Hour Detroit Health Guide 2025

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Medical news and findings from metro Detroit hospitals and universities

TOPDENTISTSDOCTORS, & MORE 1,200+

Local oncology specialists who are helping to serve the underserved

Day by Day

Last year, Dave Coulier was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His wife, Melissa, shares how they’re using her wellness teachings to keep a positive mindset.

Details on the soon-to-open Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness

Your health and beauty are in trusted hands when you choose Dr. Elan Reisin, M.D., F.A.C.S., at Star Plastic Surgery in Novi. A multiyear Hour Detroit Top Doc honoree, he’s board-certi ed in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has received numerous national awards. Dr. Reisin, who serves as medical director at Star, and his team have completed over 20,000 cosmetic procedures. Dr. Reisin spent ve years as an attending physician, teaching plastic surgery residents at the prestigious Georgetown University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery, before creating Star Plastic Surgery, a pre-eminent, state-ofthe-art A.A.A.H.C. surgical center and medical spa. He’s a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plasitc Surgeons. He has traveled internationally to learn from top plastic surgeons and partaken in philanthropic trips to treat children with congenital and traumatic deformities in the Dominican Republic.

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As Detroit’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, we give you access to more than 250 promising new treatments often only available at Karmanos. We give you your best chance forward.

28 / Examining Cancer Care

Local oncology specialists are helping to address the distinct needs of underserved populations.

34 / Mind-Body Connection

Melissa Coulier talks about the cancer journey of her husband, actor Dave Coulier, and how the couple practice wellness principles.

The right diagnosis is crucial. Trusting the right doctor can change your life. MHSI is the largest, most experienced group of physicians in Southeast Michigan dedicated to treating patients with disorders of the head and spine.

MHSI provides the full spectrum of head and spine care:

• Neurosurgery

• Neurology

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NEUROSURGERY

Holly S. Gilmer, M.D.

Mark L. Goldberger, D.O., M.S.

Jeffrey T. Jacob, M.D.

Robert R. Johnson II, M.D.

Fredrick S. Junn, M.D.

Ali W. Luqman, M.D.

Ratnesh N. Mehra, D.O., FACOS

Tejpaul S. Pannu, M.D.

Richard S. Veyna, M.D.

• Anesthesiology & Pain Management

• Medical Acupuncture

• Neuropsychology

ANESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MANAGEMENT

Stephen D. Hofmeister, D.O.

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

Alison Lee, M.D.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Lisa Metler, Ph.D.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Karl R. Freydl, D.O.

Sophia E. Grias-Radwanski, M.D.

John M. Marshall, M.D.

Henry C. Tong, M.D., M.S.

Small Doses

Read up on some of the latest health happenings in metro Detroit.

16 BUSINESS PROFILE

Two childhood friends supported one another’s health journey and were inspired to open a keto bakery in Clinton Township.

17 NUTRITION

Breadless teaches us how to make a plant-forward bowl that tastes delicious.

18 WELLNESS

Legendary Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson brings a Parkinson’s wellness center to Farmington Hills.

20 RESEARCH

We’ve compiled recent groundbreaking discoveries from Michigan research institutions.

22 DERMATOLOGY

The latest TikTok skin care trends could be leading to negative health consequences for young kids.

24 IMMUNOLOGY

This West Bloomfield clinic is a one-stop destination for a variety of “ologies” in which you may need care.

25 CARDIOLOGY

A condition that has become increasingly recognized in younger patients — especially women — can lead to heart attacks.

26 Q&A

In their new book, local influencers Alexis and Brian Cole give advice on cultivating a healthy relationship.

Tool Kit for Life

What is the best piece of health or wellness advice you’ve received, and who gave it to you?

“In an effort to be the healthiest version of myself, early in my 30s, I met with a nutritionist. I was embarrassed by my quick lifestyle of eating poorly. The nutritionist shared that eating healthy could be done ‘quick.’ Fresh ingredients from the produce aisle weren’t always necessary, but rather, I could use frozen vegetables. Ultimately, they are the same. It made my weeknights a lot easier!”

“Go to therapy — that’s my advice.”
—CHRISTINA CLARK, DIGITAL EDITOR

“The best advice I’ve been given is that health is not all or nothing — and that applies to every aspect of health: nutrition, exercise, injuries, mental health, sleep, and so on. So many people have helped me realize that in different areas over the years, from the wonderful physical therapist I’ve known for over a decade to my own mom.”

“The most important and significant piece of advice about health that I’ve received was from Dr. Gordon Boyd, a Methodist minister and certified hypnotherapist. I was a student of his. Mindset and how you see yourself in the world plays a significant role in overall health and the ability to heal from illness. Intentionally focusing on the positive aspects of life, gratitude, and joy, even in the smallest things, can help relieve stress and allow the body to return to stasis. Practicing breathing techniques, meditation, prayer, and gentle exercise along with flexible thinking creates the chemicals that boost immunity and more.”

“My dad’s advice was to go to the gym at least four times a week and to always remember to drink water.”
—IZAK GEISLER, DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

“My parents say drinking a glass of lemon water every morning is great for hydration, digestion, and skin. They’ve also recommended doing intense workouts and staying consistent with my diet in order to reach my desired health goals. To stay on track, eat whole foods, and save money, they’ve also suggested meal prepping.”

PUBLISHER: Jason Hosko

EDITORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Kate Walsh

DIGITAL EDITOR: Christina Clark

COPY EDITOR: Olivia Sedlacek

ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Juliana Lumaj, Jack Thomas

CONTRIBUTORS: Noah Francis, Natalia Holtzman, Jack Ritchey

INTERNS: Blake Clark, Angela Martinez

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Lindsay Richards

SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST: Stephanie Daniel

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR: Steven Prokuda

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Crystal Nelson

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Amanda Kozlowski

ACCOUNT MANAGER: Elizabeth Kowalik

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Joe Salafia

SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR: Emily Doran

ADVERTISING

MEDIA ADVISORS: Samantha Alessandri, Cynthia Barnhart, Hannah Brown, Karli Brown, Sarah Cavanaugh, Cathleen Francois, Donna Kassab, Lisa LaBelle, Carol Lawrence, Mary Pantely & Associates

IT

IT DIRECTOR: Jeremy Leland

DIGITAL

DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY: Travis Fletcher

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Matt Cappo

SR. DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Luanne Lim

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Izak Geisler

CIRCULATION

CIRCULATION MANAGER: Riley Meyers

CIRCULATION COORDINATORS: David Benvenuto, Cathy Krajenke, Rachel Moulden, Michele Wold

MARKETING & EVENTS

MARKETING & EVENTS MANAG ER: Lyndsay Zelenak

COMMUNICATIONS & PR LEAD: Regan Wright

WEDDINGS ACCOUNT MANAGER: Karen Wilkie

MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR: Maya Stephenson

MARKETING AND EVENTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Isabella Amadori

MARKETING AND EVENTS INTERNS: Zeinab Beydoun, Olivia Clark

MARKETING RESEARCH

MARKETING RESEARCH DIRECTOR: Sofia Shevin

MARKETING RESEARCH COORDINATORS: Kristin Bestrom, Alyssa Fueri

MARKETING RESEARCH SALES COORDINATOR: Alexandra Thompson

MARKETING RESEARCH SALES ASSISTANT: Theresa Lowery

PRS GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Kendra Okamoto

MARKETING RESEARCH INTERNS: Alyssa Dunson, Alli Garpow

BUSINESS

CEO: Stefan Wanczyk

PRESIDENT: John Balardo

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Kathie Gorecki

PUBLISHING & SALES ASSISTANT: Logan Neaton

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE: Andrew Kotzian

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE: Jenna Glod, Austin Schmelzle

DISTRIBUTION: Target Distribution, Troy

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Cutting Edge

Innovation and development in health care

Medical debt erased for thousands of Oakland County residents

Over 14,000 Oakland County residents opened their mailboxes last December to find letters notifying them that their medical debt had been canceled. The total equated to $9.1 million. With the help of Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization that partners with health systems, individual hospitals, and physicians’ groups to identify those who are eligible for medical debt relief, Oakland County plans to eliminate approximately another $190.9 million for thousands of other residents. Near the time of publication in March, an Oakland County official told Hour Detroit there were tentative plans to send out the next batch of letters in coming months. “This initiative highlights our commitment to building a healthy and thriving community, lowering costs for working families, and helping people achieve economic freedom,” Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Woodward, D-Royal Oak, says.

Corewell Health urges patients to know before you go

To address the long waits in emergency rooms that occurred over the winter in metro Detroit, in February, Corewell Health urged people to properly match their symptoms with where they should be treated. In other words, stop using the ER for primary care. In a handy chart found on its website, you can see where to go (or not go — virtual urgent care is an option) for different maladies. For example, moderate abdominal pain calls for a visit to primary care or urgent care, while severe abdominal pain warrants a trip to the ER. Minor burns? Go to virtual urgent care, primary care, or urgent care; for severe burns, go to the ER. To find the symptoms guide chart, go to corewellhealth. org/care-and-specialties/same-day-care/ symptoms-guide.

Gov. Whitmer signs bills focused on reproductive freedom

As reproductive freedoms continue to be revoked across the country in states like Louisiana, Florida, and Texas, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 bills on Jan. 21 expanding those rights in Michigan. These bills give women easier access to health care by allowing pharmacists to directly prescribe birth control and requiring insurers to cover it; improve someone’s ability to identify potential risks in their health by requiring health insurance coverage of blood pressure monitors for pregnant and postpartum women; and more. “Whether you’re getting ready to start a family or figuring out which contraceptive option is best for you, I’ll fight to make sure you have the freedom to make that choice,” Whitmer said.

Detroit schools’ chronic absenteeism linked to asthma

Not only can an asthma diagnosis hold children back from playing certain sports and enjoying playtime, but in Detroit, it seems that it’s also impacting their ability to attend school on a regular basis. “We know for sure that [asthma] can be one of the main reasons why kids miss school,” Dr. Dee Poowuttikul, chief of the Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s allergy center in Detroit, told Chalkbeat Detroit. “We can see it firsthand when school starts here in September, October — that’s usually the highest time when we have asthma hospitalizations.”

About 1 in 10 Michigan students who have asthma miss at least six school days yearly, and a state report in 2021 revealed that 14.6% of children in Detroit had asthma, almost double the percentage statewide. Officials from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America point to many of the schools’ proximity to highways, mold and mildew, and a lack of air conditioning systems in the schools as potential contributing factors that may be impacting air quality and exacerbating asthma in children. They are working with partners to install air quality monitors throughout the entire city.

Renovations at C.S. Mott Children’s

Hospital to address increase in NICU patients starting this year

After noting an increase in high-risk births and pediatric heart surgeries over the past few years, the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital had to convert its beds in the Reese Partlow Pediatric Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (or PCTU) to care for the growing number of babies being sent to the Brandon Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (or NICU), as well as renovate multiple rooms to accommodate twins. To address this issue, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital was provided a $10 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, which will be used to renovate the NICU’s eighth floor so that it can hold the 13 beds that are currently on the 10th floor of the PCTU, allowing this space to return to its original 30-bed capacity. Renovations are expected to start in the first half of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026. During this time, the NICU and PCTU will continue to operate at full capacity.

Detroit barbers are helping their clients fight health disparities

Making It Count, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and resources to Detroiters, is fighting chronic diseases within the African American community with the help of local barbers through its Tight4Life program. “Tight4Life leverages partnerships with hospitals, universities, and our state health department to train barbers and beauticians as wellness ambassadors,” MIC founder and CEO Minou Jones told Rolling Out, a Blackowned magazine based in Atlanta. Barbers are able to provide referrals, help schedule appointments, give advice on disease prevention, and educate the importance of regular checkups and screenings.

New Henry Ford Health hospital focuses on mental health treatment and training

To address the growing need for inpatient mental health care treatment in the region, Henry Ford Health opened the Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield Township in January. The new hospital — located within the existing Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital campus — not only provides a full range of behavioral health therapy for adults, adolescents, and seniors but will also serve as an academic site for future behavioral health care providers.

Services at the 192-bed, state-of-theart hospital include treatment for mood disorders, thought disorders, and dualdiagnosis/substance use disorders. The hospital also offers individual, group, family, and activity therapy, which involves art, music, physical fitness, and cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy.

In a joint venture between Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare, the hospital will train approximately 120 nursing students from Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and the University of Detroit Mercy; 12 psychiatric residents from MSU and WSU; and five social work interns from the University of Michigan and WSU.

Friends for Life

How two women’s weight loss journeys inspired them to found a keto bakery

BUSINESS PARTNERS Lisa Mislevy and Anna Sherman have a friendship that’s lasted about 30 years — since the two met in seventh grade. As adults, the two moms enjoyed cooking together, regularly hosting each other’s families for dinner.

However, as time went on, both women noticed a change. “With each pregnancy, we just gained more and more weight,” Mislevy says. By the time each had given birth to her second child, both women had reached obesity. Mislevy was also diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, which can lead to weight gain.

So, as with many milestones they had shared before, the two friends supported one another’s weight loss journeys. Through diet and exercise, Mislevy dropped 75

pounds, while Sherman lost 150.

“Losing weight is complicated and involves emotional, behavioral, and nutritional work,” Mislevy says. “That was definitely the beginning of my understanding of how impactful nutrition is.”

Mislevy returned to school and obtained a master’s in nutrition and dietetics from Eastern Michigan University in 2015. She began working in Beaumont Hospital’s Integrative Medicine department, until she was furloughed during the pandemic. Around then, Sherman, who had a culinary certificate, was also furloughed.

With extra time on their hands, the two continued one of their favorite pastimes

— preparing food together. That inspired bigger ideas: What if their passion became a business venture?

They settled on a name, Keto Katz, and in 2022, they opened their first brick-andmortar in Clinton Township on Garfield Road. Their niche concept — a keto bakery — quickly attracted a niche audience.

“People have come in, in tears, saying, ‘My kid is an epileptic who manages seizures with the ketogenic diet, and now they can have a cupcake,’” Mislevy says. “Or, ‘My kid has celiac disease, and now they can bring cookies to school to share with their friends.’”

“People have come in, in tears, saying, ‘My kid is an epileptic who manages seizures with the ketogenic diet, and now they can have a cupcake.’”
—LISA MISLEVY

The ketogenic diet, or keto, causes a person to enter a state of ketosis by consuming a low amount of carbohydrates and higher amount of fats. Ketosis occurs when the body burns fat to create energy instead of glucose, the latter of which we obtain by consuming carbohydrates. Doctors prescribe it to control seizures for some people with epilepsy, and it has been reported to help manage diabetes.

Studies have also shown the keto diet to provide additional benefits to some people in the short term, including weight loss and improved blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

However, studies have painted a limited picture so far — most were short-term, relied on small groups, and didn’t include a control group.

“I’m not a cookie-cutter dietician where I think, ‘I love keto, so everyone needs to be keto,’” Mislevy says. “I do think certainly no one needs large amounts of sugar like the American diet typically provides.

“I think people get really caught up in ‘Oh, my parents are overweight,’ or, ‘Diabetes runs in my family,’” Mislevy continues. “But our message is that you have control.”

From left: Registered dietician Lisa Mislevy and culinary-trained cook Anna Sherman are the founders and owners of Keto Katz.
This low-carb, low-sugar take on Sanders Bumpy Cake is made with keto vanilla buttercream and a layer of chocolate ganache.

Eating Breadless

LOOKING FOR a veggie-forward meal that is simultaneously vegan, gluten-free, and delicious?

This bowl, a popular menu item at Breadless, a fast-casual gluten-free eatery in Detroit and Rochester Hills, is the sweet and savory creation of chef and cofounder Ryan Eli Salter. It goes well with rice and can be easily supplemented with your protein or cheese of choice, depending on your dietary preferences.

SWEET POTATO, SQUASH, AND BRAISED GREENS BOWL

Yield: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

1 yellow squash, sliced into strips

1 zucchini, sliced into strips

1 sweet potato, diced into 1-inch cubes

½ pound kale, chopped

½ red onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

½ pound collard greens, chopped

1 tablespoon vegetable stock

3 cloves garlic, minced

Olive oil

Honey or agave syrup

To taste: Salt

Black pepper

Paprika

Garlic powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Braised Greens

1. In a deep pan or dutch oven, drizzle a little olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Once the pan is hot, place the onions and bell peppers in the pan and cook down for 5 minutes until the onions break down. During the last 30 seconds, add the garlic.

