Top Docs List 2021

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Top Docs List 2021 - HeaderDisclaimer // The doctors in this feature were selected by Professional Research Services (PRS), which conducted an online peer-review survey of area physicians in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. Physicians were asked to nominated fellow physicians they deemed the best in their field of practice. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in all fields of medicine. The featured doctors were screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. For additional information, visit prscom.com. Hour Detroit was not involved in the selection process.

*Top vote-getters are denoted with an asterisk(*). In some categories there are ties.

2021 Top Doctors List


Addiction Medicine

* Aharonov, Julia, D.O. // Beaumont
Aljassem, Annas, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Berland, Daniel, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S., Mott Children’s Hospital
Bulat, Elizabeth, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Christensen, Carl, M.D, P.hD // Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Coffman, Eric, D.O. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Fox, Michael, D.O. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Hopper, John, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
King, Andrew, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Saad, Abdulhassan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Schoeps, Peter, D.O. // Beaumont
Smith, Joshua, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Vervaeke, Rudy, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Weiner, Mark, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy

Dr. Andrew King - Addiction Medicine
Photo courtesy of Detroit Medical Center

DR. ANDREW KING
Addiction Medicine

Affiliation: Detroit Medical Center

Years practicing: 10

About: As an emergency physician and medical toxicologist, Dr. King created the Detroit Medical Center’s Crisis Addiction Response Transportation program, which aims to decrease opioid deaths by offering addicts a ride from the hospital to a treatment facility. King is also an associate professor at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and boasts a lengthy resume of peer-reviewed research articles.

The patient who changed his life: “The patient who first taught me that a person may have a condition but that condition does not define them.”

Best vacation ever: His honeymoon in Kauai.

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “Can you tell me if these magnets will help with my blood pressure?”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “If I were more talented, I would have been a high school band director.”


Adolescent Medicine – Pediatric

Alton, Karen, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Backos, Alcesa, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Forman, Seth, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Gendelman, Brian, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Marshall, Sharon, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Taylor, Jaime, D.O. // Beaumont


Allergies & Immune Disorders – Pediatric

Bahrainwala, Abdul, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Bathija, Malathi, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Doshi, Devang, M.D. // Beaumont
Kado, Rachel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Leo, Harvey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Marks, Amy, D.O. // Beaumont
Nageotte, Christian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Patel, Pulin, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care
Poowuttikul, Pavadee, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Salazar, Reina, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Secord, Elizabeth, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Seth, Divya, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
* Stryk, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy


Allergy & Immunology

Abraham, Tina, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, McLaren Health Care
Appleyard, Jennifer, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Bahrainwala, Abdul, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Bassirpour, Gillian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Bathija, Malathi, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Daher, Roula, M.D. // Beaumont
Dass, Kathleen, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Doshi, Devang, M.D. // Beaumont
Kado, Rachel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kasmikha, Nena, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Krasnick, Jane, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Lauter, Carl, M.D. // Beaumont
Nageotte, Christian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Patel, Bhavin, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, McLaren, St. Joseph Mercy
Patel, Pulin, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care
Savliwala, Mohammedi, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
* Stryk, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Tawila, Mohamad, M.D. // Beaumont
Zoratti, Edward, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Alzheimer’s

* Novikova, Marina, D.O. // Henry Ford Health


Anesthesiology

Arbit, Philip, M.D.
Armstrong-Browder, Lavonda, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Bernard, Michael, M.D. // Chhina, Anoop, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Galusca, Dragos, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Grossi, Alexander, M.D. // Guruswamy, Jayakar,M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Heskett, Luke, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Lewis, Michael, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Magidenko, Roman, M.D. // Beaumont
Neff, Kevin, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care
Osta, Walid, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Shalhoub, Alexander, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Szymanski, Trevor, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Yeldo, Nicholas, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health


Anesthesiology – Pediatric

Aslani, Kaveh, M.D. // Beaumont
Choromanski, Dominik, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Durgham, Nasser, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Forrest, Maria, M.D.
Han, Richard, M.D.
* Smith, Christopher, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Michigan Medicine
Snell, Jamey, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Zestos, Maria, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health


Bariatric Surgery

Bacal, Daniel, M.D. // Beaumont
Carlin, Arthur, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Genaw, Jeffrey, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hawasli, Abdelkader, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Katz, Gary, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Krause, Kevin, M.D. // Beaumont
Laker, Scott, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Mavashev, Edward, M.D. // Beaumont
Meguid, Ahmed, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Patel, Puraj, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Pesta, Carl, D.O. // McLaren Health Care
Sousa, Nicholas, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Varban, Oliver, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy
Webber, John, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Ziegler, Kathryn, M.D. // Beaumont

Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine

DR. OLIVER VARBAN
Bariatric Surgery

Affiliation: Michigan Medicine

Years practicing: 10

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2017, 2018

About: It’s Dr. Varban’s bedside manner that elevates his care to the highest level, his colleagues say. Patients often comment that he is professional and knowledgeable, while also being kind and caring.

What gets him excited about medicine? The opportunity to transform lives in a positive way. “I love giving patients the opportunity to become the best versions of themselves.”

The patient who changed his life: “It’s hard to choose, but I’m really honored when I see patients who are healthcare workers themselves. It means they really put their trust in our team, and I’m grateful for that.”

Fun fact: He loves theater. “Since coming to Michigan, I haven’t missed a single production at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea.”

Best vacation ever: “The best vacation memories are usually about the journey and not the destination.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “As a general surgeon, it seems no question is out of bounds. I have many examples, but I’m not sure they’re fit for print!”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … A chef. “Food not only nourishes us, but also brings people together, reminds us of past traditions, and allows us to explore new cultures. Plus, cooking is kind of like surgery, in that it’s both an art and a science.”


Breast Surgery

* Bensenhaver, Jessica, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Bland, Keiva, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Brown, Eric, M.D. // Beaumont, Karmanos Cancer Center, Michigan Medicine
Choi, Lydia, M.D. // Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Costellic, Corinne, D.O. // Beaumont
Dekhne, Nayana, M.D. // Beaumont
Desai, Amita, M.D. // Beaumont
Falk, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Johnson, Pamela, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center
Kimball, Beth, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Kiran, Sayee, M.D. // Beaumont
Kuwajerwala, Nafisa, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Nathanson, S., M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Petersen, Lindsay, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rizk, Natalie, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Wesen, Cheryl, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Burn Treatment

Cullen, Marc, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Shanti, Christina, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Wang, Stewart, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
* White, Michael, M.D.


Cardiology

Abdul-Malek, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Abdul-Nour, Khaled, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Ananthasubramaniam, Karthikeyan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Asfour, Abedelrahim, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
David, Shukri, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Elder, Mahir, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Feldman, Dustin, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
* Gowman, David, D.O. // Beaumont
Greenberg, Eric, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Halabi, Abdul, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Kado, Herman, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Kaki, Amir, M.D // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Kim, Henry, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Koneru, Srinivas, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Lingam, Natesh, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Marcotte, Robert, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Mohamad, Tamam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
O’Neill, William, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rabbani, Bobak, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Ravi, Srihari, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Saba, Souheil, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Sobh, Mohamad, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Timmis, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont
Trivax, Justin, M.D. // Beaumont
Tucciarone, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Zarghami, Jamal, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Zweig, Bryan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health

Dr. Justin Trivax - Cardiology
Photo courtesy of Beaumont

DR. JUSTIN TRIVAX
Cardiology

Affiliation: Beaumont

Years practicing: 10

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2012-2020

About: Interventional cardiologist Justin Trivax’s first priority is being a patient advocate. On top of performing the most advanced cardiology techniques available, he works with local police and fire departments to screen first responders for potentially deadly blood-vessel buildup.

