Hour Detroit Health Guide 2024

A program where local college students and seniors learn from each other.

Back Home Again

Cristy Lee talks about her return to HGTV after being diagnosed with two rare diseases

Health concerns to be aware of in your 50s — what’s new and what you can do about it.

Spoiler: It’s not all bad.

How much does social media affect our eating behaviors?

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31 / Health at 50+

Midlife doesn’t have to be a time of crisis — here’s what you can do to stay healthy.

38 / Social Media Fad Diets

Consuming social media has caused nearly 3 in 10 Americans to reevaluate their relationship with food. Local dieticians discuss the implications.

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Welcome to Hour Detroit’s Health Guide, a magazine we have been publishing since 2013.

Looking back at our very first issue, I see that our template hasn’t changed too much. The features were centered on medical issues (in 2013, it was strokes, vaccines for whooping cough and the flu, and chronic pain); the departments covered health, nutrition, and exercise; and the Tool Kit for Life included Hour Detroit’s lists of Top Docs, Top Dentists, and Top Chiropractors.

One of the features in this issue, “Health at 50+,” is a topic close to my heart. During the past 10 months, I have lost three close friends (ages 50, 51, and 61) and four high school classmates, all in their 50s. All but one were men. At least two died from heart-related causes, and at least one died from cancer. After the second loss, I was asking, “What is going on with people dying in their 50s?” By the fifth, I said: “We need to find out why for our Health Guide.”

For this story, writer Lisa Ricci and I looked at causes of death for three different age groups (35-44, 45-54, and 55-64), comparing 2001 to 2021. We then asked two local geriatric specialists to look at the data, try to explain what we are seeing (such as the increase in deaths from heart disease and cancer between 45-to-54-year-olds and 55-to-64-year-olds), and give tips on what can be done to prevent these illnesses.

And while our template for the Health Guide has stayed consistent, the topics that we cover always change. This year’s second feature addresses social media’s influence on our eating habits, and the departments (what we call “Small Doses”) touch on a local nurse who is now designing and manufacturing scrubs that honor her religion, a thing called iPad kids (you probably know one!), how a local ketamine clinic is helping folks dealing with mental illness, and much more.

I hope this issue — which I dedicate to Caelie, Robert, Nick, Bruce, Bob, Don, and Jay — helps you live your healthiest and happiest life.

KATE WALSH, EDITOR KWALSH@HOUR-MEDIA.COM

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A Dearborn Heights nurse couldn’t find scrubs that fit her faith. So she decided to make and manufacture them. page 22

Cutting Edge

Innovation and development in health care

BY JULIANA LUMAJ

New atrial fibrillation treatment comes to the Midwest

In February, Corewell Health became among the first health systems in the Midwest to treat patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation — a condition that causes a fast and irregular heart rhythm — using innovative technology that delivers pulsed electric fields. The first procedures were conducted at the Corewell Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. “Research indicates that early ablation is the key to positive, long-term outcomes for patients living with AFib,” says Simon Dixon, M.D., chief of cardiology at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

LGBTQ+-Focused Health Facility Coming to Hazel Park

Last June it was announced that Corktown Health, Michigan’s first health care center with a focus on providing equitable health care to the LGTBQ+ community, was scheduled to open its new Hazel Park location in 2024. It is now expected to open in the first quarter of 2025. The nonprofit offers services related to behavioral health, aging, fitness, nutrition, HIV prevention, and more. It assists nearly 3,000 people each year, with more than half of its current patients identifying as LGTBQ+. Opening this new location is part of Corktown Health’s Driving Health Equity Campaign and its effort to expand health care access to the LGBTQ+ community. Corktown Health officials believe they will be able to reach another 3,000 to 4,000 people at the Hazel Park facility, located at 24310 John R Road.

Breaking barriers in African American cancer research

A team of researchers at Wayne State University and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute received a $9.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to find ways to improve cancer identification and treatment for African Americans over the next five years. “We have assembled one of the largest populations of African American cancer survivors to date in a study called ‘Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors’ — or ROCS — to now study genetic susceptibility and genetic testing in this population,” says Ann Schwartz, Ph.D., principal investigator of the project. “Our overall goal for this new project is to improve the identification and clinical management of hereditary and multiple primary cancers in African Americans, a population that has been underrepresented in genetic research, leading to disparities in cancer mortality.”

$3 billion development breaking ground in Detroit

The Detroit City Council has approved Henry Ford Health’s zoning requests to allow for the expansion of the hospital campus and the construction of new facilities. The $3 billion development project, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Tom Gores and the Detroit Pistons, and Michigan State University, will take place in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood, creating a research facility for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, a 1 millionsquare-foot facility and patient tower, residential and commercial space, and a community park with basketball courts. Developers are expected to break ground this year and complete the project over the next 10 years.

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Study Breaks

Intriguing findings from Michigan universities

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MSU sends seeds to space

AS HUMANS UNDERTAKE more and more extensive space travel, care packages of food launched from Earth just won’t cut it. So how will people feed themselves in space? “The short answer is that space travelers will need to grow their own food,” says Michigan State University plant biologist Federica Brandizzi. To help determine how to do that, Brandizzi and her lab sent plant seeds on NASA’s 25-day uncrewed Artemis I mission, which covered 1.4 million miles. The experiment included seeds enriched with amino acids — intended to enhance the plants’ hardiness and nutrient levels — as well as a control group and tested the effects of the unique conditions of space on the seeds. Now that those seeds are back on Earth, Brandizzi and her team are analyzing them. The results could provide clues to how humans can grow sustainable — and healthy — food far, far from home.

Gut check

Often-overlooked nervous system cells could hold the key to understanding — and treating — visceral pain, a common occurrence in those with irritable bowel syndrome and previous inflammation in the gut, according to researchers at Michigan State University. When exposed to inflammation, these cells, called glia, alter gut chemistry and sensitize nearby nerve fibers, lowering their threshold for sending pain signals. The research team measured nociception, the nervous system’s processing of harmful stimuli, as a proxy for pain in mice. “The major thing here is that it suggests a new mechanism contributing to pain in the gut,” says MSU physiology professor Brian Gulbransen. “And visceral pain is the most common gastrointestinal issue.” This insight could help scientists develop ways to reduce or stop visceral pain by targeting the glia.

WSU tests breakthrough ovarian cancer therapy

A new treatment may provide long-term protection against ovarian cancer tumors, Wayne State University scientists report. This approach, called CARG-2020, created by CaroGen Corp., activates both arms of the immune system to prevent the recurrence of tumors. Plans are now underway to begin a Phase 1 clinical trial, which will test CARG-2020 on humans. The scientists anticipate that it will be more effective than other immune therapies, which typically have limited results in ovarian cancer patients. Ayesha Alvero, director of the ovarian cancer program at Wayne State’s C.S. Mott Center, says, “More than 13,000 women die of ovarian cancer in the United States each year. … CARG-2020 preclinical results are impressive and could potentially help to prolong and save lives in patients with ovarian cancer.”

Improving diabetes management

Wayne State University researchers have received a nearly $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to study and address the causes of inflammation from insulin infusion devices used to manage diabetes. While insulin infusion systems have improved over the past few decades, they still have a lifespan of only three days because of tissue damage and inflammation caused by the insertion of the device and by preservatives in the insulin itself. “All of the commercially available insulin formulations contain phenolic preservatives that prolong insulin shelf life but also cause tissue injury,” says Ulrike Klueh, professor of biomedical engineering at WSU. “Our team is focused on methods that reduce these preservatives’ tissue toxicity.” Accomplishing that goal could lead to significant advancements in diabetes management.

A faster and cheaper way to test for TB

After 15 years of research, Wayne State University scientists have developed new technology that can accurately detect active tuberculosis antibodies quickly and inexpensively. Tuberculosis is the second highest infectious killer around the world, according to the World Health Organization, with 1.7 million deaths each year. But not everyone infected with TB will develop the active disease. Conventional tests for detecting TB don’t differentiate between latent infection and active disease, and the tests that do require collecting sputum, which is both time consuming and expensive. Now, the WSU team has discovered a way to create a simple non-sputum test for TB that is highly sensitive to the difference between active and latent forms. They have applied for a patent and are currently seeking investment funding.

Universities collaborate to end opioid epidemic

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $600,000 to Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan to establish a “technical assistance collaborative” that will help local governments develop strategies for addressing the opioid epidemic. “Understanding the needs of the impacted communities will be key to the success of this program,” says Douglas Gage, MSU vice president for research. “Our team of world-class researchers and experts in community outreach and engagement will work in partnership with areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis to determine how to best deploy these important resources.”

Fighting the good fight (against bacteria)

RESISTANCE OF BACTERIA to antibiotics is a growing concern in the public health sphere, and scientists are continually looking for new ways to fight bacteria that can evade currently available antibiotics. A new discovery from University of Michigan researchers may help. Using biochemistry, structural biology, and computational modeling, the researchers revealed precisely how the first step in generating proteins — a process called transcription — occurs in a bacterial cell. Bacterial transcription is regulated by RNA elements called riboswitches. They’re found almost exclusively in bacteria, which means they could be targeted by antibiotics to disrupt the creation of necessary proteins — without harming humans. “Now, we understand the whole process of riboswitch regulation and can use that knowledge to specifically target these critical parts of bacterial life, hopefully averting the coming crisis of multidrug-resistant bacteria,” says U-M biochemist Nils Walter.

Older Detroiters face barriers to telehealth

DURING THE COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was a potential lifesaver for older people — except for those who lacked internet access or know-how. A new report from two professors at Michigan universities documents how the shift to telehealth in 2020 left many older Detroiters behind. Over a third of Detroit residents age 65-plus have at least three chronic health conditions, making access to health care imperative. But the city has a low rate of internet connectivity — in fact, about 25 percent of Detroit’s population has no internet in their homes, far more than the state average. “A legacy of racist, discriminatory policies in Detroit have impeded education and health and literacy,” says Wayne State University professor Carrie Leach, who wrote the article with Nicholas Schroeck of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. “Combine that with poor access to the internet, and risks of poor health outcomes rise dramatically.”

Scenic sights improve classroom behavior

It’s well known that being out in nature provides significant benefits for humans. But what about when people are indoors? A team of researchers from Michigan State University looked at one such case: children in elementary classrooms. To examine how views of nature affect students, the researchers measured the amount of natural scenery first and second graders could see from their classroom windows. They found that children with greater exposure to nature, especially trees, exhibited fewer behavioral issues. “Our findings suggest that it could be really beneficial for schools to consider what the views are from classroom windows,” says MSU professor Amber Pearson.

Reducing cancer treatment side effects

Cancer treatments — while potentially lifesaving — can be extremely tough on the body. Such is the case with cisplatin, which is widely used to treat lung, stomach, and other cancers. But an international team that includes a Michigan State University neuroscientist has identified an existing drug that could help alleviate cisplatin’s serious side effects, including peripheral neuropathy, which causes severe hand and foot pain, and kidney toxicity. Istradefylline is already approved by the FDA for treating Parkinson’s disease and can reduce peripheral neuropathy and kidney toxicity while maintaining the effectiveness of the treatment. “The preclinical research results have been promising,” says MSU’s Geoffroy Laumet. “In the future with istradefylline, the hope is that patients would be able to keep taking cisplatin without side effects or losing the drug’s effectiveness.”

AI helps hone antibodies

New models created at the University of Michigan are harnessing machine learning to improve the efficacy of antibody medicines. Antibodies are a key element of the immune system; they bind to molecules called antigens found on disease-causing agents in order to eliminate them. But antibody treatments can sometimes fail by binding to non-antigen molecules or other antibodies. That’s where U-M’s machine-learning algorithms come in. The models, which were trained using data from 80 clinical-stage antibodies, pinpoint the structural issues within antibodies that cause them to bind to the wrong molecules and then determine how to fix them, saving drug researchers time and resources. The research team behind the algorithms has filed for a patent and is already employing their models to help biotech companies develop better antibodies.

These briefs were previously published in Hour Detroit in 2023-24.

The Ketamine Diaries

For eight years, a metro Detroit clinic has been treating patients with a variety of issues. Here’s one man’s tale.

BY JACK THOMAS

ANTHONY REEVES* moved from his home state of New York to metro Detroit in December 2021. The change felt drastic, as though he were leaving everything behind, and he began to feel depressed. He was able to function day-to-day, but “not well,” as he puts it.

His mother, who had depression for much of her life, recommended he try ketamine, a pharmaceutical that has gained much intrigue in recent years for its potential to treat depression and other mental disorders. “I was interested in just how psychedelics and ketamine are sort of coming into the mainstream,” Reeves says. “I was a little suspicious of some of the claims. But I had read that you get some immediate relief from depression.” He was also encouraged by research that was being done and treatment centers that existed at places like Columbia University and the University of Michigan.

Ketamine is an anesthetic and a dissociative that also produces some hallucinogenic/psychedelic effects. It was first synthesized in 1962 by Parke-Davis & Co., a Detroit-based pharmaceutical company, and U-M researchers conducted the first human trials of ketamine. It was used by Vietnam medics as an anesthetic for soldiers undergoing treatment, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

approved it for that purpose in 1970.

However, concerns over its use as a party drug in the ’80s led to it being classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule III drug, which the agency defines as having “moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.” Today, the drug is used in hospitals and emergency medical vehicles as an anesthetic, deemed safe when used appropriately. In fact, it’s frequently used to treat children.

founding member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners.

In 2019, the FDA approved the use of Spravato (esketamine), a ketaminederivative nasal spray, for patients with treatment-resistant depression, after studies showed both short-term decreases in depression and successful remission among patients 16 weeks after taking it. As of March 2024, the FDA had not approved the use of ketamine itself for treating psychiatric disorders.

However, for years, physicians have been using ketamine “off-label” (which means using an FDA-approved drug for a purpose it’s not approved for) to treat anxiety, depression, and other disorders. One of those physicians is Dr. Megan Oxley, owner of Michigan Progressive Health and a

Oxley worked for 10 years as an emergency medicine physician before founding Michigan Progressive Health, a Royal Oak ketamine clinic, in 2016. She added an Ann Arbor location in 2020. Michigan Progressive Health offers intravenous ketamine infusions for patients looking to treat a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and migraines.

“I want to be careful that I don’t sound like that die-hard fanatic where it’s like, everyone can get ketamine — the movement is like, ‘Ketamine is for everyone.’ And that isn’t necessarily the case,” Oxley says.

Services at Michigan Progressive Health’s clinics include ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrative psychology,

and ketamine-assisted palliative care. On staff are doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and therapists. They even take Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna health insurance.

The first step for patients is to schedule an appointment to come in and have a discussion with a doctor to determine if they’re an appropriate medical candidate. Next, patients meet with a therapy team multiple times so the therapists can determine what mental health issues the client is experiencing. Finally, the patient schedules a ketamine medicine session.

At the session, the patient fills out a questionnaire where they self-report how they are feeling and then goes in a private room where a nurse takes vitals; the patient sits in an adjustable armchair and is hooked up to an IV. Patients are free to bring their own pillow, blanket, and music to listen to during the session through headphones. The session typically lasts about an hour, although it may not feel like it since ketamine can alter the perception of time.

On the five occasions he went, Reeves chose ambient music — no lyrics. He was allowed to choose the dose he received and the speed at which it was administered.

“It’s actually phenomenal how differently everyone experiences it,” Oxley says. In Reeves’s case, each time it felt as though he were flying through what he describes as a “Japanese pinball machine” filled with neon lights.

“I would kind of float above these lights, inspect them, and then I would float over and look at something else,” he says. “Or, I would just kind of carve through — like the fight scene in Star Wars when they’re in the aircraft, heading into the Death Star.”

ends, the patient is given 20-30 minutes of recovery time (or more) to let the ketamine wear off. For the next 12 hours, patients must avoid activities like driving and watching small children — thinking can still be impaired for up to a day.

“For a few weeks, my short-term memory was superb; I didn’t have to write anything down. It was really strange.”

—ANTHONY REEVES

Nurses checked in periodically. During each session, he felt a calm and warmth, particularly around the 30-minute mark, by his estimate. Except for once, when he tried a higher dose.

“I still saw the same things, but I felt more afraid,” Reeves says. “I think I was still partially in reality, but the ramp-up was so quick that I got flustered. I never really felt firmly grounded because I got hit so hard initially.” After the session

Despite the one difficult experience, Reeves says ketamine helped get him out of the depressive “funk” he was in. However, he says he probably wouldn’t try it again — he’d rather not have it be a “crutch.” He even began to see improvement in things unrelated to his mood, he says, such as short-term memory and the ability to stay on task (it’s worth noting that Reeves is diagnosed with adult ADHD). But it was temporary.

“I don’t have a particularly good memory for numbers and names and things,” he says. “My short-term memory is poor. For a few weeks, my short-term memory was superb; I didn’t have to write anything down. It was really strange.”

Reeves’s story is an anecdote. Though trials continue to be conducted, and many sing the substance’s praise, not all mainstream health organizations

and regulators are sold. A 2023 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests intravenous ketamine is noninferior to electroconvulsive therapy in alleviating treatment-resistant depression and may have advantages over it (ECT is known to cause memory loss; ketamine is not). Another from Stanford Medicine suggests that a depressed patient’s belief they have received ketamine (even if they haven’t) can improve depressive symptoms.

The FDA issued a warning about ketamine last October, noting that it’s not approved for psychiatric treatment and that using it without the supervision of a medical professional monitoring “for sedation (sleepiness), dissociation (disconnection between a person’s thoughts, feelings, and sense of space, time, and self), and changes in vital signs (such as blood pressure and heart rate) may put patients at risk for serious adverse events.”

A recent systemic review of ketamine overdoses published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that most happened with other drugs in the victim’s system. Zero occurred in a therapeutic setting where a patient was being treated for depression.

*The patient’s name has been changed to protect his privacy.

FOUNDING A CLOTHING brand was the furthest thing from Dearborn native Hawraa Sabra’s mind. But, as she navigated life as a University of Detroit Mercy nursing student, suddenly it was at the forefront. Sabra, the 29-year-old daughter of Lebanese immigrants, needed a way to dress for nursing rotations while also respecting her faith. “As a Muslim woman, I choose to wear the hijab. And with that, there’s a certain way we dress,” she says.

She would layer traditional scrubs with long sleeves and wear longer, tuniclike hems. Other options were impossible to find unless she wanted to wear a scrub jacket, which would have added yet another layer. “That’s why I started brainstorming Avicenna,” she says of her clothing brand of scrubs.

Because she was a student, she says, she didn’t have any money to invest into the business. Figuring out the financials and getting the ideas from paper to production became more urgent in March 2020 with the onset of COVID-19. As a pediatric intensive care nurse, Sabra was an essential worker on the front line of an unprecedented pandemic. Her shifts at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit meant layers of full-body personal protective equipment

Hawraa Sabra (inset) has received orders from all over the U.S. and as far away as Australia. This spring, she released new styles and colors.

Dressed for the Job

How a Dearborn Heights nurse and entrepreneur is dressing medical professionals internationally

BY CAMBREY THOMAS

on top of the layers she wore to respect her faith and practice modesty. Between the seriousness of her work and the need to layer for both safety and her beliefs, Sabra admits it was a lot to manage. In response, she began saving money to start Avicenna Scrubs.

A year later, Sabra secured an overseas manufacturer and a designer in the U.K. She also took over her parents’ garage, bringing in rolling racks to house inventory and supplies to fulfill orders. “It was a struggle during the winter,” she recalls, “but we made it work.” She went on to formally launch the business in 2022.

Avicenna is the anglicized name of Ibn Sina, a medieval Islamic scholar widely acclaimed for his contributions to medicine. Sabra chose this name to honor Islam’s influence on modern medicine.

While the name gives a nod to the ancient, the scrubs line offers today’s women in medicine a modest yet practical solution for what to wear to work — think tons of pockets for pens and stethoscopes, breathable antimicrobial fabrics, and long hems for extra coverage.

“Modesty can mean something different to everyone,” she says before quickly affirming that regular scrubs are not immodest. Sabra simply wanted to create a line that felt authentic to her

and allowed her to focus on her work. “We all feel our best when we’re comfortable and we’re well represented,” she says.

A few months after the launch, Sabra hosted a pop-up at a Ramadan Suhoor festival in Dearborn. In the spirited, latenight atmosphere of feasting and celebration, she was not only able to meet many of her customers for the first time, but she was able to ask them for feedback. Through the interactions, she heard the need for more pockets, more luxe-feeling fabrics, and improved features. With feedback in hand, she secured a new manufacturer and even ditched the garage for an office and warehouse in Garden City.

Sabra now lives in Dearborn Heights and says it’s inspiring to see other young business owners in her community, “from food trucks, restaurants, coffee bars, flower shops, various boutiques, and everything in between,” she says. “I see so many successful people. And I feel like it’s contagious.” For Sabra, it also runs in the family, as her father owns the Express Poultry and Fish chain where he produces halal meats and imports Middle Eastern foods. “Everywhere I go, people tell me, ‘You look like somebody I know,’ and it ultimately ends up being my dad.”

Student volunteers who belong to the metro Detroit Lori’s Hands chapter assist clients who are living with a chronic illness.

Helping and Healing Hands

Since landing in metro Detroit, Lori’s Hands has provided an opportunity for university students to interact with and learn from those dealing with chronic illness

OUT OF THE MANY skills you’d expect to learn as a volunteer assisting those with a chronic illness, playing the piano likely isn’t one of them. However, that’s exactly what happened when Antonia Gitau, a 20-yearold psychology major at Eastern Michigan University, joined the nonprofit Lori’s Hands as a volunteer. This was in April 2022, just a few months after the nonprofit organization launched a chapter in Ypsilanti after obtaining a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund with the help from faculty at EMU.

Lori’s Hands began as a student club at the University of Delaware in 2009. Student Sarah LaFave founded it in honor of her mom, Lori LaFave, who passed away from breast cancer in 2003. The club’s goals were to improve quality of life for those dealing with chronic illness, like cancer or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, while also creating a meaningful and educational experience for its student volunteers, whether they’re helping clients with housework, picking up their prescriptions, or just chatting with them on the phone.

The club became a nonprofit organization in 2012, maintaining its location in Newark, Delaware, and expanding its services to Baltimore and metro Detroit. Each client is paired with two university students based on their proximity. When possible, students are matched with clients dealing with a chronic illness relevant to what they’re studying.

“A large percentage of our clients just want to talk to their students each week and hear what they’re studying in school,” says Maddi Riemenschneider, manager of the Ypsilanti-based metro Detroit chapter. “The students can also help with things made difficult by chronic disease. … Let’s say a person has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and they’re on oxygen 24/7. [When] they’re attached to that tank, running the vacuum can be super hard. So having students go in and run the vacuum for them for 10 to 15 minutes can be a huge difference in [making them more comfortable] in their own home.”