3. Add in the greens. Toss the greens and pour 1 cup of water into the pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable stock.

4. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, to taste.

5. Cover your pan and reduce the heat to medium low and let the greens cook down.

6. Once the greens have cooked down, add a small spoonful of honey or agave to help make the greens less bitter.

7. Continue cooking, tossing and seasoning until your preferred taste has been achieved.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Squash

1. In a medium bowl, add the squash, zucchini, and sweet potatoes.

2. Toss the vegetables in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Lay the vegetables on an aluminum-lined baking sheet and cook them in the oven for 5 minutes.

4. After 5 minutes, remove the squash and zucchini, and let the potatoes continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

Once everything is complete, grab a bowl and place the braised greens on the base and add the roasted vegetables on top.

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Center of Hope

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is bringing a comprehensive and free Parkinson’s wellness facility to Farmington Hills

KIRK GIBSON has a history as a local hero, both as an All-American wide receiver for Michigan State and as an All-Star for the Detroit Tigers. Today, his efforts are being spent as a champion for those with Parkinson’s disease.

This fall, the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will open in Farmington Hills, providing a variety of programs and activities specifically chosen to help and benefit the Parkinson’s community.

“Opening this Parkinson’s center is more than just a building; it’s a center of hope for everyone fighting this battle with Parkinson’s.”
—KIRK GIBSON

The 30,000-square-foot facility — designed by Gensler, a Detroit-based architecture firm — is being built by funds raised by the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, which was founded by Kirk and JoAnn Gibson after the former Tiger was diagnosed with the degenerative disease. Their purpose in establishing the foundation was to help others understand the power of exercise and movement in confronting the disease.

“Kirk’s vision is the wellness center will be open and free of charge to the Parkinson’s community,” says Steve Annear, the CEO of the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. Preregistration for free membership began in April, during World Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

“Opening this Parkinson’s center is more than just a building; it’s a center of hope for everyone fighting this battle with Parkinson’s,” said Gibson, president of the foundation and

Kirk Gibson, former Detroit Tigers player and two-time world championship winner, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015.

special assistant to the general manager for the Tigers, at a press conference last October to announce the news of the center.

Programs range from physical activities such as boxing, active stretching, yoga, pilates, tai chi, and dance to cognitive improvement exercises like speech therapy, music therapy, and art programs. The facility will also hold educational offerings such as fall safety, kitchen safety, and nutrition.

Farmington Hills — in the former Compuware gymnasium complex on the corner of Middlebelt and Northwestern Highway — was chosen as the center’s location due to the area’s large Parkinson’s community.

“There’s something like 8,000 people with Parkinson’s disease within a 30-minute drive of this location,” Annear says, adding that

“the center will be open to anybody that wants to come, no matter where they live. If they’re somewhere else in Michigan and they want to come down and spend a couple of days, it’s available.” Annear and Gibson anticipate 60,000 visits annually.

In the past, such facilities in the United States have been derailed due to funding, as the type of group classes offered are not covered by insurance.

“The gap in care is enormous,” Annear says. “So we feel that, for the people in Michigan, we can step up and provide a facility like this that doesn’t really exist right now and provides that kind of programming.”

As of early March, the foundation had raised $7 million in gifts and pledges toward

The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, a first-of-its-kind facility in Michigan, will open this fall and address the needs of not only those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but also their caregivers through a variety of support groups and classes.

its $15 million goal, and Phase 2 of the capital campaign was underway. “Our $15 million goal will fund the center’s first five years of operations until 2030, including salaries for the staff and registered trainers, educational programs, and other resources,” Annear says.

“This is an expeditious project by any measure which is only possible because of the foundation’s staff and our incredible volunteers who are working around the clock to open the doors on schedule,” he continues.

“We are especially grateful to Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich and City Manager Gary Mekjian for the warm welcome to their community … and to the Michael and Marian Ilitch Foundation and the late Peter Secchia and his wife, Joan. They each made an early commitment to the campaign to encourage others to bring this one-of-a-kind facility to the Parkinson’s community in Michigan.”

“Every step forward, every breakthrough we make together, reflects the strength we find in each other,” Gibson said at the fall press conference. “This journey is personal, but it’s also for all those who need to know they’re not alone.”

For more information on the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s and its fundraising events, go to kirkgibsonfoundation.org.

Study Breaks

Intriguing findings from Michigan universities

Air pollution increases risks of Type 2 diabetes

OF ALL THE IMPACTS AIR POLLUTION could have on the body, many people likely wouldn’t predict an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes to be one of them. However, a paper by Wayne State University researchers published in the journal Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association established a connection between exposure to benzene, an airborne volatile organic compound found in crude oil and gasoline, and insulin resistance across all ages. To test the correlation, researchers exposed mice to benzene and found that “within seven days of exposure, they developed high blood glucose insulin levels,” says Marianna Sadagurski, associate professor at Wayne State University’s Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

The dangers of a bored teenager

Although you may know an adult who’s using nicotine vapes to curb their cigarette use, that doesn’t appear to be a common reason that teenagers vape. A study by Megan Patrick and others from U-M’s Institute for Social Research published in Pediatrics found that feelings of curiosity, boredom, and stress are what most often lead teens to use vaping products. The study examined data from in-school surveys of U.S. students in grades 8, 10, and 12, finding that a need to relax was cited as the most common reason to vape among all age groups, with boredom landing in the top three. “Our findings illustrate a shift over the past decade in the reasons adolescents vape, moving from experimentation to stress relief and relaxation, highlighting key areas for intervention,” Patrick says.

Shh! Don’t celebrate so loud

The Super Bowl, America’s mostwatched broadcast, is bound to be filled with loud cheers. To understand how exposure to loud noise levels can impact hearing, researchers from the Apple Hearing Study, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Apple, analyzed data from the Noise app on Apple Watch devices of more than 115,000 participants during the Super Bowl in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. They found that on Super Bowl Sundays, noise levels were twice as high as those recorded on following Sundays. “Small changes in decibel levels represent a big change in how much noise our ears are exposed to, and those small changes are barely noticeable to us,” said Richard Neitzel, a professor in U-M’s School of Public Health, in the study. “It’s important to remember that even small changes in decibel levels that are hardly noticeable can have a big effect on hearing.”

How soil responds to adversity

Scientists from Michigan State University have uncovered insights into how soil recovers after a humancaused disaster. The team, led by professor Ashley Shade, analyzed soil microbes near a Pennsylvania mine fire that has been burning since 1962. From 2015 to 2021, they sampled soil at various sites before, during, and after the fire crossed them. They then determined what bacteria were present and which were active versus dormant. While the soil microbiome recovered after the fire passed, the species of bacteria that were active or dormant changed. Since only active microbes help the ecosystem function, these findings could help scientists devise ways to restore ecosystems impacted by ecological disturbances. “If we can understand what wakes up the dormant microbes, we can try to manage the microbiome, for example, to wake up when we need it to,” Shade says.

A treat(ment) for the eyes

INFECTION WITH ZIKA VIRUS

during pregnancy is well known to cause fetal neurological disorders — but also ocular abnormalities such as retinal lesions, hemorrhagic retinopathy, and optic neuritis. Despite this, no vaccines or antiviral treatments are currently available. However, researchers at Wayne State University have discovered avenues for treatment of the eyerelated effects of the virus. The team analyzed Zika virus-infected retinal pigment epithelial cells and discovered there were significant changes in the cholesterol pathway. They studied two important regulators of cholesterol metabolism, which revealed that increased activity of one, called ABCG1, and inhibition of the other, SREBP-2, reduced viral replication. When tested in mice, treatments based on these findings mitigated ocular complications. The mechanisms discovered could potentially be applied to other viruses, including West Nile virus.

Keeping potatoes healthy

THE POTATO INDUSTRY is no small potatoes in Michigan: Our state leads the U.S. in producing spuds for chips. Potatoes must be stored in the offseason to meet demand yearround; however, preserving potatoes in cold temperatures results in a process called coldinduced sweetening — or CIS — in which starches convert to sugars. When those potatoes are processed, a carcinogenic compound called acrylamide forms and the chips are discolored. Fortunately, scientists from Michigan State University have identified the regulator that switches on the CIS-causing gene. The results of experiments implementing a technique to stop CIS through gene editing were promising. “This discovery represents a significant advancement in our understanding of potato development and its implications for food quality and health,” says MSU professor Jiming Jiang. “It has the potential to affect every single bag of potato chips around the world.”

A toast to a longer life

Couples who drink together tend to live longer, according to a study co-authored by Kira Birditt, a research professor at the U-M Institute for Social Research’s Survey Research Center, and published in The Gerontologist, a journal of the Gerontological Society of America. “We found, interestingly, that couples in which both indicated drinking alcohol in the last three months lived longer than the other couples that either both indicated not drinking or had discordant drinking patterns in which one drank and the other did not,” Birditt says. However, although this study may seem like the green light to drink alcohol on a regular basis, Birditt says it’s “not necessarily good for health.”

Listen to your internal clock when setting your bedtime

Annoyed by your one friend whose 3 a.m. bedtime doesn’t negatively impact their mood?

A study from the University of Michigan shows it’s lining up your sleep schedule with your circadian rhythm, also known as your internal clock, that’s most important. “It’s not just, ‘If you go to bed earlier, you will be happier,’” says Minki Lee, an undergraduate researcher and lead author of the Intern Health Study, in which medical interns completed mood surveys and wore Fitbits to monitor their heart rate, activity, and sleeping habits. “To some degree, that will be true, but it will be because your sleep schedule is aligning with your internal rhythms.” In the study, the team — led by U-M professor Daniel Forger — analyzed both the central circadian clock and the peripheral clock in the heart and found that having a sleep cycle out of sync with either had a negative effect on mood, though the central clock had a larger impact.

They Didn’t Learn This on the Playground

Gen Alpha has become the top purchasers of beauty products. However, some recommendations from social media influencers are sending them to the dermatologist.

SKIN DOESN’T typically begin to show signs of aging until your 20s or 30s, depending on different factors like hormones and genetics. So why are groups of elementary school students, some as young as 8 years old, flooding beauty stores to purchase expensive skin care products, including those with antiaging ingredients? Known as the “Sephora kids,” Gen Alpha (those born from 2010 to 2024) spent $4.7 billion on beauty products in 2023, more than any other age group.

According to a study conducted by Revlon and Aytm, which surveyed 1,000 parents of girls between 9 and 15 years old, 66% of them stated that their child’s interest in skin care products stemmed from content creators, citing TikTok and YouTube as their most-used platforms. With hundreds of thousands of beauty influencers in the U.S. alone, and surveys finding that 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, this should come as no surprise.

And with many viral skin care trends online, like the glass-skin look — the attempt to achieve a flawless complexion that resembles glass — products containing active ingredients like retinol, salicylic acid, and hydroxy acids, which are meant to encourage turnover and fade wrinkles and dark spots to reveal smoother skin, are flying off the shelves.

Dr. Amanda Hill, a dermatologist at Clarkston Dermatology, says that some of her patients, ages 8 to 12 years old, are coming to her office after experiencing opposite effects.

“Most of the time, they’ve gone to Sephora, they’ve dragged their mom in there, … and the 10-year-old’s essentially pulling everything off the shelf based on what

they’ve seen on social media,” Hill says. As a result, her young patients are coming in with various side effects, like acne, eczema, rosacea, periorificial dermatitis (a variant of rosacea), and contact dermatitis.

Because a child’s skin is not fully developed, Hill says, it is more susceptible to irritation and too delicate and sensitive to handle products with active ingredients that encourage the skin to shed. And depending on the side effect, it could take one to six weeks of treatment to resolve the issue.

However, there are also long-term side effects children could face.

Known as the “Sephora kids,” Gen Alpha (those born from 2010 to 2024) spent $4.7 billion on beauty products in 2023, more than any other age group.

“More things penetrate the skin in children, and they’re being sensitized to potential allergens, too, that they could have issues with later in life and longerterm,” Hill says. “Because when your skin barrier is disrupted by a rash, you’re more susceptible to developing an allergy to something.”

Instead, Hill says that if a child wants to develop a skin care routine that encourages healthy habits at a younger age, they can start with gentle cleansers and moisturizers, as well as a mineral sunscreen, while also minimizing exposure to fragrances and different chemicals. Some

brands she suggests, particularly their gentle skin lines, include Aveeno, Cetaphil, and La Roche-Posay.

And if your child wants to use the same skin care products as their friends?

Rather than outright saying no, Hill, who has a 10-year-old daughter, says it’s best to come from a place of understanding, educate them on why it’s not the best option long-term, and help them find a reasonable alternative.

Triple Threat

Sick of jumping from one specialist to another? This new clinic in Bloomfield Hills may be able to address all your needs.

WE’VE ALL been there before. Something is not right, and we seek help from a specialist, only to find that it’s not the right specialist. So, we go to another, and another, and perhaps never find the answer.

The Kado family has a remedy for that, at least when it comes to immunology. Sisters and Wayne State University alumni Dr. Jessica and Dr. Rachel Kado and their sisterin-law, Dr. Ruba Kado, who graduated from the University of Iowa, opened Kado Clinic last September, where patients who have needs and symptoms that overlap between their specialties have quick and effective

access to all three doctors “under one roof.”

Their practice — located in Bloomfield Hills — covers a range of “ologies,” including dermatology, rheumatology, and immunology, as well as allergies. And it’s the first practice of its kind in the United States.

The Kados have created a unique system where they’re able to quickly identify the patient’s cause of concern. For example, a patient with a rash may schedule an appointment with Jessica, the dermatologist, but upon further examination, end up being cared for by Rachel, the allergist and immunologist. “That’s care that really nobody

else can even compare to,” Jessica says.

“All of our fields deal, in a bigger picture, with immunology,” Rachel says. “I deal with an underactive immune system, Dr. Ruba [the rheumatologist] deals with an overactive immune system, and Dr. Jessica deals with a mutated immune system.” So, rather than having patients jump from one specialist to another, which can take months and, at many times, create more confusion for the patient and potentially lead to their experiencing a medical error, their patients, who are often shared anyway, are managed and cared for from start to end.

“It’s shocking for our patients,” Rachel says, adding that “they cannot believe” they’re able to see more than one doctor within an hour and develop a treatment plan within a week.

SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS

SOMETIMES the Kados go to where they’re needed the most. Last May, during Skin Cancer Awareness Month, they provided free skin cancer screenings to firefighters — an occupation that has a 21% higher risk of melanoma compared with the general public — at the Bloomfield Fire Department.

“It’s all of the materials in modern-day buildings that they will be exposed to,” Jessica says. “Skin is your largest organ, so it absorbs into their skin, and it just transforms into malignancies.”

“I’ve called the fire department. Have you ever called the fire department?” she continues. “I was so happy to see them; they’re the people that give you the biggest relief. … So, it’s like, ‘What can I do to help them?’”

The Kado Clinic plans to hold free screenings again this May and hopes to do it annually with other fire and police departments across southeast Michigan. To learn more about skin cancer prevention, early detection, risk factors, and more, visit skincancer.org. —JL

From left: Drs. Jessica, Rachel, and Ruba Kado run Kado Clinic.

A Rare Condition Affecting Young Women

Heart attack survivor preaches awareness about SCAD heart attacks

MORGAN DRUTCHAS still remembers her mom crying while saying goodbye to her in the cardiac ICU in February 2019 after she had been given a 10% chance to live through the night.

Drutchas had just su ered a second heart attack in a three-day span as a result of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, a condition that has recently become increasingly recognized in younger patients, especially women.

Dr. Akshay Khandelwal, now the chief of cardiovascular medicine at Allegheny Health Network in western Pennsylvania, was the cardiologist who cared for Drutchas that night at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He recalls thinking about escalating her into consideration for a full heart transplant because her condition was so severe.

“I think we were surprised by the extent to which she had SCAD involving her left main coronary artery, which ends up supplying about 75% of the blood flow in most people’s hearts,” Khandelwal says.

“We need greater awareness among doctors and patients on existing gender-based guidelines and how women experience heart attacks.”
—MORGAN DRUTCHAS

Fortunately, Khandelwal and his team were successful in saving Drutchas’s life, thanks to no fewer than six stents acting virtually as replacement arteries in her heart. She spent three weeks in the ICU following her procedure before being able to return home.

Drutchas was 35, was otherwise completely healthy, and had no family history of heart disease when she had her first heart attack, three days prior to almost losing

her life. She went to another hospital’s ER with chest pains, was admitted, and was discharged the next day. Although she was diagnosed with a heart attack, Drutchas says the doctors never used those words. She wouldn’t find out until after her second emergency, which nearly killed her, that SCAD triggered both heart attacks.

