Psychiatrist at Henry Ford Jackson missing since Thursday, no known contact with loved ones or employer

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Dr. Polek Bayan Photo credit Professional headshot via Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety

JACKSON (WWJ) Authorities are searching for a psychiatric doctor from the Jackson area who has been missing for four days.

The Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety page says Dr. Bolek Payan was last seen leaving Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on Thursday (12/22).

Police said his car was found at his home, but there was no sign of him. He has had no contact with friends, family or his employer since he disappeared.

According to his professional page on Henry Ford Health’s website, Dr. Payan D.O. specializes in psychiatry. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. He completed psychiatry residencies and internships with Henry Ford Allegiance Health in 2020 and 2021.

No other details were provided.

If you have had contact with Dr. Payan or know where he is, please call Detective Mike Villarreal or Detective Sergeant Bob Shrock at (517) 788-4223.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Professional headshot via Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety