Kim Applebey, FNP-BC

Lynette Robinson obtained her associates degree in nursing from Kellogg Community College and continued her education at Chamberlain University where she received her bachelor of science in nursing. She later graduated with her master of science in nursing degree in a family nurse practitioner specialty track. Robinson has expertise in educating the healthcare community concerning family practice, wellness and prevention, holistic care, chronic health conditions, acute/episodic illness, and pediatrics. Her experience includes working as a Nurse Practitioner for Starr Commonwealth and PACE of Southwest Michigan where she managed patients with chronic diseases and acute injuries and illness. She managed patient medications and made home visits. She has also worked as a registered nurse in a birth center, PACU ambulatory surgery center, and intensive care unit. Robinson is a member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She joined Oaklawn in 2021.

Christine received her Bachelor of Science, Nursing, graduating with honors from Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, and her Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. She completed clinical rotations in a variety of settings and specialties including primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and managing acute and chronic disease. Her prior nursing experience includes the cardiovascular intensive care unit at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Christine’s professional memberships include Sigma Theta Tau and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She also received an advanced certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Christine joined Oaklawn in 2021.

Dr. Hiren Patel attended Medical School at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York where he also worked at Northport Veteran’s Affairs. He was Primary Care Chief Resident at Northport VA Medical Centre following his residency and continued with a Rheumatology fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. After his fellowship he was a Rheumatology Physician at the Arthritis and Osteoporosis treatment center in Florida and continued his career thereafter as a Rheumatology Physician in Indiana. Patel is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), ABIM in Rheumatology, and holds a professional membership with the American College of Rheumatology. Patel joined Oaklawn in 2021.