“We need greater awareness among doctors and patients on existing genderbased guidelines and how women experience heart attacks,” she says. “We need to change the perception of who is a heart patient.”

Studies included in the National Library of Medicine and referenced by the American College of Cardiology support her sentiment that cardiovascular disease can be perceived as occurring mostly in men. This leads to misdiagnoses, men being more likely to be referred to a cardiologist when experiencing chest pain, and women not receiving secondary prevention medications after experiencing heart problems.

Khandelwal highlights how SCAD recognition in particular is only more of a recent development and says that it’s

important to “maintain a high index of suspicion” when making diagnoses and deciding on treatment.

“While we are recognizing it, I think SCAD is easy to miss,” he says. “It can be di cult to diagnose. I’ve had cases that I look back on in the past 15 years and go, ‘Oh no, that was actually SCAD.’ Not everyone has a dramatic presentation like Morgan did with her ECG. When you take a step back and look at the patient, just because they don’t seem like the type, what you don’t want to do is make an error in judgment.”

Drutchas says it’s never too early to start taking your heart health seriously and make good choices, even if you have no risk factors or family history.

“You just never know what might happen,” she says. “It’s hard enough for me to make heart-healthy choices every day, and my life literally depends on it. You don’t want to leave your family and friends too soon.”

years ago,

Morgan Drutchas, now 41, reached out to Hour Detroit because she wanted to spread awareness of SCAD heart attacks.
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Drutchas was given a 10% chance to live following her second heart attack within days.

been

for 10 years, wrote a book to help couples “create a roadmap for their relationship.”

Brian and Alexis Cole, who have
married

Fostering a Healthy Relationship

Alexis

and Brian Cole, influencers and co-authors of a relationship

guide, offer advice to couples

RELATIONSHIPS ARE TOUGH, but when you get them right, they mean going through life married to your best friend. Just ask Alexis and Brian Cole.

These metro Detroit relationship influencers have been together for 14 years — married for 10 — share two children, and coauthored the book The Willingness to Change: A Couples Guide to Communication and Intimacy, which candidly shares their experiences as an interethnic couple, including communication, struggles with infertility, cultural di erences, and other challenges, while taking readers on a “28-day journey that ultimately helps them create a roadmap for their relationship.”

To help you build your relationship road map, we sat down with Alexis and Brian to find out more about their book and to get some of their tips on building and maintaining healthy romantic relationships.

What inspired you to write The Willingness to Change?

Brian: Our book was actually inspired by our journey together being an interracial couple.

Over the course of our dating experience together, we were very intentional about having the di cult conversations about race, subconscious bias, stereotypes, and cultural di erences that most people are either very uncomfortable having or unwilling to have. We knew that in order for our relationship, and ultimately our marriage, to work, we would have to work through these challenges now and work to get on the same page. …

Being “willing to change” is the first step towards identifying unhealthy mentalities and behaviors that have not been serving you all these years. Even if it’s what you are comfortable with.

What can people expect from your book?

Brian: People can expect to hear a very vulnerable and transparent story from us each day about things we have learned in our lives that have taught us valuable lessons regarding intimacy and communication. People will then spend time answering

questions as they become introspective and dig into their own relationships.

There are also a few activities for couples to do together and many tips we o er along the way.

As an interethnic couple, what are some of the di cult conversations you have had to have?

Alexis: There were a lot of challenges and conversations — how we viewed the world, learning how to have empathy, how do I feel safe around family members. It was a lot of heavy conversations. I love Brian for being willing to not only have those conversations but learn how to make me feel safe, seen, and heard in those conversations.

How did you overcome these topics as a couple?

Brian: By being able to step into the conversation without already having your argument set and your data ready. Instead, just going into the conversation wanting the other person to be seen and heard, and the same goes for Lexi — we try (really hard) to come into these conversations wanting to listen first! It’s not always easy, but it’s essential to having a healthy relationship where both people feel appreciated and heard.

What do you think is one of the biggest challenges in relationships?

Brian: Communication. I think what we want from our spouses in their communication changes, and learning how to adjust can be hard. We as individuals are evolving constantly, and it’s not always easy for a spouse to understand the di erent versions

of ourselves. You are not the same person from 10 years ago, so it is up to each person to continue to relearn one another.

How do you tackle communication in your own relationship?

Alexis: By being proactive instead of reactive. We do quarterly check-ins, [and] we also do proactive therapy. We stay in the loop with one another, so it makes these life changes — [things like] being a mom or just getting older — not so drastic. That doesn’t mean they aren’t hard, but keeping a pulse on each other and having accountability helps a lot!

What advice do you have for a newer couple trying to build a healthy relationship?

Alexis: Don’t stop being intentional! Brian and I still do date nights; we care about our connection after almost 10 years of marriage! We have worked hard to keep our friendship in our relationship. Outside of God, to us, those things have been essential in what has kept our marriage alive.

Also, people will try to tell you what to expect in marriage (in a negative way) and say things like, “Oh, just wait until you’re done with the honeymoon stage.” Our advice is to not let anyone else dictate the quality of your relationship. You have the ability (with intentionality) to make your relationship incredible and to set a higher standard than what society typically sets.

What advice would you give to an established couple who may be having issues within their relationship?

Alexis: It may seem simple, but it never fails: Get help! Find people who you can really build a community with, people who want what is best for you and will support you through di cult times. Life is not meant to be lived alone, and if you are trying to be married long-term, which is not an easy thing to do at all, then you will need to surround yourself with like-minded people who can hold you accountable and help build you up.

Brian: Also, as mentioned previously, reach out to a therapist, pastor, mentor … somebody! Seeking help consistently, and not waiting for something to be wrong, is the best way to build healthy habits in your relationship.

To learn more about Alexis and Brian Cole or to purchase your copy of The Willingness to Change, visit thecolebrand.com; for more relationship advice, listen to their podcast, Let’s Get Deep with The Cole Life, on YouTube or Spotify, and follow them on Instagram @_thecolelife.

E X A M I N I N G

C A R E C C A E N R

These local doctors are helping to address the distinct needs of underserved populations

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ADDRESSING ABLEISM

IN ONCOLOGY CARE

The medical director of a cancer rehabilitation center and one of his patients shed light on discriminatory practices in care for people with disabilities

When Susan Odgers, columnist for the Traverse City Record-Eagle, has to “break in” a new health care provider, she starts by listing the conditions for which she’s being treated: “‘I’m a paraplegic; I’ve got osteomyelitis; I’m being treated for breast cancer; I’ve got a suprapubic catheter tube’ — [the list],” she says, “goes on and on. They look at me like, ‘You’re a medical tsunami.’”

Odgers was 18 when she had a spinal stroke; she’d been using a wheelchair for about four decades when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2021. Not long after, she became a patient of Dr. Sean Smith, medical director of Michigan Medicine’s Cancer Rehabilitation program.

According to Smith, who co-authored a paper titled “Anti-Ableist Oncology Care” in November 2023, people with disabilities have less access to cancer screenings and medical equipment; are, in theory, more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at later stages in the disease; and often face discrimination from their health care providers.

Both Smith and Odgers say that patients with physical disabilities often have trouble scheduling basic tests and screenings because it can be difficult to

Susan Odgers, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, says there’s a risk that oncologists who aren’t aware of the needs and abilities of people with disabilities may undertreat patients.

find accessible medical equipment, especially in rural areas.

Standard mammogram machines, for example, require patients to stand up. To find an accessible machine, patients who use wheelchairs may have to travel long distances — a daunting and potentially expensive prospect for those already contending with serious illness.

Odgers, who has long been an advocate for people with disabilities, says that because of the many difficulties involved, many simply “stop getting screened. You stop getting things done. It’s so much to go through.”

At hospitals and clinics that don’t have sling lifts to help ease Odgers from her chair up onto an exam table, “my husband is constantly looked at like it’s his job [to lift me],” Odgers says. “We’ve gotten to the point now that I just won’t go somewhere where they expect that of him — because he could throw his back out.”

Odgers also mentioned the “crazy things” people with physical disabilities are sometimes forced to do if their regular clinic doesn’t have a scale accessible to wheelchairs — like visiting a vet clinic or even a zoo to be weighed.

Equipment aside, there’s also the question of bias. Smith’s paper cites a 2021 survey of American physicians with disturbing findings: Only 56.5% of physicians “strongly agreed that they welcome people with

Dr. Sean Smith says there’s a risk that some oncologists may be undertreating patients with disabilities

disability into their practice”; a mere 40.7% felt “very confident providing equitable care to people with disabilities.”

Asked about the specific dangers introduced into health care by providers with either an explicit or implicit bias, Smith says there are “a million things.”

“There’s certainly a risk that oncologists who aren’t aware of the unique needs and abilities of people with disabilities may, with their bias, undertreat patients,” he says.

That appears to arise from an ableist assumption that people with disabilities are more fragile than they actually are.

When these happen to be patients who were also diagnosed at a later stage, “they might need more aggressive treatment for their cancer,” Smith adds.

Still, because of provider bias, patients with disabilities “might not receive chemo or might receive lower doses than the guidelines say they should” — and lower than the patient could likely handle.

“That’s really scary,” says Odgers, who’s quick to add, “It’s not your place to say whether my life is worth saving or [worth] living.”

She says, “People say to me, ‘Susan, are you about ready to call it quits? You have so much to deal with.’ And I’m thinking, ‘Not helpful.’”

Surgery is another consideration.

According to Smith, for “a wheelchair user who relies on her arms and has breast cancer, sometimes the standard is to do less extensive surgery” — a lumpectomy, say, rather than a mastectomy, where the entire breast is removed, a

longer recovery is involved, and the patient’s “arm is just not as functional during that recovery.”

Smith says he’s seen cases “where very good, very well-intentioned surgeons” might have performed “a less invasive surgery on a wheelchair user. It may have been the right call, but it also might not have been — we don’t have a good way to know.”

Rather than assuming their patients can’t handle aggressive treatment, Smith says, oncologists should be asking, “How can we adapt [the treatment] to make this work for the patient?”

“Start with education,” Smith says, “meaning the next generation of doctors [and] nurses.”

Although the U.S. Surgeon General, WHO, and the American Association of Medical Colleges have stressed the importance of increased disability training for physicians, only about half of U.S. medical schools report having any type of disability awareness program as part of their curriculum, according to a 2017 study from the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. (Odgers says she’s been told on multiple occasions to “hop up on the table.”)

Smith wants to see hospitals and clinics supplied with cancer-screening equipment accessible to those with mobility issues. But the changes will have to go deeper than that. Ultimately, he says, it’ll take a “holistic, ground-up e ort” to improve the medical landscape for people with disabilities.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX

Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in breast cancer survivors, yet few women are talking about it

MMaybe we shouldn’t be all that surprised by the results of a 2014 study that found that 45% of women with breast cancer saw a decline in their sexual well-being. A er all, hormone treatments and chemotherapy can take a devastating toll on physical health — and that’s not even taking into account the psychological stress and hormonal changes that o en accompany a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment regimen.

The study, which was led by Dr. Hadeel Assad, an associate professor of hematology and oncology at Wayne State University, was conducted among 45 women between the ages of 33 and 73. The women, most of whom had already completed their cancer treatment, were assessed via an anonymous questionnaire.

Only three of the 45 women involved in Dr. Assad’s study saw their concerns about sexual dysfunction addressed by an oncologist, highlighting a huge gap in patient care.

Assad, a medical oncologist on the Barbara Ann Karmanos Center’s Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, found that sexual dysfunction is prevalent in breast cancer survivors. A er their diagnosis, more than 47% of the women experienced a decrease in their libido, a number that went up to 50% following treatment. But these numbers are a ected by both cultural and generational factors, “as some communities view discussions about sexual health as inappropriate,” she says, “further discouraging patients from seeking help.”

Treatment itself, whether chemotherapy or hormone treatment, can clearly have a major impact on sexual wellness, causing problems from vaginal dryness to dyspareunia (painful or di cult intercourse). And while poor body image did seem to play a factor, the data appears to tell a more complicated story.

The biggest surprise from Assad’s study might be that only three of the 45 women involved saw their concerns about sexual dysfunction addressed by an oncologist. “This highlights a signi cant gap in patient care,” Assad says, “where sexual health, an essential component of overall well-being, is o en overlooked in women with breast cancer, whereas this may not necessarily be true when men are treated with similar medications.”

In the 11 years since the study was conducted, Assad says, “awareness of sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors has increased,” but it “remains an underdiscussed topic in clinical settings.” She’d like to see future research focus on “the bene ts of hormonal and nonhormonal treatments, pelvic oor therapy, and counseling” and says medical training should “better equip doctors to have these conversations [with patients].”

AMichigan Medicine’s Dr. Versha Pleasant (opposite page) spoke to six local Black breast cancer survivors about their cancer journeys through the lens of hair loss. Hear their stories at michiganmedicine. org/medicinemichigan/ redefining-crown.

A few years ago, Dr. Versha Pleasant, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Michigan Medicine, was sitting at her kitchen table catching up over the phone with Odessa Norwood. The Philadelphia-based hairdresser had been doing hair for not only Pleasant but all the women in Pleasant’s family — her mother, aunt, grandmother, sisters, and cousins included — for decades.

That day, Norwood told Pleasant that when Pleasant’s aunt, Maxine Jones, who passed away in 2017, had first been diagnosed with breast cancer, she’d come to Norwood and, before beginning chemo, asked her to cut all her hair off.

“I thought that was very powerful,” says Pleasant, who also has a master’s degree in public health. For one thing, her aunt lived in Delaware at the time, and she’d made the drive to Philadelphia so Norwood could be the one to cut her hair.

“Imagine you, as a hairdresser, caring for this person for so many years … only to have them asking one day to cut it off, right?” Pleasant says. “What an incredible honor it is, too, that my aunt trusted her so much that she’s asking her to be a part of this cancer journey and cut it off for her.”

For Pleasant, the conversation also helped spur the idea for Redefining the Crown, a project she spearheaded at the University of Michigan. Pleasant interviewed Black survivors of breast cancer about their experiences, particularly pertaining to hair loss.

“While hair loss can be and is devastating for women regardless of race and ethnicity,” Pleasant says, “hair in the Black community carries a unique sociocultural and political significance to it,” which can give hair loss for Black women its own especially painful resonance.

“The goal of this project was to bring to

BLACK WOMEN AND BREAST CANCER:

THE PAIN OF HAIR LOSS

A Michigan Medicine doctor’s aunt inspired a project in which Black women with cancer spoke of the devastation of a breast cancer diagnosis and losing their hair

life an experience,” Pleasant says. “Black women o en don’t get to share their experiences. They may not trust sharing their experiences in a culture that o en doesn’t value the strength and content of their voices. This project is about passing them the microphone.”

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. But while Black women see a 5% lower incidence rate than white women, they also see a shockingly higher death rate from breast cancer, about 40% higher.

“That disparity is unacceptable,” Pleasant says. She is quick to point out that as with most disparities, this one has likely been caused by multiple factors, including the higher occurrence of certain breast cancer subtypes among Black women, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

Because patients with particularly aggressive cancers are more likely to undergo chemotherapy for treatment, they’re also more likely to lose their hair as a result. This can be not only painful for patients but traumatic. In fact, one study of 38 Black breast cancer survivors found that some participants experienced the loss of their hair as even more traumatic than the loss of their breast tissue.

To prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, some patients have turned to a procedure known as scalp cooling, in which a “cold cap” is placed on the patient’s scalp.

“The mechanism is thought to work by causing constriction of the muscles around the hair follicles, [which] decreases the metabolism of those hair follicles and decreases their exposure to chemotherapy,” Pleasant says.

While the procedure has “demonstrated some bene t” among white patients, as Pleasant notes in a paper on the topic,

“there is limited data on its e cacy among Black patients.” Pleasant says it’s possible the procedure is less e ective for patients whose hair becomes “curlier (and therefore thicker) when wet.”

Because curly hair increases in volume when wet, the cooling mechanism might not fully reach the hair follicles. With this in mind, cold caps could be redesigned “to better accommodate Black patients’ hair needs,” she writes.

In her interviews with breast cancer survivors for Rede ning the Crown, Pleasant found that many of the women she spoke with hadn’t wanted “to tell loved ones immediately that they had breast cancer — but when you lose your hair, it kind of forces your hand. It tells your loved ones, and the world, and strangers, that you’re ill.”

