Dr. Patricia Roy
Family Medicine
MUSKEGON, MI
40 years experience female
About
Bio
Born and raised in Muskegon, and educated in Muskegon through the Greater Muskegon Catholic Schools.
Attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and Aquinas College, Grand Rapids for undergraduate work.
Doctorate from MSU-COM in 1981.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
27 Answers
1 Agree
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A member asked:

Dr. Patricia Roy answered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
DEPENDS: First, find the cause! cirrhosis of the liver means scarring, and can be caused by many things. Treatment varies bc of this.
Infections, usually viral, like hepatitis b and c can do it, as can some metabolic disorders that can be inherited. Toxins are also a common reason, and usually this is from alcohol. Most of all, prevent any further damage, since it is not reversible.
A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Patricia Roy answered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Yes: There are many meds that treat migraines. While some are not recommended during pregnancy, many others are acceptable. You need to check with you doctor to determine whether the specific meds you use will be okay, or whether you will need to use a different med during your pregnancy. Good luck with your pregnancy!
A 22-year-old member asked:

Dr. Patricia Roy answered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
DRINK WATER: The best way to avoid crystals in your urine, which are the building blocks of stones, is to keep the urine very dilute. Drink enough fluids to make urine almost colorless, and stones are much less likely to form.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Roy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Roy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Good to know thsnks
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI
Graduated 1981MD
Residency
Muskegon General Hospital
Completed 1982
Awards
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
YOUNG CAREER WOMAN OF THE YEAR, STATE OF MICHIGAN
CHIEF OF STAFF, MGH
Affiliations
AOA, WMOA, WMS,
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