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Meet your care team.

Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who know the Blue Water community and know you by name.

Three generations of physicians, and a practice that keeps growing with its community. St. Clair Medical was founded in 1989 by Dr. Ira Sabbagh and Dr. Sharon Mitchell, who joined Dr. Michel Sabbagh's practice and built the foundation for the family medicine team patients know today. Our physicians work alongside experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners, each caring for patients of their own, and as the practice grows, our team keeps expanding.
Dr. Ira Sabbagh

Ira Sabbagh, DO

Founding Physician

Dr. Sabbagh earned a Master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1984 and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University in 1988.

Dr. Sabbagh is a staff physician at Lake Huron Medical Center, where he also serves as a member of the Physician Hospital Organization Board.

Dr. Sabbagh sees patients from pediatrics to geriatrics and additionally performs numerous office surgical procedures. In his free time, Dr. Sabbagh is an avid boater and fisherman.

Dr. Sharon Mitchell

Sharon Mitchell, DO

Founding Physician

Dr. Mitchell received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University. She completed her internship at Oakland Saint John Hospital in 1989 and began private practice. Dr. Mitchell is dual Board Certified in family practice and integrative medicine.

In 2022, Dr. Mitchell opened Integrative 1, a holistic Functional Medicine practice to help patients get to the root cause of their disease. She uses all validated therapies, both natural and pharmaceutical, to optimize health.

Dr. Mitchell lives with her husband in St. Clair and loves family, patients, learning, nature and animals.

Dr. David Sabbagh

David Sabbagh, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. David Sabbagh earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and attended medical school at Virginia Tech, completing his Family Medicine residency at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing in 2019. Raised in St. Clair, he is a third-generation physician.

He enjoys seeing patients of all ages and takes a special interest in diabetes and autoimmune disorders. In addition to his clinic hours, Dr. Sabbagh rounds at both McLaren Port Huron and Lake Huron Medical Center. In his spare time, he enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Michel Max Sabbagh

Michel Max Sabbagh, DO

Family Medicine

Dr. Michel Max Sabbagh earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in biomedical sciences from Midwestern University, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at McLaren Macomb in 2026.

He has a special interest in caring for geriatric patients as well as the prevention, evaluation and management of cardiac and vascular disease and migraines. He also enjoys the management of musculoskeletal conditions, including the use of OMM and localized injections.

Kate Blackwell, PA-C

Kate Blackwell, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Kate is a Detroit native who attended Grand Valley State University and stayed on to complete her PA-C. She takes special interest in women's health and dermatology. When she is not treating patients, she is home enjoying her two children and husband, who are active in sports.

Jessica Young, PA-C

Jessica Young, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Jessica was born and raised in metro Detroit. She attended Saginaw Valley State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a chemistry minor, then continued at Marietta College in Ohio to obtain her PA-C. Her interests include preventive care and pediatrics. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, paddle boarding and spending time with her family.

Stephanie Spitery, PA-C

Stephanie Spitery, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Stephanie is a Michigan native who completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Detroit Mercy, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and continued there to complete her PA-C. Her special interests include women's health and rheumatology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Allison Fleming, FNP

Allison Fleming, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Allison graduated from the St. Clair County Community College nursing program and went on to earn her master's degree at Oakland University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. A native of St. Clair County, she enjoys hiking and biking as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Jacklyn Burkey, PA-C

Jacklyn Burkey, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Jacklyn is a Michigan native who completed her undergraduate degree at Oakland University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and continued at Stony Brook University in New York for her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Her special interests include preventive medicine and pediatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys her family and friends, reading and trying new restaurants.

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