BY JULIANA LUMAJ

The metro Detroit chapter serves anyone with a chronic illness who is 18 or older — although most of its clients are around 60 years old — in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Student volunteers come from Wayne State University, the University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University, where Gitau is majoring in psychology with the hopes of attending medical school.

Every Tuesday for two hours, Gitau and another volunteer visit their client, who has mild dementia. They play puzzle games with them to help strengthen their memory. The client has also taught Gitau how to play the piano, which is a skill that Gitau says hasn’t wavered from the client’s memory.

“I was always interested in learning how to play piano, ... and she started teaching me how to play,” Gitau says, adding that seeing someone with dementia really knowing all the keys and teaching her, a beginner, was a life-changing experience.

Across all three locations, Lori’s Hands serves about 300 clients. In Michigan, it has worked with nearly 80 clients so far, including Ann Arbor resident Franklin McClure, 73, who is diagnosed with prostate cancer and has chronic back pain stemming from an injury he’s been dealing with for about 45 years.

“The students coming out has been

a very good experience for not only the socialization. … Sometimes there are little small jobs that I’m not feeling like doing at that time; I can get assistance from the students, which is a very big help. … I almost look at them as being like my godchildren,” McClure says, adding that volunteers have helped wash dishes and clean windows.

Although most student volunteers study subjects related to health care, Riemenschneider says Lori’s Hands is open to students of all majors.

“This is an opportunity for them to get to know the same older adult from week to week,” Riemenschneider says, adding that they may learn things such as “what resources are available in the community to help them, maybe what resources are lacking in the community, and how different systems — such as financial access or support systems from family and friends — affect someone’s health outcomes.”

“As someone interested in pursuing a career as a doctor, this opportunity has been a great way to learn about health care disparities,” Gitau says, adding that the exposure to the social determinants of health and the challenges people often face has inspired her to advocate for health equity and become a “culturally competent health care provider.”

Lori’s Hands volunteers Keen Parra (left) and Antonia Gitau (right) work on a puzzle with Janet, a client.

Are the (iPad) Kids Alright?

Gen Alpha uses tablet screens more than any prior generation. We asked a scientist what that means.

BY JACK THOMAS

ON TIKTOK, there’s been much talk about “iPad kids” — children with unfettered iPad access. It’s also an emblematic representation — a stereotype, if you will — of Generation Alpha children (born 2010-present), the offspring of millennial parents.

Here’s a rough, online meme-based description: At family functions and restaurant outings, the iPad kid stares blankly at their tablet, unable to interface with others, or simply to sit with themselves. They stand with poor posture, a result of countless screen hours in a strange half-lying, half-sitting position. Take the iPad away, and they’ll throw a fit. Their behavioral problems may extend to school, where they’re also staggeringly behind, supposedly due to excessive screen use.

There’s a lot being said about iPad kids, but is the label backed by science? We asked Dr. Jenny Radesky, a pediatrician, University of Michigan professor, and researcher and the lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2016 policy statement on young children’s digital media use. “I think that the idea of saying, ‘Oh, they’re just this problematic generation,’ is not helpful for trying to understand what these kids are going through,” Radesky says.

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, screen time increased among American children age 4 to 12 years and remained elevated even after the restrictions were lifted, a 2023 study published in JAMA Pediatrics found. It was also a time that provided Gen Alpha with fewer opportunities to play outside with other kids. “Some kids now might

not have good posture because they just don’t have the same core strength that they might have had with more opportunities to be physically active,” Radesky says. “It’s not necessarily from being hunched over looking at a tablet.”

Screens, besides being the medium for online education during the pandemic, also provided kids comfort during a stressful time with games, movies, and other entertainment. Self-soothing habits tend to stick. But if the tablet is a kid’s only coping mechanism, it can become a hindrance. “[Children] don’t get as much experience learning how to calm themselves down in other ways, which is really important for emotional development,” Radesky says.

If a parent frequently hands their young child a mobile device (like a tablet or cellphone) as a calming tool when the child is upset, the child is more likely to have increased emotional reactivity and decreased executive functioning (abilities like planning, focusing, self-control, and time management), a 2022 study Radesky co-authored suggests. The study examined children ages 3 to 5, and found the highest association with boys and children with higher temperamental surgency.

A child who uses media heavily during preschool years is more at risk for obesity, less sleep, and delays in cognitive, language, and social/emotional function. In its 2016 policy statement, the AAP says there’s limited evidence for any benefit of screen time for

children 2 and under — and excessive screen time for this age bracket can be harmful. It also recommends limiting screen time for children ages 2 to 5 to one hour a day.

Another issue that can lead to tantrums, Radesky says, is a certain genre of YouTube video that has little educational value and makes up almost half of the content aimed at children on the platform. Categorized as “wish fulfillment” content by Radesky and her team of researchers, the videos allow young viewers to live vicariously by watching someone else do things like eat chocolates, play with toys, or fill in a coloring book.

“I call it the refined sugar of media: pleasurable to consume, but then it’s really hard to stop when a parent takes that away,” Radesky says. Additionally, 1 in 5 YouTube video ads viewed by children 8 and under contained age-inappropriate products in a study her team conducted in 2020 for Common Sense Media.

Radesky hopes for more federal legislation that helps improve technology to prevent age-inappropriate content from being shown to kids, while addressing privacy concerns. She also believes targeted marketing campaigns aimed at young children and teens should be limited. Most of all, she encourages parents to have thoughtful conversations with their children about their media use — she’s not saying it’s all bad, by any means.

“I grew up playing on the Nintendo DS, and my kids now have a Switch,” Radesky says. “I’m trying to get them to admire good game design, or, say, a really good movie, where there’s been a great plot or the acting is really good, rather than it being clickbait or highly satisfying stuff that feels a bit mindless but takes up a lot of your time.”

DON’T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE STIGMA

BY JULIANA LUMAJ

SOME PEOPLE are often quick to associate the word “gamer” with delinquency and violence — especially after the 1999 Columbine High School shooting when the public discovered the perpetrators enjoyed playing Doom, a first-person shooter game. However, the tone has shifted, and people are taking note of how certain games can improve a child’s mental health, including the folks at Detroit’s Michigan Science Center who partnered with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and Youth United to host the “Game On for Mental Health” event in December 2023.

Five activities were available, including two video games — the Beat Saber virtual reality game and the Tetris gaming tournament that took place at the science stage, where friends and family watched as each person attempted to beat the previous high score. Tetris may seem like a simple puzzle game, but research indicates it could potentially help those experiencing hardship.

“There are some studies that have shown Tetris to be helpful with PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder]. ... That helps with the intrusive memory,” says Dr. Shama Faheem, chief medical officer of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. The network supports and serves individuals with serious mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbance, people with autism, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those with substance use disorders.

A study published by the European Journal of Psychotraumatology revealed that after watching a film filled with traumatic scenes, most participants noted a decrease in intrusive thoughts when they played Tetris four days later for 10 minutes.

There’s also a social aspect to gaming that has been a helpful tool for children who were isolated during the pandemic, says Bianca Miles, coordinator of the network’s Youth United initiative.

“There are still a lot of youth that are not comfortable coming into the public,” Miles says. “I think gaming will definitely help these children improve their mental health, especially with the advancement of social media; they get to connect with their peers. … Amongst the youth that we talk to, Roblox is a really big thing.” Miles says children tend to enjoy this

For too long, gaming has been perceived as a mindless activity with no benefit. Now, research and health professionals are sharing how it can improve a child’s mental health.

game platform because they can set up their own space and create their own environment. There’s a worry among parents about the types of online interactions their children may be exposed to. However, a study from Cornell University tested whether participants playing a game where the objective is to fight each other would produce socio-emotional or task-oriented conversations and if they were using positive or negative language. The study zoned in on nearly 6,000 text messages produced by 65 people and found that most of the conversations were positive and socioemotional, meaning players were mostly using conversational language such as “Wow, that was funny,” rather than task-oriented language focused on the game’s progress.

Although there are positives to gaming, Faheem stresses that “you have to do things in moderation, because then it gets a little overboard. That’s when you start to see some of the downsides.” Faheem says these include having anxious feelings, being unable to sleep, and avoiding social settings.

This is the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s first collaboration with the Michigan Science Center, and they hope to create more events together. “It was a really awesome idea that they brought to us,” says Lucy Hale, chief business officer at the Michigan Science Center. “It was great to have a health care entity focused on mental health and youth want to be engaged in the science center — particularly around the concept of gaming and mental health. … We’re hoping this is the start of a really great partnership with them.”

Homecoming

Cristy Lee discusses her year of health challenges, treatment, and her return to HGTV

BY MAYA KASPRZAK

FORMER DETROITER Cristy Lee, who turned her passion for renovation and motorcycles into a successful TV career hosting shows such as HGTV’s Steal This House, returned to TV at the beginning of the year for the first time since she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease in 2023. Hour Detroit spoke with Lee just as her new HGTV series, Battle on the Mountain, was premiering in January. Here, she talks about her life after her diagnosis, her return to work, and how Detroit played a part in shaping her career.

Hour Detroit: Tell us about your move from Florida to Michigan.

I moved to Detroit from Daytona Beach in 2005 to invest in real estate and flip and rent houses. I’ve worked in home renovating, interior design, and other behind-the-scenes projects with HGTV in Detroit for seven years. The Motor City, of course, also helped me turn my career towards motorcycles. I rode my first motorcycle 18 years ago, and it became my passion. I started working with MotorTrend Network, where I did a lot with automotive projects.

What did it mean to you to represent the city of Detroit on HGTV?

When I lived in Detroit, I lived right off Seven Mile. I felt really proud to be living in the state of Michigan, especially in the city of Detroit. Outside of real estate, Detroit was my beginning in the world of broadcasting. I started at 101 WRIF, which led me to MotorTrend and HGTV. Between then, I worked at the Renaissance Center and MGM Grand; I worked for the Pistons and the Red Wings. I have a lot of roots in Detroit.

What was your experience with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease?

About one year ago, I started showing symptoms. You could call it my sick-versary.

Both Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease are autoimmune disorders. They are such rare diseases, and I had never heard of them before. I went through a lot of treatments in the past year, like orbital eye decompression surgeries, therapy treatments, and others. I was bedridden for a few months, and my mental health was pretty bad. I’m so glad I’m back on HGTV because I needed so badly to get back out and be me.

It was a godsend having a doctor I could trust and talk to, and now I’m prioritizing my health over everything.

—CRISTY LEE

What was the diagnosis like for you, knowing you would have to put your activities on pause?

Getting a diagnosis was insane for me. My symptoms were very severe, which was painful, but I got a diagnosis fast. I was traveling for work, and I had what I thought was a horrific migraine. My symptoms progressed, and a week later, I was in the emergency room. I got my diagnosis at the ER, and I saw local doctors soon after. It was a godsend having a doctor I could trust and talk to, and now I’m prioritizing my health over everything.

Where are you at with these health challenges now?

I’m considering this a journey. Since there is no cure for thyroid eye disease or Graves’ disease, it’s more a process of remission. There are active periods and inactive periods. Monitoring Graves’ disease is less stressful with my daily medications. My thyroid, on the other hand, had to be taken

out, and I changed a lot about my lifestyle. I still have to monitor my blood work and I have frequent doctor’s appointments, but I feel like I’m doing amazing.

You returned to HGTV on Battle on the Mountain. Can you share a little bit about what the show is about and your role?

In the show, there are three couples renovating mountain homes in Colorado. Each team works with a mentor, who is another familiar face from HGTV. There are little challenges sprinkled through — [that’s] where I come in. I will present these challenges to the couples, who compete for things like more money for their renovation budget, the opportunity to pick their paint colors, or getting hardware or materials first. I come in and throw a curveball.

How does it feel to be back?

Of course it felt good to be back doing what I love. I have to thank all the folks at HGTV for being so patient with me. I didn’t tell HGTV about what was going on with my health until the middle of [last] year because I had no idea what was going to happen. Still, they were so empathetic and understanding. It’s a morale boost, being back, and it’s huge for me.

Moving forward, what are your plans for this year?

I recently purchased a new [metro Detroit] shop, and I have a lot of fun projects coming along with that. Because of my health issues, I wasn’t able to put a helmet on for most of last year, so I couldn’t do a lot of the things I love doing. I’m looking forward to getting back to that. I’m also planning on launching new home projects and car projects. I’m hoping to launch a new brand to put all my projects under one umbrella. I have a new show with MotorTrend as well. My doctor always tells me that adrenaline is not my friend. I disagree.

Navigating Health

at Midlife

What health concerns to look out for in your 50s, and how to stay as healthy as possible at midlife and beyond

BY LISA RICCI

From managing career transitions, to experiencing shifts in family dynamics, to grappling with the meaning of life, our 50s can bring myriad complexities. And with an increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, staying healthy from midlife on likewise becomes more complex. We asked two geriatric specialists to weigh in on the biggest health concerns at midlife, how they’ve evolved in recent years, and what we can do to avoid them.

THE BIGGEST KILLERS: Cancer & Heart Disease

Cancer and heart disease remain the No. 1 and 2 causes of death in the U.S., respectively.

“Heart disease is not going anywhere. It’s a big problem for adults over the age of 45,” says Dr. Aishah Ra ee, a specialist in geriatrics and internal medicine at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. “As we age, the cardiovascular system undergoes physiological changes that a ect its e ciency. Our blood vessels become less compliant and can contribute to increases in blood pressure. Our baroreceptors [sensors in blood vessels] are less sensitive, and we are at increased risk for developing arrhythmias such as atrial brillation. These diagnoses can a ect the heart function over time, causing chronic changes requiring lifelong treatment with medications. In women particularly, uctuations in hormones during menopause increase cardiovascular disease risk.”

Additionally, Ra ee notes, despite a decrease in cancer deaths (see chart on page 33), “the cardiometabolic [death rate] has stayed where it was, even though we have better treatments, which is concerning.” The disconnect, she says, may be attributable to the inability of some patients to a ord the medications they need.

Another concerning trend: the rise of colon cancer in younger people. “Poor diet is one of the main working hypotheses as to why,” says Dr. Stacey Ru , assistant medical director at the Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic in Berkley. “We have moved away from a wholefood diet to [a] highly processed, easy-to-prepare diet, which is also low in ber.”

THE TAKEAWAY:

To lower your risk of both cancer and heart disease, “keeping a healthy diet, exercising on a regular basis, and screenings are critical,” Ru says. “In many cases, these cardiovascular changes with aging do not come with symptoms, making regular health screenings and blood pressure checks vital to treatment.” (See sidebars for more information.)

Leading Causes of Death

THE SILENT KILLER: Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of diabetes in the U.S. have risen to an estimated 37.3 million, and diabetes remains in the top ve causes of death in people over 55. However, amid these sobering numbers, Ra ee says that “we have great new medications for diabetes. Some can lower A1C and can also improve heart health. Some have e ects on weight and help you feel fuller for longer and improve how the body responds metabolically to food.”

THE TAKEAWAY:

“It’s never too late to start a healthy lifestyle,” Ru says. “Start an exercise regimen with guidance. Also, strength training can o en be overlooked. It’s great for stability, mobility, and fall prevention, which is also a focus at mid-age.”

Source: National Safety Council analysis of National Center for Health Statistics

Midlife Health Maintenance at a Glance

Dr. Aishah Ra ee of Trinity Health in Ann Arbor recommends the following:

Wellness Checks:

From 50+: Conduct yearly wellness checks, including blood pressure screenings, weight checks, and assessments for overall health concerns.

Screening Tests:

Colon Cancer: Begin at age 45.

Lung Cancer: Adults 50-80 with a smoking history should be screened with an imaging study such as a CT scan.

For Men: Prostate cancer screenings, starting at age 55.

For Women: Mammography every two years, Pap test every five years, if low risk. Bone density tests should begin at 65.

Monitoring: Yearly doctors visits for medical history and physicals

Bloodwork: Electrolytes, kidney function, blood counts, cholesterol, and diabetes.

Immunizations: Get recommended immunizations for your age group. The CDC is always up to date.

Mobility and Falls Prevention: Starting at age 65.

Mental Health: Be on the lookout for midlife mood changes, depression, and anxiety, and discuss with your doctor.

‘THE PERFECT STORM’: Opioid Overdoses

In recent years, drug-induced deaths — from opioids in particular — have been on the rise for those 50 and over. In fact, in 2021, opioids were involved in 75% of all overdose deaths. Opioid overdoses are so prevalent that, in 2019, Michigan passed a bill allowing libraries to stock and administer naloxone, a “rescue spray” that can save lives by reversing the effects of opioids.

“If we look at overdose death rates involving opioids, they had a very steep increase in 2020, according to the CDC,” Raffee says. “It’s very easy to deduct that social isolation for this middle-aged group along with the overprescribing of these drugs, drug companies pushing opioids, and pandemic social isolation became the perfect storm.”

THE TAKEAWAY:

“It’s worth noting that if there is already a chemical dependency, there are treatment programs,” she says. “If you have a use disorder, seeking treatment is becoming easier than ever.”

Reclaim Your Vitality

Lawrence Kurz, M.D., of Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons, says maintaining healthy bone mass is key to maintaining good health in midlife and beyond.

We lose bone mass in our 60s, 70s, and 80s, Kurz says, in part because we become less active, leading to less exposure to sunlight, which supports vitamin D production. Likewise, we lose muscle mass at a rate of almost 1% per year, beginning from age 40 to 50. “This in turn lowers our basal metabolic rate of losing calories, which leads to weight gain. This can lead to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease,” he says.

What You Can Do About It

“It behooves people as they get older to move their muscles through weight training, and even simple walking is very important,” Kurz says. He adds that bone mass is positively impacted by “weightbearing forces.” These include:

Running: This provides the greatest benefit, Kurz says, though many people cannot tolerate running as they get older.

Walking: Aim for “30-40 minutes a day, even at a leisurely pace. Not everyone is amenable to weight training and cardio, but almost everyone can walk.”

Standing: This can also help maintain bone mass. “People should stand as much as they can, and if needed, they can certainly hold on to something for balance.”

Lifting: “People can try lifting even light weights.”

Food as Medicine

Kurz recommends a whole-food, plantbased diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and flaxseeds, and low in animal products. But there’s one type of food he considers to be a secret weapon in combating all potential medical issues.

“The quickest way to get problems taken care of is to increase fiber in the diet. That is the catchall. It can help diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity.” As a bonus, Kurz says that patients who follow this regimen see their energy levels skyrocket. “They tell me, ‘I feel like I can do things like I haven’t done before.’”

AN ONGOING THREAT: COVID-19

COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill in 2020 but remains the third leading cause of death in the United States for those 55 and over.

“People 65 and above and those 50 and above with chronic respiratory conditions are still at very high risk for hospitalization and death,” Ra ee says. “This is the h year of the pandemic, and we are all tired,” she acknowledges. “But we need to stay informed and aware.”

THE TAKEAWAY:

“We can protect our neighbors and ourselves,” Ra ee says. “It’s important to stay up to date with vaccines, always wash hands, and wear a mask, especially for those at risk with comorbidities such as COPD, obesity, and asthma.” In particular, Ra ee counsels wearing a mask “if you are in a place where there is likely to be a high risk of transmission or if you are at risk of getting very ill from the disease.”

Good Nutrition, ‘Successful Aging’

While they impact di erent biological systems, many of the health threats at midlife share one thing in common: Diet and exercise can help keep them at bay.

“In general, heart-healthy foods are also good for our brain,” says Dr. Stacey Ru , assistant medical director at the Corewell Health

William Beaumont University Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic in Berkley. For example, the MIND diet, a combination of the heart-healthy Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, has been associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease due to its emphasis on brain-healthy foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, and olive oil. Its focus on nutrient-dense foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties can potentially improve overall brain health and cognitive function.

Ru says we can all learn lessons from the Blue Zones — places in the world, such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, where “people tend to age successfully and maintain cognitive function and independence into their 90s and 100s.”

“They studied these areas and identified some of the common attributes: a high level of physical activity; high connection with a social, religious, or spiritual network; seeing friends and family on a regular basis; and a healthy diet.”

A GROWING THREAT: Alzheimer’s Disease

In 2020, as many as 5.8 million Americans had Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC.

“Dementia is an umbrella term for brain failure over time, a change in neurons that can cause memory loss and motor function,” Ru explains. “While there are di erent causes, it is generally Alzheimer’s.” The increase in diagnoses, she says, is in part because “people are more aware of signs and symptoms and get evaluation sooner.”

THE TAKEAWAY:

“Some medications have limited e ect. Newer medications are exciting in the sense that they may hold some promise in the future, but there is concern about the speed of approval and side e ects,” Ra ee says. Among current treatments, Ra ee cites three types of medications.

AChE inhibitors, or anti-cholinesterases, which inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down, “allow for the increased availability of neurotransmitters, resulting in short-term improvements in memory and cognition.” The second type is NMDA receptor antagonists, such as memantine, which prolong neuronal activity, helping with thinking and memory. The third is monoclonal antibodies, in such medications as aducanumab and lecanemab. “[These] can assist with clearance of amyloid proteins, the substance thought to accumulate and cause symptoms of dementia. These are not being widely used yet, but have been FDA approved,” she says. “There are promising treatments, but research needs to go further.”

The Social Impact

Social media’s influence is STRONG in nearly EVERY facet of life. But just how much does it INFLUENCE our eating BEHAVIORS?

Local experts WEIGH in.

BY BLAKE MILLER

As a college student at Michigan State University, Colleen Christensen was an impressionable young adult. “I struggled a lot with my relationship with food,” says the Michigan native, who admits she was influenced by fad diets. “I used to be trapped in a cycle of food deprivation, bingeing, and, honestly, just feeling really out of control when it came to anything related to food.”

It took years of self-reflection and trial and error before the current Grand Rapids resident Christensen, now a registered dietician and founder of The SociEATy app, “found a balance” with food and diet.

“When I was struggling, the road was long and confusing, and I felt like I was the only one going through this. I can’t imagine what that road would’ve looked or felt like had social media been available back then.”

Today, we are exposed to nutrition, diet, and weight loss trends and

fads more than ever before. According to the 2023 Food and Health Survey conducted by the International Food Information Council, 4 in 10 Americans have come across social media content on food and nutrition in the past year. What’s more, Americans are wildly in uenced by what they’re seeing as they scroll. Twenty-eight percent say they have reevaluated their relationship with food a er consuming social media.

It’s the latter that’s most concerning, says Kendrin Sonneville, a registered dietician who holds a Doctor of Science. “The ‘aspirational’ content presented on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and negatively a ect people’s self-esteem and body image,” says Sonneville, an associate professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. “These feelings may lead some people to adopt unsustainable or extreme dietary changes or disordered eating behaviors.”

