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Physician Services Directory

An Aid In Choosing A Doctor

Comprehensive Care.Close To Home.

www.carsoncityhospital.com989.584.3131

By TheNumbers:

77 Beds30 Specialties

55 Doctors�7 Other Medical Professionals

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Thank you for choosing Carson Health Network and Carson City Hospital for your healthcare needs. Carson City Hospital is a 77-bed acute-care hospital committed to improving the health and wellness of the com-munity, as evidenced by its recent expansion and focus on providing the latest in health-care technology, from Electronic Medical Records to its state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scanner and new Front Lobby/Patient Regis-tration Area, Outpatient Therapy Center, Emergency Department, Physi-cal Therapy Unit, and Radiology Department. The Carson Health Network serves the communities of Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia and Montcalm counties. Its 10 family-practice affiliated physician offices are located in Ashley, Carson City, Greenville, Fowler, Ithaca, Lyons, Maple Rapids and Stan-ton. Carson City Hospital is affiliated with the Sparrow Health System.

What is the difference between an M.D. and a D.O.?

Since both M.D.s and D.O.s have extensive training and rigorous certi-fication, you can feel confident in relying on either kind of doctor to give you state-of-the-art care. However, patients often ask what the difference is between a D.O. and an M.D.

D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, while M.D. stands for Doctor of Medicine. Both D.O.s and M.D.s attend four years of medical school and take comparable state licensing exams. Doctors of Osteopath-ic Medicine, have additional training in the musculoskeletal system, with a special focus on the whole person and preventive care.

Some D.O.s also use osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT. This is a technique in which the doctor uses his or her hands to help diagnose the injury or illness. Manipulations may then be used to improve circula-tion and nervous system functioning, to help the body heal itself.

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For more information or a physician referral, please call (989) 584-3131, or visit us online at

www.carsoncityhospital.com.You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

An updated physician referral directory is maintained on our website at www.carsoncityhospital.com. Click on Physician Directory.

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Table of ContentsAnesthesiology…………………………………………………………...5Audiology………………………………………………………………….7Behavioral Health………………………………………………………...8Breast Health…………………………………………………………....11Cardiology………………………………………………………………..13Chemotherapy…………………………………………………………...14Dermatology……………………………………………………………..15Diabetes………………………………………………………………….16Emergency Medicine…………………………………………………...17Family Medicine………………………………………………………....19Gastroenterology………………………………………………………..27Hematology & Oncology………………………………………………..28Home Care/Hospice…………………………………………………….29Hospitalists……………………………………………………………....30Neurology………………………………………………………………...31Obstetrics & Gynecology……………………………………………….32Ophthalmology…………………………………………………………..34Optometry………………………………………………………………..35Orthopedic Surgery……………………………………………………..36Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy…………………………………....37Otolaryngolgoy…………………………………………………………..38Otorhinolaryngology/Orofacial Plastic Surgery………………….......39Pain Management………………………………………………………40Pathology………………………………………………………………...41Pediatrics………………………………………………………………...42Peripheral Vascular Diseases………………………………………….43Podiatry…………………………………………………………………..44Radiology………………………………………………………………...45Rheumatology…………………………………………………………...46Surgery - General……………………………………………………….47Urology…………………………………………………………………...48

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Carson City Hospital (CCH) has been recognized with a 2009-2010 Hospital Value Index™: Best in Value™ Award, as a result of the study conducted by Data Ad-vantage, LLC, the nation’s leader in measuring healthcare value. CCH ranked among the top tier of all hospitals nationwide.

Specifically, the Hospital Value In-dex™ recognized CCH for Excel-lence in Quality, Affordability, Ef-ficiency, and Satisfaction.

The Hospital Value Index™ is the first and only performance indica-tor to focus on the value hospitals provide to their community and utilizes the latest publicly avail-able data, including Hospital Com-pare from July 2009, to recognize these accomplishments.

“Value is increasingly important to patients and consumers who de-cide which hospital they will ac-cess for care,” said Hal Andrews, CEO of Data Advantage. “The Hospital Value Index™ is the first award to recognize those hospi-tals providing exceptional value of care to their communities, and Carson City Hospital has achieved great results.”