What gets him excited about medicine? “The continuously evolving technology in structural heart disease. In this field, we’re constantly pushing to develop less invasive techniques that help to reduce recovery times.”

The patient who changed his life: “The first cardiac arrest patient I resuscitated … and every single one since.”

Fun fact: “Growing up with a doctor for a father, I knew I was going to go into the profession as far back as I can remember. I also have two brothers who became physicians.”

Best vacation ever: “Any vacation with my wife and children is the best vacation ever.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “Unemployed. If you ask my wife, it’s the only thing I know how to do!”


Cardiology – Pediatric

Anne, Premchand, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Covi, Stuart, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Cutler, Nancy, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
* Forbes, Thomas, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Humes, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Ross, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Turner, Daniel, M.D. // Beaumont


Cardiovascular Surgery

Alnajjar, Raed, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Apostolou, Dimitrios, M.D. // Henry Ford Health, Detroit Medical Center
Baciewicz, Frank, Jr. , M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Batra, Sanjay, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Lee, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
* Nemeh, Hassan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Pruitt, Andrew, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Schwartz, Charles, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Shannon, Francis, M.D. // Beaumont
Tanaka, Daizo, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Cardiovascular Surgery – Pediatric

* Ohye, Richard, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Romano, Jennifer, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Si, Ming-Sing, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy

Dr. Jennifer Romano - Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine

DR. JENNIFER ROMANO
Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

Affiliation: Michigan Medicine

Years practicing: 15

About: One of only about a dozen female pediatric heart surgeons in the country, Dr. Romano is the surgical director of the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. She’s also the Herbert Sloan collegiate professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School and serves as a director for both the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

What gets her excited about medicine? “The chance to put a child with a significant heart defect back onto the path of a full and healthy life through a single operation.”

The patient who changed her life: “My most challenging patient. She kept throwing me curveballs, but I never gave up on her and she never gave up on me. Despite tremendous odds, she is now living a full life. She taught me to believe.”

Fun fact: She originally wanted to be a veterinarian.

Best vacation ever: “Any vacation spent on the water with my family. We spend much of our time in Harbor Springs, sailing in the summer and skiing in the winter.”

Weirdest medical question she’s been asked in a social setting: “How do doctors erase tattoos?”

If she weren’t a doctor, she’d be … An interior designer.


Child Abuse Pediatrician – Pediatric

Ball, Allison, M.D. // Beaumont
* DeGraw, Marcus, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Nazer, Dena, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Colon & Rectal Surgery

Adeyemo, Adewunmi, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Alame, Amer, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Bark, Kenneth, M.D. // Beaumont
Bauman, John, M.D. // Beaumont
Cleary, Robert, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
* Damadi, Amir, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Drelichman, Ernesto, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Eggenberger, John, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Gerken, Jeffrey, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Glenn, Alexandria, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Hain, Jon, M.D. // Beaumont
Mosed-Vogel, Lynda, M.D. // Beaumont
Nalamati, Surya, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Peeples, Claire, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Rebock, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Reickert, Craig, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Sacksner, Jordy, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Shellnut, Jason, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Stefanou, Amalia, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Szilagy, Eric, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Turfah, Fuad, M.D. // Beaumont
Wasvary, Harry, M.D. // Beaumont
Webb, Shawn, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Ziegler, Matthew, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy


Critical Care Medicine

Allen, Samuel, D.O. // Beaumont
* Galens, Stephen, M.D. // Beaumont
Gardner-Gray, Jayna, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hurst, Gina, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kinni, Vijaya, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Miles, Steven, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Pflaum-Carlson, Jacqueline, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Soubani, Ayman, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Tatem, Geneva, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Critical Care Medicine – Pediatric

Cashen, Katherine, D.O. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Clark, Jeff, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
El-Wiher, Nidal, M.D. // Beaumont
Gebara, Bassam, M.D. // Beaumont
Khandhar, Paras, M.D. // Beaumont
Mata, Angela, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Meert, Kathleen, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Sarnaik, Ajit, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Tilford, Bradley, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Witkowski, Alina, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Dermatology

Abrou, A., M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Altman, David, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Atanasovski, Mariana, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Balle, David, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Berry, Ali, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Bichakjian, Christopher, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Caretti, Katherine, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Carter-Snell, Brittany, D.O.
Cetner, Leonard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Cukrowski, Tiffany, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Daveluy, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Desai, Snehal, M.D. // Beaumont
Diggs, Shauna, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Dorman, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Ernst, Alexander, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Ferrara, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Gildenberg, Stuart, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Gottam, Chethana, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Hamzavi, Iltefat, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Kado, Jessica, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Karimipour, Darius, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kerwin, Leonard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Kerwin, Ronald, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Kohen, Laurie, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Krach, Kent, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, McLaren, St. Joseph Mercy
Legacy, Michelle, D.O. // Beaumont
Levin, Emily, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Michigan Medicine
Lim, Henry, M.D.
Merkle, Suzanne, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Mohammadi, Tarana, M.D. // Beaumont
Moiin, Ali, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Ozog, David, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Price, Meredith, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
* Singer, Craig, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Singer, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Sklar, Lindsay, M.D. // Beaumont
Spurlin, David, M.D. // Beaumont
Stein Gold, Linda, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Watnick, Kay, M.D. // Beaumont


Dermatology – Pediatric

Jahnke, Marla, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
* Shwayder, Tor, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Zarbo, Allison, M.D.


Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

* Felt, Barbara, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Hines, Stefani, M.D. // Beaumont
Johnson, Tisa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Diagnostic Radiology

Brown, Manuel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Doshi, Shashin, M.D. // Beaumont
Griffith, Brent, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Gross, Martin, M.D. // Beaumont
Kado, Karl, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Mendiratta-Lala, Mishal, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Metz, Terrence, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Myers, Daniel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Nandalur, Kiran, M.D. // Beaumont
Siegal, Daniel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Trivax, Cory, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
van Holsbeeck, Marnix, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Yusaf, Nadia, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Emergency – Pediatric

Levasseur, Kelly, D.O. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Sills, Robert, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
* Stankovic, Curt, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Emergency Medicine

Deledda, John, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dimitrijevski, Trifun, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Donaldson, David, D.O. // Beaumont
* Edwards, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Folt, Jason, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Gardner-Gray, Jayna, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Goyal, Nikhil, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Lewandowski, Christopher, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Mendiratta, Varsha, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rocco, Vito, M.D. // Beaumont
Takla, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Vieder, Sanford, D.O. // Beaumont
Vohra, Taher, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Endocrine Surgery

* Czako, Peter, M.D. // Beaumont
Gauger, Paul, M.D.
Hughes, David, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St, Joseph Mercy
Kimball, Beth, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Nagar, Sapna, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Singer, Michael, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Endocrinology – Pediatric

* Bishop, Jacalyn, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Buggs-Saxton, Colleen, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Degnan, Bernard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Dekelbab, M., M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Gerrits, Peter, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Surhigh, Julie, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Taha, Doris, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Endocrinology & Metabolism

Al-Kassab, Abdul, M.D., Ph.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Ali, Sablaa, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
* Berris, Karen, M.D. // Beaumont
Bhan, Arti, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Blank, Howard, M.D. // Beaumont
Brennan, Michael, D.O. // Beaumont
Dawood-Farah, Farah, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Edelson, Gary, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Honasoge, Mahalakshmi, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Krakauer, Jesse, M.D. // Beaumont
Lahiri, Sharon, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Levy, Shiri, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rao, Sudhaker, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Samantray, Julie, M.D., M.P.H. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Sanfield, Jeffrey, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Schmeltz, Lowell, M.D. // Beaumont
Shill, Jessica, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Verma, Ashish, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health