Social media users more o en than not believe what they see when scrolling through their feeds and posts despite hearing di erently from other expert sources. In fact, 68% of Americans feel they’ve seen con icting information about what foods to eat or avoid on social media, and 60% feel that the con icting information makes them doubt their eating choices.

People with li le to no nutrition credentials can say whatever they want, and people will believe it. And that’s troubling.”

—Colleen Christensen, registered dietician

or diet. What’s more, among those who have seen social media content about food and nutrition in the past year, 18% say they started a diet or new eating pattern as a result.

“There have always been diet and nutrition fads and trends,” explains Tim Bogg, associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University. “What we’re seeing now, though, is that those trends and fads are catalyzed by social media. Now those fads that were once word of mouth among friends can be shared around the world via TikTok and Facebook and Instagram within seconds. So, it’s not that social media is creating these trends — it’s just making them more accessible and acting as an accelerant.”

“It’s like a machine you keep feeding,” Christensen says. “I can see it in the population I work with, how taxing it can be consuming all of this information about nutrition and food on social media. I see how it negatively a ects their lives by causing anxiety around food.”

Sonneville agrees. “Information presented on social media is heavily in uenced by advertisers, in uencers, and others who stand to pro t when we have

ous and unethical in a lot of ways. And on top of that, people with little to no nutrition credentials can say whatever they want, and people will believe it. And that’s troubling.”

“It’s so confusing for people because they see one thing and then see another contradicting it,” Christensen says. “And a lot of what’s out there is just simply misinformation. I saw someone post the other day that said that oatmeal is bad for you. Oatmeal? It’s just ridiculous. Today it’s all about the algorithm. What can someone post that’s so outlandish that it gets the most clicks and the most views. Not only is it o entimes untrue, but it’s disingenu-

Social media in uencers are so persuasive, in fact, that 21% of people say they trust what they see “a lot,” while almost 50% of people trust a little of the nutrition and weight loss advice they see on social media. But how much does social media inform what and how we eat? One in 10 Americans reported that a recommendation or ad backed by an in uencer on social media platforms has been a motivation for their eating patterns

an unhealthy relationship with food and our bodies,” she says. “Social media algorithms unfortunately favor extreme nutrition messaging over gentler and more sustainable content.” One 2023 study found that among the 10-to-24-year-old population, “social media usage is a plausible risk factor for the development of eating disorders.”

One of the biggest diet trends gaining momentum on social media is the use of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or generic semaglutide. These products have exploded in popularity in the last couple of years, a er celebrities and social media in uencers began using

them and singing their praises publicly on their platforms. Social media has made these weight loss drugs so popular, in fact, that according to investment bank Morgan Stanley, mentions of one of these drugs have tripled on TikTok alone since last summer.

While these drugs can be life-changing for patients with Type 2 diabetes, which is what most of these weight loss drugs have been approved for, social media influencers and celebrities on these platforms have perpetuated the hype and even misinformation about the drugs.

Facing backlash from medical professionals and nutrition experts, social media platforms have taken steps to curb misinformation about not only weight loss drugs but potentially unsafe fad diets and trends populating the apps. Last summer, TikTok tightened its policies regarding videos about these popular weight loss drugs and how they can instigate disordered eating. Similarly, Meta (owner of Instagram and Facebook) announced in

One in 10 Americans reported that a recommendation or ad backed by an influencer on social media platforms has been a motivation for their eating patterns or diet.” “

January that it would restrict teens from viewing content that deals with topics such as eating disorders. “Meta is at least acknowledging its responsibility in perpetuating some of these dangerous weight loss trends we’re seeing on social media,” Bogg says.

While social media generally receives a bad reputation for perpetuating dangerous fads and misinformation about weight loss and nutrition, there is a positive aspect to it, Christensen says. “Social media can be a great way of accessing information,” she explains. “It’s never a replacement for working with a professional. But some people can’t afford to see a dietician, so following one like myself or others can be helpful.”

Facebook is the most-used social media app for accessing nutrition information. It’s also one of the best apps to use to find a

group of like-minded individuals.

“Having a community online can be amazingly helpful to someone,” Christensen says. “One of the biggest things that I hear on a daily basis from my clients is, ‘I’m not alone. I didn’t realize others struggled with this, too. I’m not broken; I’m not the weird one.’ In that way, social media is a huge benefit.”

Sonneville echoes this, adding, “Social media communities can be a valuable resource for information exchange and support. Fat liberation and anti-diet communities on social media can also be a source of support for individuals who are trying to divest from diet culture and break the cycle of chronic dieting.”

Adds Bogg, “Social media can get a bad reputation for negatively impacting one’s body image or instigating body dysmorphia. Conversely, there’s also content being

put out by those who are recovering or living with eating disorders and how they’re managing any recurrence of symptoms, and in situations like that, it can be very helpful to someone who’s also in the same situation.”

While the debate continues over social media’s influence on eating behaviors of people young and old, the fact remains: Social media is here to stay, and along with it, the highs and lows as they relate to weight loss and nutrition. Christensen offers this warning: “Be wary of the things you hear on social media,” she says. “Reach out to people you trust and look for people with credentials. If someone doesn’t cite their sources, that’s a huge red flag. Also, view everything with a critical lens — even if someone says it with the utmost confidence, [that] does not make it true.”

A Tool Kit for Life

For more than 20 years, Hour Detroit has published an annual list of Top Doctors in metro Detroit. We’ve followed up with lists of Top Chiropractors and Top Dentists. Why? We’re hard-pressed to find anyone who isn’t concerned with either staying or getting healthy. Our health care providers in southeast Michigan are hugely important in that endeavor, and it’s only natural to want to know that these professionals who touch our lives so personally are the best at what they do.

With that comes the most common question about these lists: How do we determine who’s “top”? Most notably, winning physicians are nominated and voted on exclusively by their peers — the M.D.s and D.O.s who are the most qualified to judge who among them are the best at what they do. There is a similar process for the Top Dentists and Top Chiropractors lists.

Hour Detroit’s Health Guide puts all three of these most recent lists — along with a senior care and a hospital directory — into one handy package.

We hope you’ll consider them a valuable resource all year long — for your good health.

Note: The lists for Top Doctors, Top Dentists, and Top Chiropractors are the same lists that ran in Hour Detroit during the years indicated.

Top Doctors

Winning doctors in adult and pediatric specialties, as voted on by their peers. Top vote-getters are denoted with an asterisk (*). In some categories, there are ties.

ADDICTION MEDICINE

*Aharonov, Julia D.O.

Bulat, Elizabeth M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Fox, Michael D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gammons, Timothy D.O.

Hopper, John M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Saad, Abdulhassan M.D.

Aljassem, Annas M.D. Corewell Health

Weiner, Mark M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE – PEDIATRIC

Alton, Karen M.D. Ascension Michigan

Catrambone, Renee M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Forman, Seth M.D. Corewell Health, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Marshall, Sharon M.D.

Benjamins, Laura M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Taylor, Jaime D.O. Corewell Health

ALLERGIES & IMMUNE DISORDERS – PEDIATRIC

Bahrainwala, Abdul M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Cotronei, Cristina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Doshi, Devang M.D. Corewell Health

Kado, Rachel M.D. Corewell Health

Leo, Harvey M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Marks, Amy D.O. Corewell Health

Nageotte, Christian M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Pansare, Milind M.D.

Poowuttikul, Pavadee M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Savliwala, Mohammedi M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Secord, Elizabeth M.D.

*Stryk, Steven M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Abraham, Tina D.O. Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

Alkhalil, Michel M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Bahrainwala, Abdul M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Bathija, Malathi M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Cheema, Gagandeep M.D. Corewell Health

Daher, Roula M.D. Corewell Health

Dass, Kathleen M.D. Corewell Health

Kado, Rachel M.D. Corewell Health

Kasmikha, Nena M.D. Corewell Health

Lauter, Carl M.D. Corewell Health

Nageotte, Christian M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Bhavin M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Pulin D.O.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care

Salazar, R. (Reina) M.D. Corewell Health

*Stryk, Steven M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Tawila, Mohamad M.D. Corewell Health

Zoratti, Edward M.D. Henry Ford Health

ALZHEIMER’S

Muckey, Brian M.D. Corewell Health

*Novikova, Marina D.O. Henry Ford Health

Pai, Amita M.D. Corewell Health

Paulson, Henry M.D. University of Michigan Health

Ruff, Stacey D.O. Corewell Health

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Abboud, Josieanne M.D.

*Arbit, Philip M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Asbahi, Moumen M.D. Corewell Health

Bernard, Michael M.D.

Chhina, Anoop M.D. Henry Ford Health

Fayne, Randy D.O. Henry Ford Health

Galusca, Dragos M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ghanem, John M.D.

Ginnebaugh, Robert M.D. Henry Ford Health

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. Corewell Health

Neff, Kevin M.D.

Salter, Matthew D.O. Corewell Health

Shalhoub, Alexander D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Silvasi, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Szymanski, Trevor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Tadros, Raouf D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Yeldo, Nicholas M.D. Henry Ford Health

ANESTHESIOLOGY –PEDIATRIC

Aslani, Kaveh M.D. Corewell Health

Choromanski, Dominik M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Durgham, Nasser M.D.

Han, Richard M.D.

Malik, Asif M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Muhammad, Rania M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Snell, Jamey M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Stricker, Lori M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Disclaimer Top Doctors are nominated exclusively by M.D.s and D.O.s in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. Winning physicians are not selected by any member of the HourDetroitstaff. Doctors’ names and specialties are taken from online surveys submitted by physicians. HourDetroit tabulates the votes and fact-checks names and affiliations of winners. Please note: Hospitals listed after winners’ names indicate, in most cases, physicians’ primary affiliations. Most doctors practice out of one hospital/health system, but have admitting rights/attending privileges at other locations. Also: Doctors’ names are typically listed in association with one or more umbrella health care provider but may work out of a specific hospital within that system.

Zestos, Maria M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Bacal, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Carlin, Arthur M.D. Henry Ford Health

Davies, Eric M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Genaw, Jeffrey M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hawasli, Abdelkader M.D. Ascension Michigan

Jonker, Mark M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Katz, Gary D.O. Ascension Michigan

Krause, Kevin M.D. Corewell Health

LaFayette, Nathan M.D. Corewell Health

Laker, Scott M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Mavashev, Edward M.D. Corewell Health

Patel, Puraj D.O. Henry Ford Health

Sousa, Nicholas D.O. Ascension Michigan

Ziegler, Kathryn M.D. Corewell Health

BREAST SURGERY

Aburabia, Majd M.D. Corewell Health

Benitez, Pamela M.D. Corewell Health

Bensenhaver, Jessica M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bland, Keiva M.D.

Breslin, Tara M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Choi, Lydia M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Costellic, Corinne D.O. Corewell Health

Gold, Linsey D.O.

Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

*Dekhne, Nayana M.D. Corewell Health

Dubay, Linda M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Falk, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan

Brown, Eric M.D. Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Center

Johnson, Pamela M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Kestenberg, William M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Kimball, Beth M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kiran, Sayee M.D. Corewell Health

Kirby, Amy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kulick, Jennifer M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kuwajerwala, Nafisa M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Petersen, Lindsay M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rizk, Natalie M.D. Ascension Michigan

BURN TREATMENT

Cullen, Marc M.D. Ascension Michigan

Shanti, Christina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*White, Michael M.D. Detroit Medical Center

CARDIAC SURGERY

Alnajjar, Raed M.D. Henry Ford Health

Apostolou, Dimitrios M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Azoury, Fouad M.D.

Batra, Sanjay M.D.

Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Lee, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Pruitt, Andrew M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Schwartz, Charles M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Vivacqua, Alessandro M.D. Corewell Health

CARDIAC SURGERY – PEDIATRIC

*Al-Ahmadi, Mamdouh M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Ohye, Richard M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Romano, Jennifer M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Sassalos, Peter M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Sood, Vikram M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

CARDIOLOGY

Abdul-Nour, Khaled M.D. Henry Ford Health

Alexander, Patrick M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Feldman, Dustin D.O. Corewell Health

Alraies, Chadi M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Attallah, Antonious M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Berman, Aaron M.D. Corewell Health

Bowers, Terry M.D. Corewell Health

Dass, Clarissa D.O. Corewell Health

David, Shukri M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Elder, Mahir M.D. Corewell Health

*Gowman, David D.O. Corewell Health

Gundlapalli, Sujana M.D. Corewell Health

Halabi, Abdul M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Jiddou-Patros, Monica M.D. Corewell Health

Daher, Edouard M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Kado, Herman M.D. Corewell Health

Kaki, Amir M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

LaLonde, Thomas M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lingam, Natesh M.D.

Modi, Shalini M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mohamad, Tamam M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Nona, Paul M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Rabbani, Bobak M.D. Henry Ford Health

Russell, Cori M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sobh, Mohamad D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Timmis, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Trivax, Justin M.D. Corewell Health

Tucciarone, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Villablanca Spinetto, Pedro M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zacharias, Sibin M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Zarghami, Jamal M.D. Ascension Michigan

CARDIAC – PEDIATRIC

Al-Anani, Shada M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Anne, Premchand M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Covi, Stuart M.D. Ascension Michigan

Cutler, Nancy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Gonzalez Rangel, Ismael M.D. Corewell Health

Sanil, Yamuna M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Sehgal, Swati M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Turner, Daniel M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICIAN

Ball, Allison M.D. Corewell Health

*DeGraw, Marcus M.D. Ascension Michigan

Nazer, Dena M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Norat, Bradley M.D.

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

Adeyemo, Adewunmi M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Alame, Amer M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Asai, Megumi M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bark, Kenneth M.D. Corewell Health

Bauman, John M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Cleary, Robert M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Damadi, Amir M.D. Ascension Michigan

Drelichman, Ernesto M.D. Ascension Michigan

Eggenberger, John M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Gerken, Jeffrey D.O. Corewell Health

Hain, Jon M.D. Corewell Health

McClure, Amanda M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Nalamati, Surya M.D. Henry Ford Health

Peeples, Claire M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Rebock, Michael D.O. Corewell Health

Reickert, Craig M.D.

Sacksner, Jordy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shanker, Beth-Ann M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shellnut, Jason M.D. Corewell Health

Turfah, Fuad M.D. Corewell Health

Wasvary, Harry M.D. Corewell Health

Webb, Shawn M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ziegler, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Allen, Samuel D.O. Corewell Health

Curran, Christine M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Gardner-Gray, Jayna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hurst, Gina M.D.

Miles, Steven M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Pasley, Amelia D.O. Corewell Health

Pflaum-Carlson, Jacqueline M.D. Henry Ford Health

Soubani, Ayman M.D. Karmanos Cancer Center

Tatem, Geneva M.D. Henry Ford Health

Trunsky, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

Uduman, Junior M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ventimiglia, William M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE – PEDIATRIC

Ahmed, Tageldin M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Bauerfeld, Christian M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Clark, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

El-Wiher, Nidal M.D. Corewell Health

Gebara, Bassam M.D. Corewell Health

Khandhar, Paras M.D. Corewell Health

Mata, Angela M.D. Ascension Michigan

Sarnaik, Ajit M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Tilford, Bradley M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Witkowski, Alina M.D. Ascension Michigan DERMATOLOGY

Abrou, A. M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Altman, David M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Atanasovski, Mariana M.D. Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Balle, David M.D. Corewell Health

Berry, Ali M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Borkin, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Byrd, David M.D. Corewell Health

Caretti, Katherine M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Cetner, Leonard M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Daveluy, Steven M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Desai, Snehal M.D. Corewell Health

Diggs, Shauna M.D. Corewell Health

Dorman, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Ernst, Alexander M.D. Corewell Health

Fivenson, David M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Gottam, Chethana M.D.

Hamzavi, Iltefat M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Kado, Jessica M.D. Corewell Health

Kakar, Rohit M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Karimipour, Darius M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kerr, Holly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kerwin, Leonard M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Laurie M.D. Henry Ford Health

Legacy, Michelle D.O. Corewell Health

Lim, Henry M.D. Henry Ford Health

Merkle, Suzanne M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Mohammadi, Tarana M.D. Corewell Health

Moiin, Ali M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Ozog, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rambhatla, Pranita M.D.

Remishofsky, Christopher M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Singer, Craig M.D. Corewell Health

*Singer, Robert M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Sklar, Lindsay M.D. Corewell Health

Watnick, Kay M.D. Corewell Health

DERMATOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Jahnke, Marla M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Shwayder, Tor M.D.

Zarbo, Allison M.D. Henry Ford Health

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

*Felt, Barbara M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Hines, Stefani M.D. Corewell Health

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Al-Katib, Sayf M.D. Corewell Health

Doshi, Shashin M.D. Corewell Health

Griffith, Brent M.D.

Jain, Nitin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Kado, Karl M.D.

Myers, Daniel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nandalur, Kiran M.D. Corewell Health

Osher, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan

Robinette, Natasha M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Scher, Courtney D.O. Henry Ford Health

*Trivax, Cory M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Van Holsbeeck, Marnix M.D. Henry Ford Health EMERGENCY – PEDIATRIC

Benjamin, Lee M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Levasseur, Kelly D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Sills, Robert D.O.

Stankovic, Curt M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Adams, Lauren M.D. Corewell Health

Donaldson, David D.O. Corewell Health

Folt, Jason M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gardner-Gray, Jayna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Goyal, Nikhil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Goymerac, Nathan M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Gumma, Jason D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Guyer, Christopher M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hurst, Gina M.D.

Hutchinson, Christopher M.D. Corewell Health

Ibrahim, John-Mina M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Jaskulka, Bradley M.D. Henry Ford Health

Khalil, Michael M.D. Detroit Medical Center

LaLonde, Daniel M.D. Ascension Michigan

Lewandowski, Christopher M.D. Henry Ford Health

McGillicuddy, Daniel M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Mendiratta, Varsha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Menoch, Margaret M.D. Corewell Health

Mohon, Sean D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Nixon, Barbara D.O.

Rocco, Vito M.D. Corewell Health

Shamoon, Zafar D.O. Corewell Health

Takla, Robert M.D. Ascension Michigan

Vieder, Sanford D.O. Corewell Health

*Vohra, Taher M.D. Henry Ford Health

Volz, Kathryn M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

ENDOCRINE SURGERY

*Czako, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Gauger, Paul M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Hughes, David M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Kimball, Beth M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Nagar, Sapna M.D. Corewell Health

Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

ENDOCRINOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Adhikari, Amita M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Buggs-Saxton, Colleen M.D.

*Degnan, Bernard M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Dekelbab, M. M.D. Corewell Health

Gerrits, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Gowda, Shashikala M.D.

Surhigh, Julie M.D. Corewell Health

Taha, Doris M.D.

Thomas, Inas M.D. University of Michigan Health

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Alzohaili, Opada M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Athimulam, Shobana M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Berris, Karen M.D. Corewell Health

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Bhan, Arti M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bijlani, Smita M.D. Corewell Health

Blank, Howard M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Brennan, Michael D.O. Corewell Health

Dawood-Farah, Farah M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Edelson, Gary M.D. Corewell Health

Honasoge, Mahalakshmi M.D.

Kurian, Regina M.D. Ascension Michigan

Lahiri, Sharon M.D. Henry Ford Health

Langer, Eric D.O. Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

Lawrence, Lima M.D. Corewell Health

Levy, Shiri M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mendelsohn, Lawrence M.D. Corewell Health

Rao, Sudhaker M.D. Henry Ford Health

Repp, Anita M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Saleh, Mohammad M.D. Corewell Health

Samantray, Julie M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Sanfield, Jeffrey M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Schmeltz, Lowell M.D. Corewell Health

Shill, Jessica M.D.

Simon, Rebecca D.O. Henry Ford Health

Verma, Ashish M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

FAMILY MEDICINE

Agrest, Kevin D.O. Corewell Health

Benderoff, Bruce D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Bryce, Richard D.O. Henry Ford Health

Costandi, Mariam M.D. Henry Ford Health

Eldirani, Mike M.D. Corewell Health

Getzinger, Jef M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gjurashaj, Nik M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Gumma, Rhonda D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Hanna, Jennifer D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Hirsch, Ronald D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ibrahim, Dina M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Jackson, Paul D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Karmo, Brandon D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Kellman, Adam D.O. Corewell Health

Khaneja-Sharrow, Rita D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Lee, Rachel M.D.

Nasrallah, Ali M.D. Corewell Health

Provizer, Jeffrey D.O. Henry Ford Health

Richter, Mark M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Rosenfeld, Sherri D.O. Corewell Health

Sanghvi, Kirti M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Sanghvi, Prakash M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Skye, Eric M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Vavro, Erin M.D. Ascension Michigan

Yalldo, Bashar M.D. Ascension Michigan

Zayid, Alexander M.D. Ascension Michigan

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Alsheik, Eva M.D. Henry Ford Health

Aneese, Andrew M.D. Corewell Health

Arman, Mohammed M.D. Corewell Health

Azrak, M. M.D. Corewell Health

Barawi, Mohammed M.D. Ascension Michigan

Bhan, Amit M.D. Henry Ford Health

Brown, Kimberly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Cannon, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Gamarra, Roberto M.D. Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Ghaith, Gehad M.D. Corewell Health

Gunaratnam, Naresh M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Jamil, Laith M.D. Corewell Health

Jarbou, Reem D.O. Corewell Health

Kutait, Anas M.D.

Piper, Marc M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Piraka, Cyrus M.D. Henry Ford Health

Pompa, Robert M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Raphael, Michael D.O. Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Salgia, Reena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Singla, Sumit M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sorser, Serge M.D. Ascension Michigan

Stoler, Robert M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Takriti, Mones M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Tommolino, Emily M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Warren, Bradley D.O. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Zuchelli, Tobias M.D. Henry Ford Health

GASTROENTEROLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Cares, Kristen M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*El-Baba, Mohammad M.D.

Fatima, Ayesha M.D. Corewell Health

Gebara, Souheil M.D. Corewell Health

Kumar, Sanjay M.D. Ascension Michigan

Lulgjuraj, Tony M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Lyons, Hernando M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Mitsuya, Jennifer D.O. Corewell Health

Zoubi, Najeeb M.D.

GENERAL SURGERY

Albaran, Renato M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Blyden, Dionne M.D. Henry Ford Health

Edelman, David M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Falvo, Anthony D.O. Henry Ford Health

Franco, Marianne M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Gerken, Jeffrey D.O. Corewell Health

Gupta, Arielle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Iacco, Anthony M.D. Corewell Health

Jacobs, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

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The mission at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery is simple: to deliver excellence in clinical care and customer service.