For that reason, or for reasons entirely

their own, many women choose to wear wigs a er losing their hair to chemotherapy. But here, again, Black women may be at a disadvantage.

“A lot of the wigs that are available are not ones that necessarily mimic the texture of some Black people’s hair,” Pleasant says.

A er Pleasant’s aunt cut o her hair, she brie y wore a wig, Pleasant says. A school principal at the time, she told Pleasant that the children teased her because the wig was clearly arti cial: “It didn’t look like her natural hair,” Pleasant says.

Pleasant describes her aunt as a “thick-skinned” woman — not someone easily cowed by schoolchildren. Still, Pleasant asks, “What are small and big ways that we can give people back their dignity during this really challenging journey?”

Dr. Versha Pleasant, who specializes in cancer genetics and breast health, with her aunt Maxine at her graduation from the University of Virginia.

Mind-Body Connection

Melissa Coulier talks about the cancer journey of her husband, actor Dave Coulier, and how the couple practice wellness principles.

Mindset is one of the pillars Melissa Coulier emphasizes during her training sessions at Live Well Lead Well, the holistic wellness company she co-founded. It has also been a powerful tool for her husband, actor Dave Coulier, during his cancer treatment.

“He has really approached his treatment with making sure that wellness was at the forefront in order to be the perfect companion for his chemotherapy,” she says.

The actor/comedian, best known for his role as Joey Gladstone on Full House, revealed in mid-November that he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was undergoing chemotherapy. He’d received the news the month prior after an upper respiratory infection led to swelling in his lymph nodes.

As he announced the news on his Full House Rewind podcast, he told listeners, “If my encouragement can lead you to get checked out by your doctor sooner than later and can possibly help even just one of you, this little journey that I’m on is all going to be worth it.”

Integrating her wellness teachings at home, Melissa says she’s helped Dave make nutrition a priority, by eating healthy, home-prepared meals, and incorporating movement as much as possible during the day. But she says that above all, his signature sense of humor and optimism have helped carry him through this difficult time.

The couple, who relocated from Los Angeles to Dave’s native St. Clair Shores in 2019, have been open about Dave’s ongoing treatment, with the hope that more people will be motivated to stay on top of regular cancer screenings.

Dave is all too familiar with cancer’s toll, having lost his 36-year-old sister Sharon, who died during the 1991-92 taping of Full House, and his niece Shannon, who died of breast cancer at the age of 29.

“Every day presents new challenges.”

“Every day presents new challenges,” she says. “Your body is transforming and changing right in front of you, which can have a negative effect on your mental state if you’re not prepared and armed with [a positive mindset] prior to going in.”

Mindset, movement, and nutrition — the three pillars of Live Well Lead Well — have not only helped her make a difference in Dave’s life, Melissa says, but transformed hers.

Her introduction to holistic healing came in 2016, from another member of the Full House family. Melanie Samuels was working as a production coordinator on Fuller House. Dave introduced the two, and they became fast friends.

“I think just the connection that we had felt very safe,” Samuels says.

Today, as co-founders of Live Well Lead Well, the two host retreats, workshops, coaching sessions, and corporate wellness programs aimed at female leaders, who studies show are much more likely to experience workplace burnout than their male counterparts.

“There’s a societal pressure for women to be overextended, to strive for perfectionism, to be people pleasers, and to also experience imposter syndrome at work,” Samuels says. “Those three things are amplified by the fact that we are trying to wear so many different hats, as mothers, as partners, caretakers.”

Early in their friendship, Melissa opened up to Samuels about her struggles with lupus, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs.

After years of joint pain, mouth ulcers,

Melissa Coulier (left) became friends with Melanie Samuels (right) in 2016, when Samuels was working in production on Fuller House
In this 1988 episode of Full House, Joey (Dave Coulier) teaches Michelle (played by both Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen) to be less picky. Besides this iconic role, Coulier has lent his voice to characters on Scooby-Doo, The Jetsons, American Dad, and Robot Chicken and hosted ABC’s America’s Funniest People

Melissa Coulier and Melanie Samuels co-founded Live Well Lead Well, which hosts retreats, workshops, coaching sessions, and corporate wellness programs aimed at female leaders. Melissa incorporates her wellness practices at home with Dave.

migraines, and rashes, Melissa was finally diagnosed in 2006 after a blood clot in her brain caused her to black out. She went on to be prescribed six different medications for lupus — four to mitigate her symptoms, two others to treat the other medications’ side effects, she says.

For years, she kept her diagnosis private due to worries that it might impact her career as a freelance photographer in Los Angeles. Then one day, on a five-day advertising shoot, she’d had enough.

“I remember not being able to get out of bed on that fifth day. I was like, ‘OK, I have to shift some things around in my life, because I can’t live like this,’” she says. “I felt like I was living in a body of a 100-year-old, and at the time I was in my mid-20s.”

Melissa’s story resonated with Samuels, who felt burned out after over a decade in the television industry. The grueling shoot schedules, she says, made her deprioritize her health and well-being to stay afloat at work.

“My emotions were so heightened all of the time, and I realized it was because I was wearing so many different hats and also trying to build a personal life for myself,” says Samuels, who struggled with an eating disorder as a teen. “It was such an ‘all or nothing’ sort of industry. And my past was ‘all or nothing’ in health. I think that that whole parallel was triggering for me.”

Eventually, she quit and left to pursue functional nutrition. After Samuels obtained a certificate, Melissa became her first client. The two worked together and came up with a plan. Today, through adjustments in diet and lifestyle, Melissa says she’s been able to manage her lupus without medication.

On the other hand, Dave’s road to recovery remains an uphill battle. He’s had multiple surgeries and rounds of chemo. When we spoke in March, Melissa was unsure she wanted to give an update, as she couldn’t predict how his health would be at the time of publication in early May.

“Things change day by day,” Melissa says. “But I think that his positive mindset and the innate fighter in him really give him a one up.”

PHOTO: TYLER DARLAND
Melissa Coulier co-hosted a seminar called “Elevate Your Well-Being” at Birmingham’s Emagine Palladium, in February.

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 come 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 above are the same ones that ran in Hour Detroit during the years indicated.

Top Doctors

Recognizing and honoring the region’s Top Doctors is a more than two-decade-long tradition at Hour Detroit. Now, more than ever, it is important to recognize the medical professionals who go above and beyond every day. What follows is a list of more than 1,000 physicians in 92 specialties, from addiction medicine to vascular surgery. The doctors on this list are nominated by their peers via online surveys submitted to Professional Research Services. See the disclaimer below for more about this process.

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

ADDICTION MEDICINE

Aharonov, Julia D.O.

Aljassem, Annas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Christensen, Carl M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Fox, Michael D.O.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gammons, Timothy D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Hopper, John M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

King, Andrew M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Saad, Abdulhassan M.D.

Spickler, Michael M.D.

Vervaeke, Rudy M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Weiner, Mark M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE - PEDIATRIC

Alton, Karen M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Benjamins, Laura M.D.

Bravender, Terrill M.D.

University of Michigan Health

*Forman, Seth M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Harding, Erica M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Leskie, Danielle M.D.

Corewell Health

Marshall, Sharon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Taylor, Jaime D.O. Corewell Health

ALLERGIES & IMMUNE DISORDERS - PEDIATRIC

Bahrainwala, Abdul M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bathija, Mala M.D. Corewell Health

Daher, Roula M.D. Corewell Health

Doshi, Devang M.D. Corewell Health

Kado, Rachel M.D.

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

Marks, Amy D.O. Corewell Health

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

Pansare, Milind M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

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

Salazar, Reina M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Secord, Elizabeth M.D. Ascension Michigan

Seth, Divya M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Song, Benjamin M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

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

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Abraham, Tina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

Bahrainwala, Abdul M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bathija, Mala M.D. Corewell Health

Coleman, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Daher, Roula M.D. Corewell Health

*Dass, Kathleen M.D. Corewell Health

Kado, Rachel M.D.

Kasmikha, Nena M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Krasnick, Jane M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lauter, Carl M.D. Corewell Health

Misiak, Rana M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Patel, Bhavin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Pulin D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, McLaren Health Care

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

Song, Benjamin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

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

Tawila, Mohamad M.D. Corewell Health

White, Anne M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zoratti, Edward M.D. Henry Ford Health

ALZHEIMER’S

Fellows, Jonathan D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Jayakar, Shaun M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Novikova, Marina D.O. Henry Ford Health

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Arbit, Philip M.D.

Asbahi, Moumen M.D. Corewell Health

Bernard, Michael M.D.

Boctor, Baher M.D.

Cahill, Timothy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Eichenbaum, Kenneth M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Elbashir, Jaber M.D. Henry Ford Health

Galusca, Dragos M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ginnebaugh, Robert M.D.

DISCLAIMER The doctors in this feature were selected by Professional Research Services (PRS), which conducted an online peer-review survey of area physicians in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. Physicians were asked to nominate fellow physicians they deemed the best in their field of practice. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in all fields of medicine. The featured doctors were screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. Physician information listed in this feature was provided by PRS and confirmed by health systems and the nominated physicians. For additional information, visit prscom.com. Hour Detroit was not involved in the screening or selection process. *Top vote-getters are denoted with an asterisk; in some categories, there are ties.

Gomez, Angel M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Hakim, Joffer M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Heskett, Luke M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lewis, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Magidenko, Roman M.D. Corewell Health

Neff, Kevin M.D. Ascension Michigan

Panagopoulos, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Patri, Murali M.D.

Premo, Alison M.D. Corewell Health

Salter, Matthew D.O. Corewell Health

Schlecht, Dietmar 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

Zaki, Marette M.D.

ANESTHESIOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Aslani, Kaveh M.D. Corewell Health

Choromanski, Dominik M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Durgham, Nasser M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Han, Richard M.D.

Kaminski, Edward M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

McKeon, Dana M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Sangha, Jaspreet M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Snell, Jamey M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Stafford, Patrick M.D. Corewell Health

*Zestos, Maria M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Bacal, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Carlin, Arthur M.D.

*Genaw, Jeffrey M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Sadoun, Moutamn M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Somerset, Amy M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Stevens-Chase, Anastasia M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Varban, Oliver M.D. Henry Ford Health

Webber, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health 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

Breslin, Tara M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Brown, Eric M.D.

Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Choi, Lydia M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Costellic, Corinne D.O. Corewell Health

Dekhne, Nayana M.D. Corewell Health

Dubay, Linda M.D. Ascension Michigan

Falk, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan

Gold, Linsey D.O. Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Johnson, Pamela M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

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

Kimball, Beth M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kiran, Sayee M.D. Corewell Health

Kirby, Amy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Kupstas, Amanda 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

*White, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

CARDIAC SURGERY

Alnajjar, Raed M.D. Henry Ford Health

Apostolou, Dimitrios M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Azoury, Fouad M.D. Ascension Michigan

Batra, Sanjay M.D. Ascension Michigan, McLaren Health Care

Lee, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan

Miletic, Kyle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nemeh, Hassan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Pruitt, Andrew M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Schwartz, Charles M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Silver, Marc M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Terasaki, Yusuke M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Vivacqua, Alessandro M.D. Corewell Health

CARDIAC SURGERY - PEDIATRIC

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

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, Detroit Medical Center

Sood, Vikram M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

CARDIOLOGY

Afonso, Luis M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Alexander, Patrick M.D. Ascension Michigan

Alraies, M Chadi M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Attallah, Antonious M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Berman, Aaron M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bowers, Terry M.D. Corewell Health

Dass, Clarissa D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

David, Shukri M.D. Ascension Michigan

Dixon, Simon M.D. Corewell Health

*Elder, Mahir M.D. Ascension Michigan

Feldman, Dustin D.O. Ascension Michigan, 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

Kado, Herman M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Kaki, Amir M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Kim, Henry M.D. Henry Ford Health

LaLonde, Thomas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lingam, Natesh M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mesiha, Nancy M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Modi, Shalini M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Mohamad, Tamam M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Nona, Paul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Parikh, Sachin M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rabbani, Bobak M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sobh, Mohamad D.O.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Timmis, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Trivax, Justin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Tucciarone, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Villablanca Spinetto, Pedro M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zacharias, Sibin M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Zarghami, Jamal M.D.

Ascension Michigan

CARDIOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Anne, Premchand M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Balakrishnan, Preetha M.D.

Corewell Health, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Gonzalez Rangel, Ismael M.D.

Gupta, Pooja M.D.

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

Sanil, Yamuna M.D.

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

*Sehgal, Swati M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Singh, Gautam M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Turner, Daniel M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Zoma, Justino M.D.

Ascension Michigan

CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICIAN

DeGraw, Marcus M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mohr, Bethany M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Norat, Bradley M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

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

Alame, Amer M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Bark, Kenneth M.D. Corewell Health

Bauman, John M.D. Corewell Health

Bhullar, Jasneet M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Chang, Melissa M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Cleary, Robert M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Damadi, Amir M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Drelichman, Ernesto M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Gerken, Jeffrey D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Hain, Jon M.D. Corewell Health

Itenberg, Edwin D.O.

McClure, Amanda M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Nalamati, Surya M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Parker, Lisa M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Peeples, Claire M.D. Corewell Health

Rebock, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Regenbogen, Scott M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Reickert, Craig M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Ziegler, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

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

Kinni, Vijaya M.D. Ascension Michigan

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 Institute, McLaren Health Care

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE - PEDIATRIC

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

Bell, Jamie M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Clark, Jeff M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gebara, Bassam M.D. Corewell Health

Mata, Angela M.D. Ascension Michigan

Prout, Andrew M.D. Detroit Medical Center

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

*Tilford, Bradley M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

DERMATOLOGY

Abrou, A. M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Atanasovski, Mariana M.D. Ascension Michigan

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

Borkin, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Cetner, Leonard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

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

Desai, Snehal M.D. Corewell Health

Diggs, Shauna M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Dorman, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Ernst, Alexander M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gottam, Chethana M.D. Ascension Michigan

Ibrahim, Marian M.D.

Kado, Jessica M.D. Ascension Michigan

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

*Kerr, Holly M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Kerwin, Ronald M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Laurie M.D. Henry Ford Health

Legacy, Michelle D.O. Corewell Health

Lim, Henry M.D. Henry Ford Health

McFalda, Wendy D.O. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

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

Mohammadi, Tarana “Tara” M.D. Corewell Health

Moiin, Ali M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Ozog, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rambhatla, Pranita M.D. Henry Ford Health

Shabeeb, Nadine M.D.

Singer, Craig M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Singer, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Sklar, Lindsay M.D. Corewell Health

Treyger, German D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

DERMATOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Jahnke, Marla M.D.

*Shwayder, Tor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zarbo, Allison M.D. Henry Ford Health

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

*Felt, Barbara M.D. University of Michigan Health

Hines, Stefani M.D. Corewell Health

*Radesky, Jenny M.D. University of Michigan Health

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Acho, Bernard M.D. Corewell Health

Al-Katib, Sayf M.D. Corewell Health

*Griffith, Brent M.D.

Kado, Karl M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Nandalur, Kiran M.D. Corewell Health

Roy, Anindya M.D.

Soliman, Steven D.O. University of Michigan Health

EMERGENCY - PEDIATRIC

Kannikeswaran, Nirupama M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

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

Sills, Robert D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Stankovic, Curt M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Cohen, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Deledda, John M.D. Henry Ford Health

Galdes, Jodi M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Goyal, Nikhil M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Gumma, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Ibrahim, John-Mina M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Khalil, Michael M.D. Detroit Medical Center

LaLonde, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mendiratta, Varsha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mohon, Sean D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Monticciolo, Michael D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Pflaum-Carlson, Jacqueline M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Shamoon, Zafar D.O.

Corewell Health

*Vohra, Taher M.D.

Henry Ford Health

ENDOCRINE SURGERY

Czako, Peter M.D.

Corewell Health

Gauger, Paul M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Kimball, Beth M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*Nagar, Sapna M.D. Corewell Health

ENDOCRINOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Bishop, Jacalyn M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Buggs-Saxton, Colleen M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Degnan, Bernard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Dekelbab, M. M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gerrits, Peter M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gowda, Shashikala M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Taha, Doris M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Thomas, Inas M.D. University of Michigan Health

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Athimulam, Shobana M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Berris, Karen M.D. Corewell Health

Bhan, Arti M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bijlani, Smita M.D. Corewell Health

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

Dawood-Farah, Farah M.D. Corewell Health

Edelson, Gary M.D. Corewell Health

Lahiri, Sharon M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lawrence, Lima M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Mendelsohn, Lawrence M.D.