Family Medicine

Bloch, Nathan, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Bryce, Richard, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Burgess, Jennifer, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Elder, Badrea, M.D. // Beaumont
Eldirani, Mike, M.D.
Erickson, Martin, D.O. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Hollander, Gary, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Jackson, Paul, D.O. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Khaneja-Sharrow, Rita, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Norwood, Earlexia, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Passerman, Daniel, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Perkins, Denise, M.D., Ph.D. // Henry Ford Health
Postula-Stein, Jason, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Provizer, Jeffrey, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
* Rosenfeld, Sherri, D.O. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Sanghvi, Kirti, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Sanghvi, Prakash, M.D. // Beaumont
Stern, Sheldon, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Wayne, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Yalldo, Bashar, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Gastroenterology

Alsheik, Eva, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Arman, Mohammed, M.D. // Beaumont
Azrak, M., M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Bakken, Anezi, M.D. // Beaumont
Barawi, Mohammed, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Bhan, Amit, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Brown, Kimberly, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Cannon, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont
Catanzaro, Andrew, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Gamarra, Roberto, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Jarbou, Reem, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Lazarczyk, Dariusz, M.D. // Beaumont
Piper, Marc, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Piper, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Piraka, Cyrus, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Polidori, Gregg, M.D. // Beaumont
Pompa, Robert, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Raphael, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Salgia, Reena, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Schairer, Jason, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Singla, Sumit, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Sorser, Serge, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Weber, John, M.D. // Beaumont
Zuchelli, Tobias, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Gastroenterology – Pediatric

Cares, Kristen, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* El-Baba, Mohammad, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Fatima, Ayesha, M.D. // Beaumont
Gebara, Souheil, M.D. // Beaumont
Kumar, Sanjay, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Lyons, Hernando, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Madani, Shailender, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Mitsuya, Jennifer, D.O. // Beaumont
Zoubi, Najeeb, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


General Surgery

Albaran, Renato, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Edelman, David, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Elkus, Robert, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Falvo, Anthony, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Franco, Marianne, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Frikker, Mark, M.D. // Beaumont
* Gerken, Jeffrey, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Gupta, Arielle, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hinshaw, Keith, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Ivascu, Felicia, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Jacobs, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Kolbe, Nina, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
McIntosh, Bruce, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
McKany, Malik, M.D.
Rebock, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Robbins, James, M.D. // Beaumont
Siegel, David, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Sousa, Nicholas, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Weaver, Donald, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Webber, John, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Woodward, Ann, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


General Vascular Surgery

Aziz, Abdulhameed, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Bazzi, Mazen, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Boules, Tamer, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Bove, Paul, M.D. // Beaumont
Coleman, Dawn, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Eliason, Jonathan, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
* Fertel, David, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Hans, Sachinder, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Haouilou, Jimmy, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Henke, Peter, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy
Iljas, John, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Kabbani, Loay, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kennedy, Nicole, M.D.
Long, Graham, M.D. // Beaumont
Lorelli, David, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Nypaver, Timothy, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Oppat, William, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Patel, Bipinchandra, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Pensler, Elizabeth, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Reddy, Pritham, M.D.
Rimar, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont
Rits, Yevgeniy, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Rizk, Youssef, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Shepard, Alexander, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Silver, Scott, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Weaver, Mitchell, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Genetics

Ahsan, Samira, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Aughton, David, M.D. // Beaumont
Jay, Allison, M.D.
Roberson, Jacquelyn, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Zakalik, Dana, M.D. // Beaumont


Genetics – Pediatric

* Aughton, David, M.D. // Beaumont
Flore, Leigh, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Misra, Vinod, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Stockton, David, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Gynecologic Oncology

Al-Wahab, Zaid, M.D. // Beaumont
Buekers, Thomas, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chobanian, Nishan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Dimitrova, Irina, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Gadzinski, Jill, M.D. // Beaumont
Hicks, Michael, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Morris, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Munkarah, Adnan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rasool, Nabila, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Rosen, Barry, M.D. // Beaumont
Sakr, Sharif, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Winer, Ira, M.D., Ph.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care


Gynecology

Bark, Soyoun, M.D. // Beaumont
Bartholomew, Frederick, M.D. // Beaumont
Davidson, Brent, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Joshi, Chandrika, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
McBride, James, M.D. // Beaumont
Morgan, Sandra, M.D. // Beaumont
* Newman, Alan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Paladino, Paige, D.O. // Beaumont
Peng, Jennifer, M.D. // Beaumont
Simmerman, Neil, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Speier-Schafer, Carrie, D.O. // Beaumont
Yoon, Young, D.O. // Beaumont


Hand Surgery

* Arora, Avery, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Babushkina, Anna, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Bohm, Kyle, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Bush, Ara, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Ciullo, Jeremy, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Cleland, Kirk, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
DeSilva, Stephen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dietz, James, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Gorski, John, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Guiboux, Jean-Paul, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
King, Elizabeth, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Placzek, Jeff, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Rohde, Rachel, M.D. // Beaumont
Samona, Scott, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Singer, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Sobol, Gregory, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Waljee, Jennifer, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy
Wiater, Brett, M.D. // Beaumont


Hand Surgery – Pediatric

Chung, Kevin, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
* Lochner, Heather, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Hematology

Chisti, Mohammad, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Cotant, Matthew, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Donthireddy, Vijayalakshmi, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Forman, Adam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Garg, Sandeep, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Kafri, Zyad, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
* Kuriakose, Philip, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Mackler, Niklas, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Margolis, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Musa, Faisal, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Vakhariya, Cynthia, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Zonder, Jeffrey, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care


Hematology – Pediatric

* Bell, Danielle, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Berman, Brian, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Callaghan, Michael, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Chitlur, Meera, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Gowans, L., M.D. // Beaumont
Kitchen, Brenda, M.D. // Beaumont
Lorenzana, Adonis, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Rajpurkar, Madhvi, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Taub, Jeffrey, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Chasteen, Kristen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chmielewski, Angela, M.D. // Beaumont
Clary-Lantis, L., D.O. // St. Joseph Mercy
Crader, Christine, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Grech, Anthony, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Katzman, Steven, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Kontos, Natalie, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Lewandowski, Jeanne, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Newman, Elisheva, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Schwartzenfeld, David, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Stellini, Michael, M.D., M.S. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Tremonti, Nadia, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Hypertension

* Yee, Jerry, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Infectious Diseases

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Alangaden, George, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Brar, Indira, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chandrasear, Pranatharthi, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Chen, Anne, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chittick, Paul, M.D. // Beaumont
Cohn, Jonathan, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Drelichman, Vilma, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Fishbain, Joel, M.D. // Beaumont
Gilpin, Nicholas, D.O. // Beaumont
Gordon, James, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Gowda, Sachi, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Hanna, Michel, M.D. // Beaumont
Herc, Erica, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Jiddou-Yaldoo, Renee, M.D. // Beaumont
Johnson, Leonard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kalyan, Shamla, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Kaul, Daniel, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Kirsch, Denise, M.D. // Beaumont
Lauter, Carl, M.D. // Beaumont
Levine, Miriam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Little, Tania, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Malani, Anurag, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Moudgal, Varsha, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Ramesh, Mayur, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Sharma, Mamta, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Silverman, Jan, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care
* Wahiduzzaman, Md, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Weinmann, Allison, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Zervos, Marcus, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Infectious Diseases – Pediatric

Abdulnour-Farjo, Rand, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Abu-Khdeir, Maha, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Ang, Jocelyn, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Asmar, Basim, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Freij, Bishara, M.D. // Beaumont
Krasan, Graham, M.D. // Beaumont
McGrath, Eric, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Thirumoorthi, Muthayipalayam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Internal Medicine

