Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Harkins & Karsten, OD the leading provider of vision care products and services in Alpena.

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Michael Harkins, O.D.

Education:
Undergraduate Alma College
Optometry: The Ohio State University College of Optometry, in Columbus, Ohio

Personal Information, Hobbies, Family:
Married to Bernice. Children: Brandy, Kelli, Sean.
“Buckeye” football fan & deer hunting.
Past President and current member of Alpena Rotary Club, member of American Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, and Alpena and Rogers City Chamber of Commerce

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Mark Karsten, O.D.

Education:
Undergraduate study- Ferris State College
Doctor of Optometry- Ferris State College of Optometry
Professional Association: Michigan Optometric Association & American Optometric Association

Personal Information, Hobbies, Family
Married, wife Melissa. Children: Jessica, Bret & Chad.

Hobbies: fishing, hunting, boating, biking & walking.

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