Samantray, Julie M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schmeltz, Lowell M.D. Corewell Health

Shill, Jessica M.D. Henry Ford Health

Simon, Rebecca D.O. Henry Ford Health

Taha, Wael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Verma, Ashish M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zambare, Suchitra M.D.

Ascension Michigan

FAMILY MEDICINE

Agrest, Kevin D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Bazzy, Ali D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Bornstein, Keith D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Bryce, Richard D.O. Henry Ford Health

Costandi, Mariam M.D. Henry Ford Health

Craig, Curtis M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Daiza, Rena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hammoud, Nidal M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Hanna, Jennifer D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Hirsch, Ronald D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ibrahim, Dina M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jackson, Paul M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Karmo, Brandon D.O. Ascension Michigan

Kellman, J. D.O. Corewell Health

Khaneja-Sharrow, Rita D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lee, Rachel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rappe, Jodie M.D. Corewell Health

Richter, Mark M.D.

Rosenfeld, Sherri D.O. Corewell Health

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

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

Shahed, Arpon D.O.

Yalldo, Bashar M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zaid, Robert D.O.

Ascension Michigan

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

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Alsheik, Eva M.D. Henry Ford Health

Aneese, Andrew M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Arman, Mohammed M.D. Corewell Health

Azrak, M. M.D. Corewell Health

Barawi, Mohammed M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Bhan, Amit M.D.

Cannon, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Duffy, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Farida, Jeremy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Farshadsefat, Seina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gamarra, Roberto M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Ghaith, Gehad M.D. Corewell Health

Hammoud, Ihab M.D. Corewell Health

Jamil, Laith M.D. Corewell Health

Jarbou, Reem D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kutait, Anas M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mansour, Ramy D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Piper, Marc M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Piraka, Cyrus M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Raphael, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Rizk, Rafat M.D. University of Michigan Health

Salgia, Reena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Singla, Sumit M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sorser, Serge M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Warren, Bradley D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Yousif, Edward M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zuchelli, Tobias M.D. Henry Ford Health

GASTROENTEROLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Adler, Jeremy M.D.

University of Michigan Health

*Cares, Kristen M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*El-Baba, Mohammad M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gebara, Souheil M.D. Corewell Health

Kumar, Sanjay M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Lulgjuraj, Tony M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Lyons, Hernando M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Zoubi, Najeeb M.D.

GENERAL SURGERY

Alame, Amer M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Albaran, Renato M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Edelman, David M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Falvo, Anthony D.O. Henry Ford Health

Franco, Marianne M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Gerken, Jeffrey D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Hawasli, Abdelkader M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Iacco, Anthony M.D. Corewell Health

Jacobs, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Kolbe, Nina D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kreske, Edward M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Laker, Scott M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

McFarlin, Kellie M.D.

Henry Ford Health

McIntosh, Bruce M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity 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.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Robbins, James M.D. Corewell Health

Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siegel, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Sullivan, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Turfah, Fuad M.D. Corewell Health

Urban, Nichole M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Webber, John M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, T rinity Health Michigan

GENETICS

Jay, Allison M.D. Ascension Michigan

Roberson, Jacquelyn M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Zakalik, Dana M.D. Corewell Health

GENETICS - PEDIATRIC

*Misra, Vinod M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Quinonez, Shane M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Stockton, David M.D.

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

*Feldman, Barry M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Hafeez, Abdulla M.D. Corewell Health

Jayakar, Shaun M.D. Ascension Michigan

Meyers, Jeffery M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Pai, Amita M.D. Corewell Health

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Al-Wahab, Zaid M.D. Corewell Health

Buekers, Thomas M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Gadzinski, Jill M.D. Corewell Health

Gogoi, Radhika M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Hijaz, Miriana M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kueck, Angela M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Liu, J. M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

McCool, Kevin M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Morris, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Rosen, Barry M.D. Corewell Health

Wallbillich, John M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Winer, Ira M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

GYNECOLOGY

Abood, Joelle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bark, Soyoun M.D. Corewell Health

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D. Corewell Health

Fisher, Jay M.D. Corewell Health

Heeringa, Amy M.D. Corewell Health

Hopkins, Staci M.D. Corewell Health

Lee, Kerry D.O. Corewell Health

Love, Joseph M.D. Corewell Health

McBride, James M.D. Corewell Health

Morgan, Sandra M.D. Corewell Health

Newman, Alan M.D. Ascension Michigan

Page, Jill M.D. Corewell Health

F EATURED P HYSICIANS

MIND — Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

MIND — Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, a leading provider of neurological care, o ers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, management, and research of brain, spine, and nervous system disorders. Patients receive individualized care to help improve their symptoms and quality of life.

One of the largest private neurological practices in Michigan, MIND embraces advances in technology while maintaining its core values, emphasizing first-rate care. Its team of nearly 40 providers delivers compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive treatment for neurological conditions.

Specialists treat multiple sclerosis, headaches, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophies, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions.

Expanding to meet patient needs, MIND recently entered the Downriver market with its new state-of-the-art facility in Riverview. In the

fall of 2024, MIND opened its dedicated Headache and Facial Pain Center in Farmington Hills. Designed for patient comfort, the facility minimizes sensory stimuli and includes separate spaces for those in crisis.

MIND o ers convenient on-site diagnostics and therapeutics with state-of-the-art MRIs that produce high-quality images and electrodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, OCT), in addition to infusion and interventional pain management.

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

MIND’s full-service headquarters is in Farmington Hills, and there are offices in Roseville, Dearborn Heights, and now

Riverview. MIND o ers some evening and Saturday appointments. ■

MIND — Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders

28595 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-0010 | mindonline.com

Peng, Jennifer M.D. Corewell Health

Pittenger, Eleni M.D. Corewell Health

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier, Carrie D.O. Corewell 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. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Baron, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bush, Ara M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ciullo, Jeremy M.D.

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

Cleland, Kirk M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Colen, Alexander D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Day, Charles M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dietz, James M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Endress, Christina M.D. Corewell Health

Gorski, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Guiboux, Jean-Paul M.D. Ascension Michigan

Haass, E. D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Hankin, Fred M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

King, Elizabeth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Papakonstantinou, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Placzek, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Quinn, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Samona, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Singer, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, 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, Detroit Medical Center

HEMATOLOGY

Balaraman, Savitha M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ballouz, Samer M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Donthireddy, Vijayalakshmi M.D. Henry Ford Health

Forman, Adam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Girgis, Marian M.D. Henry Ford Health

Howard, George M.D. Corewell Health

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O. Corewell Health

Kuriakose, Philip M.D. Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Harold D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Margolis, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Musa, Faisal M.D. Corewell Health

Nadeau, Laura M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Reap, Leo, III D.O.

Riwes, Mary D.O.

University of Michigan Health

*Vakhariya, Cynthia D.O. Ascension Michigan

Yang, Jay M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Zonder, Jeffrey M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

HEMATOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

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

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

Gowans, L. M.D. Corewell Health

Henry, Meret M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Pipe, Steven M.D. University of Michigan Health

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

Regling, Katherine D.O. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Taub, Jeffrey M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Akhtar, Adil M.D. Corewell Health

Austin, Meredith D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Chasteen, Kristen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Crader, Christine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Ellis, Karishma D.O. Henry Ford Health

Gilbert, Linsey D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Hafeez, Abdulla M.D. Corewell Health

*Katzman, Steven D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Naidoo, Niren M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Newman, Elisheva M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schenk, Meghann M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Schwartzenfeld, David D.O. Corewell Health

Stellini, Michael M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Tremonti, Nadia M.D. Detroit Medical Center

HOSPITAL MEDICINE

George, Matthew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gunderson, Heidi D.O. Henry Ford Health

*Madoun, Manaf M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Wilkie, Ann M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

HYPERTENSION

Dancik, Tavis M.D. Corewell Health

Topf, Joel M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Abu Yasin, Fadi M.D. Corewell Health

Alangaden, George M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chandrasekar, Pranatharthi M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Chen, Anne M.D. Henry Ford Health

Chittick, Paul M.D. Corewell Health

Drelichman, Vilma M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Gordon, James M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Gowda, Sachi M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Herc, Erica M.D.

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

Heritage Vision Plans

Establishing a culture of quality, care, and consistency

“I’m more of a doer.” This is how Lenny Barnes, vice president of Heritage Vision Plans, views his role as a second-generation member of the family business. At the start of his career, Barnes wanted to strike out on his own. He spent time in L.A. as a musician, where he gained exposure to different people and different walks of life.

It wasn’t until Barnes began his first corporate job in the dental industry that he grew to appreciate company culture and understand expectations from a financial standpoint. When a territory manager position opened in New Jersey, he jumped at the opportunity to dive deep into the business, arranging educational programs and interfacing with everyone from oral surgeons to office managers.

Having spent time on both coasts, Barnes returned to Michigan, landing in the heart of Detroit’s automotive industry,

where he gained a deep appreciation for quality control and attention to detail. “At every process of putting a car together, someone’s entrusting their safety to you,” he says. “That was a huge education for me: Every part matters. That’s what I brought to Heritage.”

In 2004, Barnes got the call from his sister asking him to rejoin the family business. By then, he could see how the lessons from his automotive career would apply to Heritage. Barnes’s vision was to ensure the highest standard of care, from claims processing to the call center to accounting, and to replicate it for every customer interaction.

To Barnes, that means providing a positive experience on a consistent basis. “You can’t win a full week in one day,” he says. “But if we take each day, and our team takes each day, that’s how we string the

consistency together to have a great experience for clients. Because we do try to win every day at satisfying and servicing our customers.” ■

Heritage Vision Plans 1 Woodward Ave., Suite 2020 Detroit, MI 48226

800-252-2053

heritagevisionplans.com

Levine, Miriam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Little, Tania D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Malani, Anurag M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Monday, Lea Marie M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Newman, Gretchen M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Ramesh, Mayur M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rosenblat, Franklin D.O.

McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Sharma, Mamta M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Sunstrum, James M.D. Corewell Health

INFECTIOUS DISEASESPEDIATRIC

Abdel-Haq, Nahed M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Abdulnour-Farjo, Rand M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Ang, Jocelyn M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Arora, Harbir M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

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

Krasan, Graham M.D. Corewell Health

Thirumoorthi, Muthayipalayam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Abreu Lanfranco, Odaliz M.D. Henry Ford Health

Asbahi, Redwan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Borowski, Deborah D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Bragman, James D.O. Corewell Health

Cykiert, Andrew D.O. Corewell Health

Eldirani, Mike M.D.

Feldman, Barry M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Garg, Manisha M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Grewal, Rajinder M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity H ealth Michigan

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

Hazin, Ribhi M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Heidemann, Danielle M.D. Henry Ford Health

Iskander, Josephine M.D. Corewell Health

Jain, Alka M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Jonnalagadda, Samuel M.D.

Karmo, Dillon M.D. Corewell Health

Katzman, Steven D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Mahesh, Shyam M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Margolis, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Moore, Daniel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nair, Anupama M.D.

Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Nasr, Justine M.D.

Panush, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Rizvi, Nessreen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rossi, Benjamin D.O. Corewell Health

Sabin, Bradley M.D. Corewell Health

Scher, Eric M.D. Henry Ford Health

Shuker, Ala M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Slim, Achraf M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Trivax, Geoffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Critchfield, Jeffrey M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Feldman, Jeremy M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Handel, Jeremy M.D. Corewell Health

Kakos, Roger M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kolicaj, Nik M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Marin, Horia M.D. Henry Ford Health

Massa, Peter M.D. Henry Ford Health

Metz, Terrence M.D. Corewell Health

Miller, Jeffrey M.D.

Osher, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan

Rubin, Joshua M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Seedial, Stephen M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

*Zaki, Mina M.D. Corewell Health

LIPID DISORDERS

Doyle, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

*Gowman, David D.O. Corewell Health

Parikh, Sachin M.D. Henry Ford Health

LIVER SPECIALIST

Alsibae, Mohamad M.D. Corewell Health

*Brown, Kimberly M.D. Henry Ford Health

Caines, Allyce M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gordon, Stuart M.D.

Moonka, Dilip M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nadeau, Brian M.D. Corewell Health

Salgia, Reena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Venkat, Deepak M.D. Henry Ford Health

NEONATOLOGY

Adams, John M.D. Ascension Michigan

Chawla, Sanjay M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Judge, Lisa M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Lawrence, Christin D.O. Corewell Health

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

*Pappas, Athina M.D. Ascension Michigan

Vartanian, Rebecca M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, University of Michigan Health

NEPHROLOGY

Al-Ejel, Fawaz M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Bellovich, Keith D.O. Ascension Michigan

Clyne, Stephen D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Dancik, Jerry M.D. Corewell Health

Faber, Mark M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gold, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

Henderson, Heather D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ismail, Khaled M.D.

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

Novak, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ramamurthi, Kalyana M.D. Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Raminick, Mindy D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Rankin, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Reddy, Snigdha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rehman, Iram M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Rossi, Noreen M.D.

*Soman, Sandeep M.D. Henry Ford Health

Taha, Basel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

F EATURED P HYSICIANS

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery

In the world of ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery, the physicians at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery are consistently recognized for their excellence. This past year, Dr. Evan Black and Dr. Geo rey J. Gladstone were once again honored in the Top Docs issue of Hour Detroit in the specialties of plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmology. Their consistent recognition reflects their skill, their dedication, and the trust they’ve built with their patients over the years.

At Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, patient care begins with listening, understanding individual needs, and then determining the most e ective and a ordable path forward. The goal is not only to deliver exceptional results but also to ensure a comfortable, supportive experience from start to finish. A patient from Livonia shared, “Not only did I know that I was in the very best medical hands, but I felt well cared for from beginning to end, and that makes all the di erence.”

The commitment to clinical care and customer service is a hallmark of the practice. Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery is home to an esteemed team of physicians, including Dr. Geo rey J. Gladstone, Dr. Evan H. Black, Dr. Francesca Nesi-Elo , Dr. Dianne M. Schlachter, Dr. Robert A. Beaulieu, and Dr. Shravani

Mikkilineni, as well as physician assistant Lindsay El-Awadi. Serving communities across southeast Michigan and Flint, these doctors maintain a liations with top accredited hospitals, ensuring their patients receive the highest standard of care.

The expert physicians at Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery set the bar with their extensive training, professional a liations, certifications, leadership positions, and teaching roles. Each physician has received accolades for their contributions to advancing ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Procedures and Services O ered: Cosmetic Procedures: With age comes the natural onset of wrinkles and sagging skin. The practice o ers a range of cosmetic procedures designed to rejuvenate the face, including eyelid and forehead surgeries that lift drooping eyelids, smooth wrinkles, and remove under-eye bags.

Reconstructive Surgery: The practice o ers reconstructive surgery to restore both function and appearance. Services include ptosis repair, eyelid reconstruction, lower eyelid malposition surgery, eyelid skin cancer treatment, tear duct surgery, thyroid eye disease treatment, orbital tumor surgery, and fracture repair.

Nonsurgical Rejuvenation: For those seeking a less invasive approach, the practice provides

options like fractional CO2 laser treatments, Botox, and dermal fillers to smooth deep wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin.

With locations in Southfield, Troy, Livonia, Novi, St. Clair Shores, Southgate, and Flint, Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery is easily accessible for patients across metro Detroit and beyond. No matter which doctor a patient sees, they can expect top-tier expertise and personalized care that have made this practice a trusted name in the community ■

Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC 29201 Telegraph Road, Suite 324 Southfield, MI 48034 800-245-8075 EyelidPros.com

Topf, Joel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Webster, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

NEPHROLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Baracco, Rossana M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Blatt, Neal M.D. Corewell Health

Gregory, Melissa M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

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

Valentini, Rudolph M.D. Detroit Medical Center

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - PEDIATRIC

Johnson, Tisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

NEUROLOGY

Ali, Ashhar D.O. Henry Ford Health

Biondo, Andrew D.O. Trinity Health Michigan

Boudouris, William D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Emmer, Anthony D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Fellows, Jonathan D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Jamwal, Neena M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jolly, Surindar M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kresch, Jodi D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Megally, Mary D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Pawlak, Anne D.O. Corewell Health

Pierce, Robert D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Rossi, Andrea D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Singer, Daniel D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Smith, Brien M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Turner, Isaac M.D. Henry Ford Health

Young, Esther D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zaki, Monica D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zaki, Nadia M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zaman, Iram D.O. Corewell Health

NEUROLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Allarakhia, Iqbal M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Asano, Eishi M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Leleszi, Elizabeth M.D. Corewell Health

Luat, Aimee M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Ruprecht, Beata D.O.