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Asbahi, Redwan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Baker-Genaw, Kimberly, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Batah, Fouad, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Carion, William, M.D. // Beaumont, Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Cassidy, Bruce, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Feldman, Barry, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Garg, Manisha, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Gierer, Jacqueline, D.O. // Beaumont
Grewal, Rajinder, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Hazin, Ribhi, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Heidemann, Danielle, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hull, Adam, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
* Katzman, Steven, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Keimig, William, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Krol, Gregory, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Lee, Ben, D.O. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Levine, Diane, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Lewis, Scott, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Lubera, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Maddens, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Mahesh, Shyam, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Meloelain, Jamil, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Najor, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Panush, Daniel, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Rocco, Nicole, M.D. // Beaumont
Sabin, Bradley, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Scher, Eric, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Trivax, Geoffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Xavier, Angela, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Yacoub, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Interventional Radiology

Critchfield, Jeffrey, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Fallucca, John, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Getzen, Todd, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Jain, Nitin, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kakos, Roger, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Marin, Horia, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Miller, Jeffrey, M.D
Osher, Matthew, M.D.
Rubin, Joshua, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
* Schwartz, Scott, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Zayat, Pierre, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Lipid Disorders

* Doyle, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont


Liver Specialist

Al Sibae, Mohamad, M.D. // Beaumont
* Brown, Kimberly, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Fontana, Robert, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Gordon, Stuart, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Moonka, Dilip, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Salgia, Reena, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Venkat, Deepak, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Neonatology

Adams, John, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Chawla, Sanjay, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Ezhuthachan, Sudhakar, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Natarajan, Girija, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
* Pappas, Athina, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Patel, Deepak, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Nephrology

Abuhmaid, Fadi, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Bellovich, Keith, D.O. // Beaumont
Dancik, Jerry, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Gold, Jeffrey, M.D. // Beaumont
Ismail, Kal, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Margolis, Kim, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Novak, James, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Ramamurthi, Kalyana, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Rankin, Steven, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Rehman, Iram, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Rossi, Noreen, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Soman, Sandeep, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Yee, Jerry, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Nephrology – Pediatric

Baracco Maggi, Rossana, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Gregory, Melissa, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Jain, Amrish, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Kapur, Gaurav, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Lombel, Rebecca, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Mattoo, Tej, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Valentini, Rudolph, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Neuro-Developmental Disabilities – Pediatric

* Johnson, Tisa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Neurology

Arcila-Londono, Ximena, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Barkley, Gregory, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Boudouris, William, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Emmer, Anthony, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Fellows, Jonathan, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Hickenbottom, Susan, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Jamwal, Neena, M.D.
Jolly, Surindar, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kole, Bruce, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kresch, Jodi, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Miller, Daniel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Moudgil, Shyam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Newman, Daniel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Singer, Daniel, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Turner, Isaac, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Verma, Narayan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center    Esther L. Young // Beaumont                                                                                Iram F. Zaman // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health


Neurology – Pediatric

Allarakhia, Iqbal, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Arndt, Daniel, M.D. // Beaumont
Constantinou, Jules, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Leber, Steven, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Leleszi, Elizabeth, M.D. // Beaumont
Luat, Aimee, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Ruprecht, Beata, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
* Sivaswamy, Lalitha, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Voci, J., M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Williams, Mitchel, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Neurosurgery

Abdulhak, Muwaffak, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Air, Ellen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chamiraju, Partha, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Chedid, Mokbel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dashnaw, Matthew, M.D. // Beaumont
Fahim, Daniel, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Carr, Daniel, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Guthikonda, Murali, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Houseman, Clifford, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Johnson, Robert, II, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Junn, Fredrick, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kalkanis, Steven, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kelkar, Prashant, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kole, Max, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kornblum, Martin, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Lee, Ian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Malik, Ghaus, M.D.
Mehra, Ratnesh, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Moisi, Marc, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Pannu, Tejpaul, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Perez-Cruet, Miguelangelo, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Richards, Boyd, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Robin, Adam, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rock, Jack, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Schwalb, Jason, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Setty, Pradeep, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Soo, Teck, M.D. // Beaumont
Staudt, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center


Neurosurgery – Pediatric

Garton, Hugh, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Ham, Steven, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Maher, Cormac, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Marupudi, Neena, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Sood, Sandeep, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Dr. Neena Marupudi - Pediatric Neurosurgery
Photo courtesy of Detroit Medical Center

DR. NEENA MARUPUDI
Pediatric Neurosurgery

Affiliation: Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center

Years practicing: 5

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2019, 2020

About: In addition to her work as a pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Marupudi trains the next generation as an assistant professor at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. In her practice, Marupudi takes extra care to listen to and thoroughly explain complex medical conditions to both her patients and their families in a way that empowers them.

What gets her excited about medicine: “Translating new scientific research and technology to patient care. Neurosurgery is evolving at an unbelievable pace, with creative minds working to develop new treatments. I’m excited to bring cutting-edge care to local children.”

Fun fact: As a child, she studied six styles of dance, including two South Indian classical dance forms.

Best vacation ever: “After completing my training, I took a trip to Australia and New Zealand with my mother. I then went on to Fiji, where I had an incredible scuba diving experience, diving with sharks and exploring the underwater beauty.”

Weirdest medical question she’s been asked in a social setting: “‘If you have to cut out brain during surgery, does it grow back?’ The answer is ‘No, the brain does not grow back.’”

If she weren’t a doctor, she’d be … an oceanographer.


Obstetrics

Bark, Soyoun, M.D. // Beaumont
Bartholomew, Frederick, M.D. // Beaumont
* Brickman, Neil, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Goyert, Gregory, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hopkins, Staci, M.D. // Beaumont
Katz, Lon, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Kmak, David, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Knapp, John, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Lingam, Deepthi, M.D. // Beaumont
Paladino, Paige, D.O. // Beaumont
Peng, Jennifer, M.D. // Beaumont
Poisson, Christine, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Reinke-Young, Michelle, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Wallace, Elise, M.D. // Beaumont


Occupational Medicine

* Metropoulos, George, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
* Metropoulos, Peter, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health


Oncology

Beekman, Kathleen, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Cotant, Matthew, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Donthireddy, Vijayalakshmi, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Flaherty, Lawrence, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Forman, Adam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Garg, Sandeep, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Heath, Elisabeth, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Howard, George, M.D. // Beaumont
Jaiyesimi, Ishmael, D.O. // Beaumont
Kafri, Zyad, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Loutfi, Randa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Margolis, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Musa, Faisal, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Nadeau, Laura, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Rybkin, Igor, M.D., Ph.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Vakhariya, Cynthia, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Wollner, Ira, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Zekman, Richard, D.O. // Beaumont


Oncology – Pediatric

Bell, Danielle, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Chu, Roland, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Gowans, L., M.D. // Beaumont
Kitchen, Brenda, M.D. // Beaumont
Lorenzana, Adonis, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Martin, Alissa, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Savasan, Sureyya, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Taub, Jeffrey, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Ophthalmology

Adelson, Howard, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Adelson, Todd, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Aggarwal, Himanshu, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Amirikia, Arezo, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Bergman, Ronald, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Clune, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Desai, Uday, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dhaliwal, Avindar, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Dilly, Jason, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Edwards, Paul, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Everett, Kevin, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Farjo, Ayad, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Goldman, David, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Goyal, Anju, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Granadier, Robert, M.D. // Beaumont
Grant, Joshua, M.D. // Beaumont
Hart, John, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Holm, Holly, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Imami, Nauman, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Juzych, Mark, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Kahana, Alon, M.D., Ph.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Kumar, Nitin, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Lupovitch, Jeffrey, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Murad-Kejbou, Sally, D.O. // Beaumont
Page, Timothy, M.D. // Beaumont
Patel, Anu, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Salter, Amanda, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Shanbom, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont
Siegel, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Sklar, Robert, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Stec, Lori, M.D. // Beaumont


