About
Mark A. Richmond, MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist with more than 30 years of experience. A lifelong Michigander, he grew up exploring the lakes, woods, and fields of Oakland County and Northern Michigan. He completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine and earned his Internal Medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor.
After residency, Dr. Richmond and his wife Colleen moved their family to Petoskey, where he joined Burns Clinic. Over the next 25 years in private group practice, he provided on-call and inpatient care at Northern Michigan Hospital, in the office, and in nursing homes. He later joined McLaren Medical Group before choosing to return to private practice and co-found Docs by the Bay. Dr. Richmond places the doctor-patient relationship at the center of his clinical philosophy. He believes that genuine two-way communication and timely access to your physician form the foundation of effective care. He and Colleen have called Petoskey home for over 30 years.
Education & Training
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Certifications
Who is Dr. Richmond right for?
Dr. Richmond is a strong fit for adults who prioritize a responsive, relationship-centered physician. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his 30-plus years of both inpatient and outpatient experience. He works especially well with patients who want clear communication and timely access to their doctor. Adults looking for a physician who treats them as a partner in their own care will connect naturally with Dr. Richmond's approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Dr. Richmond holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He has maintained that certification across more than 30 years of clinical practice.
Dr. Richmond trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. After residency, he spent 25 years in private group practice at Burns Clinic in Petoskey, providing care in the office, hospital, and nursing home settings.
Dr. Richmond values two-way communication above nearly everything else in medicine. He takes time to understand each patient's concerns fully, and he believes that timely access to your physician is just as important as the quality of care itself.
Dr. Richmond treats a broad range of adult conditions through Internal Medicine. His experience covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and complex cases requiring coordination with specialists.
Dr. Richmond and his family have called Petoskey home for over 30 years. He spent 25 of those years in private group practice at Burns Clinic before briefly joining McLaren Medical Group and then co-founding Docs by the Bay.
Yes, Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients. Docs by the Bay offers a complimentary meet-and-greet appointment for anyone who wants to learn more before committing to membership.
Dr. Richmond participates in the practice's home visit option for members who are too ill to travel. The practice handles these visits on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026