About
Dr. Abby Wilson is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Traverse City, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University in 2005. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Wilson completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Munson Medical Center between 2010 and 2013. During her residency, she presented research at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine conferences in both Seattle and Baltimore. She holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at Michigan State University.
Dr. Wilson centers her practice on building strong patient-provider relationships. She believes every patient deserves a compassionate space where any health topic can be discussed openly. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, cancer prevention, cardiovascular health, women's health, nutrition, weight management, mental health, and sleep medicine. She creates personalized treatment plans focused on each patient's long-term health. The Traverse City Record Eagle recognized her as Simply the Best Primary Care Physician of Northern Michigan in 2023. Outside of medicine, she enjoys outdoor life in Michigan, playing guitar, travel, and time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Michigan Technological University, B.S. Biological Sciences, 2005
Medical School
American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2009
Residency
Family Medicine, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI, 2011-2013
Additional Training
Internship, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI, 2010-2011
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wilson right for?
Dr. Wilson is a strong fit for adults who want a preventive, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, weight, mental health, or sleep disorders benefit from her broad clinical focus. She works especially well with women seeking comprehensive primary and preventive care. Patients from across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula regularly make her practice their medical home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wilson focuses on preventive medicine and a range of chronic and lifestyle-related conditions. These include cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention, women's health conditions, obesity, weight management, mental health disorders, and sleep disorders. She takes a proactive approach, helping patients address root-cause factors through lifestyle changes and custom wellness planning.
Yes, Dr. Wilson holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, where she also completed her internship.
Dr. Wilson earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2009. She completed both her internship and residency at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan, finishing her training in 2013.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Wilson's primary clinical interests. She addresses preventive care, hormonal health, and other concerns specific to women as part of her broader family medicine and preventive medicine practice.
Dr. Wilson builds her practice around strong patient-provider relationships. She creates a compassionate environment where patients feel free to discuss any health concern. Her goal is to make the path to better health feel manageable, not overwhelming. She develops personalized treatment plans focused on long-term outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Wilson holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at Michigan State University. She has presented research at multiple Society of Teachers of Family Medicine conferences, including work on CPR discussion frameworks and quality indicators for neonatal care.
Dr. Wilson sees patients from throughout Northern Michigan and beyond. Her patient base includes residents of Traverse City, Empire, Suttons Bay, Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Gaylord, and the Upper Peninsula.
Yes, the Traverse City Record Eagle named Dr. Wilson Simply the Best Primary Care Physician of Northern Michigan in 2023. Her patients consistently rate her for her attentiveness, thoroughness, and ability to explain health information clearly.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026