Ophthalmology – Pediatric

Apkarian, Alexandra, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Bohra, Lisa, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care
Dennehy, Patrick, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Gappy, Christopher, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Gappy, Shawn, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Gianfermi, Elena, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Rao, Rajesh, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Michigan Health, St. Joseph Mercy
* Roarty, John, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care
Rotberg, Leemor, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

* Barbetta, Benjamin, M.D., D.M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Edwards, Sean, M.D., D.D.S. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Ramirez-Neyra, Carlos, M.D., D.D.S. // Ascension Michigan
Ward, Brent, M.D., D.D.S. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy


Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Pediatric

* Edwards, Sean, M.D., D.D.S. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy


Organ Transplant

* Abouljoud, Marwan, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Bedi, Damanpreet, M.D. // Beaumont
Collins, Kelly, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Granger, Darla, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kim, Dean, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Nagai, Shunji, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rizzari, Michael, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Sonnenday, Christopher, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Yoshida, Atsushi, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Dr. Damanpreet Bedi - Organ Transplant Surgery
Photo courtesy of Beaumont

DR. DAMANPREET BEDI
Organ Transplant Surgery

Affiliation: Beaumont

Years practicing: 10

About: Transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Daman Bedi is the director of Beaumont’s transplant program, which boasts some of the best outcome data in the state for liver and kidney transplants. He led the team in developing cutting-edge management techniques for hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma, and alcohol-induced liver injury, which have helped provide transplants for patients who would otherwise have been overlooked.

What gets him excited about medicine: “The ability to help turn around the lives of people who have been suffering, as well as the kindness and altruism of other health care providers.”

The patient who changed his life: His first kidney transplant patient. “It was the moment I saw that new kidney begin functioning, in a patient who had been on dialysis for years, that put me on the path to where I am today.”

Fun fact: He was an avid member of the University of Rochester bhangra team. “To this day, the traditional Punjabi folk dance holds a special place in my heart.”

Best vacation ever: “Stargazing over an inland lake Up North, with my daughters.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “I was once asked by a neighbor — whom I didn’t know — to administer fertility shots for her, in the lobby of our apartment complex, because she was afraid of needles. I had to politely decline.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “Very sad. It’s what I’ve always aspired to be.”


Orthopedic Surgery

Acker, Steven, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Acker, William, II, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Afsari, Alan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Bak, Sean, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Bono, Peter, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Charters, Michael, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Cooke, Christopher, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Davis, Jason, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dekker, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
El-Yussif, Eddie, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Farjo, Laith, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Frisch, Nicholas, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Greene, Perry, M.D. // Beaumont
Guthrie, Stuart, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hakeos, William, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hill, Derek, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Knesek, David, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Kohen, Robert, M.D. // Beaumont
Kornblum, Martin, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Lasater, Peter, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mackey, Mark, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Makhni, Eric, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Marshall, Nathan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Mendelson, David, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mendelson, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mendelson, Stephen, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Michaelson, Jefferey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Milia, Marc, M.D. // Beaumont
Mott, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Moutzouros, Vasilios, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Munk, Andres, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
North, W., M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Perry, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
* Prieskorn, David, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Ren, Emily, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Saad, Mohamed, M.D. // Beaumont
Sidhu, Kanwaldeep, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Vaidya, Rahul, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Weir, Robb, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Zingas, Christopher, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health


Orthopedic Surgery – Pediatric

Bazzi, Ahmed, D.O. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Caird, Michelle, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Minnock, Christopher, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Settecerri, Jeffrey, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Yassir, Walid, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Zaltz, Ira, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health


Otolaryngology

Akervall, Jan, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Aronovitz, James, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Bahu, Sam, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Bojrab, Dennis, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Carron, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Chang, Steven, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Craig, John, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dickson, C., M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Farrugia, Matthew, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Folbe, Adam, M.D., M.S. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Fozo, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Gardner, Glendon, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Ghanem, Tamer, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hoff, Paul, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Hotaling, Jeffrey, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center
Jones, Lamont, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Kewson, Danny, M.D. // Beaumont
Ko, Alvin, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Korkigian, Shant, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kubek, Douglas, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Lepoudre, Christine, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Lin, Ho-Sheng, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Mayerhoff, Ross, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Momin, Suhael, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Prince, Mark, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Reddy, Pavan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health, Michigan Medicine
Rubin, Adam, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Seel, David, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Standring, Robert, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Stern, Noah, D.O. // Detroit Medical Center
Succar, Eric, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Toma, Mark, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Toma, Roger, M.D. // Beaumont
Varjabedian, Gregory, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Weingarten, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Yaremchuk, Kathleen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Yerman, Howard, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Yoo, George, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

Dr. Lamont Jones - Otolaryngology
Photo courtesy of Henry Ford Health System

DR. LAMONT JONES
Otolaryngology

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health System

Years practicing: 13

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2012-2020

About: Otolaryngologist LaMont Jones has received National Institute of Health funding for his novel translational research on keloids and regularly works with Kenya Relief. But what patients most admire is his near-familial approach. Many even contact him on his personal line, with health concerns or requests for medical school application advice.

What gets her excited about medicine: “As both a surgeon and a physician scientist, the ability to change lives in both the operating room and the laboratory is exciting.”

The patient who changed his life: “Two months after I started, a baby was born premature, with Pierre Robin syndrome. Due to a small jaw, he was unable to breathe or eat on his own, until we performed the first distraction osteogenesis at Henry Ford Hospital. Two weeks later, he could breathe and eat, and was discharged. The change in his life was obvious and it solidified my reputation as a well-trained and competent surgeon.”

Fun fact: He makes a mean steak.

Best vacation ever: Spending New Year’s Eve 2019 on a boat in Sydney Harbor with his wife and two daughters.

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “‘Do your ears and nose continue to grow as you get older?’ The answer is no.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … A food critic.


Otolaryngology – Pediatric

Bohm, Lauren, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Darrat, Ilaaf, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
* Gonik, Nathan, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Green, Glenn, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Haupert, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Helwig, Cecilia, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
O’Niel, Mallory, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Siegel, Bianca, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Thorne, Marc, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Thottam, Prasad, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Pain Management

Aljassem, Annas, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Deogun, Kuldip, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care
* Feldman, Daniel, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Freydl, Karl, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Glisky, Natalia, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Haddad, Roger, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Honet, James, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Icaza, Eduardo, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Kole, William, M.D.
Lee, Kevin, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Lininger, Todd, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Minott, Sharon, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Mulawa, Jason, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Oddo, Anthony, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Osta, Walid, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Peter, Jason, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Pollina, Ryan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Sabbagh, Mahmoud, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Sibai, Nabil, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Siddiqi, Shad, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Sikorsky, Michael, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Thomas, Suresh, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Tong, Henry, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Upadhyay, Aman, M.D. // McLaren
Vakhariya, Rakesh, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Wiener, Steven, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Pathology

Allo, Ghassan, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Chitale, Dhananjay, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Green, Alex, M.D.
Keller, Christian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kupsky, William, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Pansare, Vaishali, M.D. // Beaumont
Sakr, Wael, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center
Stone, Chad, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Walters, Laura, M.D., Ph.D. // Beaumont
Wasco, Matthew, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Zarbo, Richard, M.D. // Henry Ford Health

Dr. Matthew Wasco - Pathology
Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Mercy

DR. MATTHEW WASCO
Pathology

Affiliation: St. Joseph Mercy

Years practicing: 12

About: Dr. Wasco uses his expertise as a leading physician in the field of pathology to advise hundreds of doctors and ensure optimal care for thousands of southeast Michigan patients.

