Travis Fairbanks, DNP, FNP-C

Family Medicine Provider in Manistique, MI

Travis Fairbanks grew up in Gladstone, Michigan. He is proud to call himself a “Yooper,” who appreciates and serves the UP community through healthcare.

Travis spent more than 10 years as an ICU nurse. Upon earning his doctor of nursing practice from Northern Michigan University, he was eager to remain in Upper Michigan in a new and challenging rural role. He is excited to extend his care and expertise to people in both primary and urgent care settings.

Primary care allows Travis to dive deep into educating and assisting patients while they work to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Urgent care provides an opportunity to address a patient’s immediate concerns. There is always something new to learn and advanced ways to help others be successful in their healthcare needs and goals.

As a medical care provider, Travis finds it compelling how individualized care needs are for each person whom he treats. Approaching each patient with respect, compassion, and a listening ear toward what they are going through is of utmost importance to him. In his former role, he saw the sickest of people at their worst in condition. In this new position, he collaborates with patients to get ahead of potential future problems and finds this uplifting and meaningful.

In his free time, Travis likes to explore and photograph forests, waterfalls, lakes, sunsets, beaches, and trails less traveled. The nature up here is unparalleled, and experiencing the activities and adventures of each season offers him a variety of adventures, climates, and landscapes. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys the energy and laughter that comes with having two Corgis! He and his wife love to travel and explore new cultures and countries. Travis also confesses to having a big interest in video gaming.