Ascension Michigan

*Sivaswamy, Lalitha M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Williams, Mitchel M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

NEUROSURGERY

Abdulhak, Muwaffak M.D. Henry Ford Health

Air, Ellen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Carr, Daniel D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Chamiraju, Partha M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Chedid, Mokbel M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dashnaw, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

Elia, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Fahim, Daniel M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Fiani, Brian D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Guthikonda, Murali M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Houseman, Clifford D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Jacob, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Johnson, Robert, II M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

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

*Lee, Ian M.D. Henry Ford Health

Malik, Ghaus M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Mehra, Ratnesh D.O.

Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

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

Rapp, Steven M.D. Corewell Health

Richards, Boyd D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Robin, Adam M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rock, Jack M.D. Henry Ford Health

Schwalb, Jason M.D. Henry Ford Health

Seyfried, Donald M.D. Henry Ford Health

Soo, Teck M.D. Ascension Michigan

Volkov, Andrey D.O. Ascension Michigan

Zakalik, Karol M.D. Corewell Health

NEUROSURGERY - PEDIATRIC

*Cools, Michael M.D.

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

Garton, Hugh M.D. University of Michigan Health

Gilmer, Holly M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Marupudi, Neena M.D. University of Michigan Health

Whelan, Ros M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

OBSTETRICS

Arsanious, Samah M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bark, Soyoun M.D. Corewell Health

Bartholomew, Frederick M.D. Corewell Health

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

Fischer, Carol D.O. McLaren Health Care

Katz, Lon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Lingam, Deepthi M.D. Corewell Health

Newman, Alan M.D. Ascension Michigan

Peng, Jennifer M.D. Corewell Health

Sapick, Shelley M.D. Corewell Health

Shaman, Majid M.D. Henry Ford Health

Simmerman, Neil M.D. Henry Ford Health

Speier, Carrie D.O. Corewell Health

Swain, Monique M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vilkins, Annmarie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Yoon, Young D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zekman, Esther D.O. Corewell Health

ONCOLOGY

Al Hallak, Mohammed M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Ali, Haythem M.D. Henry Ford Health

Balaraman, Savitha M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Beekman, Kathleen M.D.

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

Gordon, Craig D.O.

Heath, Elisabeth M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Howard, George M.D. Corewell Health

Jaiyesimi, Ishmael D.O. Corewell Health

*Margolis, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Musa, Faisal M.D. Corewell Health

Muskovitz, Andrew M.D. Corewell Health

Shields, Anthony M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Sukari, Ammar M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Vakhariya, Cynthia D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zekman, Richard D.O.

Ascension Michigan

ONCOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Bell, Danielle M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Chu, Roland M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Henry, Meret M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Martin, Alissa M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Savasan, Sureyya M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Taub, Jeffrey M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Toll, Stephanie D.O.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Aggarwal, Himanshu M.D.

Corewell Health

Amirikia, Arezo M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

*Bergman, Ronald M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Black, Evan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Clune, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Crandall, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Desai, Uday M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dhaliwal, Andy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Fahim, Abigail M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Farjo, Ayad M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Gladstone, Geoffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Goldman, David M.D.

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, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Trinity Health Michigan

Kizy, Bianca M.D. Corewell Health

Kumar, Nitin M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lupovitch, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

Murad-Kejbou, Sally D.O. Corewell Health

Page, Timothy M.D. Corewell Health

Patel, Anu M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Schehlein, Emily M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Siegel, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Sosne, Gabriel M.D.

Tewari, Asheesh M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

OPHTHALMOLOGY- PEDIATRIC

*Bohra, Lisa M.D.

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

Dennehy, Patrick M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gappy, Christopher M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Gianfermi, Elena M.D.

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

Le, Kim M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Rao, Rajesh M.D.

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

Roarty, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Rotberg, Leemor M.D.

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

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

*Barbetta, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

Ramirez-Neyra, Carlos M.D.

Ascension Michigan

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ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY- PEDIATRIC

Bermudez, Paul M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Edwards, Sean M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

ORGAN TRANSPLANT

Abouljoud, Marwan M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

Bedi, Damanpreet M.D. Corewell Health

Kim, Dean M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Nagai, Shunji 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

Acker, William, II M.D. Corewell Health

Bak, Sean M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Banka, Trevor M.D. Henry Ford Health

Bishai, Shariff D.O. Corewell Health

Caid, Matthew D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health,Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Charters, Michael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Cooke, Christopher M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Doig, Timothy D.O. Corewell Health

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

El-Yussif, Eddie D.O. Henry Ford Health

Eller, Erik M.D. 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.

Guthrie, Stuart M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hakeos, William M.D. Henry Ford Health

Hill, Derek D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Hoegler, Joseph M.D. Henry Ford Health

Knesek, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Kohen, Robert M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Marshall, Nathan M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mendelson, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Mihalich, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Milia, Marc M.D. Corewell Health

Mott, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Muh, Stephanie M.D. Henry Ford Health

Nasr, Kerellos M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Perry, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Prieskorn, David D.O.

Corewell Health

Silas, Diana D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Singer, Richard M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Yusaf, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Zingas, Christopher M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

- PEDIATRIC

Bazzi, Ahmed D.O.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Dimovski, Radomir M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

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

Settecerri, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

Slotkin, Steven M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Yassir, Walid M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

*Zaltz, Ira M.D.

Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Bahu, Sam M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Bojrab, Dennis M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Bojrab, Dennis, II M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Carron, Michael M.D. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

Chang, Steven M.D. Henry Ford Health

Craig, John M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

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

Gardner, Glendon 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 Institute, McLaren Health Care

Keidar, Eytan D.O. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Ko, Alvin M.D.

*Korkigian, Shant D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lin, Ho-Sheng M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

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

Momin, Suhael M.D. Henry Ford Health

Neumann, Miles D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Raza, Syed M.D.

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

Reddy, Pavan M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Rontal, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

Rubin, Adam M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Seel, David D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Shenouda, Kerolos M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Stachler, Robert M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Stern, Noah D.O.

Detroit Medical Center

Succar, Eric M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Tam, Samantha M.D. Henry Ford Health

Toma, Mark M.D. Corewell Health

Toma, Roger M.D. Corewell Health

Yoo, George M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

OTOLARYNGOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Bohm, Lauren M.D. University of Michigan Health

Darrat, Ilaaf M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health

*Gonik, Nathan M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Green, Glenn M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Haupert, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

O’Niel, Mallory M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Siegel, Bianca M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Thorne, Marc M.D.

University of Michigan Health

Thottam, Prasad D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Zopf, David M.D.

University of Michigan Health

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Aljassem, Annas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Freydl, Karl D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

George, Wisam D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Marshall, John M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Mounayer, Mark M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Mulawa, Jason M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Osta, Walid M.D.

Corewell Health

Peter, Jason D.O.

Ascension Michigan

*Sibai, Nabil M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Sikorsky, Michael D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Tong, Henry M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Upadhyay, Aman M.D.

Vakhariya, Rakesh D.O.

Ascension Michigan

PATHOLOGY

*Green, Alex M.D.

*Keller, Christian M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Manley, Amelia M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Mehra, Rohit M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Tworek, Joseph M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Zarbo, Richard M.D.

Henry Ford Health

PEDIATRICS - PEDIATRIC

*Abu-Khdeir, Maha M.D.

Corewell Health

Daniel, Theodore M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Doss, Doss M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Faber, Michelle M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Faber, Seth M.D.

Corewell Health

Forman, Seth M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Friday, Yvonne M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Jubran, Ihab M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Metz, Jacqueline D.O. Henry Ford Health

Obudzinski, David M.D.

Corewell Health

Padesky, Paul M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Rao, Sheila M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Shah, Uzma M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Wasvary, Rebecca M.D.

Corewell Health

PERINATAL-NEONATAL MEDICINE

Goyert, Gregory M.D.

Pappas, Athina M.D.

Ascension Michigan

*Vengalil, Shyla M.D.

Ascension Michigan

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Acho, Tamara M.D.

Achtman, Shawn D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

*Arbit, Steven M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Bandemer, Dennis, Jr. D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Barnes, Susan D.O.

Bazzi, Moussa M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Bill, Christopher M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Carrier, Jonathan D.O.

Henry Ford Health

Ettefagh, Leila M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Hall, Elizabeth M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Hanna, Ghada M.D.

Ascension Michigan

Hysni, Craig M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Kovan, Eric D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Nabity, Thomas M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Nwagwu, Chijioke D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Riutta, Justin M.D. Corewell Health

Sesi, Timothy M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Yu, Karine D.O.

Ascension Michigan

Zacharias, Ritu M.D. Henry Ford Health

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Atisha, Dunya M.D. Henry Ford Health

Black, Evan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, 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

Evangelista, Maristella M.D. Henry Ford Health

Gowda, Mune M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

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

Janetzke, Ellen M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lofman, Andrew M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Lumley, Christopher D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Lyons, Daniel M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Moquin, Kenneth M.D.

Henry Ford Health

Mucci, Samuel M.D. Corewell Health

Nossoni, Farid D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Olinger, Thomas M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Puri, Pravin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Reisin, Elan M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Rodriguez, Daniela M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

*Sayal, Ricky D.O.

Trinity Health Michigan

Sherbert, Daniel M.D. Corewell Health

Siddiqui, Aamir M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sosa, Julio M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Stefani, William M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Tanzman, Barak D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Tepper, Donna M.D.

Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

Williams, Jeffrey M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY - PEDIATRIC

Kasten, Steven M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

*Rozzelle, Arlene M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Vercler, Christian M.D. Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Grover, Keshav D.O.

*Lee, Alison M.D.

Plymel, Karen M.D. Corewell Health

PSYCHIATRY

Hutton, Sarah M.D.

Kakar, Davinder M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

*MacLean, Lisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Margolis, Jennifer M.D.

Mekhael, Hany M.D.

Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Patel, Hetal M.D.

Soubani, Omar D.O.

Detroit Medical Center

PSYCHIATRY - PEDIATRIC

Kakar, Davinder M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

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

Malas, Nasuh M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Mekhael, Hany M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Mitchell, Shanti M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sivananthan, Mauran D.O. Henry Ford Health

Weingarden, Brooke D.O.

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Abu-Isa, Eyad M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

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

Chan, June M.D.

Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

Chen, Peter M.D. Corewell Health

Dominello, Michael D.O.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Feldman, Aharon M.D. Henry Ford Health

Jawad, Maha M.D. Corewell Health

Jolly, Shruti M.D. Ascension Michigan, University of Michigan Health

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

Lee, Kuei M.D. Corewell Health

Levin, Kenneth M.D. Henry Ford Health

Maier, Jordan M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Miller, Steven M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Movsas, Benjamin M.D. Henry Ford Health

*Nandalur, Sirisha M.D. Corewell Health

Narayan, Samir M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Shah, Mira M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, Farzan M.D. Henry Ford Health

Siddiqui, M Salim M.D. Henry Ford Health

Vaishampayan, Nitin M.D.

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

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

Walker, Eleanor M.D. Henry Ford Health

RADIOLOGY

Griffith, Brent M.D.

Kado, Karl M.D. Ascension Michigan

Mandava, Sabala M.D. Henry Ford Health

Negussie, Edsa M.D. Ascension Michigan

Osher, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan

*Robinette, Natasha M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Roy, Anindya M.D.

Thummala, Nithin M.D.

Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Trivax, Cory M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Zaki, Mina M.D. Corewell Health

RADIOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

*Altinok, Deniz M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Gibson, Donald M.D. Corewell Health

Metz, Terrence M.D. Corewell Health

Saleem, Sheena M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Budrys, Nicole M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

*Hammoud, Ahmad M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

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

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

Miller, Bradley M.D. Corewell Health

Moskovitz, Brenda M.D. Corewell Health

Starostanko, Andrea M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Wolf, Lynda M.D. Corewell Health

RESPIRATORY/ PULMONARY CARE

Allen, Samuel D.O. Corewell Health

*Deebajah, Ihab M.D. Corewell Health

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

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

Soubani, Ayman M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Trunsky, Matthew M.D. Corewell Health

RESPIRATORY/PULMONARY CARE - PEDIATRIC

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

Lumeng, Carey M.D. University of Michigan Health

*Srivastava, Ruma M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

RHEUMATOLOGY

Bateman, Judith M.D. Corewell Health

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

Dhar, Josephine M.D. Ascension Michigan

Henein, Violette M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kado, Ruba M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Marri-Gottam, Reshma M.D. Ascension Michigan

Meysami, Alireza M.D. Henry Ford Health

Qazi, Parveen M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

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

Silverman, Larry M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

RHEUMATOLOGY- PEDIATRIC

Adams, Matthew M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

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

Riebschleger, Meredith M.D. University of Michigan Health

SLEEP DISORDERS

Badr, Safwan M.D.

Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute

*Bazan, Luisa M.D. Henry Ford Health

Dogra, Sanjay M.D. Corewell Health

Laffer, Michael D.O. Ascension Michigan

Mina, Nader M.D. Corewell Health

Rowens, Bradley M.D. Ascension Michigan

Sesi, Veronica D.O. Corewell Health

Uduman, Abdul Kareem M.D. Henry Ford Health

SPORTS MEDICINE

Acker, William, II M.D. Corewell Health

Bergin, Mark M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Cooke, Christopher M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Cunningham, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Dekker, Timothy M.D. Ascension Michigan

Dutcheshen, Nicholas M.D. Corewell Health

*Ellenberg, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Guettler, Joseph M.D. Corewell Health

Haque, Sadiq D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Kakos, Brandon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Kolowich, Patricia M.D.

Lynch, T. Sean M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Morasso, John D.O. Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D. Henry Ford Health

Prieskorn, David D.O. Corewell Health

Shehab, Ramsey M.D. Henry Ford Health

Zacharias, Jeffrey M.D. Corewell Health

SURGERY - PEDIATRIC

Akay, Begum M.D. Corewell Health

Brahmamdam, Pavan M.D. Corewell Health

Cullen, Marc M.D. Ascension Michigan

Klein, Justin M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Langenburg, Scott M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Lelli, Joseph M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Novotny, Nathan M.D. Corewell Health

*Shanti, Christina M.D. Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Stallion, Anthony M.D. Corewell Health

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Berri, Richard M.D. Ascension Michigan

Chokechanachaisakul, Attasit M.D. Ascension Michigan

Cools, Katherine M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Kim, Steve M.D. Detroit Medical Center

*Kwon, David M.D. Henry Ford Health

Raofi, Vandad M.D. Corewell Health

*Shah, Rupen M.D. Henry Ford Health

Yohanathan, Lavanya M.D. Corewell Health

THORACIC SURGERY

*Adams, Kumari M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Baciewicz, Frank, Jr. M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Coello, Michael M.D. Corewell Health

Edwards, Melanie M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

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

Hilu, John M.D. Corewell Health

Kim, Sang M.D. Corewell Health

Minanov, Oktavijan M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, McLaren Health Care

Okereke, Ikenna M.D. Henry Ford Health

Popoff, Andrew M.D. Henry Ford Health

Sternberg, David M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care

Tanaka, Daizo M.D. Henry Ford Health

Watson, Thomas M.D. Corewell Health

UROLOGY

Cher, Michael M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

*Dabaja, Ali M.D. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health

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

Ginsburg, Kevin M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Health Care, Trinity Health Michigan

Kernen, Kenneth M.D. Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

Kleer, Eduardo M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan

Lim, Kenneth D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

O’Connor, Jeffrey M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan

Oldford, Gregory M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Peabody, James M.D. Henry Ford Health

Rivers, Kandis M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Henry Ford Health

Rogers, Craig M.D. Henry Ford Health

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

Schock, Jeffrey D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan

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

UROLOGY - PEDIATRIC

Feber, Kevin M.D. Corewell Health

Lakshmanan, Yegappan M.D.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

*Liss, Zachary M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center

Park, John M.D.

Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health

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, Detroit Medical Center

VASCULAR SURGERY

Bazzi, Mazen D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

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

Haouilou, Jimmy M.D.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Heidenreich, Michael M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Iljas, John D.O.