What gets him excited about medicine? “The numerous variations on common disorders never fail to remind me how unique each patient is.”

The patient who changed his life: “I helped diagnose sarcoma in a young girl during a fellowship, and on a pediatrics rotation a year later I was assigned to that same patient. She was receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence. In pathology, there are few opportunities to truly connect with patients, so the time spent with her and her parents will always stick with me. It impressed upon me the importance of an accurate and timely diagnosis and affirmed my career choice.”

Fun fact: “I believe film scores contain some of the best music of the last 50 years and own a large collection of instrumental soundtracks.”

Best vacation ever: “I spent a recent Christmas with my family, at my parents’ home in New Hampshire. For a week, we did very little but spend time together in the most beautiful place I know.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “I honestly don’t think any medical question is weird — nothing surprises me anymore.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “Something in the chemistry field.”

 

Dr. Richard Zarbo - Pathology
Photo courtesy of Henry Ford Health System

DR. RICHARD ZARBO
Pathology

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health System

Years practicing: 36

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2005-2020

About: In addition to his contributions to research in the field of surgical pathology, Dr. Zarbo has chaired Henry Ford’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for 21 years, leading work on lab testing innovations and the development of Michigan’s first same-day COVID-19 test.

What gets him excited about medicine? “The constant evolution and personal growth that accompany the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. They are what motivate me to rise at 4:30 each morning and embrace another day of challenges.”

The patient who changed his life: “As a pathologist, I don’t see patients directly, but I often receive numerous letters from patients whose lives I’ve impacted. I receive a card each year from one, whom I spared a major resection of her maxilla by changing her initial diagnosis.”

Fun fact: “I enjoy competing in Concours d’Elegance with old cars that made a big impression on me in my youth.”

Best vacation ever: “My most memorable vacation was a weeklong leisurely, Italian-style hike in the Dolomites, with fine dining at strategically placed alpine huts. No wonder I gained weight.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “Is this lice?”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “I used to think college English professor would be high on my list, but with age and experience, I’ve morphed into CEO of a large, complex business.”


Pediatrics – Pediatric

Allen, Nakia, M.D. // Henry Ford Health, Detroit Medical Center
Barone, Charles, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Church, Sage, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Clark, Laura, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Faber, Seth, M.D. // Beaumont
* Forman, Seth, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Lauter, Jonathan, M.D. // Beaumont
Petroff, Christy, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Raza, Saleem, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Smitherman, Lynn, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center


Pediatrics – Pediatric (Pediatric Infectious Disease)

Abu-Khdeir, Maha, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Perinatal- Neonatal Medicine

* Alpay-Savasan, Zeynep, M.D. // Beaumont
Pappas, Athina, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Sood, Beena, M.D.
Whitten, Amy, M.D. // Beaumont


Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Achtman, Shawn, D.O. // Detroit Medical Center
Aljassem, Annas, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
* Arbit, Steven, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Bauer, Raymond, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Belen, Jack, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Femminineo, Anthony, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Hall, M., D.O. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Hysni, Craig, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Kovan, Eric, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Marshall, John, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Michaels, Jenny, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Nwagwu, Chijioke, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Oddo, Anthony, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy
Pelshaw, Charles, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Peter, Jason, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Riutta, Justin, M.D. // Beaumont
Roth, Brian, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Sesi, Timothy, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Zacharias, Ritu, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Not Cosmetic)

Ali, M., M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Almufarrej, Faisal, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center
Atisha, Dunya, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Beil, Richard, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
* Black, Evan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Busuito, Christina, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Busuito, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Cederna, Paul, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy
Chaiyasate, Kongkrit, M.D. // Beaumont
Chau, Bruce, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Darian, Vigen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Elswick, Sarah, M.D. // Beaumont
Evangelista, Maristella, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Griffin, DeLorean, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Hajjar, Raymond, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Janetzke, Ellen, M.D. // Beaumont
Kozlow, Jeffrey, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Lofman, Andrew, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, St. Joseph Mercy
Lumley, Christopher, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Meininger, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Momoh, Adeyiza, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Moquin, Kenneth, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Nava, Guillermina, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Oliver, Lauren, D.O. // Beaumont
Puri, Pravin, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Reisin, Elan, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Sayal, Navdeep, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Shaheen, Kenneth, M.D. // Beaumont
Sherbert, Daniel, M.D. // Beaumont
Siddiqui, Aamir, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Sosa, Julio, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Stefani, William, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Studinger, Rebecca, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Tanzman, Barak, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Tepper, Donna, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Williams, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy

Dr. Jeffrey Kozlow - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine

DR. JEFFREY KOZLOW
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Affiliation: Michigan Medicine

Years practicing: 10

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2015

About: Reconstructive surgeon Jeffrey Kozlow works to correct complex oncological and other traumatic defects, frequently thinking outside the box to devise innovative surgical solutions. He also serves as a clinical associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

What gets him excited about medicine: “I typically meet patients when they’re at their most vulnerable, and as a reconstructive surgeon, it’s my job to ‘put them back together’ — no matter how challenging or complicated that may be. Having patients put that trust into me is incredibly powerful and motivating.”

The patient who changed his life: “As a third-year medical student, I helped care for a 5-year-old girl with a leg injury from a lawnmower. It was after this that I made up my mind to become a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There are many patients who have helped me grow, but no other case has impacted the trajectory of my life quite so sharply.”

Fun fact: “I was a part of a two-time state champion pompom team in high school. Also, I still cry at weddings.”

Best vacation ever: Still to come. “I have four young kids — 5 and under — so I’m looking forward to sharing the excitement of a vacation with them, after the pandemic is over.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “It’s not so much the questions that I am surprised by as it is what people will sometimes try and show me in a public setting.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “A stay-at-home dad — but that job would be tougher than being a reconstructive surgeon.”


Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Not Cosmetic) – Pediatric

Buchman, Steven, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Chaiyasate, Kongkrit, M.D. // Beaumont
Kasten, Steven, M.D. // Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy, Michigan Medicine
* Rozzelle, Arlene, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Vercler, Christian, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy

Dr. Christian Vercler - Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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DR. CHRISTIAN VERCLER
Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Affiliation: Michigan Medicine

Years practicing: 9

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2015, 2017, 2019

About: Plastic surgeon Christian Vercler has made notable research contributions in the areas of vascular and craniofacial anomalies. He’s also dedicated much of his career to upholding medical ethics. He currently chairs the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Ethics Committee, the Michigan Medicine Adult Ethics Committee, and the Michigan State Medical Society Ethics Committee.

What gets him excited about medicine? “I’m able to improve people’s lives by helping them put their best face forward — literally.”

The patient who changed his life: “One patient came to me with one of the most severe forms of craniofacial clefting. Despite having five operations as a baby, she always covered her face with her hands and cowered in the corner of the room. I’ve operated on her a few times over the years, and she is now a confident, outgoing, spunky grade-schooler.”

Fun facts: “I’m married to Top Doc Kate H. Kraft, who is a world-famous pediatric urologist. I played in rock bands up until I started dating her.”

Best vacation ever: A trip to Maui with his wife and three daughters.

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “Women have asked me to guess what cosmetic operations they’ve had, or even worse, to tell them what procedures I think they need. There’s no safe way to answer either of those questions!”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “I’d like to get back on track to being a rock star.”