The Hospital Value Index™ pulled data from approximately 4,500 general acute-care hospitals, serving approximately 30.1 mil-lion consumers in the nation. It defines a hospital’s “value” by its success in four critical areas:

· Quality, including CMS’s Core Measures, patient safety and re-admission rates;· Efficiency, including the relative measure of the cost to the hospital for providing services· Affordability, a relative compari-son of prices charged for in-patient and outpatient services; and· Patient satisfaction as measured by HCAHPS.

The full Hospital Value Index™ study and list of findings can be found online atwww.HospitalValueIndex.com.

Best in Value award

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Sarah Bergakker, C.R.N.A.(Certified Registered Nurse Anesthestist)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified Specialties: Anesthesiology

Parut R. Bhimalli, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131, ext. 180/182Board CertifiedSpecialties: Anesthesiology, Pain Management

Rick de Fluiter, C.R.N.A.(Certified Registered Nurse Anesthestist)


Anesthesiology

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Vincent Dube, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131, ext. 180/182Specialties: Anesthesiology

Michael Mullins, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Anesthesiology

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys

“I felt very comfortable asking my nurses questions and telling them my needs. Thank you!”“I loved my physician and will miss her. She helped me through a lot dur-ing this pregnancy.”“Everyone was very helpful and comforting.”“This is the best hospital I’ve ever been to. Keep up the good work!!”

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Sara S. Holcomb, Au.D., C.C.C.-A, F.A.A.A.(Doctor of Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology)

Office: Carson City Specialty Clinic 102 S. Third St., Suite 300 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6721

Yao-Jan Liu, Au.D., C.C.C.-A, F.A.A.A.(Doctor of Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology)


Douglas Logel, Jr., M.A., C.C.C.-A(Master of Audiology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology)


Audiology

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Behavioral HealthRobert Barger, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board CertifiedSpecialties: Psychiatry

Olja Haglund, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W. C.A.A.C.(Licensed Medical Social Worker, Academy of Certified Social Workers, Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor)

Office: Carson City Hospital Carson Behavioral Health Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 500 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6472Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & PsychiatrySpecialties: Psychiatry

David Lyon, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


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Rishi N. Mahabir, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Roy Meland, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Gary Ralph, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Behavioral Health

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Behavioral HealthJulie Wagner, L.M.S.W., B.C.D.(Licensed Medical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work)

Office: Carson City Hospital Carson Behavioral Health Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 500 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6472Board Certified

Jeremy Worsley, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.(Licensed Medical Social Worker, Academy of Certified Social Workers)

Office: Carson City Hospital Carson Behavioral Health Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 500 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6472Board Certified: Academy of Certified Social Workers

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys

“Very caring staff, very enjoyable to be treated so fast.”“Everything was explained very well.”“The gentleman doing the test was great. He explained everything and offered me a blanket and ... always spoke to me when he entered the room.”“I have already recommended Carson City Hospital to people.”

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Usha Sree Chamarthy, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Specialty Clinic 102 S. Third St., Suite 300 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3971, ext. 277 or 381

Office: Sparrow Regional Cancer Center 1215 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48912 Phone: 517-364-2890Board Certified Specialties: Hematology, Oncology

Ora Darling, R.T.(R)(M)(CT)(MR)(Radiologic Technologist: Radiography, Mammography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St.Phone: 989-584-3971, ext. 469RegisteredSpecialties: Digital Mammography

Andrea Russell, R.N.(Registered Nurse)

Office: Carson City Hospital Visiting Physicians Office 102 S. Third St., Suite 300 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3971, ext. 277 or 381RegisteredSpecialties: Breast Health

Breast Health

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Breast HealthDonna R. Moyer, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified Specialties: Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine

Karlin Sevensma, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Center for Women’s HealthCare 401 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3107

Office: 7683 Cottonwood Dr., Suite A Jenison, MI, 49428 Phone: 616-667-1800Board Certified Specialties: Breast Disease

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Michael Grimm, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: 3413 Woods Edge Dr. Okemos, MI 48864Phone: 517-349-3303Board Certified Specialties: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Medicine