Highly respected physicians

Dr. Geoffrey J. Gladstone, Dr. Evan H. Black, Dr. Francesca Nesi-Eloff, Dr. Dianne M. Schlachter, Dr. Robert A. Beaulieu, and Dr. Shravani Mikkilineni practice throughout southeast Michigan and Flint, and hold affiliations with only the top accredited hospitals.

As experts in the field of eye plastic surgery, the doctors at Consultants in Ophthalmic &

Facial Plastic Surgery take skill and training to a whole new level. Their unwavering dedication is evident in their multitude of professional affiliations, certifications, leadership and faculty appointments, strong association with accredited facilities, professorships, and the numerous textbooks they’ve authored.

Each physician has received awards and recognition for their deep commitment to continuously improving the field of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. They’re frequent lecturers both nationally and internationally. Additionally, they’ve authored numerous articles on surgical techniques, as well as textbooks and textbook chapters that set the standard for their field.

Procedures and services offered by Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery include:

Cosmetic Procedures: As time passes, our skin shows the natural, inevitable signs of aging — wrinkles and sagging. Cosmetic eyelid and forehead procedures will smooth lines and wrinkles, remove lower eyelid bags, tighten sagging skin, and lift drooping eyelids and brows so you can look as young and rejuvenated as you feel. These procedures include forehead lift/ brow lift; blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid surgery; and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

Reconstructive Surgery: This is performed to improve the function or appearance of a face that’s abnormal because of congenital

deformities (birth defects) or developmental deformities (i.e. damaged from injury, infection, disease, surgery, etc.). Reconstructive surgery options include droopy upper eyelids (ptosis repair); thyroid eye disease (Grave’s ophthalmopathy); eyelid malposition, entropion and ectropion; eyelid reconstruction; eyelid lesions and skin cancer; orbital tumors and fractures; and blocked tear ducts.

Nonsurgical Rejuvenation: When you smile, laugh, frown, or look puzzled, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes and mouth, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead. Options to fix these issues include skin tightening with fractional CO2 laser and Botox and fillers treatments.

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery has multiple locations around metro Detroit including Southfield, Livonia, Troy, Novi, and Southgate. They also have locations in Flint. ■

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC 29201 Telegraph Road, Suite 324

Southfield, MI 48034

800-245-8075

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Kolbe, Nina D.O. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Laker, Scott M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

McIntosh, Bruce M.D. Corewell Health, T rinity Health Michigan

Meguid, Ahmed M.D. Ascension Michigan

Orfanou, Paraskevi M.D. Ascension Michigan

Pasley, Amelia D.O. Corewell Health

Raofi, Vandad M.D. Corewell Health

Rebock, Michael D.O. Corewell Health

Robbins, James M.D. Corewell Health

Sacksner, Jordy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siegel, David D.O. Ascension Michigan

Turfah, Fuad M.D. Corewell Health

Villalba, Mario M.D. Corewell Health

Webber, John M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Woodward, Ann M.D. Henry Ford Health

GENETICS

Jay, Allison M.D. Ascension Michigan

Roberson, Jacquelyn M.D.

*Zakalik, Dana M.D. Corewell Health

GENETICS – PEDIATRIC

Flore, Leigh M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Misra, Vinod M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Quinonez, Shane M.D. University of Michigan Health

Stockton, David M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Beg, Mirza M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Deol, Bibban Bant M.D.

*Feldman, Barry M.D. Corewell Health

Garg, Manisha M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Jayakar, Shaun M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Meyers, Jeffery M.D.

Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Muckey, Brian M.D. Corewell Health

Pai, Amita M.D. Corewell Health

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Al-Wahab, Zaid M.D. Corewell Health

Buekers, Thomas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

*Gadzinski, Jill M.D. Corewell Health

Hicks, Michael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Hijaz, Miriana M.D. Henry Ford Health

McCool, Kevin M.D. Corewell Health

Morris, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Munkarah, Adnan M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Paridon, Alexander M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Rosen, Barry M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Wallbillich, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

Winer, Ira M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

GYNECOLOGY

Abood, Joelle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier Schafer, Carrie D.O. Corewell Health

Arsanious, Samah M.D. Henry Ford Health

Asaad, Radwan M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Bark, Soyoun M.D. Corewell Health

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D. Corewell Health

Brysk, Judith M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Charfoos, Deborah M.D. Corewell Health

Fisher, Jay M.D. Corewell Health

Hopkins, Staci M.D. Corewell Health

Joshi, Chandrika M.D. Ascension Michigan

Love, Joseph M.D. Corewell Health

McBride, James M.D. Corewell Health

Morgan, Sandra M.D. Corewell Health

*Newman, Alan M.D.

Page, Jill M.D. Corewell Health

Peng, Jennifer M.D. Corewell Health

Pittenger, Eleni M.D. Corewell Health

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Swain, Monique M.D. Henry Ford Health

Tumaneng, Daphne D.O. Ascension Michigan

Vilkins, Annmarie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Wallace, Elise M.D. Corewell Health

Zekman, Esther D.O. Corewell Health

HAND SURGERY

Arora, Avery M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Babushkina, Anna M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Bartkiw, Mykola D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Bohm, Kyle M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Bush, Ara M.D. Corewell Health

Ciullo, Jeremy M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Cleland, Kirk M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Colen, Alexander D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

DeSilva, Stephen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dietz, James M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Endress, Christina M.D. Corewell Health

*Gorski, John M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Guiboux, Jean-Paul M.D. Ascension Michigan

Haass, E. D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Hankin, Fred M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

King, Elizabeth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Placzek, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan

Quinn, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Rohde, Rachel M.D. Corewell Health

Samona, Jason D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders is among Michigan’s leading providers of neurological care for the full range of disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. It provides cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, management, and research when it comes to neurological disorders. Patients receive individualized care to help improve their symptoms and quality of life.

Founded in 1969, MIND has become one of the largest and most comprehensive private neurological practices in Michigan. While times and technologies have changed in the past 50 years, the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders hasn’t compromised its core set of values, which focus on providing first-rate care. The MIND team of 35 providers, who are experts in their field, offers compassionate, complete care for neurological disorders. On-site diagnostics include two wide-bore MRIs calibrated through the latest technology

to produce high-quality images with shorter scan times for electrodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, OCT), as well as infusion and pain management services. Specialists treat multiple sclerosis, headaches/facial pain, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease/memory disorders, Parkinson’s disease/movement disorders, muscular dystrophies, and epilepsy, along with other neurological conditions.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized MIND’s Multiple Sclerosis Center as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care. It’s one of the largest private MS centers in the country, caring for more than 5,000 patients per year. The MS Center was developed to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive services to multiple sclerosis patients and their families.

To help address one of the most common disorders of the central nervous system, MIND established its Headache & Facial Pain Center, which helps identify and treat frequent headache

and facial pain that often results in the loss of productivity, disability, and poor quality of life.

The Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders provides care closer to home for patients, making expert treatment easier and more accessible without the need to visit a hospital. Beyond regular hours, evening and Saturday appointments are available. MIND’s full-service headquarters is in Farmington Hills, and there are also offices in Roseville and Dearborn Heights. ■

Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

28595 Orchard Lake Road, Ste. 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334

248-553-0010

mindonline.com

Day, Charles M.D. Henry Ford Health

Singer, Richard M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Sobol, Gregory M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Wiater, Brett M.D. Corewell Health

HAND SURGERY – PEDIATRIC

*Lochner, Heather M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

HEMATOLOGY

Balaraman, Savitha M.D. Corewell Health

Chisti, Mohammad M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Cotant, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Dabak, Vrushali M.D. Henry Ford Health

Donthireddy, Vijayalakshmi M.D. Henry Ford Health

Forman, Adam M.D. Ascension Michigan

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O. Corewell Health

Kafri, Zyad M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

*Kuriakose, Philip M.D. Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Harold D.O. Corewell Health

Margolis, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

Musa, Faisal M.D. Corewell Health

Nadeau, Laura M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Vakhariya, Cynthia D.O. Ascension Michigan

Zekman, Richard D.O. Corewell Health

Zonder, Jeffrey M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

HEMATOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Berman, Brian M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Chitlur, Meera M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Gowans, L. M.D. Corewell Health

Rajpurkar, Madhvi M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Taub, Jeffrey M.D.

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Akhtar, Adil M.D. Corewell Health

Austin, Meredith D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Chasteen, Kristen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chmielewski, Angela M.D. Henry Ford Health

Clary-Lantis, L. D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Crader, Christine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Grech, Anthony M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hafeez, Abdulla M.D. Corewell Health

*Katzman, Steven D.O. Corewell Health

Lewandowski, Jeanne M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Newman, Elisheva M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Schenk, Meghann M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Schwartzenfeld, David D.O. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Stellini, Michael M.D. Karmanos Cancer Center

Tremonti, Nadia M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Batke, Jason M.D. Corewell Health

Cykiert, Andrew D.O. Corewell Health

Engelhardt, Amy D.O. Henry Ford Health

George, Matthew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mulpuri, Raghu M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Rossi, Benjamin D.O. Corewell Health

Thammineni, Dheeraj M.D. Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care

Wilkie, Ann M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chandrasekar, Pranatharthi M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

*Chen, Anne M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chittick, Paul M.D. Corewell Health

Daas, Hanady M.D.

Drelichman, Vilma M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Fishbain, Joel M.D. Corewell Health

Gilpin, Nicholas D.O. Corewell Health

Gordon, James M.D. Corewell Health

Hanna, Michel M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Herc, Erica M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jiddou-Yaldoo, Renee M.D. Corewell Health

Johnson, Leonard M.D. Ascension Michigan

Kalyan, Shamla M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Lauter, Carl M.D. Corewell Health

Little, Tania D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Malani, Anurag M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Ramesh, Mayur M.D. Henry Ford Health

Saravolatz, Louis M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Sharma, Mamta M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zervos, Marcus M.D. Henry Ford Health

INFECTIOUS DISEASES – PEDIATRIC

Abdulnour-Farjo, Rand M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Abu-Khdeir, Maha M.D. Corewell Health, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Ang, Jocelyn M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Asmar, Basim M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Freij, Bishara M.D.

Krasan, Graham M.D. Corewell Health

Thirumoorthi, Muthayipalayam M.D. Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Baker-Genaw, Kimberly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Borowski, Deborah D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bragman, James D.O. Corewell Health

Feldman, Barry M.D. Corewell Health

Garg, Manisha M.D. Ascension Michigan

Grewal, Rajinder M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Haftka-George, Alexis M.D. Henry Ford Health

Heidemann, Danielle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jain, Alka M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Jonnalagadda, Samuel M.D.

Jeffrey Margolis, M.D.

Jeffrey Margolis, M.D., board-certified in medical oncology and part of Oakland Medical Group/Michigan Healthcare Professionals Clinical Hematology & Medical Oncology, is at the forefront of cancer research and treatment.

Telling someone they have cancer is never easy, but what helps ease the pain and relieve some of the shock and anxiety is when the diagnosis is accompanied with answers, solutions, and a positive outlook. Dr. Margolis has had to give plenty of patients difficult news during his 24 years in medicine, but he says that what’s changed over time is the increase in positive solutions that are now included with the diagnosis.

“In the past we would be trying to get people more time, but now we’re focused on meaningful cures that allow people to get back to living and doing what they want to do,” he says. “What we’re doing now is targeting what’s best for the patient, what type of treatment they can tolerate, and what side effects they can manage — and then coming up with a treatment that best fits their profile and their goals. We identify very specific types of cancers. These types of cancers have their own specific treatments, and it’s making a huge difference.

“One of the things we’re doing today is more personalized medicine,” Dr. Margolis continues. “We’re doing special genetic molecular testing on everybody’s tumor. We used to just say you have lung cancer, but now we find out what driver mutations there are and we target things to that mutation. Treatments are no longer generic; they’re tumor-specific.”

Another example of whole-patient care is offering Cold Caps/Scalp Cooling Systems at infusion centers located throughout metro Detroit. And when fertility preservation is the goal of a patient, options are discussed.

Michigan Healthcare Professionals is the largest private practice in Michigan and focuses on multiple specialties including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology.

The Royal Oak office recently moved to a new suite in the Rose Cancer Center in Royal Oak. The state-of-the-art suite is patient-focused and has a larger capacity to better serve community members. ■

Oakland Medical Group/Michigan Healthcare Professionals

Jeffrey Margolis, M.D.

Hematology, Oncology

Rose Cancer Center, 3577 W. 13 Mile Road, Suite 310, Royal Oak, MI 48073

30000

Northwestern Highway, Suite 150, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

248-851-3300

mhpdoctor.com

Kabbani, Dana M.D. Detroit Medical Center

*Katzman, Steven D.O. Corewell Health

Maddens Jr., Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Panush, Daniel M.D.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Sabin, Bradley M.D. Corewell Health

Scher, Eric M.D. Henry Ford Health

Trivax, Geoffrey M.D. Henry Ford Health

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Critchfield, Jeffrey M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Feldman, Jeremy M.D.

Handel, Jeremy M.D. Corewell Health

Jain, Nitin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Kakos, Roger M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Lincoln, Denis M.D.

Marciano Agostinelli, Paolo M.D. Corewell Health

Marin, Horia M.D. Henry Ford Health

Miller, Jeffrey M.D.

Osher, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan

Rubin, Joshua M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Schwartz, Scott M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vartanian, S. M.D.

*Zaki, Mina M.D. Corewell Health

LIPID DISORDERS

Doyle, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

*Gowman, David D.O. Corewell Health

LIVER SPECIALIST

Al Sibae, Mohamad M.D. Corewell Health

*Brown, Kimberly M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Gordon, Stuart M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Jafri, Syed-Mohammed M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Moonka, Dilip M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Nadeau, Brian M.D. Corewell Health

Salgia, Reena M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Singh, Ashina M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Venkat, Deepak M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Zoubi, Najeeb M.D. NEONATOLOGY

Adams, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Judge, Lisa M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Natarajan, Girija M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Pappas, Athina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Patel, Deepak M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Vartanian, Rebecca M.D. University of Michigan Health

NEPHROLOGY

*Abuhmaid, Fadi M.D. Corewell Health

Al-Ejel, Fawaz M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Clyne, Stephen D.O. Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care Trinity Health Michigan

Faber, Mark M.D. Henry Ford Health

Novak, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ramamurthi, Kalyana M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Rankin, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Reddy, Snigdha M.D.

Rehman, Iram M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Soman, Sandeep M.D. Henry Ford Health

Topf, Joel M.D. Corewell Health

Webster, Christopher D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

NEPHROLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Baracco Maggi, Rossana M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Blatt, Neal M.D. Corewell Health

Jain, Amrish M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Kapur, Gaurav M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Lombel, Rebecca M.D. Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Mattoo, Tej M.D.

Valentini, Rudolph M.D.

NEUROLOGY

Arcila-Londono, Ximena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Basha, Maysaa M.D.

Boudouris, William D.O. Corewell Health

Emmer, Anthony D.O. Corewell Health

Fellows, Jonathan D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Jamwal, Neena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jolly, Surindar M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Rossi, Andrea D.O. Corewell Health

*Singer, Daniel D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Steijlen, Kara M.D. Henry Ford Health

Trosch, Richard M.D. Henry Ford Health

Turner, Isaac M.D.

Young, Esther D.O. Corewell Health

Zaki, Monica D.O. Corewell Health

Zaman, Iram D.O. Henry Ford Health

NEUROLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Allarakhia, Iqbal M.D. Ascension Michigan

Arndt, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Constantinou, Jules M.D. Henry Ford Health

Leber, Steven M.D. University of Michigan Health

Leleszi, Elizabeth M.D. Corewell Health

Luat, Aimee M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Ruprecht, Beata D.O. Ascension Michigan

*Sivaswamy, Lalitha M.D.

NEUROSURGERY

Abdulhak, Muwaffak M.D. Henry Ford Health

Air, Ellen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chamiraju, Partha M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Dashnaw, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

Fahim, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Guthikonda, Murali M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Dr. Brian Fiani, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

A graduate of University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Dr. Brian Fiani, DO, FACOS, brings his world-renowned expertise and skills to the highly-respected Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics & Spine Specialists, the premier synergistic healthcare partners of patients, physicians, and communities across the Midwest. The Board-Certified Neurosurgeon returned to his native Michigan after completing spine surgery fellowship training in minimallyinvasive and complex spinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center, ranked by Newsweek as the No. 1 hospital for neurosurgery in the world. Dr. Fiani specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, making it possible to help patients by alleviating back pain and quickly returning to their active lives.

“Michigan represents my home and family, and I’m eager to serve the hardworking people here.” said Dr. Fiani, who uses state-of-the-art

robotic guidance and Neuronavigation technologies in the operating room. “I believe technology and innovation are important to improving patient care.”

Dr. Fiani has written more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, authored a leading textbook, and holds several medicaltechnology patents. He has been the invited speaker at many national and regional conferences for neurosurgery and serves on leadership committees for several international spine organizations.

Founded in 1963 by Dr. Herbert Mendelson, Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists is one of southeast Michigan’s top resources for comprehensive musculoskeletal care. Treating patients as whole people and understanding their journey to wellness is a mission that is at its core. Schedule your consultation at mendelsonortho.com or call 877-BAD-BACK. ■

Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists

36622 Five Mile Road, Suite 101

Livonia, MI 48154

734-542-0200

11900 East 12 Mile Road, Suite 110

Warren, MI 48093

586-261-1960

mendelsonortho.com

Jacob, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Junn, Fredrick M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kalkanis, Steven M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kelkar, Prashant D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kole, Max M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lee, Ian M.D. Henry Ford Health

Malik, Ghaus M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mehra, Ratnesh D.O.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Pannu, Tejpaul M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Perez-Cruet, Miguelangelo M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Richards, Boyd D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

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. Corewell Health

Soo, Teck M.D. Ascension Michigan

Staudt, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

NEUROSURGERY – PEDIATRIC

Arko IV, Leopold M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Cools, Michael M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Garton, Hugh M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Marupudi, Neena M.D. University of Michigan Health

OBSTETRICS

Arsanious, Samah M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier Schafer, Carrie D.O. Corewell Health

Bark, Soyoun M.D. Corewell Health

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D. Corewell Health

*Brickman, Neil M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Fisher, Jay M.D. Corewell Health

Grahovac, Marija M.D. Corewell Health

Katz, Lon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kennedy, Melissa M.D. Corewell Health

Lingam, Deepthi M.D. Corewell Health

Newman, Alan M.D.

Peng, Jennifer M.D. Corewell Health

Shaman, Majid M.D. Henry Ford Health

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Swain, Monique M.D. Henry Ford Health

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

*Kezlarian, Kim M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Metropoulos, George M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Metropoulos, Peter D.O.

ONCOLOGY

Ali, Haythem M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Balaraman, Savitha M.D. Corewell Health

Beekman, Kathleen M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Chisti, Mohammad M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Cotant, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Forman, Adam M.D. Ascension Michigan

Gadgeel, Shirish M.D. Henry Ford Health

Garg, Sandeep M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Gordon, Craig D.O. Corewell Health

Heath, Elisabeth M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O. Corewell Health

Kafri, Zyad M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Loutfi, Randa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

Musa, Faisal M.D. Corewell Health

Nadeau, Laura M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Zekman, Richard D.O. Corewell Health

ONCOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Bell, Danielle M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Bhambhani, Kanta M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Chu, Roland M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Henry, Meret M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Martin, Alissa M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Savasan, Sureyya M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Taub, Jeffrey M.D.

Toll, Stephanie D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Amirikia, Arezo M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Bergman, Ronald M.D. Corewell Health

Black, Evan M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Clune, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Dhaliwal, Andy M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Fahim, Abigail M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Farjo, Ayad M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gappy, Shawn M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gladstone, Geoffrey M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Goldman, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Goyal, Anju M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Grant, Joshua M.D. Corewell Health

Holm, Holly M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Imami, Nauman M.D. Henry Ford Health

Juzych, Mark M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kizy, Bianca M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Lupovitch, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Murad-Kejbou, Sally D.O. Corewell Health

Page, Timothy M.D. Corewell Health

Patel, Anu M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Dr. Ellen A. Janetzke

Dr. Ellen Janetzke, founder of Dr. Ellen Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Bloomfield Hills, has been shaping confidence and changing lives for over two decades and has committed herself to patient education, safety, and service.

Dr. Ellen’s ability to understand, anticipate, and fulfill patient expectations, honestly and realistically, has gained her a reputation as both a gifted surgeon and a caring doctor. She graduated with a medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ellen operates out of UnaSource Surgical Center, LaBelle Surgery Center, and Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital Troy. Her practice offers a wide range of services, including tummy tucks, breast reduction, breast enhancements, gynecomastia, liposuction, and full-body contouring in addition to face procedures and med-spa services such as lasers and injectables. ■

Dr. Ellen Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

60 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-220-6760

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A graduate of University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Dr. Brian Fiani, DO, FACOS, brings his world-renowned expertise and skills to the highly-respected Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics & Spine Specialists, the premier synergistic healthcare partners of patients, physicians, and communities across the Midwest. The Board-Certified Neurosurgeon returned to his native Michigan after completing spine surgery fellowship training in minimallyinvasive and complex spinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center, ranked by Newsweek as the No. 1 hospital for neurosurgery in the world. Dr. Fiani specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery, making it possible to help patients by alleviating back pain and quickly returning to their active lives.

“Michigan represents my home and family, and I’m eager to serve the hardworking people here.” said Dr. Fiani, who uses state-of-the-art

robotic guidance and Neuronavigation technologies in the operating room. “I believe technology and innovation are important to improving patient care.”

Dr. Fiani has written more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, authored a leading textbook, and holds several medicaltechnology patents. He has been the invited speaker at many national and regional conferences for neurosurgery and serves on leadership committees for several international spine organizations.

Founded in 1963 by Dr. Herbert Mendelson, Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists is one of southeast Michigan’s top resources for comprehensive musculoskeletal care. Treating patients as whole people and understanding their journey to wellness is a mission that is at its core. Schedule your consultation at mendelsonortho.com or call 877-BAD-BACK. ■

Rolain, Mark M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Salter, Amanda M.D. Corewell Health

Schehlein, Emily M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shanbom, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Siegel, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Tewari, Asheesh M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Vemuri, Swapna M.D. Henry Ford Health

OPHTHALMOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Bohra, Lisa M.D. Corewell Health

Dennehy, Patrick M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gappy, Christopher M.D. University of Michigan Health

Gappy, Shawn M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gianfermi, Elena M.D. Corewell Health

Rao, Rajesh M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Roarty, John M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Rotberg, Leemor M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Ramirez-Neyra, Carlos M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Barbetta, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

ORGAN TRANSPLANT

*Abouljoud, Marwan M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Bedi, Damanpreet M.D. Corewell Health

Cohn, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Kim, Dean M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Yohanathan, Lavanya M.D. Corewell Health

Yoshida, Atsushi M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Banka, Trevor M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Caid, Matthew D.O.

