For Immediate Release
Contact: Diane Benson, Diane,Benson@trinity-health.org, 616-260-5101
Grand Rapids, Mich. (March 21, 2023) – Trinity Health Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of four highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons and four advance practice professionals to our medical group family.
Four surgeons —Timothy Henne, MD; Tim Lenters, MD; John Healey, Jr., MD; and Geoffrey Sandman, MD — and four advance practice professionals — Robert Houser, PA-C; Christina Holmes, PA-C; Robin Ikanyan, PA-C; and Joshua Haeck, CNP — have come together to form Trinity Health Medical Group Orthopaedics. The group provides exceptional orthopedic care in two new locations and began seeing patients Monday, March 20.
“To be able to work more closely with Trinity Health in this new capacity is very exciting. It’s the culmination on an over 50-year relationship of orthopaedic surgeons delivering top notch care to Trinity Health patients in Grand Rapids. Our new group brings extensive experience to diverse orthopedic needs such as joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, shoulder care, and more,” said Dr. Henne, site medical director, Trinity Health Medical Group Orthopaedics. “We are proud of our tradition of providing patient driven care, and to be joining an organization in Trinity Health that shares this priority.”
“We are thrilled to welcome the team of gifted surgeons and advance practice professionals to our medical group,” said Cindy Elliott, RN, FACHE, president, Trinity Health Michigan Medical Groups. "Their expertise and dedication to patient care are aligned with our mission to provide high-quality, personalized care to our patients. We look forward to collaborating with them to enhance our orthopedic services and meet the needs of our community."
The trusted physicians and practitioners are well-known in the area and are now part of multi-specialty medical group committed to compassionate and high-quality care personalized to individual needs. With the addition of these eight providers into the Trinity Health Medical Group, the health system continues to expand its orthopedic care capabilities with nearly 50 providers in 12 practice locations across the state of Michigan.
Matt Biersack, MD, president Trinity Health Grand Rapids, notes ““by aligning highly skilled providers in an employed orthopedic practice with our existing expertise in orthopedic trauma, we can provide even more advanced care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Through our continued commitment to access and sub-specialty capabilities, we have created a place where patients will receive exceptional orthopedic care and the best possible outcomes.”
To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic surgeons, please call 616-465-5910 or visit our website.
About Trinity Health Michigan
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Pontiac and Shelby and two medical groups. The health system has 2,314 beds and 5,446 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.16 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $184 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 23 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.