Joni R. Summitt, D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Office: 405 W. Greenlawn Ave., Suite 220 Lansing, MI, 48910

Phone: 517-541-5840Board Certified Specialties: Noninvasive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Cardiology

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Nancy Seals, R.N., B.S.N.(Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131RegisteredSpecialties: Chemotherapy, Diabetes Education

Chemotherapy

Outpatient Therapy Center

Comprehensive care close to homeCCH’s satellite of the award-winning Sparrow Regional Cancer Center

3State-of-the-art 7-bed facility located inside Carson City Hospital3Chemotherapy services3Infusion therapy3Transfusion therapy

3Conscious sedation recovery3IV hydration therapy3Antibiotic/steroid therapy3Doctor consult services3Personal TVs in each therapy room

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Ronald Miller, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)

Office: 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-8564

Office: Mid-Michigan Dermatology 416 S. Creyts Rd. Lansing, MI 48917Phone 517-886-0333Board Certified

Dermatology

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys“Staff was very helpful and courteous.”“I was fearful (of having) an MRI, but the whole experience was good and my fears are now gone.”“I have always had great care at Carson City Hospital.”“Everyone is very kind and helpful.”

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Nancy Seals, R.N., B.S.N.(Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131RegisteredSpecialties: Chemotherapy, Diabetes Education

Diabetes

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Christopher Herald, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified: American Board of Emergency MedicineSpecialties: Emergency Medicine

Bruce H. Murray, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.(Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians)


Amber Weigler, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified: American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine

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Emergency MedicineFranklin M. West, D.O(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Eligible Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Daryl Wisdom, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys“Everyone is very friendly.”“(My doctor) is always concerned about me and explains everything soI understand.”“I love (my doctor); she is worth the drive from Belding!”

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Roger D. Morris, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Ashley Family Care Center 320 S. Sterling St. Ashley, MI 48806Phone: 989-847-2621Board Certified: American College of Osteopathic Family PhysiciansSpecialties: Family Medicine

Sara Worsley, P.A.-C.(Certified Physician Assistant)

Office: Ashley Family Care Center 320 S. Sterling St. Ashley, MI 48806Phone: 989-847-2621Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine, Pediatrics

Michael Allison, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson Family Care Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 100 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-1308Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Family PhysiciansSpecialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Lené Heinlen, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Patty Terry, F.N.P.-B.C.(Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified)

Office: Carson Family Care Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 100 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-1308Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Wanda Myers, F.N.P.-B.C.(Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified)

Office: Carson Family Care Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 100 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-1308Board CertifiedSpecialties: Family Medicine, also serves patients in Fowler and Lyons

Family Medicine

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S. Thomas Ferguson, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: 221 E. Maple St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3153Board Certified: American College of Osteopathic Family PhysiciansSpecialties: Family Medicine

Lisa Ferguson, F.N.P.-B.C.(Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified)

Office: 221 E. Maple St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3153Board CertifiedSpecialties: Family Medicine

L. John Osborn, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Fowler Family Care Center 11017 W. Third St. Fowler, MI 48835Phone: 989-593-2525

Office: Lyons Family Care Center 505 E. Bridge St. Lyons, MI 48851Phone: 989-855-3543Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Doug Poff, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Fowler Family Care Center 11017 W. Third St. Fowler, MI 48835Phone: 989-593-2525

Office: Lyons Family Care Center 505 E. Bridge St. Lyons, MI 48851Phone: 989-855-3543Board CertifiedSpecialties: Family Medicine

Nancy Weaver, M.S., R.N., C.S., F.N.P(Master of Science, Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131

Family Medicine

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys“They always listen and take the time to answer my questions.”“Doctor is very easy to talk to and is a very caring and patient person. Always taking time to explain stuff to me and help me out. I trust her 100%.”