Detroit Medical Center, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Charters, Michael M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Cooke, Christopher M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Darwiche, Hussein M.D.

Milia, Marc M.D. Corewell Health

Davis, Jason M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dekker, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Doig, Timothy D.O. Corewell Health

Drouillard, Paul D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

El-Yussif, Eddie D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Farjo, Laith M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Frisch, Nicholas M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Frush, Todd M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Greene, Perry M.D. Corewell Health

Guthrie, Stuart M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hakeos, William M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hill, Derek D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Hoegler, Joseph M.D.

Knesek, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Robert M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kornblum, Martin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Marshall, Nathan M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mendelson, David M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Mihalich, Robert M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Mott, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nasr, Kerellos M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

North, Trevor M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Prieskorn, David D.O. Corewell Health

Saad, Hussein M.D. Corewell Health

Singer, Richard M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY – PEDIATRIC

Bazzi, Ahmed D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Settecerri, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Slotkin, Steven M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Yassir, Walid M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Zaltz, Ira M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Bojrab, Dennis M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Carron, Michael M.D.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

Chang, Steven M.D. Henry Ford Health

Craig, John M.D. Henry Ford Health

Farrugia, Matthew D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Folbe, Adam M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Gardner, Glendon M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ghanem, Tamer M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Hoff, Paul M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Hotaling, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

Jones, Lamont M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Kewson, Danny M.D. Corewell Health

Ko, Alvin M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Korkigian, Shant D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kubek, Douglas D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Mayerhoff, Ross M.D. Henry Ford Health

Metz, Christopher D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Raza, Syed M.D.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Reddy, Pavan M.D.

Rubin, Adam M.D. Corewell Health

Seel, David D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Singer, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Stachler, Robert M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Standring, Robert M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Stern, Noah D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Succar, Eric M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Toma, Mark M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Toma, Roger M.D. Corewell Health

Varjabedian, Gregory D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Yaremchuk, Kathleen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Yerman, Howard M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Yoo, George M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, McLaren Health Care

OTOLARYNGOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Darrat, Ilaaf M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Gonik, Nathan M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Haupert, Michael D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Helwig, Cecilia M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

O’Niel, Mallory M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Siegel, Bianca M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Thottam, Prasad D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Aljassem, Annas M.D.

Corewell Health

Bill, Christopher M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Freydl, Karl D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

George, Wisam D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Glisky, Natalia M.D.

Lee, Kevin M.D.

Detroit Medical Center

Marshall, John M.D.

Mounayer, Mark M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Peter, Jason D.O.

Sibai, Nabil M.D.

*Tong, Henry M.D.

Vakhariya, Rakesh D.O.

Wittenberg, Marc M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

PATHOLOGY

Allo, Ghassan M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Chitale, Dhananjay M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Green, Alex M.D.

Hafez Khayyata, Said M.D. Corewell Health

Keller, Christian M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Mehra, Rohit M.B.B.S. University of Michigan Health

PEDIATRICS

Abu-Khdeir, Maha M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Faber, Michelle M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Forman, Seth M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health

Kroll, David M.D. Ascension Michigan

Metz, Jacqueline D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Mirza, Shakeela M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Naughton, Giuseppina D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Smitherman, Lynn M.D.

PERINATAL-NEONATAL MEDICINE

Goyert, Gregory M.D. Henry Ford Health

Pappas, Athina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Shaman, Majid M.D.

Henry Ford Health

*Vengalil, Shyla M.D.

Ascension Michigan

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Achtman, Shawn D.O. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Arbit, Steven M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Bazzi, Moussa M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bill, Christopher M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Carrier, Jonathan D.O. Henry Ford Health

Ettefagh, Leila M.D.

Gumma, Peter M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Hysni, Craig M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Kovan, Eric D.O. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

McElroy, David M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Riutta, Justin M.D. Corewell Health

Yu, Karine D.O.

Zacharias, Ritu M.D. Henry Ford Health

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Ali, M. M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Atisha, Dunya M.D. Henry Ford Health

Black, Evan M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Boyd, Charles M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Busuito, Christina M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Busuito, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Chaiyasate, Kongkrit M.D. Corewell Health

Compton, Andrew M.D. Corewell Health

Darian, Vigen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Elswick, Sarah M.D. Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

Evangelista, Maristella M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gowda, Mune M.D. Corewell Health

Hajjar, Raymond D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Janetzke, Ellen M.D. Corewell Health

Kasten, Steven M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Khan, Shaher M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Lofman, Andrew M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Lumley, Christopher D.O. Corewell Health

Moquin, Kenneth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nossoni, Farid D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Puri, Pravin M.D. Corewell Health

Reisin, Elan M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Rodriguez, Daniela M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Rozzelle, Arlene M.D. Detroit Medical Center

*Sayal, Navdeep D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Siddiqui, Aamir M.D.

Sosa, Julio M.D. Corewell Health

Stefani, William M.D. Corewell Health

Tanzman, Barak D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Tepper, Donna M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Williams, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

*Lee, Alison M.D.

Metropoulos, George M.D. Henry Ford Health

Metropoulos, Peter D.O.

PSYCHIATRY

Akinyemi, Esther M.D. Henry Ford Health

Espiritu, Doree Ann M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Kakar, Davinder M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

MacLean, Lisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mekhael, Hany M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Morreale, Mary M.D. Karmanos Cancer Center

Sivananthan, Mauran D.O. Henry Ford Health

Zamaria, Abdallah M.D.

PSYCHIATRY – PEDIATRIC

Kakar, Davinder M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

LaCasse, Matthew D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Malas, Nasuh M.D. University of Michigan Health

Mekhael, Hany M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Mitchell, Shanti M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Weingarden, Brooke D.O.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Antonucci, J. M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Boike, Thomas M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Chen, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Chuba, Paul M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Dominello, Michael D.O. Karmanos Cancer Center

Ezz, Ahmed M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Ghilezan, Michael M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Hart, Kimberly M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Jawad, Maha M.D. Corewell Health

Jolly, Shruti M.D. University of Michigan Health

Kestin, Larry M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kress, Marie-Adele M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Lee, Kuei M.D. Corewell Health

Levin, Kenneth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Martinez, Alvaro M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Miller, Kay M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Movsas, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Nandalur, Sirisha M.D. Corewell Health

Shah, Mira M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, Farzan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, M. Salim M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vicini, Frank M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Walker, Eleanor M.D. Henry Ford Health

RADIOLOGY

Griffith, Brent M.D.

Mandava, Sabala M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nandalur, Kiran M.D. Corewell Health

Scher, Courtney D.O. Henry Ford Health

*Trivax, Cory M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Yusaf, Nadia M.D.

RADIOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

*Altinok, Deniz M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Gibson, Donald M.D. Corewell Health

Saleem, Sheena M.D.

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Budrys, Nicole M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Gago, Laura M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Hammoud, Ahmad M.D. Corewell Health

Kowalczyk, Carole M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Mersol-Barg, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Miller, Bradley M.D. Corewell Health

Starostanko, Andrea M.D. Corewell Health

Wolf, Lynda M.D. Corewell Health

RESPIRATORY/PULMONARY CARE

Allen, Samuel D.O. Corewell Health

Awdish, Rana M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dalal, Bhavinkumar M.D. Corewell Health

*Deebajah, Ihab M.D. Corewell Health

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

Millman, Bruce D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Mina, Nader M.D. Corewell Health

Tatem, Geneva M.D. Henry Ford Health

Trunsky, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

RESPIRATORY/PULMONARY CARE – PEDIATRIC

*Abdulhamid, Ibrahim M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Srivastava, Ruma M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

RHEUMATOLOGY

Alkhatib, Ayad M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Bateman, Judith M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

*Bishnoi-Singh, Amita M.D. Henry Ford Health

Brystowski, Henry M.D. Corewell Health

Henein, Violette M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kado, Ruba M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Meysami, Alireza M.D. Henry Ford Health

Qazi, Parveen M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Qazi, Sabrina D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Skender, Joseph M.D. Corewell Health

RHEUMATOLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Adams, Matthew M.D.

*Fathalla, Basil M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

SLEEP DISORDERS

Alkhalil, Michel M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Bazan, Luisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Deebajah, Ihab M.D. Corewell Health

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

Laffer, Michael D.O.

Mina, Nader M.D. Corewell Health

Rowens, Bradley M.D. Ascension Michigan

Skiba, Virginia M.D. Henry Ford Health

SPORTS MEDICINE

Dekker, Timothy M.D. Ascension Michigan

Dutcheshen, Nicholas M.D. Corewell Health

*Ellenberg, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Kakos, Brandon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kolowich, Patricia M.D. Henry Ford Health

Marshall, Nathan M.D. Ascension Michigan

Mendelson, David M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Moeller, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Moore, Nicholas M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D. Henry Ford Health

Prieskorn, David D.O. Corewell Health

Shehab, Ramsey M.D.

Henry Ford Health

SURGERY – PEDIATRIC

Akay, Begum M.D. Corewell Health

Brahmamdam, Pavan M.D. Corewell Health

Cullen, Marc M.D. Ascension Michigan

Donoghue, Lydia M.D.

Klein, Justin M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Langenburg, Scott M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Novotny, Nathan M.D. Corewell Health

Shanti, Christina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Stallion, Anthony M.D. Corewell Health

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Berri, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Keidan, Richard M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kim, Steve M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

*Kwon, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Raofi, Vandad M.D. Corewell Health

Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Weaver, Donald M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center

Yohanathan, Lavanya M.D. Corewell Health

THORACIC SURGERY

Adams, Kumari M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Baciewicz Jr., Frank M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Coello, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

*Fertel, David D.O.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Hammoud, Zane M.D. Ascension Michigan

Hilu, John M.D. Corewell Health

Nemeh, Hassan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Okereke, Ikenna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Popoff, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Tanaka, Daizo M.D. Henry Ford Health

UROLOGY

Atiemo, Humphrey M.D. Henry Ford Health

Cher, Michael M.D.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Dabaja, Ali M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gadzinski, Adam M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Lim, Kenneth D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

O’Connor, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan

Oldford, Gregory M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Peabody, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rogers, Craig M.D.

Rosenberg, Bradley M.D. Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

*Schock, Jeffrey D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Sobol, Jennifer D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

UROLOGY – PEDIATRIC

Lakshmanan, Yegappan M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Liss, Zachary M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Preece, Janae M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Schober, Megan M.D. Corewell Health

Suson, Kristina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Henry Ford Health

VASCULAR SURGERY

*Fertel, David D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Haouilou, Jimmy M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Iljas, John D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Kabbani, Loay M.D. Henry Ford Health

Long, Graham M.D. Corewell Health

Nypaver, Timothy M.D. Henry Ford Health

Oppat, William M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Pensler, Elizabeth D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Rimar, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Rits, Yevgeniy M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Rizk, Youssef D.O. Corewell Health

Shepard, Alexander M.D. Henry Ford Health

Weaver, Mitchell M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics

Patient care extends far beyond the scope of traditional oral healthcare at Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics. Dr. Joseph Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji specialize in treating gum disease, gum recession, and providing dental implant services—the optimal solution for missing teeth. The office is also world-renowned for its bad breath treatment center and cosmetic smile procedures.

Dr. Nemeth coined the phrase, “Healthy mouth, healthier body!” due to the connection between gum disease and other systemic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. As board-certified periodontists, Drs. Nemeth and Katranji are widely respected by their peers and dental industry leaders for their groundbreaking advancements.

Known as a trailblazer in periodontics, Dr. Joseph Nemeth has served patients for over thirty years. His practice was the first to treat gum disease in the state of Michigan using advanced laser technology. Dr. Nemeth is also the first periodontist in the world certified for the advanced pinhole technique, which is a minimally invasive treatment for gum recession.

Dr. Amar Katranji earned a reputation as one of the area’s leading experts in handling complex dental implant cases. He is published in several prestigious professional journals and lectures locally and internationally on periodontalrelated topics.

Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics is located in Southfield, Michigan. Patients travel from all over the world to receive the finest and most advanced periodontal care. For a comprehensive list of services or to schedule an appointment, visit drnemeth.com or call our office at 248-357-3100. ■

Top Dentists

Need your teeth cleaned? Does your child need braces? Do you want a brighter smile?

Where do you begin? Knowing that Hour Detroit readers want the best for themselves and their families, we poll dental professionals to help us determine the top professionals in their fields. General dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and other specialists were asked which local dentist they would choose for a member of their immediate family. The results — listed by specialty — are below.

Note: Once the ballots were returned, each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the legitimacy of their license, and their current standing with the Michigan State Dental Board.

ENDODONTICS

Sarmad M. Alyas-Askar D.D.S., M.S.D. Everest Endodontics

Troy

Ali Aminlari, D.D.S., M.S. A2 Endodontics

Ann Arbor

Vajra Bentur, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

Dominic G. Calek, D.D.S. Goodis Endodontic Specialists

Grosse Pointe Woods

Ti eny Chimelak, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates

Novi

Ashley R. Coulter, D.M.D. Signature Endodontics

St. Clair Shores

Nils E. Danielson, D.D.S., M.S. Danielson Endodontics Clawson

Timothy Daws, D.D.S. Orchard Endodontics

Shelby Twp.

Gianni DeCarolis, D.M.D. Endodontics, PC Dearborn

Derik P. DeConinck, D.D.S. Michigan Endodontics, P.C. Warren

Gerald C. Dietz Jr., D.D.S. Endodontic Associates Bloomfield Hills

Clay C. Dietz, D.D.S. Personal Endodontics, P.C. Root Canal Specialists

Troy

Craig Duhaime, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates

Clarkston

Steven Edlund, D.D.S., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates

Ann Arbor

Todd V. Ester, D.D.S. Renaissance Endodontics, PLLC Southfield

Richard Gardner, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates

Ann Arbor

Michael A. Glass, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates

Rochester

George T. Goodis, D.D.S.

Goodis Endodontic Specialists

Grosse Pointe Woods

Brad G. Gri n, D.D.S. Renaissance Endodontics, PLLC Southfield

Gerald J. Halk, D.D.S. Goodis Endodontic Specialists

Sterling Heights

Matthew G. Healy, D.D.S., M.S. Dexter Endodontics

Dexter

Bradley A. Hirschman, D.D.S. Advanced Endodontics

Novi

Carolin F. Ibrahim, D.D.S.

Everest Endodontics

Troy

Jay Lang, D.D.S., M.S. Orchard Endodontics

Shelby Twp.

Je ery Marderosian, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

Stephen T. McInerney DDS, MS

Root Canal Specialists 31100 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 120 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-540-9191 info@rootcanalspecialistspc.com rootcanalspecialistspc.com

Christopher McWatters D.D.S., M.S.

Root Canal Specialty Associates Ann Arbor

Kimberly K. Melegari, D.D.S. Signature Endodontics St. Clair Shores

Jeremy Michaelson, D.M.D. Endodontics, PC Canton

Drew Moeller, D.D.S. Elite Endodontics Lake Orion

Stephen Navarre, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates Clinton Township

Gabrielle Noory, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

James Nowicki, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates Rochester

Susan B. Paurazas, D.D.S. Goodis Endodontic Specialists New Baltimore

Eric Richardson, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

Ross C. Ryan, D.D.S. American Association of Endodontists Chesterfield

Robert Rybicki, D.D.S. Novi Endodontics Novi

Andrew Schoelch, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics St. Clair Shores

Mark Shallal-Ayzin, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates Waterford

Michael Shapiro, D.M.D., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates West Bloomfield

Louis Shoha, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Clinton Township

Steve Shoha, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Clinton Township

Dr. Chad Speirs DMD

AetherEndo Integrative & Contemporary Endodontics 2101 E. 14 Mile Rd. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-307-7238 office@aetherendo.com aetherendo.com

Rachel Stockhausen D.D.S., M.D.S. Precision Endodontics Livonia

James P. Thomas, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Endodontics, PLLC Rochester Hills

Andrea Tory, D.D.S. Parkside Endodontics Canton

Steve J. Vlahakis, D.D.S. Plymouth Endodontics Plymouth

Dmitry Vodopyanov, D.D.S., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates Ann Arbor

Thomas Vokal, D.D.S., M.S. Macomb Endodontics Chesterfield

Mayank D. Vora, D.D.S., M.S. Roots Endodontics, PLC Brighton

Daron Yarjanian, D.D.S. Endodontics, PC Dearborn

Hassan Yehia, D.D.S., M.S. Endodontic Center Royal Oak

Edgardo Zuniga, D.D.S., M.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit

Michael Zuro , D.D.S. FICD, FPA Endodontics, PC Dearborn

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Al Abdelnour, D.D.S. Levan Dental Group Livonia

Bassam Ali, D.D.S. Smile Dental Care Dearborn

Salam Awad, D.D.S. SmilePro Dental Dearborn Heights

David G. Banda, D.D.S. Cranbrook Dental Care Bloomfield Hills

David Banooni, D.D.S. Lifetime Dental Group South Lyon

Dolores Baran, DDS Royal Oak Dentist 1103 N. Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-548-1440 drbarancommunications @gmail.com royaloaksmiles.com

Murray S. Baruch, D.D.S. Baruch Dentistry West Bloomfield

William G. Bender, D.D.S. Grosse Pointe Woods

Michael Berman, D.D.S. Berman Family Dentistry Plymouth

Robin Bernard, D.D.S. Lifetime Dental Group Canton

Ghada Beydoun DDS Premier Dental 22701 Ann Arbor Trl. Dearborn Heights MI 48127 313-274-4422 premierdentalcaredh@gmail.com premierdds.org

Daniel R. Blazo, D.D.S. Advanced Smile Dearborn

Edward A. Borio, D.D.S.

Edward A. Borio DDS Bloomfield Hills

Ana Brajak, D.D.S. Preferred Dental Practice Eastpointe

John F. Brucia, D.D.S.

John F. Brucia, DDS, PC Warren

Sam Cohen, D.M.D. Parkside Dental Team Westland

Steven Cohen, D.D.S. Parkside Dental Team Westland

Anita Dallo, D.D.S. Commerce Dental Group Commerce Twp.

Paul Darmon, D.D.S. Paul Darmon, D.D.S., PC Beverly Hills

Christopher E. Degenhardt, DDS Degenhardt Dental 2877 Crooks Rd., Ste. A Troy, MI 48084 248-643-6551 info@degenhardtdental.com degenhardtdental.com

Robert DiPilla, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. DePilla Dentistry of Birmingham Birmingham

Je rey Dunwell, D.D.S. Dunwell Dentistry South Lyon

David Eberhard, D.D.S. Eberhard Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Utica

Horacio Falcón, DDS Falcón Dental Group 20690 Vernier Rd. Harper Woods MI 48225 313-884-3050 info@falcondentalgroup.com falcondentalgroup.com

Mahmoud Farhat, D.D.S. Zenith Dental Care Dearborn

Daniel C. Fischer, D.D.S. Fischer Family Dentistry Garden City

Bruce Fisher, D.D.S. Plymouth Family Dentistry Plymouth

Danielle Gehlert DDS Clairpointe Family Dental 23995 Greater Mack Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-775-1040 clairpointe@hotmail.com clairpointefamilydental.com

Kelly M. Giera, D.D.S. Mosaic Dental Troy

Marc S. Globerman, D.D.S. LakeView Family Dental West Bloomfield Twp.

Raphael V. Goldstein, D.D.S. Goldstein Dental Group, PLLC Novi

Linda Goodman, D.D.S. MayFair Dental Associates Farmington Hills

Je rey Grabiel, D.D.S. Newingham Dental Center Birmingham

Tim DeMeulenaere, D.D.S. Preferred Dental Practice Eastpointe

Howard L. Graef, D.D.S. Howard L. Graef, D.D.S. and Martina S. Richardson, D.D.S. Clawson

Kevin Groth, D.D.S. Groth Dental Bingham Farms

Steven D. Gustafson, D.D.S. Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry Royal Oak

Kevin Homer, D.D.S. Edward Street Dental, P.C. Madison Heights

Alexander J. Hunt, D.D.S. Distinctive Dental Smiles Brighton

Brian J. Hunt, DDS Dr. Brian J. Hunt, DDS 24641 Jefferson Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-772-7373 info@brianjhuntdds.com brianjhuntdds.com

Veronica Jabero, D.D.S. Amazing Dental Southgate

Stephen E. Jacobson, D.D.S. Jacobson Dental Group Walled Lake

Je rey Jaghab, D.D.S. Drs. Je rey and Stephanie Jaghab & Associates Northville

Stephanie Jaghab, D.D.S. Drs. Je rey and Stephanie Jaghab & Associates Northville

Martin G. Janower, D.D.S. Janower & Monkman Dentistry Madison Heights

Kulbir (Nikki) Jassal, D.D.S. Glowing Smiles Dental Troy

Harry L. Joboulian, D.D.S. Levan Dental Group Livonia

David Kam, D.D.S. Lifetime Dental Group Canton

Kyle Katynski, D.D.S. Michigan Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Troy

Joel Kerwin, D.D.S. Hartland Smilemakers Hartland

Mark W. Langberg, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. LakeView Family Dental Southfield

James S. LoPrete, D.D.S. Bloomfield Hills Dental Group Bloomfield Hills

Kevin Malerman, D.D.S. Lifetime Dental Group West Bloomfield Township

Michelle L. Maltese, D.D.S. Paint Creek Dentistry Rochester

Christopher J. Manduzzi, D.D.S., P.C.

Christopher J. Manduzzi, DDS, PC Utica

Michael J. Marderosian, D.D.S. Farmbrook Dental Group Bloomfield Hills

Karen P. Meyers, D.D.S.

Karen P. Meyers, DDS Birmingham

Mitchell S. Milan, D.D.S. Birmingham Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Birmingham

Renee C. Miller, D.D.S.

Renee C. Miller D.D.S. & James M.

Cooper D.D.S. Grosse Pointe Woods

Jonathan Miodownik, D.M.D. Jonathan Miodownik, DMD Southfield

Andrea B. Monkman, D.D.S.

Janower & Monkman Dentistry Madison Heights

Robert G. Nakisher, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

LakeView Family Dental West Bloomfield Twp.

Peter Namou, D.D.S. Cranbrook Dental Care Bloomfield Hills

Justin C. Newingham, D.D.S. Newingham Dental Center Birmingham

Matthew D. Nona, D.D.S. Nona Dental Farmington Hills

Melissa Novetsky, D.D.S. Fischer Family Dentistry Garden City

William Palm, D.D.S. Palm Family Dental Huntington Woods

Mike Papastamatis DMD

Rochester Dental Aesthetics 1202 Walton Blvd., Ste. 220 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-651-0730

dentist@rochesterdentalaesthetics.com rochesterda.com

Meghan Polack, D.D.S. Preferred Dental Practice Family & Specialty Care Eastpointe

Martina S. Richardson, D.D.S. Howard L. Graef, D.D.S. and Martina S. Richardson, D.D.S. Clawson

Michael Saba, D.M.D. Brush. Rinse. Floss - Shelby Township Shelby Charter Twp.