Ascension Michigan, 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

Patel, Bipinchandra D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Pensler, Elizabeth D.O. Corewell Health

Rits, Yevgeniy M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Rizk, Youssef D.O.

Ascension Michigan, Corewell Health

Shepard, Alexander M.D. Henry Ford Health

Weaver, Mitchell M.D. Henry Ford Health

Thomas Gilbert, DDS

Dr. Thomas Gilbert feels very lucky to be able to practice in the city where he grew up. A strong sense of community was instilled in him during his childhood in Royal Oak, where he played every sport under the sun with his neighborhood friends and enjoyed movies at the old Royal Oak drive-in.

Dr. Gilbert’s passion for dentistry and excellence in treatment started early. Both of his parents were teachers and administrators at Detroit Country Day School, where he excelled. He majored in biology and psychology at Albion College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Dental School in 1985.

His love of learning continues in both his professional and personal life. Dr. Gilbert is an avid reader who loves mysteries and suspense on top of reading dental journals and current research papers to provide the most innovative and comfortable treatment for his patients.

Dr. Gilbert is a firm believer in continuing education. One class that he has taken is Invisible Braces by Invisalign, and now his Invisalign patients range from young teens to 80-year-olds. He has also learned how to place and restore implants, which has opened up a whole new option of treatment for his patients. Dr. Gilbert was also one of the first to complete the specialized course in Lumineers.

Family is one of Dr. Gilbert’s top priorities. He and his staff at Royal Oak Dental treat their patients as if they were family. Dr. Gilbert met his wife in 10th grade and married her 10 years later. Together, they have four children, a dog, and two cats.

Dr. Gilbert’s focus is to provide the most professional level of treatment and comfort to his patients. As Dr. Gilbert will tell you, he has had a lot of treatment done on his own teeth, and he knows what his patients go through. ■

Royal Oak Dental

715 N. Main St.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

248-398-1818

royaloakdental.com

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

Young Bin Bok, D.D.S., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates Ann Arbor

Tatiana M. Botero-Duque, D.D.S., M.S. Elan Dental Group Ann Arbor

Dominic Calek DDS

Goodis Endodontics 20175 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236 313-886-4040 domcalek@gmail.com endodoctors.com

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

Ashley 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. Endodontic Associates Bloomfield Hills

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

Clay C. Dietz, D.D.S. Personal Endodontics, P.C. Troy

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

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, P.L.L.C Southfield

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

Rochester

George T. Goodis DDS, MS Goodis Endodontics 20175 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236 313-886-4040 gtgoodis@endodoctors.com endodoctors.com

Brad G. Gri n, D.D.S. Renaissance Endodontics, P.L.L.C. Southfield

Gerald J. Halk

DDS, MS, JD, LLM Goodis Endodontics 20175 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236 313-886-4040 drhalk@hotmail.com endodoctors.com

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

David Karwacki, D.D.S. LakeShore Dental Eastpointe

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 Road Suite 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, P.C. Canton

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

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

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

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

Susan B. Paurazas DDS, MS Baypointe Endodontics 35054 23 Mile Road Building B, Suite 105 New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-0200 spaurazas@aol.com endodoctors.com

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

Andrew Racek, D.D.S., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates Ann Arbor

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

Mark J. Robinson, D.D.S. Endodontic Associates Ann Arbor

Ross C. Ryan, D.D.S. Macomb Endodontics Chesterfield

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

Andrew Schoelch, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

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

Michael Shapiro, D.M.D., M.S. Root Canal Specialty Associates Ann Arbor

Louis Shoha, D.D.S., M.S. Professional Endodontics Clarkston

Steven Shoha, D.D.S. Professional Endodontics Southfield

Chad Speirs, D.M.D. Aether Endo | Integrative & Contemporary Endodontics Birmingham

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

James P. Thomas, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Endodontics, P.L.L.C. Rochester Hills

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

Steve 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

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

Edgardo Zuniga DDS, MS

Lyon Endodontics, PLC 112 E. Lake St. South Lyon MI 48178 248-617-3747 office@samedayrootcanal.com samedayrootcanal.com

Michael Zuro , D.D.S., F.I.C.D., F.P.A. Endodontics, P.C. Dearborn

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Nicholas Abdallah, D.D.S. Arch Dental Madison Heights

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

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

Alexander J. Alkass, D.D.S. Alkass Dental Waterford

Omar A. Ansari, D.D.S. Troy Metro Dental Troy

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

Leena Bahu, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Elite Dental Care West Bloomfield

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

Michaela Betts, D.D.S. Chelsea Family Dentistry Chelsea

Dr. Ghada Beydoun DDS

Premier Dental Care 22701 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights MI 48127 313-274-4422 premierdentalcaredh@gmail.com premierdds.org

Anshu Bhardwaj, D.D.S. Fowlerville Dental Center Fowlerville

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

Edward A. Borio, D.D.S. Edward A. Borio D.D.S. Bloomfield Hills

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

Jessica Brisbois, D.D.S. Farmington Smiles Farmington

John F. Brucia, D.D.S.

John F. Brucia, D.D.S., P.C. Warren

Carly Cassleman DDS, FAGD St. Clair Tooth Co. 21321 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-404-4911 info@stclairtoothco.com stclairtoothco.com

Evan Castile, DDS Castile Dental Group 8152 25 Mile Road Suite C Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-992-9222 info@castiledental.com castiledental.com

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

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

Joseph L. Colon, D.D.S. J.L. Colon Dentistry Roseville

Alvin Daboul, D.D.S. North Oaks Dental & Orthodontics Royal Oak

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

Michael Danelia, D.D.S. My Family Dental Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe Woods

Paul Darmon, D.D.S. Paul Darmon, D.D.S., P.C. Beverly Hills

Je rey G. Daws, D.D.S. Daws Dental Livonia

Christopher E. Degenhardt, D.D.S. Degenhardt Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Troy

Theodore L. Degenhardt III, D.D.S. Degenhardt Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Troy

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

Allison Everett Elston, D.D.S. Healthy Pointe Dental Grosse Pointe

Horacio Enrique Falcon, D.D.S. Falcon Dental Group Harper Woods

Jennifer S. Fanti, D.D.S. Southgate Dental Southgate

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

Yousif Gagi, D.D.S., B.D. Redwood Dental Troy

Natalie Gaida, D.D.S. J.L. Colon Dentistry Roseville

Craig Goldin, D.D.S. Cosmetic Dentistry Institute Troy

Raphael V. Goldstein, D.D.S. Goldstein Dental Group, P.L.L.C. Novi

Joseph Gondoly, D.D.S. Cavalier Family Dental Canton

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

Kevin Groth, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Groth Dental Bingham Farms

Vijayata Gupta, D.D.S. Nurture Family Dental Brighton

Harris Gurfinkel, D.D.S. Metropolitan Dental Center Waterford Twp.

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

Ben Hanson, D.D.S. Brownstown Dental Care Woodhaven

Nancy Hartrick, D.D.S. Hartrick Dentistry, P.C. Royal Oak

Alaa K. Hermiz, D.D.S. Dr. Alaa K. Hermiz, D.D.S. Oak Park

Shiva Hogugi, D.D.S. Lakeview Family Dental Keego Harbor

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

Khadije Hussein, D.D.S. Family Crown Dentistry Dearborn

Jason Ingber, D.D.S. Metropolitan Dental Center Waterford Twp.

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

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

Jessica J. Kakos, D.D.S. Kakos Dental West Bloomfield

Dr. Joseph Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji

At Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics , patient care is founded on the essential connection between oral health and overall well-being. Research indicates that periodontitis is the most common inflammatory disease, affecting up to 50% of the global population. Dr. Joseph Nemeth coined the phrase “Healthy mouth, healthier body!” because of the link between gum disease and systemic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Dr. Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji are highly regarded by their peers and dental industry leaders for their innovative contributions as experts in treating gum disease and gum recession and offering dental implant services — the optimal solution for missing teeth. The office is globally recognized for its bad breath treatment center and cosmetic smile procedures.

Dr. Nemeth, a pioneer in periodontics, has been serving patients for over 30 years and was the first in Michigan to use advanced laser technology to treat gum disease. He is also the first periodontist in Michigan certified in the advanced pinhole technique, a minimally invasive treatment for gum recession. Dr. Katranji is renowned for his expertise in complex and cosmetic dental implant cases. He is a published author in several prestigious professional journals and lectures locally and internationally on periodontal topics.

Located in Southfield, Michigan, Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics attracts patients from around the world seeking the finest and most advanced periodontal care. For a comprehensive list of services or to schedule an appointment, visit drnemeth.com or call the office at 248-357-3100. ■

Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics

29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111 Southfield, MI 48034

248-357-3100

drnemeth.com

George Karaouzas, D.D.S. Dr. George Karaouzas, D.D.S. West Bloomfield

Brian Kelly, D.D.S.

Michael Page, D.D.S. Brighton

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

Lois Kovalchick, D.D.S. Grosse Pointe Signature Smiles Grosse Pointe Woods

Oleg Krivichkin, D.D.S. Southfield Family Dental Center Southfield

Neha Kuthiala, D.D.S. Pristine Dental of Novi Novi

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

Erin Leppek, D.D.S. Lakeview Family Dental Southfield

Mark A. Madek, D.D.S. Madek Family Dentistry Commerce Twp.

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

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

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

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

Cole P. McCloskey, D.D.S. PGS Dentistry - Chesterfield Family Dentistry Chesterfield

Karen P. Meyers, D.D.S. Karen P. Meyers, D.D.S. 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

Andrea B. Monkman, D.D.S. Janower & Monkman Dentistry Madison Heights

Fadi Moosa, D.D.S. Bright Pointe Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Marysville

Benjamin Morris, D.D.S. Jacobson Dental Group Walled Lake

Daniel Murphy DDS

Daniel Murphy, DDS 1680 Kingsway Ct. Trenton, MI 48183 734-676-5656 danielmurphy123456@ yahoo.com

Katharine A. Murphy, D.M.D., P.C.

Katharine A. Murphy D.M.D., P.C. West Bloomfield

Robert G. Nakisher, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. LakeView Family Dental West Bloomfield

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

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

Chris Panagos, D.D.S. Grosse Pointe Family Dentistry Grosse Pointe

Dorothy Pasikowski, D.D.S.

Dorothy Pasikowski D.D.S. Berkley

Jennifer Persichetti, DDS Persichetti Dental 41570 Hayes Road Suite F Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-226-2700 persichettidental@gmail.com persichettidental.com

Meghan Polack, D.D.S. Preferred Dental Practice Eastpointe

Milad Rabban, D.D.S. Clinton Township Family Dental Clinton Twp.

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

Alexander S. Roach, D.D.S. Dental 1 Waterford Twp.

Nadia A. Saad, D.D.S. Saad Smiles Livonia

Meena Sabnis, D.D.S. Jacobson Dental Group Walled Lake

Crystal Schafer DDS

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

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

Bashar Sedki, D.D.S. B. Sedki D.D.S. Commerce Twp.

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

A. Shakfa, D.D.S. Dr. Ban R. Barbat Shelby Twp.

Jomana Shayota, D.D.S. Dental House and Aesthetics Franklin

Amanda M. Sheehan, D.D.S., D.I.C.O.I., M.A.G.D., D.ABDSM Oakland Family Dental Waterford

Sue Shoha, D.D.S. BioDentistry MI - Sue Shoha, D.D.S. Bloomfield Hills

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

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

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

Mary Sue Stonisch, D.D.S. Faircourt Dental Smile Studio Grosse Pointe Woods

Najib Taleb, D.D.S. Dearborn Dental Dearborn

Paula Taylor, D.D.S. Village Place Dental Warren

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

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

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

Je rey L. Weinfeld, D.D.S. Je rey L. Weinfeld, D.D.S. West Bloomfield

Craig Wernette, D.D.S. Lifetime Dental Excellence Clawson

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

Madeline Wilson, D.D.S. Chelsea Family Dentistry Chelsea

Robert W. Wood, D.D.S. Lakeview Family Dental West Bloomfield

Natasha Yest, DDS Gentle Family Dentistry of South Lyon 546 N. Lafayette South Lyon, MI 48178 248-486-1730 gfd.southlyon@gmail.com gentledentistsouthlyon.com

David R. Zamler, D.D.S. David R. Zamler, D.D.S. Royal Oak

Jacqueline J. Zoma, D.D.S. Zoma Dental West Bloomfield West Bloomfield Twp.

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Andrew A. Afshar, D.D.S., MD Dental Implant Center of Royal Oak Royal Oak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thomas Bolten, D.D.S., M.D. Michigan OM.S. West Bloomfield

Amanda M. Sheehan, DDS

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 life-changing 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 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 (ABOI). By continuously proving her dedication to her field and her patients, Dr. Sheehan has established herself as one of Michigan’s premier dental providers. ■

Oakland Family Dental

4626 W. Walton Blvd. Waterford, MI 48329

248-674-0384

oaklandfamilydental.com

Nicholas Bournias, D.D.S. Michigan OM.S. West Bloomfield

Henry G. Bryan, D.D.S.

Henry G. Bryan Facial Surgery & Implant Institute 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

David Coviak, D.D.S., M.D. Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rochester Hills

Sean Peter Edwards, D.D.S, M.D. 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

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

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

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 Hildebrand D.D.S. Shelby Twp.

Paul Ho, D.D.S. South Shore Oral Surgery Brownstown

Marvin Jabero, D.D.S.

The Center for Dental ImplantsOral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan Hartland

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 Twp.

P. Andrew Kissoondial, D.D.S.

Oakland Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

Sterling Heights

Michael Kraemer, D.M.D., M.D.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Rochester Hills

Vejayan Krishnan, D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Michigan, P.C. Farmington Hills

Arshi Lehal, D.D.S.

Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rochester Hills

Sanjot Lehal DDS, MD

Bloomfield Oral Surgery 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy, Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-341-8477 drlehal@bloomfieldOS.com bloomfieldOS.com

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

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 OM.S. West Bloomfield

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

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

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 Rochester Hills

Kathryn A. Sonpal, D.D.S. Rochester Hills Oral Surgery Rochester Hills

David Szandzik, D.D.S. Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grosse Pointe Woods

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

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

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

ORTHODONTICS

Lena Akkad, D.D.S., M.S. Alpine Dental Centers Rochester Hills

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 Twp.

Mark Berkman, D.D.S. Outstanding Orthodontics Commerce Twp.

Dr. Jen Bonamici Reynolds Orthodontics 4299 Orchard Lake Road Suite 196 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248-344-8400 info@myamazingsmile.com myamazingsmile.com

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

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

Eric Brust, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics Ann Arbor

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

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

Jade Cook, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics West Bloomfield Twp.

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

Stephen C. Degenhardt, DDS, MS Birmingham and Milford Orthodontic Specialists Birmingham: 248-647-1924 Milford: 248-684-9704 degenhardtortho.com degenhardtorthodontics@gmail.com

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

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

Troy

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

Utica

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

Kelly Fenn, D.D.S., M.S.D. Heights Orthodontics

Sterling Heights

Dolores Baran, DDS

Dr. Dolores Baran, a nationally respected dentist with impeccable educational credentials and professional accomplishments, is best known by her patients for the incredible care, comfort, and support she offers and the amazing results she achieves.

A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Baran has more than 35 years of experience and has earned multiple accolades throughout her career for being a highly skilled dentist and a caring person who prioritizes getting to know her patients. She also has been active with charities and has brought life-changing smiles and dentistry to women who were victims of Hurricane Katrina, and to those seeking shelter and support through Lighthouse in the wake of domestic abuse or displacement. She continues to be involved with the Judson Center of Royal Oak, helping children with special needs.

“Our dentists and team utilize advanced dental technology and fully customized care to provide a comfortable dental experience with high-quality results,” Dr. Baran says. “We enjoy caring for our patients, and it shows through the level of service we provide.”

Royal Oak Smiles is a full-service dental office that provides high-quality and state-of-the-art dental care, offering a complete line of services including cosmetic Botox (and Botox for migraines), Invisalign (invisible braces), restorative work, tooth gems, same-day crowns, implants, wisdom teeth removal, and sedation. For those who have painful and constant canker sores, Dr. Baran uses a laser to eliminate the pain instantly and speed up healing. ■

Royal Oak Smiles

1103 N. Main St., Suite A Royal Oak, MI 48067

248-548-1440

royaloaksmiles.com

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

Richard F. Frenchi, D.D.S. LakePointe Orthodontics St. Clair Shores

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

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

Sindy Goodman, D.D.S., M.S., MBA Maple Orthodontics West Bloomfield

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

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

Susie S. 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, D.D.S., M.S.D. Today’s Orthodontics Livonia

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

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

Amy Isenberg, D.D.S. Hersh Beattie Isenberg Orthodontics West Bloomfield Twp.