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Novak Despotovic, M.D., Ph.D.(Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy)

Office: Greenville Family Care Center 1014 E. Washington Greenville, MI 48838Phone: 616-754-7145

Office: Carson Family Care Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 100 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-1308Board CertifiedSpecialties: Allergies, Asthma, Immunology, Family Medicine

Heather Simon, P.A.-C.(Certified Physican Assistant)

Office: Greenville Family Care Center 1014 E. Washington Greenville, MI 48838Phone: 616-754-7145Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Jeffrey Stowitts, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Greenville Family Care Center 1014 E. Washington Greenville, MI 48838Phone: 616-754-7145Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Russell J. Anderson, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Ithaca Family Care Center 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4166Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine, OMT, Minor Office Surgery

David J. Freestone, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Ithaca Family Care Center 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4166Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine Specialties: Family Medicine

Elizabeth Palmer, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Ithaca Family Care Center 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4166Board CertifiedSpecialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Thomas J. Knight, P.A.-C.(Certified Physician Assistant)

Office: Ithaca Family Care Center 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4166Board Certified: National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsSpecialties: Family Medicine

H.C. Wakefield, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Stanton Family Care Center 545 N. State St. Stanton, MI 48888Phone: 989-831-8301Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Holly Gatchel, P.A.-C.(Certified Physician Assistant)

Office: Stanton Family Care Center 545 N. State St. Stanton, MI 48888Phone: 989-831-8301Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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William Steigerwald, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: 210 S. Maple St. Maple Rapids, MI 48811Phone: 989-682-4311Board Eligible Specialties: General Practice

Willis F. Gaffney, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: 2939 S. Sheridan Rd. Stanton, MI 48888Phone: 989-831-9009Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine, General Surgery

Susan M. Bailey, N.P.(Nurse Practitioner)

Office: 2939 S. Sheridan Rd. Stanton, MI 48888Phone: 989-831-9009Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Gregory Cammell, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: Gastroenterology Associates of Western Michigan 2093 Health Dr., Suite 201 Wyoming, MI 49519Phone: 616-452-7099Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine & GastroenterologySpecialties: Therapeutic Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Esophageal Disorders, Liver and Biliary Disease

Gastroenterology

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys“I was very happy with the way I was treated by all. Thank you!”“All of the employees at SFCC are very friendly and courteous. I know most of them on a first-name basis, as I have been a patient since 2003 or 2004.”“They have gotten me and members of my family in the same day I’ve called for an appointment many times. You can’t ask for better service than they provide.”“I would definitely recommend (this doctor’s office) to anyone.”

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Hematology & OncologyUsha Sree Chamarthy, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: Sparrow Regional Cancer Center 1215 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48912 Phone: 517-364-2890Board Certified Specialties: Hematology, Oncology

What Our Patients Are Saying... Comments From Patient Satisfaction Surveys“Very compassionate and caring.”“Provider is very concerned about getting to the problem/cause.”“This office is always very courteous, prompt and caring.”

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Home Care/HospiceSusan Kelley, R.N., B.S.N.(Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 800-882-0879RegisteredSpecialties: Home Care

Digital mammography offers precision, reduced exam times and, in most cases, more patient comfort. That’s why Car-son City Hospital made the decision to invest in this state-of-the-art system. It’s part of the hospital’s focus on “com-prehensive care, close to home.”

“We provide a truly comprehensive scope of women’s health services here at Car-son City,” said Bruce L. Traverse, Carson City Hospital President and CEO. “And our radiologists and mammographers have acquired the stringent credential-ing for interpretation and performance of digital mammography that is required by the American College of Radiology and the federal Mammographic Quality Standards Act. We’re very proud of our skilled staff.”

Digital mammography allows the radi-ologist to view the X-ray images more closely, focusing on suspicious or con-

cerning areas, according to Carson City Hospital’s chief radiologist Donna R. Moyer, D.O. “This technology will enable any radiologist to make immediate deci-sions about what needs to happen with each patient,” she said. “Because digital mammography takes less than half the time of traditional film-based exams, images may be reviewed – as each situ-ation allows – while a patient is still in the examination room.”

Dr. Moyer said that Carson City Hospi-tal’s Radiology Department also offers Computer-Aided Detection (CAD). CAD provices a “second read” of the mam-mogram by a computer. This assists the radiologist in making an accurate diag-nosis, much in the same way spell-check is used in word processing.

For more information about making a digital mammography appointment, call 989-584-3971 ext. 469 or ext. 456.