Preventive Medicine

* Lee, Alison, M.D.
Metropoulos, George, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Metropoulos, Peter, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health


Psychiatry

Akinyemi, Esther, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Espiritu, Doree Ann, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Frank, Cathrine, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Gupta, Bal, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Hollander, Debra, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kakar, Davinder, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
MacLean, Lisa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Morreale, Mary, M.D. // Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Patel, Hetal, M.D.
Sivananthan, Mauran, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Zamaria, Abdallah, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Psychiatry – Pediatric

Hendriks, Melissa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Kakar, Davinder, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Weingarden, Brooke, D.O.


Radiation Oncology

Abu-Isa, Eyad, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Ajlouni, Munther, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Antonucci, John, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Aref, Amr, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Boike, Thomas, M.D. // Beaumont
Chan, June, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Chen, Peter, M.D. // Beaumont
Chuba, Paul, M.D., Ph.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Dominello, Michael, D.O. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Elshaikh, Mohamed, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Ezz, Ahmed, M.D. // Beaumont, McLaren Health Care
Ghilezan, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, McLaren Health Care, St. Joseph Mercy
Hart, Kimberly, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Jawad, Maha, M.D. // Beaumont
Kestin, Larry, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kress, Marie-Adele, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Lee, Kuei, M.D., Ph.D. // Beaumont
Maier, Jordan, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Martinez, Alvaro, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Miller, Kay, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Movsas, Benjamin, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
* Nandalur, Sirisha, M.D. // Beaumont
Parikh, Parag, M.D.
Sahijdak, Walter, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Shah, Mira, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Siddiqui, Farzan, M.D., Ph.D. // Henry Ford Health
Siddiqui, M. Salim, M.D., Ph.D. // Henry Ford Health
Vicini, Frank, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy

Dr. Michael Dominello - Radiation Oncology
Photo courtesy of Timothy Haunert

DR. MICHAEL DOMINELLO
Radiation Oncology

Affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Institute

Years practicing: 6

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2020

About: As medical director of Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Karmanos, Dr. Dominello leads the team performing the most cutting-edge brain cancer procedure available.

What gets him excited about medicine? “The unique opportunity to listen to and be there for patients when they need help the most is what drove me toward the field of oncology and what gets me excited about medicine.”

The patient who changed his life: “In 2019, a physicist from the makers of Gamma Knife came to oversee our first day using the new device. When our second patient that day suffered severe anxiety, a 74-minute treatment became nearly four hours. Not until two physicians began a continuous conversation with him from the console microphone could he relax enough to get through it. Afterward, the physicist said, ‘Wow. We never would’ve finished this treatment at our hospital.’ That patient changed the way I think about our team and the way they deliver care every day.”

Fun facts: He plays multiple instruments, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

Best vacation ever: “In my 20s, I planned to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. But upon leaving Barcelona, my bus broke down. As everything else was booked, I missed running with the bulls. Instead, I spent extra time relaxing on the beach. It was probably for the best.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “It’s always skin questions! ‘Can you look at this?’ ‘Is this mole OK?’ ‘What do you think about this rash I’ve had for two weeks? It really itches!’”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … A chef. “My specialty would be eggplant parmesan — fresh mozzarella, fresh parsley!”


Radiology

Brown, Manuel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Griffith, Brent, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Helmer, Sharon, M.D.
* Kado, Karl, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Nandalur, Kiran, M.D. // Beaumont
Sazgari, Reza, M.D.
Siegal, Daniel, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Trivax, Cory, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
van Holsbeeck, Marnix, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Yusaf, Nadia, M.D. // Ascension Michigan


Radiology – Pediatric

* Altinok, Deniz, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Bloom, David, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Collins, Denise, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Gibson, Donald, M.D. // Beaumont
Metz, Terrence, M.D. // Beaumont, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Mody, Swati, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Saleem, Sheena, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Gago, Laura, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Hammoud, Ahmad, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Kowalczyk, Carole, M.D. // Ascension, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Mersol-Barg, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Miller, Bradley, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Moskovitz, Brenda, M.D. // Beaumont
* Wheeler, Karen, M.D. // Beaumont
Wolf, Lynda, M.D. // Beaumont


Respiratory/Pulmonary Care

Allen, Samuel, D.O. // Beaumont
Diaz Mendoza, Javier, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
* Dogra, Sanjay, M.D. // Beaumont
Ehtesham, Muhammad, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Farra, M., M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Galens, Stephen, M.D. // Beaumont
* Simoff, Michael, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Sinha, Prabhat, D.O. // Ascension Michigan
Soubani, Ayman, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Trunsky, Matthew, M.D. // Beaumont


Respiratory/Pulmonary Care – Pediatric

* Abdulhamid, Ibrahim, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Srivastava, Ruma, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Rheumatology

Alkhatib, Ayad, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Bateman, Judith, M.D. // Beaumont
Bishnoi-Singh, Amita, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dhar, Josephine, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Kado, Ruba, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Maksimowicz-McKinnon, Kathleen, D.O. // Henry Ford Health
Marri-Gottam, Reshma, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Meysami, Alireza, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Pevzner, Martin, M.D. // Beaumont
Qazi, Parveen, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Qazi, Sabrina, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Sagar, Harpreet, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Silverman, Larry, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Skender, Joseph, M.D. // Beaumont
* Stewart, Shironda, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy


Rheumatology – Pediatric

* Adams, Matthew, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Fathalla, Basil, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan


Sleep Disorders

Badr, M., M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
* Bazan, Luisa, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Dogra, Sanjay, M.D. // Beaumont
Jayakar, Arunima, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Ranganathan, Chakrapani, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Rowens, Bradley, M.D. // Ascension Michigan                                                    Rowley, James, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
Singh, Meeta, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Skiba, Virginia, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Yaremchuk, Kathleen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Sports Medicine

Acker, William, II, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Bergin, Mark, M.D. // Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Cooke, Christopher, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center
* Ellenberg, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health
Frush, Todd, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Jaskulka, Bradley, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Kolowich, Patricia, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Lasater, Peter, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Lock, Terrence, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Makhni, Eric, M.D., M.B.A. // Henry Ford Health
Marshall, Nathan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Mendelson, David, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mendelson, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mendelson, Stephen, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Moeller, James, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Moore, Nicholas, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center
Moutzouros, Vasilios, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Owczarek, Laura, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rill, Brian, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Schoch, Nicholas, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
Shehab, Ramsey, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Surgery – Pediatric

Akay, Begum, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Brahmamdam, Pavan, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Cullen, Marc, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Donoghue, Lydia, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Ehrlich, Peter, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Hirschl, Ronald, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Jarboe, Marcus, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Klein, Justin, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
* Langenburg, Scott, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Lelli, Joseph, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Morden, Robert, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Mychaliska, George, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Novotny, Nathan, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Shanti, Christina, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Speck, K., M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy
Stallion, Anthony, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Thirumoorthi, Arul, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy


Surgical Oncology

Berri, Richard, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Dossett, Lesly, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Jacobs, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Kim, Steve, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
* Kwon, David, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Mott, Michael, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Shah, Rupen, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Weaver, Donald, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

Dr. David Kwon - Surgical Oncology
Photo courtesy of Henry Ford Health System

DR. DAVID KWON
Surgical Oncology

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health System

Years practicing: 11

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2013-2020

About: Surgical oncologist David Kwon leads the new state-of-the-art Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, which he helped to open in January. He’s also pioneering novel methods of early identification and treatment for pancreatic cancer.

What gets him excited about medicine? “Advancements are rapidly transforming cancer treatment methods and outcomes. It’s exhilarating to be a part of this change.”

Fun fact: In college, he hosted a classical music radio show, broadcasting to the New York tri-state area, and worked as house DJ at local bar.

Best vacation ever: “I enjoyed traveling with my family to Vancouver and Whistler during the summer of 2018. The food, hiking, and views were one that are forever etched in my mind.”