Kevin Schierlinger, D.D.S. VanBuskirk Dental Troy

Bashar Sedki, D.D.S. B. Sedki DDS Commerce Township

Ricardo Seir, D.D.S. Parkside Dental Team Westland

Darshika Shah, D.D.S. Dentist R Us Troy

Dr. Hadi Daia, D.D.S., MS, FRCD(C)

Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics is responsible for many beautiful smiles in southeast Michigan. The Rochester Hills practice was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Molloy, a phenomenal orthodontist who recently retired. Dr. Molloy passed the torch in 2016 to Dr. Hadi Daia, an internationally acclaimed orthodontist, a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Board of Orofacial Pain. After Dr. Daia published his book, “Low Level Laser Therapy for Management of Temporomandibular Disorders,” in 2011 compiling years of research and clinical trials, he entered the practice of orthodontics.

“A smile can change our lives,” says Dr. Daia. “It is our introduction to impress at a job interview, a date, a graduation and walking down the aisle! We want to make this process as easy and efficient as possible in a fun environment operated by enthusiastic, experienced and gifted professionals.”

The facility at Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics utilizes cutting-edge technologies to provide precise diagnosis and personalized, comprehensive treatment plans unique for every patient. As one of Invisalign’s Top 1% Diamond Provider and an expert in digital orthodontics, Dr. Daia and his team are equipped to offer several treatment modalities including discrete, clear aligners.

If you are struggling with TMJ, jaw pain, burning mouth syndrome or headaches, your consultation would be focused on navigating the complexities of the jaw, head and neck parafunction on neuromuscular and orthopedic approaches.

Dr. Daia invites you to schedule an evaluation to get a beautiful, healthy, functional smile. ■

Dr.

930 W. Avon Road, Suite 16 Rochester Hills, MI 48307

248-652-1244

smile@daiaortho.com

daiaortho.com

Amanda Sheehan DDS, DABOI, DICOI, MAGD, D.ABDSM Oakland Family Dental 4626 W. Walton Blvd Waterford, MI 48329 248-674-0384 oaklandfamilydental@gmail.com oaklandfamilydental.com

Stephanie Stephan, D.D.S. The Hills Dental Studio Auburn Hills

Scott Stinnet, D.D.S. LakeView Family Dental West Bloomfield Twp.

Mary Sue Stonisch DDS, AAACD, FICOI Faircourt Dental Smile Studio 20040 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236 313-882-2000 thesmileartist@comcast.net faircourtdental.com

David Sorial DDS, FICOI, PC Smile Farmington Hills, PC 32931 Middlebelt Rd. Ste. 162 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-626-9915 smilefh21@gmail.com smilefarmingtonhills.com

Kenneth D. Thomas, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Our Neighborhood Dentist Clarkston

Matt Thomas, D.D.S. Saad Oral Health & Beauty Birmingham

Doug Thompson, D.D.S. Integrative Oral Medicine Bloomfield Hills

Brittany VanBuskirk, D.D.S. VanBuskirk Dental Troy

Enkelejda Veizaj, D.D.S. Wyandotte Family Dental Wyandotte

Suela Veizaj, D.D.S. Wyandotte Family Dental Wyandotte

Gary J. Warr, D.D.S. Beacon Square Dentistry Southfield

John P. Warr, D.D.S. Towne Center Dentistry Waterford

Je rey E. Watzman, D.D.S. Edward Street Dental, P.C. Madison Heights

David Whalen, D.D.S. Cosmetic Dentistry Institute Troy

Mark E. Wolowiec, D.D.S. Farmbrook Dental Group Bloomfield Hills

David A. Wright, D.D.S. M.B.A., M.A.G.D.

David A. Wright D.D.S., P.C. Waterford

Natasha Yest (Atlevski-Gates) DDS

Gentle Family Dentistry of South Lyon 546 N. Lafayette St. South Lyon, MI 48178 248-486-1730 gfd48178@gmail.com gentledentistsouthlyon.com

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Zaid Abu-Seir, D.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Michigan, P.C. Farmington Hills

Joe Alamat, D.D.S., M.D., M.S. Alamat Oral Surgery Group

Shelby Township

Jonathon Anderson, D.D.S. Birmingham OMS, PLC Birmingham

Mark A. Azzopardi, D.D.S. Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

Novi

Austin Be, D.D.S., M.D.

Great Expressions Specialty Center

Warren

Norman Betts, D.D.S., M.S. Trillium Oral Surgery and Implantology

Plymouth

Chad E. Betz, D.D.S. Specialized Surgeons

Livonia

Gregg D. Bobier, D.M.D.

Gregg D. Bobier, DMD Rochester

Thomas Bolten, D.D.S., M.D. Michigan OMS

West Bloomfield

Nicholas Bournias, D.D.S. Michigan OMS

West Bloomfield

Henry G. Bryan, D.D.S.

Henry G. Bryan Facial Surgery & Implant Institute - Renaissance Oral and Facial Surgery

Roseville

Robert N. Chames, D.D.S.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

Novi

Je rey S. Cohen, D.D.S. Lakes Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C.

West Bloomfield Township

Daniel Coke, D.M.D.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center Novi

Sean Peter Edwards M.D., D.D.S University of Michigan Health - Oral Surgery Procedure Unit

Ann Arbor

Yuksel Erpardo DDS, PhD Center for Implant Dentistry & Oral Surgery 28124 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-702-6622 info@c4implantdentistry.com drerpardo.com

Anthony C. Fasi, D.D.S. Michigan Oral Surgeons

Ann Arbor

Dalbert W. Fear, D.D.S., M.S. Legacy Oral and Facial Surgery Center

Ann Arbor

Robert B. Felsenfeld, D.D.S.

Felsenfeld Oral Surgery and Dental Implants

Dearborn

Norbert E. Fernandez, D.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

Adam Fisher, D.M.D. Lakeshore Dental Implant Specialists Eastpointe

Dexter K. Flemming, D.D.S., M.S.

Michigan Center for Oral Surgery Southgate

Gary Forgach, D.D.S.

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers Southfield

Arvind Gulati, D.D.S.

Novi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Novi

Anish Gupta, D.D.S.

Lyon Dental Implants and Oral Surgery

New Hudson

John Hackenberger, D.D.S.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Grosse Pointe Woods

Curtiss P. Haskins, D.D.S., M.D.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

Livonia

Joseph Hildebrand, D.D.S.

Dr. Joseph M. Hildebrand DDS, PC Shelby Township

Paul Ho, D.D.S.

South Shore Oral Surgery Brownstown

Marvin Jabero, D.D.S.

The Center for Dental Implants - Oral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan Hartland

Robert C. John, D.D.S.

Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center Oxford

Bryan Johnson, D.D.S.

Oral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan Clarkston

Anthony Kasper, D.D.S., O.M.F.S.

Keystone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. Clinton Township

P. Andrew Kissoondial, D.D.S.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

Sterling Heights

Je rey Knorr, D.D.S., MSBA

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rochester Hills

Vejayan Krishnan, D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Associates of Michigan, P.C. Farmington Hills

Arshi Singh Lehal, D.D.S.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rochester Hills

Nick Leone, D.D.S.

Nick Leone, DDS St. Clair Shores

Claude LeRose, D.D.S., M.D.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grosse Pointe Woods

Paul C. Lopez, D.D.S.

Michigan Oral Surgeons

Ann Arbor

Je ery A. McFadden, D.D.S. Specialized Surgeons

Livonia

Brock McKinley, D.D.S.

Henry G. Bryan Facial Surgery & Implant Institute - Renaissance Oral and Facial Surgery

Roseville

Jack Moores, D.D.S.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center Livonia

Ronald P. Morris, D.D.S. Downriver Surgery Center Wyandotte

James A. Muller II, D.D.S., M.D. The Huntington Group, P.C. Huntington Woods

Brian Murphy, D.D.S. Michigan OMS West Bloomfield

Gregory M. Nielsen, D.D.S., M.D. The Huntington Group, P.C. Huntington Woods

Derek Nykiel, D.D.S., M.D. Bingham Farms Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Bingham Farms

Leslie Orzech, D.M.D.

Premier Oral Surgery & Implants, PLC Grand Blanc

Suzanne Pasternak, D.D.S., M.D.

Superior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Rochester Hills

Matthew Stephen Pinsky, D.D.S.

Oral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan Brighton

Amanda M. Sheehan, D.D.S.

Dr. Amanda M. Sheehan feels a sense of pride and satisfaction when one of her patients walks out the door of Oakland Family Dental with a lifechanging smile. “I’m proud to help patients regain their confidence,” she says.

Since opening Oakland Family Dental in Waterford in 2016, she’s made it her mission to treat patients with care and compassion from the moment they walk in the door until they flash their new, confident smile. Oakland Family Dental offers a full slate of services: general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

Dr. Sheehan is known for her dedication to education; she graduated summa cum laude from Franklin Pierce College, received her doctorate from SUNY at Buffalo, and received her certificate in dental oncology from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in 2012. She’s the recipient of a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Oral Implantology. She’s also among the few dentists in North America who have achieved a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, and she holds the title of Faculty Director at the Resnik Implant Institute, where she mentors colleagues on implant surgery and prosthetics. Most recently, she became the first female dentist in Michigan to obtain board certification in implants. By continuously proving her dedication to her field and her patients, Dr. Sheehan has established herself as one of Michigan’s premier dental providers. ■

Amanda M. Sheehan, D.D.S.

248-674-0384

oaklandfamilydental.com

Aaron M. Pokorny, D.D.S., M.D. Rochester Hills Oral Surgery

Rochester Hills

Carlos A. Ramirez-Neyra M.D., D.D.S.

Center for Head & Neck, Maxillofacial & Reconstructive Surgery

Warren

Paul A. Renke, D.D.S.

Rochester Hills Oral Surgery

Rochester Hills

David M. Rombach, D.D.S., M.D.

The Huntington Group, P.C.

Huntington Woods

Aaron Ruskin, D.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Associates of Michigan, P.C.

Farmington Hills

Christopher Sanker, D.D.S., M.D. Michigan Oral Surgeons

Ann Arbor

Timothy Schmakel, D.D.S., M.D. Bingham Farms Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Bingham Farms

Russell Sclafani, D.D.S., M.D.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Macomb

Kathryn A. Sonpal, D.D.S.

Rochester Hills Oral Surgery

Rochester Hills

David Szandzik, D.D.S.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Grosse Pointe Woods

Gregory Thomas, D.D.S., M.S.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Rochester Hills

William L. Thompson, D.D.S., M.D. iCare Oral Surgery Commerce Township

Kyle Thorsrud, D.D.S. Southshore Oral Surgery

Dearborn

Je rey Wasielewski, D.D.S. Trillium Oral Surgery and Implantology

Plymouth

Jeevaka Yapa, D.D.S. Yapa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Southfield

ORTHODONTICS

Maggie Anderson, D.D.S., M.S. Drs. Nolan & Guest Orthodontics

Canton

Philip Badalamenti, D.D.S. Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics

St. Clair Shores

Marsha Beattie, D.D.S. Hersh-Beattie-Isenberg Orthodontics West Bloomfield Township

Mark Berkman, D.D.S.

Outstanding Orthodontics Commerce Township

Mark A. Bieszki, D.D.S., M.S. Macomb Orthodontics

Macomb Township

Dr. Jen Bonamici Reynolds Orthodontics 1202 Walton Blvd. Rochester Hills MI 48307 248-344-8400 info@myamazingsmile.com myamazingsmile.com

Sri Sudha Boppana, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates

Taylor

Thomas Borgula, D.D.S.

Thomas Borgula, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.

Shelby Township

George E. Bork, D.D.S. TDR Orthodontics Birmingham

Richard Bruno, D.D.S. Bruno Orthodontics Clawson

Eric Brust, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics Taylor

Bridget Bushon-Miller D.D.S., M.S. Sterling Orthodontics PLC Sterling Heights

Thomas Chae, D.D.S. Rochester Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Rochester Hills

Hadi Daia, DDS MS, FRCD(C) Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics 930 W. Avon Rd., Ste. 16 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-652-1244 smile@daiaortho.com daiaortho.com

Andrew DeHaan, D.D.S. DeHaan Orthodontics Lake Orion

Archana Dhawan, D.D.S., M.S. Oakland Orthodontics Troy

Laura F. Edwards, D.D.S., M.S. Edwards & Schaefer Orthodontics Ann Arbor

Kathy Elias, D.M.D., Ph.D. Elias Orthodontics Utica

Cynthia L. Fee, D.D.S., M.S. Plymouth Orthodontics Plymouth

Thomas Fredal Jr. DDS, MSD Fredal Orthodontics 7827 25 Mile Rd. Shelby Twp, MI 48316 586-544-4440 info@fredalortho.com fredalortho.com

Richard F. Frenchi, D.D.S. Siddiqui Orthodontics Dearborn

Richard S. Friedman, D.M.D., M.S. Motor City Smiles Royal Oak

Brad Gauthier, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Orthodontics Rochester

Thomas Gebeck, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Hummon & Dr. GebeckOrthodontic Associates PC Birmingham

Robert Goodman, D.D.S. Maple Orthodontics West Bloomfield

Daniel Gross, D.D.S. Your Smile Orthodontics Huntington Woods

Christian G. Groth, D.D.S., M.S. TDR Orthodontics Birmingham

Susie Guest, D.D.S., M.S. Drs. Nolan & Guest Orthodontics Canton

Michael R. Hardy, D.D.S., M.S. Metropolitan Dental Center Waterford Twp.

Aaron Havens, D.D.S., M.S. Havens Orthodontics St. Clair Shores

David Havens, D.D.S., M.S. Havens Orthodontics St. Clair Shores

Jessica Hazzard DDS, MSD Today’s Orthodontics 18444 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 734-454-9200

jessica.hazzard@ smiledoctors.com todaysortho.com

Gregory Hummon, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Hummon & Dr. GebeckOrthodontic Associates PC Birmingham

Mark S. Hunter, D.M.D.

Mark S. Hunter, D.M.D. Northville

Rodney Hyduk, D.D.S., M.S.D. Ortho by Hyduk Troy

Amy Isenberg, D.D.S. Hersh-Beattie-Isenberg Orthodontics West Bloomfield Township

Nicole M. Jane, D.D.S., M.S. The Big Smile Orthodontics Livonia

Brynn Jezdimir, D.D.S. LakePointe Orthodontics St. Clair Shores

Thomas D. Jusino, D.D.S., M.S. The Smile Engineer Farmington Hills

Justin Kammo, D.D.S. Profound Orthodontics Bingham Farms

Scott Kanas, D.D.S. Kanas Orthodontics Rochester Hills

Zvi Kennet, D.M.D. Kennet Orthodontics Macomb

Alan J. Ker, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Dr. Dolores Baran, D.D.S.

Dr. Dolores Baran is a well respected dentist – and for good reason. While her educational credentials and professional accomplishments are quite remarkable, it’s the care she offers and the results she achieves that make her stand out.

Dr. Baran, a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, is a highly skilled dentist who has earned recognition and accolades throughout her career. She is also a kind, warm and caring person whom many of her patients call a friend.

In addition, she has also been active with charities over the years and has brought lifechanging smiles to women who were victims of Hurricane Katrina, and to those seeking shelter and support through Lighthouse in the wake of domestic abuse and displacement. She continues to be involved with the Judson Center of Royal Oak, helping children with special needs.

Dr. Baran and her entire team provide state-of the-art cosmetic and general dental services to give patients a healthy, dazzling smile. “When treatment is diagnosed, not only is the function in mind important, but the cosmetic aspect as well to make sure it all looks great,” she says. “Our dentists and team utilize advanced technology, including same-day crowns and fully customized care to provide a comfortable experience with high-quality results. We also see emergencies on the same day and, if possible, do treatment on the same day.” Everyone’s time is valuable, and we try to make the most of it.

Dr. Baran also treats patients with migraine headaches using Botox. Many who do not get relief or don’t want to use medications have been getting great results with these injections. Royal Oak Smiles offers a full line of services, including Invisalign (invisible braces) restorative work, tooth gems, implants, wisdom teeth, sleep apnea, and sedation in many cases. ■

Leen Khatib, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics

Ann Arbor

Kishawn Kole-James DDS

Superior Orthodontics 22770 Kelly Rd. Eastpointe, MI 48021 248-313-4899 superiororthodontics @gmail.com superbraces4u.com

William Krieg, D.D.S. LakePointe Orthodontics St. Clair Shores

Maureen Kuhta, D.M.D. Aligned House of Orthodontics Birmingham

Michael Lanzetta, D.D.S. Lanzetta Orthodontics Taylor

John A. Lazarus, D.D.S., M.S. Lazarus Orthodontics Waterford

John J. Lupini, D.D.S., M.S. True Orthodontics, PC Wyandotte

Nawaf Masri, D.D.S. Masri Orthodontics

Livonia

Jana Tumpkin McQueen, D.D.S. McQueen Orthodontic Specialists

Clinton Twp.

Janelle (Jayy) McQueen, D.D.S. McQueen Orthodontic Specialists

Clinton Twp.

Betsy Meade, D.D.S. Betsy Meade Orthodontics

Ypsilanti

Jennifer K. Mertz, D.D.S., M.S.

Grosse Pointe Orthodontics

Grosse Pointe Woods

Charles F. Munk, D.D.S. Munk Orthodontics

Clarkston

Andrea Nakisher, D.D.S. Nakisher Orthodontics Farmington Hills

Kenneth A. Norwick, D.D.S. Norwick Orthodontics Dearborn

Stephanie Marie Oska, D.D.S. Stephanie Marie Oska, DDS, MS Macomb

Nick S. Palmer, D.D.S., M.S.

Nick S. Palmer DDS MS PC

Sterling Heights

Jerek Petrous, D.D.S., M.S. Petrous Orthodontics

Royal Oak

Raphael R. Putrus, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.H.A.

All About Orthodontics

Warren

Nicholas Rafaill, D.D.S. Straight Smiles Orthodontics

Shelby Township

James Reynolds DDS, MS

Reynolds Orthodontics 45500 W 10 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48374 248-344-8400 info@myamazingsmile.com myamazingsmile.com

Rebecca Rubin, D.M.D., M.S.

Lash Rubin Orthodontics West Bloomfield

Jacob Schering, D.D.S., M.S. Apex Orthodontics Canton

Lainie M. Shapiro, D.D.S. Outstanding Orthodontics Commerce Township

Prasanna-Kumar Shivapuja, B.D.S., M.D.S., D.D.S., M.S. Kumar Orthodontics

Roseville

Brandon Shoukri, D.D.S. Dexter Orthodontics

Dexter

Mamnoon A. Siddiqui, D.D.S., M.S. Siddiqui Orthodontics

Dearborn

Bradley Stieper, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics

Taylor

Nicole Teifer DDS, MSD Today’s Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 44110 W. 12 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48377 734-454-9200 smile@todaysortho.com todaysortho.com

Ari G. Thanasas, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Howard L. Tingling, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Howard L. Tingling, DDS, MS Southfield

Algirdas Vaitas, D.M.D. Birmingham Orthodontic Specialists Birmingham

Leah Vernacchia, D.D.S. Reynolds Orthodontics Troy

Gerald W. Wesley, D.D.S., M.S. Lifetime Orthodontics Clinton Twp.

Robert K. Wesley, D.D.S. Wesley Orthodontics Richmond

James Williams III, D.D.S., M.D.S. Drs. Delaney, Root & Associates, PC Waterford

Nicole S. Wright, D.D.S., M.S. Plymouth Orthodontics Plymouth

Brielle Zuzo, D.D.S. Zuzo Orthodontics Plymouth

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Salwa Atwan, B.D.S., D.D.S., M.S. Salwa Atwan DDS, MS Pediatric Dentistry PC Plymouth

Amit Batra, D.D.S. Macomb Children’s Dentistry Macomb

Samuel Blanchard, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates Taylor

Daniel M. Briskie, D.D.S. Arnold Tracht, Daniel Briskie, & Lisa Goldberg, D.D.S., P.C. Rochester Hills

Mary Hannawa Calek, D.D.S., M.S. Children’s Dental Specialists Troy

Sarah A. Carrico, D.M.D., F.A.A.P.D. Pediatric Dentistry of Brighton Brighton

Andreina Castro, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates Taylor

Je rey S. Daulton, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

James Delaney III, D.D.S. Drs. Delaney, Root & Associates, PC Waterford

Molly Doyle, D.D.S. Motor Mouth Pediatric Dentistry Dearborn

Madison Fantin, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates Taylor

Naila Farooq, D.D.S. Lakes Pediatric Dentistry Commerce Township

Renee Fraser, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Lisa Goldberg, D.D.S. Arnold Tracht, Daniel Briskie, & Lisa Goldberg, D.D.S., P.C. Rochester Hills

Jason Golnick DDS, MS

Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates 21213 Ecorse Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 313-292-7777 golnickpediatric@securedds.com golnickpediatricdentistry.com

Dawn Yuen Harvey, D.D.S., M.S. Toothworks Pediatric Dentistry Grosse Pointe Woods

Heather Marie Ho man, D.D.S. Ann Arbor Smiles Ann Arbor

Sophia Huynh, D.D.S. Rochester Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Rochester Hills

Danny Kalash, D.M.D. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates West Bloomfield Township

Youngjoo E. Kim, D.D.S. Tree Town Pediatric Dentistry Ann Arbor

Martin Makowski, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Ray Maturo, D.D.S., M.S. Ann Arbor Pediatric Dentistry Ann Arbor

Amy B. Maxwell, D.D.S. Olde Orchard Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Novi

Ife Nwabueze, D.M.D. Children’s Dental Specialists

Troy

Amy C. Parker, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Amy C. Parker DDS, MS Southfield

Curt Ralstrom, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Elizabeth Ralstrom, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Jocelyn M. Robelli, D.D.S., M.S. Jocelyn M. Robelli DDS, MS, PLLC Roseville

Sonal N. Shah, D.D.S., B.D.S Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Shelby Township

Basam F. Shamo, D.D.S. Motor Mouth Pediatric Dentistry Dearborn

Megan E. Stowers, D.D.S., M.S. Megan E. Stowers, DDS, MS, PLC West Bloomfield

Stacy Sullivan, D.D.S., M.S. Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Chesterfield

Michelle Tiberia, D.D.S., M.S. Macomb Children’s Dentistry Macomb

Arnold Tracht, D.D.S. Arnold Tracht, Daniel Briskie, & Lisa

Goldberg, D.D.S., P.C. Rochester Hills

Joseph C. Tuazon, D.D.S. Tiny Tooth Dental Sterling Heights

David Vazquez, D.D.S. Motor Mouth Pediatric Dentistry Dearborn

Christopher Walsh, D.D.S. Clarkston Pediatric Dentistry Clarkston

Dr. Jason Golnick, D.D.S., M.S.

