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Class of 2013

Jennifer Bhunpaen, MD

I was born in Eurkea, California but grew up in Redding, CA. I came to Michigan and went to Calvin College where I obtained my bachelors in Biology. I went to medical school in Israel at the Medical School for International Health in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center.

Any free time I have I love to spend traveling and experiencing other cultures. I also like to scuba dive and do anything with music.

 
Melissa Jo Davis, MD

Columbia, MO is where I was born but I grew up in Jacksonville, IL. I did my undergrad at Truman State University receiving my B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Biology. I went to medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. In any free time I have I like to read, jog, play with my dog Scrappy, and watch lots of movies.

 
Linnelle Veldhouse, MD

I was born north of the border in Toronto, Ontario but I grew up and finished high school in Hamilton, Ontario (an hour from Toronto). Then my family moved to Holland, MI and I followed them here to go to Calvin College in Grand Rapids where I received my B.S. Biology

Most of my time is spent hanging out with my husband of 3 years (another medical student), Joel, as well as my three sisters. I like outdoor activities--biking, walking, beach volleyball, bags, etc. And if I have the time, I LOVE to read. Currently we are using all our free time fixing up the house we just bought!

 
Katie Wentland, MD

I was born and raised in Big Rapids, MI about an hour north of Grand Rapids. I was at Michigan State University for all of my college years obtaining a B.S. in Physiology before going to medical school. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, sports, fishing, exercising, and reading. I grew up on a farm in Big Rapids and like spending time there with my family as well.

Class of 2012

Richard Blalock, M.D.

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine

 

Chad Coe, MD

Medical School: Wayne State University


After spending the first four months of my life in a South Korean orphanage, I spent the rest of my childhood in the small town of Fenton, Michigan. From there, I didn't travel too far from home to spend time at Michigan State for undergraduate, and Wayne State in Detroit for medical school.

In my spare moments away from medicine, you can find me either playing sports (right now it's golf which is going horribly) or, when it's the right time of year, in East Lansing taking in a Michigan State football or basketball game. Outside of that, I'm up for a night out with friends, or outdoors enjoying everything West Michigan has to offer.

 

Matthew Gale, M.D.

Medical School: Michigan State University - CHM

I was born in  Franklin, MI, traveled to Princeton for my undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology before returning to Michigan and MSU for my medical degree. In my spare time I love camping, backpacking, cooking, baking, gardening, reading, and playing guitar.

 

Adam Will, M.D.

Medical School: Indiana University

I was born in Monroeville, IN and attended Indiana State for my undergrad before attending Indiana University from medical school. I love spending time with time with my twin kids Noah and Abigail, grilling, gardening and reading (non-medical when I can). One of my favorite things to do, and primarily a free activity, is to debate hot topics in political science, just for the sake of arguing.

 

Class of 2011

 
Belen Amat-Martinez, M.D.
Medical School: Universidad Panamericana, Mexico

My name is Belen, and I was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. I attended the Universidad Nuevo Mundo for my undergraduate degree, and Universidad Panamericana for my medical degree. I am now in Grand Rapids, Michigan learning the American medical system, and adjusting to life in the United States.

When I have the spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities, going to the movies, reading and dancing.
 
Matthew Gormley, M.D.
Medical School: Wayne State University

I grew up in the thumb of Michigan, in a small town called North Branch. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002, the same year my wife and I were married. I attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, having just graduated this past May.

In my free time (when I have it), I enjoy backpacking/hiking, camping, biking, gardening, and hunting. I'm willing to try any outdoor sport as both my wife and I love the outdoors! Last fall we completed a 22 mile backpacking trip through the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula. It was awesome! We are expecting our first child in December and are looking forward to more exciting adventures! :)

 

Kristin Hawkes, M.D.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

I was born in San Antonio, Texas and spent a good portion of my life there. I attended the University of Maryland where I obtained a bachelors in Microbiology before attending Eastern Virginia Medical School where I obtained my Masters in Biomedical Sciences and my Medical Doctorate.

In my spare time I love learning about other cultures. I have been learning to read and write in Japanese, and visiting art museums particularly those with French Impressionism works. Also love music and sang Alto in a medical school A Capella group called Neural Groove. I also play guitar and piano. I can’t wait to explore the arts and culture of West Michigan.



 

Class of 2010

Susan Balmer, M.D.
Medical School: Michigan State University - CHM


Growing up in Marquette, located in the upper peninsula of Michigan, I was very active in music. In fact, my other career aspiration for when I'm not on call is I love playing my violin and viola.

My undergraduate degree came from St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where I majored in music and chemistry. I then attended Michigan State University, where I graduated with my medical degree.

 

Wen Chung, M.D.

 

Jennifer Gerardin, M.D.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison for my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and the Medical College of Wisconsin for my Medical Degree. Now I'm receiving my residency training on the other side of the 'big lake'.

When I'm not on call, I enjoy photography/art, cooking and spending time with my twin sister.

 
Anna Weiss, M.D.
Medical School: East Carolina University School of Medicine

I was born and raised in North Carolina, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad., then the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. I enjoy everything outdoors.