Weirdest medical question he’s been asked in a social setting: “I’ve had the good fortune to speak with many children about my passion for surgery. A young girl once asked whether, next time I cut out ‘a cancer,’ I could put it in a bag and bring it to her house to show her. Needless to say, I was unable to heed her request.”

If he weren’t a doctor, he’d be … “An executive chef. I’d love to lead a wonderfully trained team that delivers sublime culinary experiences.”


Thoracic Surgery

Adams, Kumari, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Chang, Andrew, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Coello, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont
Edwards, Melanie, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Fertel, David, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Hammoud, Zane, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Hilu, John, M.D. // Beaumont
Jamil, Kevin, M.D. // Beaumont
Kim, Sang, M.D. // Beaumont
Lin, Jules, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Minanov, Oktavijan, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, McLaren Health Care
* Popoff, Andrew, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Reddy, Rishindra, M.D. // Michigan Medicine
Welsh, Robert, M.D. // Beaumont


Urology

Atiemo, Humphrey, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Burks, Frank, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Cher, Michael, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Dabaja, Ali, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Eliya, Fadi, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Gudziak, Marko, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Haddad, Joseph, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Hafez, Khaled, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Hafron, Jason, M.D. // Beaumont
Hurley, Patrick, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Kernen, Kenneth, M.D. // Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Kleer, Eduardo, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Lucas, Steven, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care
Maralani, Shiva, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Menon, Mani, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Nagaraju, Pradeep, M.D. // Beaumont
O’Connor, Jeffrey, M.D. // Ascension Michigan
Oldford, Gregory, M.D. // Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Peabody, James, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Relle, James, M.D. // Beaumont
Rivers, Kandis, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rogers, Craig, M.D. // Henry Ford Health
Rosenberg, Bradley, M.D. // Beaumont
Schervish, Edward, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Henry Ford Health
* Schock, Jeffrey, D.O. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, St. Joseph Mercy
Seifman, Brian, M.D. // Beaumont
Semerjian, Alice, M.D. // St. Joseph Mercy
Shalhoub, Philip, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont
Sobol, Jennifer, D.O. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Stricker, Hans, M.D. // Henry Ford Health


Urology – Pediatric

Feber, Kevin, M.D. // Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center
Kraft, Kate, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Lakshmanan, Yegappan, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
* Liss, Zachary, M.D. // Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, St. Joseph Mercy
Park, John, M.D. // Michigan Medicine, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Preece, Janae, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Schober, Megan, M.D., Ph.D. // Beaumont
Suson, Kristina, M.D. // DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health
Wan, Julian, M.D. // Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Dr. Kate Kraft - Pediatric Urology
Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine

DR. KATE KRAFT
Pediatric Urology

Affiliation: Michigan Medicine

Years practicing: 10

Previous years as a Top Doc: 2016

About: Dr. Kraft is a nationally recognized pediatric urologist who has shared her highly sought-after expertise in panel lectures at both national and international conferences. She is also a national innovation leader in education of future urologists.

What gets her excited about medicine? “My absolute favorite part of working in medicine is the ability to heal children, providing them with the gift of a life free from suffering.”

The patient who changed her life: “My youngest daughter. She had to have surgery — albeit a minor one — last year. Everything went great, but I walked away from the experience better understanding the anxiety my patients and their families experience, which in turn has made me a better surgeon.”

Fun fact: Her husband, Dr. Christian Vercler, is also an Hour Detroit Top Doctor.

Best vacation ever: Her honeymoon in Belize. “I went on many new adventures with my new husband, including swimming with sharks and scuba diving for the first time!”

Weirdest medical question she’s been asked in a social setting: “‘Does it look OK?’ I’ve been pulled aside at more than one cocktail party to look at a baby’s circumcision.”

If she weren’t a doctor, she’d be … “A teacher, hands down. I’m so fortunate to get to teach residents and medical students every day!”


Hospital List 2021 - HeaderAscension Michigan

Ascension Brighton Center for Recovery, Brighton;
888-215-2700, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights Campus;
248-967-7000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus;
586-573-5000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus;
248-465-4100, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus;
248-849-3000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Crittenton Hospital, Rochester;
248-652-5000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension River District Hospital, East China;
810-329-7111, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit;
313-343-4000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo;
269-226-7000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Borgess-Pipp Hospital, Plainwell;
269-685-0700, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital, Dowagiac;
269-782-8681, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc;
810-606-5000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension Standish Hospital, Standish;
989-846-4521, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Saginaw;
989-907-8000, ascension.org/michigan

Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas City;
989-362-3411, ascension.org/michigan


Beaumont Health System

Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn;
313-593-7000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills;
248-471-8000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe;
313-473-1000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak;
248-898-5000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Taylor;
313-295-5000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Trenton;
734-671-3800, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Troy;
248-964-5000, beaumont.org

Beaumont Hospital, Wayne;
734-467-4000, beaumont.org


Detroit Medical Center

DMC Call Center, 888-362-2500, dmc.org (to schedule appointments or find a doctor)

DMC Cardiovascular Institute, Detroit;
313-832-0650, dmccvi.org

DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit;
313-745-KIDS, childrensdmc.org

DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Troy;
248-524-7180, childrensdmc.org/troy

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit;
313-745-3000, dmc.org

DMC Harper University Hospital, Detroit;
313-745-8040, dmc.org

DMC Heart Hospital, Detroit;
313-832-0400, dmc.org/heart

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce Twp.;
248-937-3300, hvsh.org

DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital, Detroit;
313-745-3000, dmc.org

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit;
313-745-1203, rimrehab.org

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit;
313-966-3300, sinaigrace.org


Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit;
313-916-2600, henryford.com

Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital, Ferndale;
248-398-3200, henryford.com

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township;
586-263-2300, henryford.com

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Mt. Clemens;
586-466-9300, henryford.com

Henry Ford Maplegrove Center, West Bloomfield Twp.;
248-661-6100, henryford.com/maplegrove

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield Twp.;
248-325-1000, henryford.com

Henry Ford Wyandotte, Wyandotte;
734-246-6000, henryfordwyandotte.com


McLaren Health Care Corp.

McLaren Macomb, Mt. Clemens;
586-493-8000, mclaren.org/macomb

McLaren Oakland, Pontiac;
248-338-5000, mclaren.org/oakland


St. Joseph Mercy Health System

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti;
734-712-3456, stjoesannarbor.org

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, Chelsea;
734-593-6000, stjoeshealth.org

St. Joseph Mercy Livingston, Howell;
517-545-6000, stjoeslivingston.org

St. Mary Mercy Livonia, Livonia;
734-655-4800, stmarymercy.org

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pontiac;
248-858-3000, stjoesoakland.org


University of Michigan Health System

Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor;
734-936-4000, mottchildren.org

Michigan Medicine University Hospital, Ann Arbor;
734-936-4000, uofmhealth.org


Other

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit;
800-527-6266, karmanos.org

Garden City Hospital, Garden City;
734-458-3300, gch.org

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit;
313-576-1000, detroit.va.gov

Kresge Eye Institute, kresgeeye.org;
Southfield; 248-594-6782, Detroit; 313-577-8900,
Taylor; 734-287-8000, Troy; 586-573-0248

Surgeons Choice Medical Center, Southfield;
248-423-5100, surgeonschoice.com

Surgeons Choice Macomb Center, Warren;
586-751-9800, surgeonschoice.com

Surgeons Choice Dearborn Center, Dearborn;
313-359-9540, surgeonschoice.com

Pontiac General Hospital, Pontiac;
248-857-7200, pontiacgeneral.com

Straith Hospital, Southfield;
248-357-3360, straithhospital.org

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor;
734-769-7100, annarbor.va.gov