The professionals at Golnick Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry P.C. have never had a reason to advertise or market their practice because of their long standing reputation, focus and commitment to preventive dental care that sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles for every child.

“The Pediatricians of Dentistry” - Dr. Andreina Castro, Dr. Sam Blanchard, Dr. Danny Kalash, Dr. Madison Fantin, Dr. Dina Tanbakuchi, Dr. Chad Zilich and Dr. Jason Golnick - are experts in dental care for infants, children, adolescents and special needs individuals. All of the doctors have extensive training in child development and behavior management and are active in organized dentistry and the community.

“The number of young patients requiring dentistry has always been intimidating and the needs are increasing,” says Dr. Golnick, who joined Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates in 1994 and worked alongside his father, Dr. Arnold Golnick, the founder of the practice for many years. “With limited pediatric dental practitioners available and an increasing demand for exceptional care for children, our greatest challenge is to accommodate and schedule patients efficiently. We value all our patients’ time and are committed to delivering excellent customer care and optimal results.”

Golnick Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry P.C. uses the latest advancements in dental equipment and technology available at each location where patients are treated comfortably using nitrous oxide, conscious oral sedation, IV sedation or under general anesthesia. Laser therapy is also available for lip and tongue ties and dental treatment without the indication for local anesthesia.

Dr. Golnick is a C.S. Mott Fellow in Pediatric Dentistry and has served as an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. He also is an active staff member of Corewell Health and is past President of the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. ■

Dr. Jason Golnick, D.D.S., M.S.

Golnick Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry P.C.

21213 Ecorse Road

Taylor, MI 48180 | 313-292-7777

6405 Telegraph Road (E)

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 | 248-647-8656

2300 Haggerty Hwy. (1180)

W. Bloomfield, MI 48323 | 248-668-0022

golnickpediatricdentistry.com

Cari M. Zupko, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Cari M. Zupko & Associates

Beverly Hills

PERIODONTICS

Heba Abuhussein, D.D.S. Great Lakes Family Dental Group Livonia

A. G. Alsaidi, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Gum Docs Southfield

Lauren Anderson, D.D.S., M.S. Anderson Periodontal Wellness Bloomfield Hills

Monish Bhola, D.D.S., M.S.D. Advanced Periodontics & Implantology Plymouth

Suheil M. Boutros, D.D.S. Cambridge Dental Group Dearborn Heights

Julius Bunek, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Implants & Periodontics Ann Arbor

Sandra S. Chang, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Perio Canton

David G. Darany, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic & Implantology Associates

Dearborn

Linda L. Dobis, D.D.S. Periodontic & Implantology Associates Dearborn

Omar El-Banhawy, D.D.S. M.S., FICOI Dental Implant Center of Royal Oak Royal Oak

Mark E. Frenchi, D.D.S., M.S.

Mark Frenchi, D.D.S., M.S., P.C. Clarkston

Dalia (Dawlat) Hasso, D.D.S. Pinnacle Dental Group Monroe

Mark S. Isler, D.D.S., M.S.

LakeView Family Dental West Bloomfield

Leyvee Lynn C. Jacobs, D.D.S. Ascension St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Clinic

Detroit

Ana Janic, D.D.S. University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Detroit

Mitchell D. Kaplan, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Mitchell D. Kaplan, D.D.S., Ph.D., P.C. Ann Arbor

Amar Katranji DDS, MS

Nemeth & Katranji

Periodontics

29829 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 111 Southfield, MI 48034

248-357-3100

info@drnemeth.com

drnemeth.com

Shelia Kennebrew, D.D.S.

Sheila Kennebrew, DDS Southfield

Arash Khoshneviszadeh, D.M.D.

Royal Dental Center West Bloomfield

Bassam M. Kinaia, D.D.S., M.S., D.I.C.O.I.

Michigan Periodontics & Implants

Sterling Heights

Shilpa Kolhatkar, D.D.S., M.S.D. Advanced Periodontics & Implantology

Plymouth

Samuel Korkis, D.D.S., M.S. Troy Periodontics & Dental Implants

Troy

Lloyd W. Lariscy, D.D.S. Periodontic & Implantology Specialists

Farmington Hills

Peter Leone, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontal Specialties

Clinton Township

David Lipton, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Dental Specialists Bloomfield Hills

Omar Mario Masabni, D.D.S. Awesome Dental Care Livonia

Stephen J. Meraw, D.D.S., M.S. Professional Periodontics & Implant Services

Warren

Kelly Misch, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Implants & Periodontics

Ann Arbor

Anthony L. Neely, D.D.S. Renaissance Endodontics, PLLC Southfield

Joseph R. Nemeth DDS, MACS Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics 29829 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 111 Southfield, MI 48034 248-357-3100 info@drnemeth.com drnemeth.com

Alexandra B. Plonka, D.D.S., M.S. Professional Periodontics & Implant Services Grosse Pointe Woods

Michael Ramos, D.D.S. Michigan Oral Rehabilitation and Periodontics Rochester Hills

Abdullah Sayed, D.D.S., M.S. Pristine Periodontics and Implants Birmingham

Lindsey Steele, D.D.S., M.S. Jacobson Dental Group Walled Lake

Jacob Steiger, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic & Implantology Specialists

Farmington Hills

Patrick L Sweeney, D.D.S. Lakeshore Dental Specialists Eastpointe

Lauren M. Syrowik, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic & Implantology Associates Dearborn

Russell Thaler, D.M.D., M.S. Lifetime Dental Group Canton

Paul VanRaaphorst, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Periodontics & Dental Implants, PC Rochester Hills

Whitney D. Weiner, D.D.S. Whole Dental Wellness Birmingham

Michael S. Wojcik, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontal Specialties Clinton Township

Steve L. Wolf, D.D.S. Legacy Periodontics & Implants Novi

Joanne Yihan, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Periodontics & Dental Implants, PC

Rochester Hills

Mark D. Zahn, D.D.S., M.S.

Mark D. Zahn D.D.S., M.S., P.C. Ann Arbor

Samir F. Zakaria DDS, MSD Periodontics & Dental Implants Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology 37619 Pembroke Ave. Livonia, MI 48152 734-542-9904 zakariaperio.com

Aaron Zeevi, D.D.S. Periodontics Implant Dentistry, Aaron Zeevi DDS, MS Huntington Woods

Laura Zetu, D.D.S. Zetu Periodontics Rochester Hills

Jonathan S. Zora, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic & Implantology Associates

Dearborn

PROSTHODONTICS

David Bartolovic, D.D.S.

Khaled Sinjab, D.D.S. Doan Periodontics

Brighton

Jason G. Souyias, D.D.S. Periodontic Associates of Port Huron Port Huron

Pointe Dental Group Grosse Pointe Farms

Benjamin Czerniawski D.D.S., M.S.

Pointe Prosthodontics - Dentistry & Implants by Dr. Ben Grosse Pointe Woods

Andrew N. Dill, D.D.S., M.S. West Ann Arbor Dentistry Ann Arbor

Chady Elhage, D.D.S., M.S. Dental Implant Center of Royal Oak Royal Oak

Rami Elrefai, D.D.S. ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers Southfield

Furat M. George, D.D.S.

Enamel Dental Studio Farmington Hills

Emily Giroux, D.D.S., M.S. Giroux Prosthodontics and General Dentistry

Sterling Heights

Eric M. Goldberg, D.D.S., M.S.

Eric M Goldberg DDS MS

Grand Blanc

Daniel Hammaker, D.D.S., M.S.

Daniel Hammaker DDS, MS, Novi Prosthodontics

Novi

Douglas A. Henke, D.D.S., M.S.

Douglas A. Henke, D.D.S., M.S. Farmington Hills

Rami Jandali, D.M.D., M.S. F.A.C.P. Dental Rehabilitation Center Southfield

Darnell Kaigler Sr., D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Kaigler & Associates Dental Detroit

Lisa Kane, D.D.S.

Cranbrook Dental Care Bloomfield Hills

Jesse Kane, D.D.S.

Kane Dentistry Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry

Ann Arbor

Neil L. Matthews, D.D.S., M.S.

Neil Matthews Prosthodontics

Rochester Hills

Ajay Ojha, D.D.S.

Comprehensive Dental Clinic

Sterling Heights

Jennifer Wiens Priebe, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P. Prosthodontic & Implant Consultants West Bloomfield

Stephen J. Riedy, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P.

Michigan Prosthetic Dentistry Plymouth

Robert Stewart, D.D.S., M.S.

Robert B. Stewart, D.D.S., M.S., P.C. Grosse Pointe Woods

Sharitha V. Uchil, B.D.S., M.D.S. SAAV Prosthodontics P.C.

Livonia

Jonathan P. Wiens, D.D.S. Prosthodontic & Implant Consultants West Bloomfield

Degenhardt Dental Generations of Experience Create the Degenhardt Difference

One of the first Google reviews of Degenhardt Dental in Troy perfectly sums up the longtime and highly respected practice: “The staff is like a family and patients are treated with care and kindness.”

It’s the Degenhardt Difference and it’s been that way since Dr. Ted Degenhardt (Dr. D) opened Degenhardt Dental in 1979. Later, two of his sons, Christopher Degenhardt DDS, and Stephen Degenhardt DDS, MS, joined the practice.

Dr. Chris Degenhardt is a graduate of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry, is a current member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and has received post graduate training in Cosmetic, Implant, CAD-CAM and Sleep Dentistry. Dr Chris believes in using the latest technology to help provide the best dentistry has to offer while creating your perfect smile.

Dr. Ted Degenhardt, has been practicing

general and cosmetic dentistry for over 40 years and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. An important focus of his practice is providing oral appliance therapy to patients who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and snoring.

Dr. Steve Degenhardt is a board-certified orthodontist and is passionate about clear aligner treatment (Invisalign) for both adults and adolescents. He attended Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Degenhardt Dental’s state-of-the-art technology combined with their team’s passion for continuing education gives them great pride in delivering the gold standard of care to their patients.

“We recognize patients have many choices in healthcare these days, and it is our goal to exceed their expectations,” said Dr. Chris. “Over the

years, our practice has cared for patients, their children and now we are seeing the next generation of families. We invite you to experience the Degenhardt Difference!” ■

Top Chiropractors

How many times have you heard friends say that they only got relief from their back problem after they saw a chiropractor? They’ve tried medication, back-strengthening exercises, injections, and maybe even surgery. Yet once they were under the care of a chiropractor, their whole outlook changed. Public interest in complementary and alternative medicine has risen in the past several decades, and chiropractors are a natural choice for addressing many issues that affect overall health.

Hour Detroit’s Top Chiropractors list is based on a peer-review survey conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS). Participants cast thousands of votes honoring excellence in chiropractic services. Professionals are screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through various applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. Inclusion in the listings cannot be purchased. It is solely the result of PRS’s research. For additional information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at info@prscom.com.

Kinan “K” Abdulbaki Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic Canton

Adebowale (Debo) Adegbenro Comprehensive Spine & Sports Center Oak Park

Ethan P. Ames Total Health Systems Center Line

Nichole C. Anderson Eight Mile Chiropractic Clinic Detroit

Amanda Apfelblat Michigan Chiropractic Specialists Garden City

C.J. Bader Dr. C.J. Bader, D.C. Taylor

Elizabeth Baise-Bergeron Sport and Spine Performance Institute Plymouth

Andrew A. Bajaj Total Health Systems

Clinton Township

Jacob Baldwin Michigan Complete Chiropractic & Rehab Canton

Jamie Bell Advanced Health Chiropractic Troy

Lisa Bell Advanced Health Chiropractic Troy

Emma Belland Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center Ferndale

Tonya Beltran Total Health Systems Center Line

Pavel Bence Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center Macomb

Tom Bender Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center

Clinton Township

William Bender Bender Chiropractic Health & Vitality Center

Clinton Township

Sharon M. Bianco Hofmann Chiropractic Clinic

Allen Park

Nick Binder StayWell Chiropractic Novi

Brooke Bittner Aligned to Shine Chiropractic, PC Howell

Kirbi Bivens Comprehensive Spine & Sports Center Oak Park

Robert Borer Borer Family Chiropractic Saline

Jeff Bosman Bosman Chiropractic Auburn Hills

Erik Brace Embrace Life Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Nicole Brady Dr. Nicole Brady DC Plymouth

Donald Bretz Organic Approach Chiropractic & Wellness

Clinton Township

Davis Brockenshire Innovative Health Solutions Plymouth

Michael J. Brown Brown Chiropractic

Sterling Heights

Amanda G. Brown

Henry Ford Center for Athletic Medicine

Detroit

Steven Brown Northwood Chiropractic Clinic

Royal Oak

Jeffrey E. Buller

Buller Chiropractic Clinic

Rochester Hills

Austin Buschbacher

Simply Well Chiropractic Livonia

Shaunah Buschbacher Simply Well Chiropractic Livonia

Jason A. Butzin

Butzin Chiropractic Clinic

Sterling Heights

Stephen Cain

Total Health Systems

St. Clair Shores

Mike Cameron Wyandotte Chiropractic Wyandotte

Mark Campbell HealthQuest of Farmington Farmington

Marc A. Carafelli Carafelli Chiropractic Trenton

Gary Carlini Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Kevin Caron Performance Health Chiropractic Clinton Township

Sam Caruso Caruso Chiropractic Lake Orion

William Clugston Clugston Chiropractic Center Livonia

Solomon Cogan HealthQuest of Farmington Farmington

Daniel Cohen Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Jessica Cohen

Utica Chiropractic Clinic, PC Utica

Mark Cohen

Utica Chiropractic Clinic, PC Utica

Kyle Conn Lifetime Family Chiropractic Brighton

Jeffrey A. Conn Pointe Village Chiropractic Clinton Township

Ryan C. Cooper Health for Life Chiropractic Northville

Nicole Cousineau Cousineau Chiropractic Riverview

Silvio Cozzetto Be Well LifeStyle Centers Birmingham

David T. Craig Pointe Village Chiropractic Clinton Township

Jamie Cramer Precise Chiropractic Troy

Brooke Crandall Endeavor Chiropractic Livonia

Christine Crawford Crawford Chiropractic Clinic Grosse Ile

Frank D’Agostino Bi-County Chiropractic Health Service

Sterling Heights

Douglas Daley Total Health Systems Washington Township

Christophe Dean Oakland Lifestyle Medicine Bloomfield Hills

Jon Dean Oakland Lifestyle Medicine Bloomfield Hills

Bridget A. Devlin-Smith Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center Ferndale

Robert W. Diegel Diegel Chiropractic Shelby Township

Eric DiMartino DiMartino Chiropractic Center Chesterfield

John M. Dimasi East Detroit Chiropractic Center Clinton Township

Craig A. Dobek Mt. Clemens Chiropractic Mount Clemens

Robert Dotto

Dotto Family Chiropractic PLLC Livonia

Rose Dubay Total Health Systems Chesterfield

Jeffrey Duchene Duchene Chiropractic Center Clinton Township

Nick Duchene Evolve Chiropractic Clinton Township

Leigh Elceser Joslyn Chiropractic Pontiac

Derek Elwart Elwart Family Chiropractic Clinton Township

Francis Elwart Total Health Systems

Chesterfield

Chris Emmert Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center Ferndale

Joseph G. Estrada New Leaf Chiropractic Sterling Heights

Robert Facca Facca Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Summer Fakhouri Prodigy Spinal Rehabilitation Dearborn

Jeffrey E. Fantich Chiropractic & Integrative Health Specialists PLLC West Bloomfield

Daniel Farkas Back to Health Chiropractic Center Troy

Olivia A. Fitch Fitch Chiropractic Allen Park

Richard Flusty The Joint Chiropractic Allen Park

Cecil I. Forbes Jr. iCare Spine & Rehabilitation Center Southfield

Peter Fox

Precise Chiropractic Troy

Ed Frattini Suburban Chiropractic Clinic

Saint Clair Shores

Mary Frye 1st Chiropractic Life Center

Warren

Gina Fuga Greater Chiropractic St. Clair Shores

Fiona Gallagher

Total Health Systems Chesterfield

Michael Gasiewicz Mattar Chiropractic Clinic Clinton Township

Otto Geiseman IV Structure & Function Chiropractic Plymouth

Charles Gilcher Gilcher Chiropractic Lincoln Park

Herman J. Glass Jr. Glass Chiropractic Weight Loss Detroit

Blair Joseph Globerman Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Daniel S. Gordon Gordon Chiropractic West Bloomfield

James Gregg

Gregg Chiropractic Life Centers Garden City

R. James Gregg

Gregg Chiropractic Life Centers Garden City

Sean Gregory Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic Canton

Michael Greiner Spinal Recovery Center Warren

David A. Guzzardo Guzzardo Chiropractic Center Clinton Township

Lindsey Hamilton Mainstreet Chiropractic Wellness Center Rochester Hills

Michael Hanselman Precise Chiropractic Troy

Nick F. Hartop Diegel Chiropractic Shelby Township

Dan Herman Dr. James Herman PLLC Bloomfield

James Herman Dr. James Herman PLLC Bloomfield

Steven Heuer Spinal Recovery Center

Warren

Raymond Hillenbrand PRO Chiropractic Beverly Hills

Michael Hilton

Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Linda E. Holland

Henry Ford Medical Center - Ford Road Dearborn

Jennifer Hudson Total Health Systems

Washington Township

Rob Iannucci Birmingham Wellness Center Birmingham

Alex Jantz Alternative Health Care Center Grosse Pointe Woods

Patrick F. Jary

Sanctuary Chiropractic and Wellness

Spa Livonia

Karl R.O.S. Johnson

Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition

Shelby Township

John Johr

BodyMind Network Center, PLLC. Rochester Hills

Kevin Jonca

Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Eddie Kaput Genesis Chiropractic Macomb

Dennis R. Kash Rochester Hills Chiropractor Rochester Hills

Keith J. Khalil

Khalil Family Chiropractic Eastpointe

Sarah Kirsch Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

David Kirsch

Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Joel Kirsch

Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Jasbir Kocher The Joint Chiropractic

Ann Arbor

Robert Koliner From Within Health Center

Ann Arbor

Dino Kotsonis DF Kotsonis, DC Clinton Township

Mark Kraft

Kraft Chiropractic Center

Warren

James E. Kraft

Kraft Chiropractic Of Troy Troy

Gregory Kramer

Kramer Chiropractic Livonia

Bradley Krawczyk

Back and Body Chiropractic Center Shelby Township

Marsh Kroener

Macomb Chiropractic Centers, PC Sterling Heights

Brian Kroes East Stadium Chiropractic Wellness Center

Ann Arbor

Nathan Kruse Innovative Health Solutions Plymouth

Corey Laber Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Heidi M. LaBo LaBo Family Chiropractic Dearborn

Megan Lambert

LaBo Family Chiropractic Dearborn

Angela Lawrence

The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

Jonathan Lazar

Lazar Spinal Care, P.C.

Ann Arbor

Ellen M. Lazar North Bridge Chiropractic Northville

James Leedle Leedle Chiropractic Clinic Hartland

Richard Levine Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Robert Levine

Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Christopher Lewis Spine & Sport Chiropractic Center, P.C. Bloomfield

Marc Lukosavich

Lukosavich Chiropractic Center Shelby Township

Ryan Lukowski Lukowski Family Chiropractic Fraser

Aaron Lundgaard Total Health Systems Chesterfield

Jeffrey Lupo

Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Joseph Lupo Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Jessica Lupo Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Shane MacPhee

Ramar Chiropractic and Rehab PLLC Shelby Township

Chelsea Markus Hauswirth The Intrinsic Healing Space Lake Orion

Ronda Vaughn Marshall Vaughn Chiropractic Waterford

Ken McCauley McCauley Chiropractic Rochester

Jennifer A. McDannel Michigan Chiropractic Specialists Garden City

Kaleb McElwee HealthQuest Chiropractic of Grand Blanc Grand Blanc

David McFadden Bath City Chiropractic Clinic Clinton Township

Ryan Mercier Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Kevin Michalak Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Eric Mintz Synergy Chiropractic West Bloomfield

Frank C. Miramonti Miramonti Chiropractic, PLLC Mount Clemens

Duncan Mukeku Chiropractic Works P.C. Oak Park

Ken Murkowski II Pro-Active Chiropractic and Wellness

Clarkston

Jason Naborczyk Optimum Chiropractic Lake Orion

Kevin Naborczyk Optimum Chiropractic Lake Orion

Ali Naji Chiro One Sports & Spine Center Dearborn

Katrina Nicholson HealthQuest of Farmington Farmington

Laura Nicholson Rochester Family Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Renee Noomie Back & Neck Chiropractic Wellness Center Troy

Kevin O’Dell O’Dell Family Chiropractic Lathrup Village

Patricia Odette Odette & Corne Chiropractic Brownstown

Amy Olson StayWell Chiropractic Novi

Lisa S. Olszewski Dr. Lisa O

Chelsea

Kyle Ormsbee Ormsbee Chiropractic Utica

Lanny E. Orr

Henry Ford Medical Center - Bloomfield Twp.

