with his wife to open Ankle & Foot Associates of Northern Michigan.
Dr. Brausa has a focus in diabetic wound care and sports injuries. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery to perform Foot and Reconstructive rear foot/Ankle surgery.

For more information on Dr. Brian Brausa, please click the links below.

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Dr. Tracy Bacik

Podiatrist

Dr. Tracy Bacik was born and raised in Ohio. She graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. She then continued her education attending the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, which was followed by a three year surgical residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. Dr. Bacik married Dr. Brausa and relocated to Roscommon Michigan where she now enjoys sharing her skills in their private practice.

Dr. Bacik always looks forward to spending time with her family and truly enjoys being a podiatrist, and getting patients back on their feet, pain free!

For more information on Dr. Tracy Bacik, please click the links below.

WebMD.com
HealthGrades.com
Vitals.com

Angie Janisse

Office Support

Home Town: Roscommon, Michigan
Schools Attended: Roscommon Area Schools, Davenport College, Kirtland Community College
Degrees/Certifications: Associates Degree in Applied Science, Certificate of Cosmetology

Bio: Angie began working with AFANM in 2017

Angela Shory

Receptionist

Home Town: Orlando, Florida
Schools Attended: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Minor in Aeronautical Studies, Minor in Meteorology

Bio: While in Florida Angela worked at Florida Hospital for 11 years. Of which 2 years in Patient Financial Services in the Emergency Department and 9 years with Hospital Administration and Billing Resolution. Angela joined the AFANM team in early 2017.

Vicki Christian

Billing Administrator

Home: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Schools Attended: Cleary University
Degrees/Certifications: Associates in Business Administration

Bio: Vicki received her Associates in Business Administration from Cleary University. She had previously been employed by the VA Medical Center and the U of M Medical Center, both in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There she gained 20+ years of experience in healthcare and held numerous supervisory positions. Vicki and her family relocated to the Roscommon area in August of 2004, working at Munson Grayling Hospital at that time. Vicki joined the AFANM team in September of 2013.

Dawn Brookes

Chief Medical Coordinator

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Schools Attended: Kirtland Community College
Degrees/Certifications: Certified Podiatric Medical Assistant (PMAC)

Bio: Dawn relocated to Northern Michigan to raise her family in 1994. Before joining the AFANM team in 2010, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant that worked in Home Healthcare for 3.5 years. She earned her Certification as a Podiatric Medical Assistant (PMAC) in 2013 and works diligently at keeping her certification and knowledge of Podiatric Medicine/Advances current.

Yvette Bates

Medical Assistant

Home Town: Bay City, Michigan
Schools Attended: Bangor John Glen High School
Degrees/Certifications: Business Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bio: Yvette joined the AFANM team in 2016.

Kate Roediger

Medical Assistant

Home: Houghton Lake, Michigan
Schools Attended: Houghton Lake School System, Kirtland Community College
Degrees/Certifications:

Bio: Kate joined the AFANM team in 2018.