Digital mammography at CCH

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HospitalistsSati Nichols, N.P.(Nurse Practiitioner)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified

Joe Patton, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified Specialties: Internal Medicine

Robert Seals, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified Specialties: Internal Medicine

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NeurologyStephen R. Burton, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: 4169 Legacy Parkway Lansing, MI 48911Phone: 517-393-4200Board Certified: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular NeurologySpecialties: Neurology, EEG, EMG

N.R. Patel, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: Mid Michigan Neurology Consultants 3937 Patient Care Dr., Suite 103 Lansing, Michigan 48911 Phone: 517-394-9864 Board CertifiedSpecialties: Neurology

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Obstetrics & GynecologyMichelle Becher, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)


Office: 1014 E. Washington Greenville, MI 48838Phone: 616-754-9552

Office: 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4800Board Certified: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Jennifer M. Carman, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: 550 E. Washington St., Suite 103 Ionia, MI 48846Phone: 616-522-1123

Office: 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4800Board Certified

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Obstetrics & GynecologyErin LeGrand, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Center for Women’s HealthCare 401 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3107Board Eligible

Janice A. Russell, O.G.N.P(Obstetric Gynecology Nurse Practitioner)


Office: 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-4800Board Certified

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OphthalmologyDouglas Doyle, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: 102 S. Third St., Suite 400 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6868Board Certified

Lawrence Evans, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Evans Eye Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 200 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3111

Office: Evans Eye Center 120 Warwick St. Alma, MI 48801Phone: 989-463-3937Board Certified

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OptometryTad Bartz, O.D.(Doctor of Optometry)

Office: 102 S. Third St., Suite 400 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6868

Office: 1321 Pine St. Alma, MI 48801Phone: 989-463-1139Board Certified

James Seals, O.D.(Doctor of Optometry)



Peter Tacia, O.D.(Doctor of Optometry)



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Orthopedic SurgeryRaymond P. Allard, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson Area Orthopedics 423 E. Main St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3142

Office: 550 E. Washington St. Ionia, MI 48846Phone: 616-527-5498Board Certified Specialties: Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fracture Fixation

Janmeet Sahota, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital Orthopedics 423 E. Main St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6320Board Certified Specialties: Shoulder Surgery, Spine Surgery, General Orthopedics

Evan Young, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital Orthopedics 423 E. Main St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6320Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic SurgerySpecialties: General Orthopedics

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Osteopathic Manipulative TherapyLené Heinlen, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Harold Poff, D.O(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson Family Care Center 102 S. Third St., Suite 100 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-1308

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Otorhinolaryngology/Orofacial Plastic Surgery

Kenneth H. Markiewicz, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Office: 2323 East Paris Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546Phone: 616-285-3733Board Certified Specialties: Otorhinolaryngology (Ears-Nose-Throat), Head and Neck Surgery

Serving our patientsAs Carson City Hospital strives to provide the best services possible, both in the hospital and in our medical offices, we turn to our patients to help us reach our goals. This means that we must depend on patients to help keep us informed. Please encour-

age patients to fill out the survey they may re-ceive a survey in the mail after visiting us, so they can let us know how we’re doing. The survey will be identified by the objective, third-party sender Press Ganey (see their logo at left).

The Carson City Hospital Service Excellence De-partment monitors these surveys, and helps each department improve their quarterly scores. This is an invaluable tool for improving each patient’s experience here at Carson City Hospital.

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Pain ManagementParut R. Bhimalli, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131, ext. 180/182Board CertifiedSpecialties: Anesthesiology, Pain Management

Pain Syndromes We Treat

• Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Pain

• Failed Back and Neck Surgery

• Cancer Pain

• Various Visceral Pain Syndromes

• Headaches

• Musculoskeletal Pain• Neuropathic Pain (Peripheral and Central)• Phantom Limb Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Pain• Piriformis Syndrome• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

• Fibromyalgia

• Other Complicated Pain Problems

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Modalities• Epidural Steroid Injections, Nerve Root Blocks (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)

• Precision Diagnostic Spinal Injection Procedures (Facet/Selective Nerve Root Blocks, S-I Joint Injections, and others)

