The Team

Dr. Terry Ball graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been practicing Family Medicine in the Mt. Pleasant area for over 25 years. Dr. Ball enjoys treating patients of all ages and providing high quality patient centered care.  Dr. Ball has lived in Mt. Pleasant since her undergraduate years at Central Michigan University and enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 granddaughters. 

Dr. Christina Downer graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at McLaren Greater Lansing with Board Certification in Family Medicine. After completing her residency training she returned to her hometown of Mt. Pleasant, MI where she joined her mother, Dr. Terry Ball, in Family Practice. Dr. Downer has a special interest in weight management and has earned additional certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Downer is originally from Mt. Pleasant where she now lives with her husband and 3 young daughters. 

Lori Brickner, PA-C received her Bacehlor of Science in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University in 2005 and received her Masters in Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University in 2008. She has experience as a physician assistant in the emergency room, urgent care and family practice setting. She moved back to the Mt. Pleasant area in 2014 and has 3 school aged children. She enjoys summertime in Michigan.