Prior to coming to Grand Rapids, I worked as a Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor! :) I now live downtown with the love of my life . my furry, four-legged child, Isabella. Isabella and I are working towards "our" certification for pet therapy so she can help make people feel better, too! :) We miss our warm, saltwater beaches back home, but are very excited about our first "real" winter. :)

Graduates

2009

Cindy Anderson, MD

Private Practice

Marquette, MI

Eric Kirk, MD

Urgent Care

Grand Rapids, MI

Fellowship:  July 2010 - Pediatric Cardiology at Medical College of South Carolina

Jason Shattuck, MD

Private Practice

Wenatchee, WA

2008

Adedotun Adewusi, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatric Hospitalist

Albany, NY

Lindsey Oliveira, MD

Private Practice

Manchester, NH

Mary Nel Saarloos, DO

Internal Medicine Hospitalist

Ashville, NC

2007

Seena Davies, MD

Private Practice

Grand Rapids, MI

Jennifer Hultman, MD

Private Practice

Muskegon, MI

Benjamin Schipper, MD

Private Practice

Grandville, MI

Eric Wielhouwer, DO

Private Practice

Grandville, MI

2006
Kelly Roughley, MD
Med School: Michigan State University-CHM
Currently: Med/Ped Hospitalist
Location: Michigan

Jane A. Post, MD
Med School: Michigan State University-CHM
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Rockford, Michigan

2005
Mark Byland, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private Practice
Location: Fremont, MI

Aaron Eggebeen, MD

Med School: Michigan State University

Fellowship: Rheumatology, Univ of Pittsburgh

Practicing now in Grand Rapids, MI

John Gorman, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private Practice
Location: Traverse City, MI

Beth A. Kurt, MD

Med School: Michigan State University

Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. Jude's Hospital

Practicing now in Grand Rapids, MI

2004
Timothy Helder, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Greenville, MI

Kelly Huggett, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Currently: Private Practice (Women and Children)
Location: Zeeland, MI

2003
John Bartlett, MD
Med school: Michigan State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Marquette, MI

Dwayne Cook, MD
Med school: Michigan State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Rockford, MI

Mark Kuiper, MD
Med school: Wayne State University
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Holland, MI

Tricia Miller, MD
Med school: Indiana University
Currently: Med/Ped Private practice
Location: Holland, MI

2002

James Birmingham, MD

Med school: Ohio State University

Fellowship: Rheumatology, Duke University

Practicing now in Grand Rapids, MI

Roni Devlin, MD
Med school: University of Colorado
Fellowship Program: Infectious Disease, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospitals, New Hampshire
Practicing now in Grand Rapids, MI

Jennifer Jonkers, MD
Med school: University of Virginia
Med/Ped Private practice in Mason

Virginia Jeff Whitall, MD
Med school: Oklahoma State University
Med/Ped Private practice in Cincinatti, Ohio

2001

Mike Gallagher, MD

Med School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Fellowship: Cardiology, William Beaumont Hospitals, Detroit, MI

Practicing now in Detroit, MI

Lisa Lowery, MD
Med School: University of Michigan
Fellowship Program: Adolescent Medicine Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Practicing in Grand Rapids, MI

Wendy Warner-Lapadat, MD
Med School: Wayne State University
Med/Ped Private Practice South Bend, IN

Jason White, MD
Med School: Indiana University
Fellowship Program: Allergy/Immunology, University of Cincinnati
Practicing now in Evansville, IN

2000
Jill Byers, MD
Med School: University of Louisville
Med/Ped Private Practice in Louisville, KY

Tom Keller, MD
Med School: Wright State University
Fellowship Program: Cardiology, Wayne State University, MI

Amy Putnam, MD
Med School: University of Minnesota
Med/Ped Private Practice in Minneapolis, MN

Laura VanderMolen, DO
Med School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Director, Inner-City Primary Care Clinic, MI

1999
Benjamin Horn, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Hospitalist, Grand Rapids, MI

Stephen Macedo, MD
Med School: Ohio State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grand Rapids, MI

David Rzeszutko, MD
Med School: Southern Illinois University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Rockford, MI

Gregory Schrotenboer, MD
Med School: Loyola University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Holland, MI

1998
Tandy Champion, DO
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grandville, MI

Natalia Filipof, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Rockford, MI

Robert Mackinder, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grand Rapids, MI

Joel VanDeRiet, MD
Med School: University of South Dakota
Hospitalist, Grand Rapids, MI

1997
Erik Kooyer, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grand Rapids, MI

Robert Lang, MD
Med School: University of Minnesota
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grand Rapids, MI

1996
Brian Haskin, MD
Med School: University of Michigan
Med/Ped Private Practice in Rockford, MI

Graduates Prior to 1995
Darrin Benzing, MD
Med School: Wayne State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Michigan

Kurt Kooyer, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in North Dakota

Ronald Snyder, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Fellowship Program: Pulmonary/Critical Care, University of Chicago
Practicing now in Upstate New York

Gerald Lee, MD
Med School: Wayne State University
Med Ped/Private Practice in Grand Rapids, MI

Richard Switzer, MD
Med School: Michigan State University
Med/Ped Private Practice in Grandville, MI
Med/Ped Residency Program Director

1989
Mark Evenhouse, MD
Med School: University of Michigan
Med/Ped Private Practice in Lowell, MI

David Looyenga, MD
Fellowship Program: Cardiology, Loyola
Practicing now in Chicago, IL