• Peripheral/Central Nerve Blocks

• Radiofrequency Lesioning (Facet Rhizotomy)

• Implantation of Spinal Cord Stimulator and Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Migraines and Other Nerves

• Percutaneous Discectomy

• Personalized Pain Management Counseling

Pain Management Clinic

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PathologyJames Banner, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified

close to homecomprehensivecare

q State-of-the-art 64-slice CT scannerq Short-bore, open-ended 1.5T fixed MRI q Digitally captured computer radiographyq Picture Archival Communication Systemq Highly sensitive bone densitometerq Nuclear medicineq Ultrasound systems and digital mammographyq New Emergency Departmentq New Patient-Friendly Lobby & Coffee Shopq New Outpatient Therapy Centerq 10 family-practice affiliates located in Ashley, Carson City, Greenville, Fowler, Ithaca, Lyons, Maple Rapids & Stanton

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PediatricsAlberto Betancourt, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: 245 S. Second St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3981Board EligibleSpecialties: Pediatrics

Sara Worsley, P.A.-C.(Certified Physician Assistant)

Office: Ashley Family Care Center 320 S. Sterling St. Ashley, MI 48806Phone: 989-847-2621Board Certified Specialties: Family Medicine, Pediatrics

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Peripheral Vascular DiseasesGregory Landis, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Office: 3515 Coolidge Rd., Suite B East Lansing, MI 48823Phone: 800-200-7212Board Certified Specialties: Varicose Veins, Arterial and Venous Ultrasound Services

Trans-fats are off the menuTrans fats have been used for many years to deep-fry foods. They are created through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid veg-etable oil to make them more solid … and they are bad for our health.

“That’s why Carson City Hospital has voluntarily eliminated industrial trans fats from our food service program,” said Anne Parcher, Food & Nutrition Services Manager at Carson City Hospital (CCH). “It’s part of a state-wide initiative focused on improving patient and community health.”

CCH joined more than 110 Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA)-member hospitals in voluntarily eliminating industrial trans fats from hospital vending machines, cafeterias and patient nutrition programs by the beginning of 2010. Many other hospitals are working toward this goal throughout the coming year.

“Quality health care extends beyond medical treatment and procedures,” said CCH President and CEO Bruce L. Traverse, FACHE. “It includes pro-viding an all-around healthy environment for our patients, their families, friends and hospital staff.”

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PodiatryStacy Uebele, D.P.M.(Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)

Office: 102 S. Third St., Suite 400 Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3916Board Certified: American Board of Podiatric SurgerySpecialties: Diabetic Foot Reconstruction

CCH named Most WiredCarson City Hospital (CCH) has been recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired-Small and Rural hospitals, according to the results of the 2010 Most Wired Survey released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. CCH is one of only 25 hospitals in the United States recognized with a Most Wired award in this category this year.

Hospitals understand the importance of health information technology (IT) and the benefits of its widespread adoption, yet as a field still face signifi-cant barriers to implementation according to a newly released survey of America’s Most Wired hospitals and health systems.

Carson City Hospital has received the Most Wired award eight times since 1999.

“We’re so proud of this award, because we know here at Carson City Hos-pital that having a solid, state-of-the-art technology infrastructure improves our efficiency, as well as the quality and safety of care for our patients,” said Bruce L. Traverse, CCH President and CEO. “That’s why we work so hard to build this outstanding technological infrastructure – for our pa-tients.”

This year’s survey reveals continued progress for hospitals in patient safety initiatives, including the fact that 51% of medication orders were done electronically by physicians at Most Wired hospitals, up from 49% last year.

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RadiologyDonna R. Moyer, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Hospital 406 E. Elm St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-3131Board Certified Specialties: Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine

Cardiac computerized tomography angiography (CTA) combines the technology of a conventional CT scan with that of traditional angiography to test for various types of heart disease. It is now being offered as a diagnostic service at Carson City Hospital.

CTA is an excellent diagnostic procedure because it provides powerful X-ray images of a patient’s heart and heart vessels and, unlike a traditional coronary angiogram, does not involve the use of a catheter or arterial puncture. CTA requires less recovery time than traditional angiograms and is becoming a popu-

lar option for patients with a moderate risk of blocked or narrowed arteries.

