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Geriatric Medicine, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Primary Practice Location
Long-term care at the campuses of Holland Home and Beacon Hill at Eastgate
Teaching or Other Awards
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Outstanding Teacher Award 2016-2017
Why I chose to practice at Mercy Health/Grand Rapids...
Multiple medical opportunities available in the Grand Rapids area as well as being close to family.
Residency
Internal Medicine, Spectrum Health East Campus/St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI
Subspecialty
Geriatric Medicine
Current Activities, Research or Professional Interests
Geriatrician for continuing care retirement communities including the campuses of Holland Home and Beacon Hill at Eastgate. Medical Director of Beacon Hill at Eastgate. Preceptor for internal medicine residents. Interests include caring for persons with dementia including Alzheimer's disease, as well as preventive care in the elderly.
Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.
Basketball, football, yard work, taking family walks
Geriatric Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia,PA
Medical School
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Activities, Research or Professional Interests
I provide quality education to residents, fellows and students about the Geriatric patients to ensure that our aging population is well taken care of.
Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.
Traveling, music, reading, spending time with family. Acting as a community health advocate.
Residency
Family Medicine, St Joseph Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Subspecialty
Geriatrics
Teaching or Other Awards
Guardian of the Profession through AOA. 12/2013. Guardians demonstrate a strong sense of pride in the osteopathic medical profession and work actively to advance osteopathic medicine.
Why I chose to practice at Mercy Health/Grand Rapids...
I serve patients that reside in nursing homes, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. I want to ensure that my patients fully understand their disease state so that they can make informed decisions concerning their health.
Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests
• Medical Director of Geriatric Inpatient Services; Mercy Health • Medical Director; Clark Retirement Community • Inpatient Care of the demented patient with behavior disturbance
Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids
Family Excellent Medical Community Weather
Residency
Internal Medicine; GRMERC; Grand Rapids, MI
Current Practice Location
Mercy Health Saint Mary's 300 Lafayette Grand Rapids, MI 49503