Bloomfield

Quinn Joseph Ouillette Ouillette Chiropractic Brighton

Marie Palazzolo-Meyer Health Loft Chiropractic & Wellness

Rochester

Adam Palleschi

Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Neelam Patel Total Health Systems

St. Clair Shores

Adeela Peer

Peer Chiropractic Wellness Center Rochester Hills

Donald G. Pethtel

Van Born Chiropractic Clinic P.C. Dearborn Heights

John Pispidikis Spinal Recovery Center Warren

Danielle P. Potter Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic Canton

Robert E. Potter Jr. Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic Canton

Lisa A. Price

Dr. Lisa A. Price, D.C., P.C. Roseville

Anthony Pulice The Joint Chiropractic

Allen Park

Michael Ramar Ramar Chiropractic and Rehab PLLC

Shelby Township

Mustafa Raychouni Mi Spine Chiropractic Dearborn

Hassan Reichouni Wyoming & Back In Motion Chiropractic Health Clinic Dearborn

Charles Reid Reid Chiropractic Clinic Rochester Hills

Donald Reno Reno Chiropractic Center, P.C. Sterling Heights

Ashley Rich Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Craig Ri el Metropolitan Chiropractic Clinic Clinton Township

Regina Roberts Authentic Living Center Troy

Robin Roberts Roberts Chiropractic Life Center, PLLC Southgate

Timothy Robinson

Timothy M. Robinson Chiropractic Services Livonia

Adam Rodnick Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Neil Rodnick Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Ruvayn Rubinstein Thrive Chiropractic Troy

Paula Ru n New Hudson Chiropractic & Wellness New Hudson

B.J. Rumph Rumph Chiropractic Waterford

Becky Rumph-Pender Rumph Chiropractic Waterford

John J. Saab Saab Chiropractic West Bloomfield

Bashar Salame D.C, C.C.N 1420 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI 48226 313-433-1251 bsalamedc@gmail.com primechiro.com

Anna Saylor

Van Every Family Chiropractic Center Royal Oak

Heather Schueler Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center Ferndale

Gary Sclabassi Oakland Chiropractic Clinic Walled Lake

Brian Scolari Specific Chiropractic Shelby Township

Kent Semlow Semlow Chiropractic Clinic Macomb

Je Senechal Diverse Health Services PLLC Novi

Connor Sexton Correct Care Family Chiropractic Livonia

Brendan Shanahan Vitality Precision Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Steve Sheldon Sheldon Chiropractic & Wellness Auburn Hills

Raymond Shin Performance Health Chiropractic Clinton Township

Joe Shusteric Achieve Health & Performance Riverview

Caitlin Siegel Siegel Chiropractic Woodhaven

Jennifer Simpson Thrive Chiropractic Dexter

William Simpson Thrive Chiropractic Dexter

Michelle Slagle Slagle Family Wellness Center Shelby Township

Karen Slota Soft Tissues Solutions Farmington Hills

Thomas G. Smith Chiropractic Associates of Michigan Warren

Joseph Smola Dynamic Health Chiropractic Novi

Jesse Snider Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Nicholas Solverson Endeavor Chiropractic Livonia

Elisabeth Steczek Complete Care Chiropractic Clinic Warren

Tyler Stewart LaBo Family Chiropractic Dearborn

Kenneth S. Stopa Jr. Main Street Family Chiropractic Center, P.C.

Northville

Jason Tagai

Duncan Chiropractic Group Brighton

Rubina A. Tahir

The Joint Chiropractic

Ann Arbor

R.E. Tent

Diverse Health Services PLLC Novi

Kaitlyn A. Thorpe Hometown Chiropractic of Brighton, PLLC

Brighton

Mark Tobias

Arbor West Chiropractic

Ann Arbor

Pam Tomaszycki Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Sean M. Totten Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

John Trainor Allen Park Family Chiropractic Allen Park

Emily Tripp

Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Jennifer Turnbull Bonde Birmingham Wellness Center Birmingham

Marisa Twiner Allen Park Family Chiropractic Allen Park

Stephen Upchurch Upchurch Chiropractic Royal Oak

Jaime Vande Veegaete All Pointes Chiropractic Clinic Grosse Pointe

Scott W. Vande Veegaete Lakepointe Chiropractic Clinic Grosse Pointe Woods

Laura Vanloon Synergy Wellness Birmingham

Frank Vesprini Vesprini Chiropractic Life Center Detroit

Alison E. Wahab Dr. Alison E. Wahab, DC Berkley

Kenneth Wardell Wardell Chiropractic Family Heath Center Garden City

David A. Waring Health Link Chiropractic Clinic, P.C.

Sterling Heights

Jennifer Warren Allen Park Family Chiropractic Allen Park

Timothy Williams Livonia Chiropractic Livonia

James J. Woda Back Wellness Center PC Dearborn

Kevin Worley Total Health Systems Washington Township

Ryan Yanez

Semlow Chiropractic Troy Troy

Nora Zoma

Embody Health Chiropractic Troy

Rasha Zora

Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Business Spotlights

Haggerty Dental

In a world where first impressions matter, a confident smile can make all the difference. Haggerty Dental proudly unveils the secret to achieving that radiant smile you’ve always dreamed of. Led by the esteemed Dr. Askari, a Top Dentist renowned for her commitment to excellence, and supported by Dr. James Kelly, a board-certified Sleep Specialist. The team is dedicated to enhancing your dental health and overall well-being.

The Haggerty Dental Difference:

At Haggerty Dental, they understand that each patient is unique, with individual needs and concerns. Taking a personalized approach to every aspect of dental care, they ensure each patient feels valued and cared for from the moment they step into the warm and welcoming office. Emphasizing the connection between oral health and overall wellness, they address how dental health impacts the entire body. With Haggerty Dental, patients embark on a journey to optimal health and vitality.

Holistic Wellness, Inside and Out:

Recognizing that oral health extends beyond teeth and gums, Haggerty Dental takes a holistic approach to dentistry. By considering how oral health affects overall well-being, they empower patients to achieve a beautiful smile with optimal health and vitality. Using digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, they identify underlying issues and promote preventive care.

Unveiling the Secret to a Radiant Smile: Discover the Haggerty Dental Difference! Dr.

Comprehensive Service for Every Need:

Offering comprehensive services tailored to every dental need, the clinic caters to a wide range of concerns. From addressing sleep apnea and TMJ migraines to preventive care, teeth whitening, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry, patients receive specialized attention from experienced endodontists, orthodontists and periodontists, ensuring optimal oral health and satisfaction.

Dr. James Kelly is a distinguished board-certified sleep specialist renowned for treating sleep apnea. With a profound understanding of dental and sleep medicine, Dr. Kelly offers comprehensive care to individual suffering from this prevalent sleep disorder. Sleep apnea, characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Dr. Kelly employs a personalized approach, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic techniques and innovative treatments to address each patient’s unique needs. Through his dedication to improving sleep quality and overall health, Dr. Kelly has transformed the lives of countless individuals, providing them with the restorative rest they deserve.

Convenience and Accessibility:

Life can be hectic, but your dental care shouldn’t be. Whether you need a routine check-up or emergency care, Haggerty Dental is there when you need them most.

Schedule Your Appointment Today: Take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams. ■

Business Spotlights

Robotic Precision Therapy Clinic

Tried Physical Therapy? Medication? Surgery? Injections? Robotic Precision Therapy Clinic Can Help!

Robotic Precision Therapy Clinic (RPT Clinic) uses a state-of-the-art robotic therapy unit to treat individuals who are experiencing pain, to help relieve pain and improve their range of motion. A therapeutic robot called the RX2600 is used to administer gentle pressure in intervals to a specific muscle. This process relaxes muscles, helps restore structural balance, and relieves aches and pains.

One Approach: Individual Cases, Individual Treatment

Patients often come to RPT Clinic after seeking relief for months, or even years. They’ve tried medication, injections, stretching, exercises, massage, or surgery, and many of them have resigned themselves to living a life ruled by pain and discomfort. RPT Clinic is committed to helping their patients find healing and wholeness.

Muscles can become shortened over time from injury or repetitive motion. This shortening can create imbalances, pulling your body out of proper alignment and leading to a lack of mobility as well as pain. Lengthening

muscles helps take tension off the bone structure and increases mobility, while simultaneously decreasing aches and pains.

RPT Can Help:

• Headaches • Migraines • Neck Pain • Shoulder

Pain • Back Pain

• Carpal Tunnel

• Cerebral Palsy

• Knee Pain

• Sciatica • TMJ

• Scoliosis

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Fibromyalgia • Bunions

• Shin Splints • Plantar Fasciitis • Sports Injuries

• Improved Mobility • Golf Swing • Poor Posture • … and much more!

Sports Performance Enhancement

At RPT Clinic, innovation meets athleticism to elevate sports performance to unprecedented heights. Their advanced robotic therapy, together with personalized therapeutic interventions, creates a tailored experience that caters to the unique needs of each athlete.

At the heart of the clinic is a team of skilled professionals who collaborate seamlessly with cutting-edge robotic technologies. These precision tools allow for targeted and nuanced therapeutic interventions that focus on

enhancing flexibility, strength, and overall athletic performance. From rehabilitation to performance optimization, RPT Clinic employs robotic assistance to provide athletes with a level of precision and consistency unattainable through traditional methods alone.

RPT Clinic is located in Troy, one block west of Somerset Mall. Their knowledgeable therapists are ready to help you effectively address the source of your pain and improve your mobility.

Incredible technology. Incredible potential. Call 855-629-2805 or visit rptclinic.com to schedule your appointment today. ■

855-629-2805

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BEST OF Senior Care

CEDARBROOK SENIOR LIVING

Cedarbrook Of Bloomfield Hills: 41150 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 | 248-629-0132

Cedarbrook of Northville: 15700 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 | 734-738-5000

Cedarbrook of Rochester: 790 Letica Drive, Rochester, MI 48307 | 248-841-2850

Cedarbrook offers warm and welcoming communities with an upscale lifestyle for our residents, while maintaining many of the familiar comforts of home.  Enjoy a lively social atmosphere where both new and lifelong friendships thrive in a neighborhood that celebrates life every day.  At Cedarbrook, we provide residents with a choice of amenities.  Enjoy a workout at our fitness center, equipped with full exercise equipment.  Rejuvenate yourself at our luxury salon and spa.  Cedarbrook values the diversity and uniqueness of each resident’s interests and encourage them to discover a new hobby.  Exceptional Dining

KEY AMENITIES

^ Luxury Senior Living

^ Independent Living

^ Independent Cottages (located in Northville only)

is our commitment to a high culinary standard of excellence for our residents and their guests.  Our experienced culinary team plans and oversees the dayto-day meal preparation with the finest dining experience as our standard.

Our continuing care communities offer the best of both worlds; resident independence and the knowledge that personal care and support services are available. Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Care have access to on-staff nurses and a preferred physician who will visit residents in the community. Our approach to providing a desirable living option is exemplified in the quality,

^ Assisted Living

^ Memory Care

^ Nursing Care (located in Bloomfield Hills only)

service, value and care we provide.  We promote mental and physical wellness, it is important to Cedarbrook’s approach to life.  Come Celebrate every day with us at Cedarbrook. ■

^ Continuum of Care where residents have access to a social worker as well as a registered dietician.

Best of Senior Care

Aging means having to make adjustments to fit evolving needs at each stage of life. Hour Detroit’s senior services directory includes resources for seniors in metro Detroit and their caregivers. Facilities and trained professionals in the area offer a wide array of senior services, from basic supervision to specialized medical care. Because everyone’s needs are different, the listings below are broken down by type and level of care, ensuring that you and your family members receive the ideal form of assistance.

NURSING FACILITIES

Aberdeen Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center Trenton

Aerius Health Center Riverview

Allegria Village Dearborn

Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Riverview

Caretel Inns Brighton Brighton

Fenton Healthcare Center Fenton

Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center

Livonia

Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center Westland

Four Seasons Nursing Center of Westland Westland

Fox Run Senior Living Community Novi

Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Detroit

Lakepointe Senior Care & Rehab Center LLC

Clinton Township

Maple Manor of Wayne Wayne

Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility

Mount Clemens

Marwood Nursing and Rehab

Port Huron

Marywood Nursing Care Center Livonia

MediLodge of Milford Milford

MediLodge of Plymouth Plymouth

MediLodge of Yale

Yale

MISSION POINT NURSING & PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTER OF DETROIT

2102 Orleans St., Detroit, MI 48207

admissions@mphsdetroit.com 313-462-4362

MISSION POINT NURSING & PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CENTER OF HOLLY

313 Sherwood St., Holly, MI 48442

admissions@mphsholly.com 248-708-3100

Orchard Grove Senior Living Romeo

ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation - Allen Park Allen Park

ProMedica Skilled Nursing & RehabilitationDearborn Heights

Dearborn Heights

ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation - Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe

ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation - Oakland

Troy

Promedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation - Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights

Qualicare Nursing Home Detroit

Regency at Chene Detroit

Regency at Shelby Township Shelby Township

Regency at Westland Westland

Regency Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Utica

Rivergate Terrace Riverview

SHELBY CROSSING HEALTH

CAMPUS

13794 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

trilogyhs.com/senior-living/mi/ shelby-township/shelby-crossing 586-532-2100

South Lyon Senior Care and Rehab Center South Lyon

St Joseph’s a Villa Center Hamtramck

The Orchards MichiganArmada Village Armada

The Orchards Michigan - Samaritan Detroit

The Village of East Harbor Chesterfield

The Villages of Lapeer Nursing & Rehabilitation Lapeer

The Willows at Howell Howell

Trinity Health Senior Communities - Bellbrook Rochester Hills

Trinity Health Senior Communities - Fraser Villa Fraser

WELLBRIDGE OF CLARKSTON

5655 Clarkston Road

Clarkston, MI 48348

info@clarkston.org 248-707-3400

thewellbridgegroup.com/ location-clarkston

Wellbridge of Romeo Romeo

Wellspring Lutheran ServicesLivonia Woods Campus Livonia

West Bloomfield Health and Rehabilitation Center

West Bloomfield

West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center

Detroit

ASSISTED LIVING

Addington Place of Clarkston

Clarkston

Addington Place of Northville

Northville

Angels Garden Assisted Living Livonia

Arden Courts of Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights

Beaumont CommonsFarmington Hills

Farmington Hills

Beechwood Manor Assisted Living

St Clair Shores

Belmar Oakland

Troy

Brookdale Grand Blanc

Senior Living Bingham Farms

Brookdale Troy Senior Living Troy

Brookdale Utica Senior Living Utica

Cambrian Senior Living South Lyon

Caretel Inns Brighton Bloomfield Hills

Cedar Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care

Belleville

Clarkston Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care Clarkston

D & D Assisted Living LLC Eastpointe

Dearborn, Beaumont Rehabilitation & Continuing Care Dearborn

Farmington Hills Inn Farmington Hills

Fountain View of Grant Grant

Halsted Place Senior Apartments Farmington Hills

Hampton Manor of Trenton Trenton

Hampton Manor of Woodhaven Woodhaven

Heavenly Comfort AFC Harper Woods

Independence Village of Brighton Valley Brighton

Independence Village of Oxford Oxford

Livonia Comfort Care Livonia

Manoogian Manor Assisted Living Livonia

Nothing But Us Care Farmington Hills

Peace of Mind Caregiving Facility

Sterling Heights

Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted & Memory Care

Lake Orion

Randall Residence at Encore Village Brighton

Serene Gardens of Imlay City Imlay

Shelby Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care

Shelby Township

St Anne’s Mead Southfield

Storypoint Chesterfield Chesterfield

Sunrise Assisted Living of Bloomfield

Bloomfield Hills

Sunrise Assisted Living of Rochester

Rochester

Sunrise Assisted Living of West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Terraces at Lake Orion

Lake Orion

The Orchards MichiganArmada Village Armada

The Orchards Michigan - Roseville Roseville

Village of East Harbor Chesterfield

Vista Springs Astounding Joy Howell

Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate Clarkston

Waltonwood Main Rochester Hills

Woodhaven Retirement Community Livonia

Woodland Village Bloomfield Hills

HOME HEALTH

ABF Home Health Services LLC

Mount Clemens

Accredited We Are Homecare Warren

Advanced Professional Home Health Care Services

Troy

Affinity Home Care Agency Commerce Township

Aquarius Home Care Warren

Attendant Care Services of Michigan

New Baltimore

Axiom Home Care Southgate

Beacon Home Care Port Huron

Beaumont Home Health Services (Beaumont Hospice)

Troy

Better You Home Health Dearborn

Care Plan Inc. Dearborn

Caretenders Farmington Hills

Caring Choice Network Inc. Southfield

Central Home Health Care Inc. Southfield

Corpore Sano Home Health Care Inc. Plymouth

CorsoCare Home Health Milford

Delta Home Health Care Farmington Hills

Diamond Home Care Plymouth

Elara Caring - Bingham Farms Bingham Farms

Forever Home Care LLC

Shelby Township

Global Home Care Troy

Maple Home Health Care Inc. Oak Park

McLaren Home Care and Hospice Clinton Township

Mercy Hands Home Care Taylor

Michigan Community VNA Bingham Farms

Millennium Home Health Care Inc. Southfield

Nationwide Home Healthcare Inc. Southfield

New Century Home Health Care Inc.

Madison Heights

Optimal Home Care & Hospice Bingham Farms

Warren Home Health Warren

INDEPENDENT LIVING

All Seasons - Rochester Hills Rochester Hills

All Seasons - West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Allegria Village

Dearborn

AMERICAN HOUSE PARK PLACE

29250 Heritage Pkwy, Warren, MI 48092 americanhouse.com/park-place 586-298-3115

American House Village at Bloomfield Pontiac

Ashford Court Senior Living Westland

Atria Kinghaven Riverview

Baldwin House Senior Living Birmingham Birmingham

Baldwin House Senior Living Lakeside Clinton Township

Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland Pontiac

Bellbrook - Rochester Hills Rochester Hills

Blossom Ridge Rochester

Brookdale Southfield Southfield

Community Connections for Independent Living

Sterling Heights

Devonshire Retirement Village Lapeer

Elmhaven Manor Retirement Community Pontiac

Evangelical Manor Senior Community Detroit

Fox Run Senior Living Community Novi

Hampton Manor Of Clinton Clinton Township

Holiday Senior LivingSterling Place Southfield

Independence Village of Brighton Valley Brighton

Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

Oxford

Independence Village of Plymouth Plymouth

Maple Manor of Wayne Wayne

Pine Ridge Of Plumbrook

Sterling Heights

Plymouth Terrace

Independent Living Plymouth

Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted & Memory Care

Lake Orion

Rolling Hills

Retirement Community Commerce Township

SAMARITAS SENIOR LIVING BLOOMFIELD HILLS

6257 Telegraph Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 mladd@samaritas.org 833-505-2273

samaritas.org/Senior-Living/ Locations/Bloomfield-Hills

Shorehaven Sterling Heights

The Reserve at Red Run

Madison Heights

Town Village Sterling Heights Sterling Heights

Village Manor Retirement Howell

Waltonwood at Twelve Oaks Novi

Waltonwood University Rochester

Windemere Park of Warren Warren

Hospital Directory

ASCENSION MICHIGAN healthcare.ascension.org

St. John Hospital, Detroit 313-343-4000

Brighton Center for Recovery 810-227-1211

Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights 248-967-7000

Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren 586-573-5000

Providence Hospital, Southfield 248-849-3000

Providence Park Hospital, Novi 248-465-4100

Providence Rochester Hospital 248-652-5000

Urgent care locations: healthcare.ascension.org

COREWELL HEALTH SYSTEM corewellhealth.org

Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn 313-593-7000

Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills 947-521-8000

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe 313-473-1000

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak 248-898-5000

Beaumont Hospital, Taylor 313-295-5000

Beaumont Hospital, Trenton 734-671-3800

Beaumont Hospital, Troy 248-964-5000

Beaumont Hospital, Wayne 734-467-4000

Urgent care locations: wellstreet.com/beaumont

DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER dmc.org

Call Center 888-362-2500

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit 313-745-5437

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Troy 248-524-7180

Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit 313-745-3000

Harper University Hospital, Detroit 313-745-8040

Heart Hospital, Detroit 888-362-2500

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce Township 248-937-3300

Hutzel Women’s Hospital, Detroit 313-745-8040

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit 313-745-1203

Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit 313-966-3300

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM henryford.org

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit 313-916-2600

Kingswood Hospital, Ferndale 248-398-3200

Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township 586-263-2300

Maplegrove Center, West Bloomfield Township 248-661-6100

West Bloomfield Hospital 248-325-1000

Wyandotte Hospital 734-246-6000

Urgent care locations: henryford.org

MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORP. mclaren.org

Macomb, Mount Clemens 586-493-8000

Oakland, Pontiac 248-338-5000

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

TRINITY HEALTH MICHIGAN trinityhealthmichigan.org

Ann Arbor - U-M Health Inpatient Service, Ypsilanti 734-712-3456

Chelsea Hospital 734-593-6000

Livingston Hospital, Howell 517-545-6000

Livonia Hospital 734-655-4800

Oakland Hospital, Pontiac 248-858-3000

Urgent care locations: trinityhealthmichigan.org

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM uofmhealth.org

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor 877-475-6688

University Hospital, Ann Arbor 734-936-4000

Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital, Ann Arbor 734-763-6295

MORE HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

Garden City Hospital Garden City, 734-458-3300. ghc.org

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

Surgeons Choice Medical Center Southfield; 248-423-5100. Warren; 586-751-9800. Dearborn; 313-359-9540. surgeonschoice.com

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

Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center Ann Arbor; 734-769-7100. va.gov/ann-arbor-health-care

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Save a Heart Gala

THE 31ST ANNUAL Save a Heart Gala was held at the University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor to help raise money in support of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and its lifesaving research for children with congenital heart disease as well as essential assistance for the “Little Victors” program, which supports babies born with or who develop complex medical conditions and their families. The evening was emceed by Jay Towers of Fox 2 Detroit and featured live entertainment by The Spazmatics, food, drinks, live and silent auctions, and an awards ceremony featuring patient stories. Find more at mottchildren.org.

1. Michael and Alexandra Nemes

2. Cori and Dr. David Peng

3. Kris and John Evangelista

4. Luanne Thomas Ewald, Tracy and Arie Means 5. Dr. Clint

Cochran, Dr. Sean and Dr. Amanda McCormick

6. Dr. Donna Martin, Luanne Thomas Ewald 7. Majid Tabesh and Dr. Sowmya Balasubramanian

8. Dr. Sonal Owens, Dr. Jennifer Romano 9. Sean Mahoney, Sunny Mahoney-Sheldon, Dr. Katie Mowers, and Breanah MahoneySheldon 10. Vijay and Mira Bedi, Michelle and Matt Jonna

PHOTOS BY DAVID KASENOW

MOST METRO DETROITERS are familiar with the name William Beaumont, but do you know his claim to fame and his connection to Michigan? The Connecticut native, known as the “father of gastric physiology,” was the first person to observe and study human digestion as it occurs in the stomach. It all started on Mackinac Island.

The painting above — Dean Cornwell’s “Beaumont and St. Martin” — is a stylized depiction of Beaumont during his time serving as a U.S. Army surgeon at Fort Mackinac on the island (1820-25). According to the Mackinac State Historic Parks, Alexis St. Martin, a French Canadian voyageur, was the victim of an accidental shooting, and as a result, large portions of his left side were blown off and the inside of his stomach was exposed. Incredibly, Beaumont managed to save his life. Although the wound healed, he was left with an opening into the stomach. Fascinated with this case, Beaumont, in 1824, peered into this hole and took note of how food broke down in St. Martin’s stomach, later beginning experimentation that continued until 1833. These groundbreaking experiments led to major advancements in the understanding of digestion. While controversial, Beaumont was recognized internationally for his contributions to medicine.

This painting was one of eight pieces in Cornwell’s Pioneers of American Medicine collection. The collection was commissioned by Wyeth Laboratories in 1938 to commemorate the progress made by American medical heroes such as Beaumont. The original painting was loaned to Mackinac Island’s Dr. Beaumont Museum in the 1960s until it was returned to Wyeth in 1999. —Will Reaume

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