“This new service is of great diagnostic value,” said Donna R. Moyer, D.O., Carson City Hospital’s chief radiologist. “We are committed to providing state-of-the-art care in our rural community – this is just another example of that commitment.”

CTA is commonly used to assess known or suspected cardiac disease, a variety of aneurysms, “hardening of the arteries,” arterial blood clots, vascular infec-tion, pericardial disease and cardiac function. Not all patients are candidates for the CTA option. Pregnant women should not undergo CTA, and, in some cases, it may be better for patients with coronary artery disease to have a traditional coronary angiogram. Physicians evaluate each situation to determine an indi-vidual patient’s best course of action.

Checking your heart health with cardiac CTA

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RheumatologyCarla Guggenheim, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)


Office: 1106 W. Cedar St. Lansing, MI 48906Phone: 517-267-0107Board Certified

Carson City Hospital is proud to announce that the following physician offices were recently selected as Patient-Centered Medical Homes by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan:

Ashley Family Care CenterGreenville Family Care Center

Ithaca Family Care CenterA Patient-Centered Medical Home means the primary care physician embraces the patient, the patient’s family and the entire family’s health-care needs. Ben-efits to patients include preventative services and referrals, better coordination of diagnostic services, and overall coordination of care. Congratulations to these exceptional family physician offices for achieving this honor.

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Surgery - GeneralEdward Lewis, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)

Office: 114 N. Main St. Ithaca, MI 48847Phone: 989-875-6849Board CertifiedSpecialties: T&A, Breast Surgeries, Abdominal Surgeries, Laparoscopic Surgeries, Endoscopies

Kevin O’Connor, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: 423 E. Main St. Carson City, MI 48811Phone: 989-584-6801Board Certified Scope of Practice: General Surgery, including Skin, Breast Disease, Lap Procedures, Abdominal Procedures, Cancer Surgery, Colonoscopy

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UrologyKenneth Shockley, D.O.(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Office: Carson City Specialty Clinic 102 S. Third St., Suite 300Phone: 989-584-3971, ext. 277 or 381

Office: 4047 Saladin Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546Phone: 616-956-9577Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of SurgerySpecialties: Urological Surgery

Eric Stockall, M.D.(Doctor of Medicine)


Office: 2090 Jolly Rd., Suite 150 Okemos, MI 48864Phone: 517-349-3900Board Certified

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Medical Services GroupFamily Care Centers

AshleyAshley Family Care Center320 S. Sterling St.989-847-2621Roger Morris, DOSara Worsley, PA-C

Carson CityCarson Family Care Center102 S. Third St., Ste. 100989-584-1308Michael Allison, DONovak Despotovic, MD, PhDLené Heinlen, DOPatty Terry, FNP-BCWanda Myers, FNP-BC

Tom Ferguson, DO221 E. Maple St.989-584-3153S. Thomas Ferguson, DOLisa Ferguson, FNP-BC

FowlerFowler Family Care Center11017 W. 3rd St.989-593-2525L. John Osborn, DODoug Poff, DOWanda Myers, FNP-BC

GreenvilleGreenville Family Care Center1014 E. Washington616-754-7145Novak Despotovic, MD, PhDJeffrey Stowitts, DOHealther Simon, PA-C

IthacaIthaca Family Care Center114 N. Main St.989-875-4166Russell Anderson, DODavid Freestone, MDElizabeth Palmer, MDThomas Knight, PA-C

LyonsLyons Family Care Center505 E. Bridge St.989-855-3345L. John Osborn, DODoug Poff, DOWanda Myers, FNP-BC

Maple RapidsWilliam Steigerwald, DO210 S. Maple St.989-682-4311William Steigerwald, DO

StantonStanton Family Care Center545 N. State St.989-831-8301Harold C. Wakefield, DOHolly Gatchel, PA-C

Will Gaffney, MD2939 South Sheridan Rd.989-831-9009Will Gaffney, MDSusan Bailey, NP-C

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ER or Primary Care?If you sprain your ankle in a weekend game, should you go to the emer-gency room? If your child has a high fever, should you take him to the emergency room or call the pediatrician?

