Shoreline Family Medicine
Dr. Matthew N. Powell, Medical Director
Shoreline Family Medicine
This independent medical practice was established by Dr. Powell in 2001 with the goal of providing quality medical care for the residents of Norton Shores and its' surrounding communities along the shoreline.
While pursuing excellence in medical services, we have also succeeded in creating a Patient Centered Medical Home for individuals, young families and grandparents.
Meet the Team
Matthew N. Powell, DO
Medical Director
Dr. Powell was born in Union Lake, Michigan. In 1986, he received a Bachelor Degree in Science Education from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. In 1994 he received his Bachelor Degree in Human Biology from the National University of Health Services. That same year, he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine from the National College of Chiropractic. In 1998, he obtained his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2001 he completed his Family Medicine Residency at MSU/Mercy General Health Partners. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine (ACOFP). He continues to be a Family Medicine trainer for MSU-COM students. He is an active member in the AOA, MOA, and member and past president of the Western Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Matt Davidson, DO
Family Medicine Specialist
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
As a dedicated Osteopathic Physician, Dr. Davidson focuses on treating the whole patient through a compassionate, partnership-based approach to family medicine. A true Michigander, he earned his BA from Kalamazoo College, his DO from Michigan State University, and completed his family medicine residency at University of Michigan Health-West. Dr. Davidson's passion for patient care extends globally as well as locally. He has spent time volunteering both in Madrid, Spain, entertaining children undergoing cancer treatments, and at Rush Oak Park Hospital, where he earned a Volunteer Service Award for his dedicated patient companionship.
Anita Buckner, MSN FNP-BC
Anita began her career in the medical field in 1986. She received her Associates of Science in Nursing from Muskegon Community College, then transferred to Ohio University for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track. She is a member of the American Association of Nurses as well as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.