New Neurologist Joins Munson Healthcare Team in Traverse City

Munson Healthcare announced the addition of Heidi Pangborn, MD to its Neurology practice on November 21, 2025, noting she will see patients in Traverse City. The hire brings a neurologist with formal training and board certification to the local system, increasing capacity for diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions.

Dr. Pangborn received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at MedStar Health. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her listed special interests include multiple sclerosis, headaches, and movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease and tremor. Those areas represent common and often chronic conditions that require specialized evaluation and longitudinal care.

For residents of Grand Traverse County the immediate effect is greater local availability of neurology appointments. Munson’s announcement links scheduling to the Munson provider directory on the system website, making it possible for patients to request visits without long distance travel. Access to a neurologist with expertise in multiple sclerosis and movement disorders can facilitate timely diagnostic testing, medication management, and referrals to rehabilitation or support services as needed.

Clinical credentials and training matter because neurology often relies on detailed history taking, coordinated testing, and long term management strategies. A neurologist based in Traverse City can work with primary care providers, therapists, and social supports to tailor care to individual patients. For those living with recurrent headaches, progressive movement symptoms, or inflammatory neurological disease, having a specialist nearby may reduce barriers to follow up and adjustment of treatment plans.

Munson Healthcare operates as a regional health system and has been expanding specialty services to serve northern Michigan communities. Dr. Pangborn’s arrival is part of that effort to strengthen local specialty care. Patients interested in neurology appointments can find provider information and scheduling options through the Munson provider directory on the health system website.