Sometimes it’s hard to know what kind of care is needed–and where you should go to get it. Here are some guidelines to help you decide.

When should I call my primary care physician?

Unless you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, your primary care physician is the place to start. Many primary care physicians stay open later and on weekends to provide access for their patients, and most have after-hours coverage by phone. You may be able to speak with your physician, or with another physician on call, to determine if you need im-mediate care or if you can be seen the next day.

What is an emergency?

An emergency is a serious medical condition or symptom (including severe pain) caused by an injury, illness, or mental illness, that arises suddenly and requires immediate care and treatment to avoid disability or death.

If you believe that without immediate care and treatment your life or health is in jeopardy, you should go to the emergency room. If it’s an emergency to you, it’s an emergency to us.

Reasons to go to an emergency room include, but are not limited to: • Signs of a heart attack (including but not limited to chest pain) • Signs of a stroke, like sudden onset of numbness in any extremity • Severe shortness of breath • Bleeding that won’t stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure • Pregnancy bleeding or complications • Poisoning or suspected poisoning • Life-threatening allergic reactions • Major injury such as head injury • Coughing up or vomiting blood • Suicidal or homicidal thoughts

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IndexAAllard, Raymond……………...36Allison, Michael……………….19Anderson, Russell……………24

BBailey, Susan…………………26Banner, James………………..41Barger, Robert………………….8Bartz, Tad……………………..35Becher, Michelle……………...32Bergakker, Sarah………………5Betancourt, Alberto…………..42Bhimalli, Parut……………...5,40Burton, Stephen………………31

CCammell, Gregory……………27Carman, Jennifer……………..32Chamarthy, Usha Sree......11,28

DDarling, Ora…………………...11Davis, Amanda………………...7deFluiter, Rick………………….5Despotovic, Novak…………...23Doyle, Douglas……………….34Dube, Vincent………………….6

EEvans, Lawrence……………..34

FFerguson, S.Thomas………...21Ferguson, Lisa………………..21Freestone, David……………..24

GGaffney, Will…………………..26Gatchel, Holly………………...25Grimm, Michael………………13Guggenheim, Carla………….46

HHaglund, Olja…………………..8Heinlen, Lené……………..20,37Herald, Christopher…………..17

KKnight, Thomas………………25Kelley, Susan…………………29

LLandis, Gregory………………43LeGrand, Erin…………………33Lewis, Edward………………..47Lyon, David……………………..8

MMahabir, Rishi………………….9Markiewicz, Kenneth………...39Meland, Roy……………………9Miller, Ronald…………………15Morris, Roger…………………19Moyer, Donna……………..12,45Mullins, Michael………………..6Murray, Bruce…………………17Myers, Wanda………………...20

NNichols, Sati…………………..30

OO’Connor, Kevin……………...47Osborn, L. John………………21

PPalmer, Elizabeth…………….24Patel, N.R.…………………….31Patton, Joe……………………30Poff, Doug……………………..22Poff, Harold…………………...37

RRalph, Gary…………………….9Russell, Andrea………………11Russell, Janice……………….33

SSahota, Janmeet.................36Seals, James……………….35Seals, Nancy……………14,16Seals, Robert……………….30Sevensma, Karlin................12Shockley, Kenneth…………48Simon, Heather…………….23Spooner, Thomas................38Steigerwald, William……….26Stockall, Eric………………..48Stowitts, Jeffrey…………….23Summitt, Joni……………….13

TTacia, Peter………………....35Terry, Patty………………….20

UUebele, Stacy……………....44

WWagner, Julie……………….10Wakefield, H.C.…………….25Weaver, Nancy……………..22West, Frank………………...17Wisdom, Daryl……………...18Worsley, Jeremy……………10Worsley, Sara…………..19,42

YYoung, Evan………………..36

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Our MissionThe mission of Carson City Hospital is to provide high quality and accessible health care services to the communities we serve.

Our Values Caring Accountable Respectful Sincere Open (Honest) Noble

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