Bay Area Family Physicians. P.C.

06/10/2026

No matter your age or stage of life, annual physical exams are essential to your ongoing health. Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Are you due for an annual health exam? Be sure to schedule yours today!

06/03/2026

Meet Dr. Rowsell! Dr. Rowsell is Board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree at U.A.C. and completed his residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, where he also served as Chief Resident, Family Practice. Dr Rowsell presently serves on the Quality Assurance and Credentialing Committee for St.John Hospital. Dr. Rowsell is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Rowsell enjoys activities such as tennis, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, fishing, and hiking. He loves to work with his hands, has built or renovated 7 homes in the past and has a passion for fine woodworking.

05/27/2026

Develop a self care routine! These small daily tasks add up to a big shake up in life — and they're all backed by scientists in the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Check one off your list each week all year long.

05/20/2026

Meet Dr. Graves! Dr. Graves is Board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Wayne State University, School of Medicine and completed his residency at Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe. Dr. Graves is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

05/13/2026

Loneliness is going around, and it’s having a pretty big impact. Feelings of nostalgia for “before times” and a longing to return to pre-pandemic life can compound loneliness. You might miss fleeting, everyday social interactions or the ability to simply sit in public, speaking to no one but still benefiting from the presence of others.

Being alone doesn't have to mean feeling lonely. The next time loneliness strikes, give one of these 13 tips a try.

05/06/2026

Meet Dr. Hopman! Dr. Hopman is Board certified in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree at Wayne State University, School of Medicine and completed her residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit. Dr. Hopman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hopman loves spending time with her family, she enjoys free time boating on Lake St. Clair, and she is active in her church choir and children’s summer camp.

04/29/2026

The physicians and staff at Bay Area Family Physicians appreciate the opportunity to provide your medical services. We want to strengthen communication between our office and you, our patients. As specialists in Family Medicine, we focus on primary care needs for patients of all ages – from newborns to the elderly. We diagnose and treat almost all medical conditions. Ideally, your entire family will see the same doctor, allowing both you and your doctor to establish a close, trusting relationship.

04/22/2026

Scrolling through social media, reading your favorite magazine, or visiting popular websites exposes you to endless information about nutrition and health — most of which is incorrect. Check out 20 of the biggest myths related to nutrition, and why these antiquated beliefs need to be put to rest.

Even qualified health professionals have spread misinformation about nutrition to the public. Here are 20 of the biggest myths related to nutrition, and why these antiquated beliefs need to be put to rest.

04/15/2026

Meet Dr. Ramus! Dr. Ramus is Board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Wayne State University, School of Medicine and completed his residency at Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe. Dr. Ramus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Ramus loves his family and looks for any reason he can find to be with them. He loves to golf, and he loves Civil War reenacting.

04/08/2026

Eat a rainbow of vegetables today. The color of a vegetable is a clue to some of the nutrients inside. By eating a wide variety of colors, you will get a broad range of nutrients. A mix of color on your plate will make eating vegetables more appealing, too!