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

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.

Leen Khatib, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics Ann Arbor

Kishawn Kole-James, D.D.S. Superior Orthodontics Eastpointe

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

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

John J. Lupini, D.D.S., M.S. True Orthodontics, P.C. Wyandotte

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

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

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

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

Nick S. Palmer, D.D.S., M.S., P.C. 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

Thomas Rafaill, D.D.S. Straight Smiles Orthodontics Shelby Towns

James Reynolds DDS, MS Reynolds Orthodontics 4299 Orchard Lake Road Suite 196 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248-344-8400 info@myamazingsmile.com myamazingsmile.com

Susan Rizk, D.M.D., M.S. Nakisher Orthodontics Farmington Hills

Rebecca Rubin, D.M.D., M.S. Lash Rubin Orthodontics West Bloomfield

Jake Schering, D.D.S., M.S. Apex Orthodontics Canton

Lainie M. Shapiro, D.D.S. Outstanding Orthodontics Commerce Twp.

Jason Sherbel, D.D.S., M.S. Aspire Orthodontics Farmington Hills

Mary Catherine Sherbel, D.D.S., M.S. Aspire Orthodontics Farmington Hills

Brandon Shoukri, D.D.S. Dexter Orthodontics Dexter

Brad Stieper, D.D.S. SBK Orthodontics Ann Arbor

Nicole Teifer, D.D.S., M.S.D. Today’s Orthodontics Novi

Aristidis G. Thanasas, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Howard L. Tingling, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Howard L. Tingling, D.D.S., M.S. Southfield

Algirdas Vaitas, D.M.D. Birmingham Orthodontic Specialists Birmingham

Gerald W. Wesley, D.D.S., M.S. Bright Side Dental Bloomfield Hills

Robert K. Wesley, D.D.S. Wesley Orthodontics Richmond

Nicole S. Wright, D.D.S., M.S. Plymouth Orthodontics Plymouth

Randa Zarka, D.D.S., M.S.D. Today’s Orthodontics Livonia

Ali Zeitoun, D.D.S. Redwood Dental Troy

Gabrielle Zuzo, D.D.S. Zuzo Orthodontics Plymouth

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Ranya Al-Hadidi, D.D.S., M.S. Olde Orchard Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Novi

Sana Alsamarae, D.D.S. Motor Mouth Pediatric Dentistry Dearborn

Samuel “Sam” Blanchard, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

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

Andreina Castro, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates Taylor

Je rey S. Daulton, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

James Delaney III, D.D.S. Drs. Delaney, Root & Associates, P.C. 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 Twp.

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, D.D.S. Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates Taylor

Hunter Hazle, D.M.D. Olde Orchard Pediatric Dentistry Novi

Sophia Huynh, D.D.S. Rochester Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Rochester Hills

Danny Kalash, D.M.D. Tooth and Wa es Pediatric Dentistry Northville Twp.

Martin Makowski, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Sam Malche , D.D.S. Canton Pediatric Dentistry Canton

Amy C. Parker, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Amy C. Parker D.D.S., M.S. Southfield

Hadi Daia, DDS, M.S., 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,” Dr. Daia says. “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 team at Daia Orthodontics & TMJ Orthopedics utilizes cutting-edge technologies to provide a precise diagnosis and personalized, comprehensive treatment plans that are unique for every patient. As one of Invisalign’s Top 1% Diamond Providers and an expert in digital orthodontics, Dr. Daia, along with his team, is equipped to offer several treatment modalities, including discreet, clear aligners.

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

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

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

Curt Ralstrom, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Elizabeth Ralstrom, D.D.S., M.S. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan Clinton Twp.

Swati M. Rastogi, D.D.S. Olde Orchard Pediatric Dentistry Novi

Jocelyn M. Robelli, D.D.S., M.S. Jocelyn M. Robelli D.D.S., M.S., P.L.L.C. Roseville

Basam F. Shamo, D.D.S. Amazing Dental Southfield

Martin Andrew Stern, D.D.S. Rochester Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Rochester Hills

Megan Stowers, D.D.S., M.S. Stowers Pediatric Dentists West Bloomfield

David Vazquez, D.D.S. Motor Mouth Pediatric Dentistry Dearborn

Christopher Walsh, D.D.S. Clarkston Pediatric Dentistry Clarkston

Cari M. Zupko, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Cari M. Zupko & Associates Beverly Hills

PERIODONTICS

A. G. Alsaidi, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Gum Docs Southfield

Lauren Anderson, D.D.S., M.S. Anderson Periodontal Wellness Bloomfield Hills

Shabnam Behdin, D.D.S., M.S. Hilton Progressive Dental Ferndale

Monish Bhola, D.D.S., M.S.D. Advanced Periodontics & Implantology Plymouth

Suheil M. Boutros, D.D.S. Cambridge Dental Group Dearborn Heights

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., F.I.C.O.I.

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 Hasso, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Periodontics & Implants Sterling Heights

Mark S. Isler, D.D.S., M.S. Commerce Dental Group Commerce Twp.

Leyvee Cabanilla Jacobs, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Advanced Periodontics & Implantology Plymouth

Mitchell D. Kaplan, D.D.S., Ph.D.

Mitchell D. Kaplan, D.D.S., PhD, 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

Bassam M. Kinaia, D.D.S., M.S., D.I.C.O.I.

Michigan Periodontics & Implants Sterling Heights

Shilpa Kolhatkar, D.D.S., M.D.S. Advanced Periodontics & Implantology Plymouth

Peter Leone, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontal Specialties Clinton Twp.

David Lipton, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Dental Specialists Bloomfield Hills

Andrea Lopez-Torres Silva, D.M.D., M.S. Professional Periodontics & Implant Services Warren

Omar Mario Masabni, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontal Specialists of Clarkston Clarkston

Stephen J. Meraw, D.D.S., M.S. Ann Arbor Periodontics Ann Arbor

Kelly Misch, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Implants & Periodontics Ann Arbor

Alexandra B. Plonka, D.D.S., M.S. Professional Periodontics & Implant Services

Warren

Michael Ramos, D.D.S.

Michigan Oral Rehabilitation and Periodontics

Rochester Hills

Abdullah Sayed, D.D.S., M.S. Pristine Periodontics and Implants Birmingham

Khaled Sinjab, D.D.S. Doan Periodontics Brighton

Lindsey Steele, D.D.S., M.S. Jacobson Dental Group Walled Lake

Jacob Steiger, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic and Implantology Specialists Farmington Hills

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

Rochester Hills

Michael S. Wojcik, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontal Specialties Clinton Twp.

Steve L. Wolf, D.D.S. Legacy Periodontics & Implants Novi

Joanne Yihan, D.D.S., M.S. Rochester Periodontics & Dental Implants

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 18800 Northville Road Northville, MI 48168 734-542-9904 zakariaperio.com

Aaron Zeevi, D.D.S., M.S. AZ Periodontics Implant Surgery Huntington Woods

Jonathan S. Zora, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontic & Implantology Associates Dearborn

PROSTHODONTICS

David Bartolovic, D.D.S. Pointe Dental Group Grosse Pointe Farms

Robert A Brustad, D.D.S. Dr. Robert A. Brustad, D.D.S. Ann Arbor

Ben J. Czerniawski, D.D.S., M.S. Pointe Prosthodontics 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

Sabrina Garcia-Hammaker, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P. Michigan Prosthetic Dentistry Plymouth

Emily Giroux, D.D.S., M.S. Giroux Prosthodontics and General Dentistry

Sterling Heights

Daniel J. Hammaker, D.D.S., M.S. Michigan Prosthetic Dentistry Plymouth

Douglas A. Henke, D.D.S., M.S. Douglas A. Henke, D.D.S., M.S. Farmington Hills

Rami Jandali Amazing Smiles

Dental Implant Center 26699 W. 12 Mile Road Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 amazingsmiles.us

Jesse Kane, D.D.S. Kane Dentistry Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry

Ann Arbor

Lisa Kane, D.D.S., M.S. Cranbrook Dental Care Bloomfield Hills

Neil L. Matthews, D.D.S., M.S. Neil L. Matthews, D.D.S., M.S. 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

Dr. Karl Winter, DDS

Haggerty Dental Welcomes Dr. Karl Winter — Bringing 36 Years of Expertise

Today, more than 30 million Americans are denture-wearers, and 75% of those over the age of 50 are missing at least one tooth. Thanks to dental implant therapy, these individuals can dramatically change their quality of life by adding fixed teeth.

Dr. H. Karl Winter has 36 years of experience in all phases of dental treatment and specializes in implants and cosmetics. His time spent studying with Dr. Carl Misch at the Misch Implant Institute has given Dr. Winter exceptional training in this field.

“The implant field is really a surgical reconstructive field with a large cosmetic component,” Dr. Winter says. “Implants change the whole facial aesthetic for people who have lost teeth.”

Studies have shown that dental implants can vastly improve a person’s health. “There’s a tremendous benefit to implants — more than just replacing a tooth,” Dr. Winter says. “People who have implants add years to their lifespan because of their restored eating ability, which allows them to have better nutrition.”

Dr. Winter prides himself on providing a wide range of dental procedures performed at a level that exceeds his patients’ expectations. He spends extensive time with each patient so they can understand the procedure they are about to undergo.

Dr. Winter keeps abreast of all new technological advances in implant and cosmetic dentistry. He utilizes on-site dental CAT scans and implant treatment-planning software and provides on-site laboratory services. Dr. Winter, Dr. Aziza Askari (MAGD, Hour Detroit Top Dentist), Dr. James Kelly (board-certified sleep specialist), and Dr. Elizabeth Biggs (board-certified orthodontist) are dedicated to establishing Haggerty Dental as a leader in their respective fields.

Dr. Winter has been recognized for his high standards by his peers with several Best Dentist honors, including Hour Detroit’s Top Dentist, and he has received various fellowships from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

A beautiful smile translates easily in any language, and Dr. Winter’s leading-edge expertise will keep your smile beautiful and healthy for a lifetime. ■

Dr. Carly Cassleman

Here is something you don’t hear dentists say very often: “I want your dental visit to feel like a party.” The author of that statement takes her job as a dentist seriously, but since we all have to go, why not make it enjoyable — you know, like a party.

Meet Dr. Carly Cassleman, founder of St. Clair Tooth Co., and leading dentist in southeastern Michigan with extensive training and experience in adult restorative and cosmetic work. Her primary goal at St. Clair Tooth Co. is “spreading joy.”

“I believe going to the dentist should be fun and easy,” says Dr. Cassleman, who earned a Doctor of Dental Science degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. In 2018, she completed her dream when she opened St. Clair Tooth Co., a modern, fresh approach to dentistry that provides “comprehensive dental care and cultivates meaningful relationships.” ■

St. Clair Tooth Co. 21321 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-500-5514 | stclairtoothco.com

Top row, left to right: Jamie Reynolds, D.D.S., M.S.; Larry Spillane, D.D.S., M.S.

Ghada Beydoun, DDS

Highlighting Excellence in Dental Care: Dr. Ghada’s Comprehensive and Customized Approach

Dr. Ghada Beydoun, DDS, is once again honored to be recognized as a top dentist by Hour Detroit magazine. At her practice, she believes in transforming smiles and lives with a unique, patient-centered approach. What sets her apart is their commitment to providing comprehensive dental care under one roof, ensuring that each patient receives the highest standard of treatment tailored to their specific needs.

“Our state-of-the-art practice offers a wide range of services, from dental implants and root canals to Invisalign, laser treatments, Botox, and cosmetic procedures,” said Dr. Beydoun, who opened Premier Dental Care in 2008. “This holistic approach allows us to address both functional and aesthetic aspects of dental health, ensuring that our patients not only look great but feel great too.”

One of Premier Dental Care’s key differentiators is their dedication to cosmetic dentistry. Their personalized treatments are designed to guide patients through their dental journey, ensuring they maintain optimal results for years to come.

“As a detail-oriented and extensively trained cosmetic dentist, I take pride in aligning dental treatments with facial aesthetics,” Dr. Beydoun says. “By integrating Botox treatments for the jaw, lips, and other facial areas, we create a balanced, harmonious profile that enhances each patient’s natural beauty. This meticulous approach ensures that every patient leaves our practice with a renewed sense of confidence and a stunning smile. “At our practice, we believe that dental care is more than just treatments; it’s about building lasting relationships and ensuring each patient feels supported throughout their journey. We are dedicated to changing lives, one smile at a time.” ■

Premier Dental Care

Ghada Beydoun, DDS 22701 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-274-4422

info@premierdds.com premierdds.org ghadabeydoun.com

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 Abdulbaki Canton Center Chiropractic Clinic Canton

Adebowale (Debo) Adegbenro Comprehensive Spine & Sports Center Oak Park

Ethan Ames

Total Health Systems Center Line

Nichole C. Anderson 8 Mile Chiropractic Clinic

Detroit

Duane Arnold Washington Family Chiropractic Center Shelby Township

C.J. Bader

Dr. C.J. Bader, D.C. Taylor

Bryan A. Baetens

Baetens Chiropractic Center St. Clair Shores

Andrew A. Bajaj

Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Cory Baltazar

Health for Life Chiropractic Northville

Larry A. Bartell

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center Dearborn

Rosemary Batanjski

Complete Care Chiropractic Clinic Warren

Rich Beaubien

Eclectic Health Rochester Hills

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 Spine & Joint Specialists Novi

Brooke Bittner

Aligned to Shine Chiropractic, PC Howell

Susan Blaskay

Healthline Chiropractic Clinic Livonia

Rob Borer

Borer Family Chiropractic Saline

Jeff Bosman

Bosman Chiropractic Auburn Hills

Kristy Sue Bouchard Chiropractic Cottage & Wellness Center Troy

Donald Bretz Organic Approach Chiropractic & Wellness Clinton Township

Davis Brockenshire Innovative Health Solutions Plymouth

Amanda G. Brown Northville Spine Care Northville

Michael J. Brown Brown Chiropractic Sterling Heights

Jeffrey E. Buller Buller Chiropractic Clinic Rochester Hills

Jason A. Butzin

Butzin Chiropractic Clinic Sterling Heights

Stephen Cain

Total Health Systems St. Clair Shores

Mike Cameron Wyandotte Chiropractic Wyandotte

Mark Campbell HealthQuest Chiropractic of Farmington Farmington Hills

Marc A. Carafelli Carafelli Chiropractic Trenton

Kevin Caron

Performance Health Chiropractic Clinton Township

Sam Caruso Caruso Chiropractic Lake Orion

Kevin Choo

Triumph Chiropractic Livonia

William Clugston Clugston Chiropractic Center Livonia

Solomon Cogan HealthQuest Chiropractic of Farmington Farmington Hills

Daniel Cohen

Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Jessica Cohen Utica Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. Utica

Mark Cohen Utica Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. Utica

Matthew Cohen

Madison Heights Chiropractic Center

Madison Heights

John Conflitti

Madison Heights Chiropractic Center Madison Heights

Jeffrey A. Conn Pointe Village Chiropractic Clinton Township

Kyle Conn Lifetime Family Chiropractic Brighton

Paul Conte

Total Health Systems Chesterfield

Ryan Cooper Health for Life Chiropractic Northville

Kristin Cousineau Cousineau Chiropractic Riverview

Nicole Cousineau Cousineau Chiropractic Riverview

David T. Craig Pointe Village Chiropractic Clinton Township

Jamie Cramer Precise Chiropractic Troy

Brooke Crandall Endeavor Chiropractic Livonia

Frank D’Agostino Bi-County Chiropractic Health Service

Sterling Heights

Doug Daley

Total Health Systems Washington Township

Christophe Dean

Oakland Lifestyle Medicine Bloomfield Hills

Jon Dean

Oakland Lifestyle Medicine Bloomfield Hills

Kevin Denner

Total Health Systems New Baltimore

Bridget A. Devlin-Smith Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center Ferndale

Eric Dilts

Wellness Wave Chiropractic Livonia

John M. DiMasi

East Detroit Chiropractic Center Clinton Township

Patrick Dixon

Dixon Family Chiropractic Richmond

Craig A. Dobek

Mt. Clemens Chiropractic - Craig A. Dobek, D.C. Mt. Clemens

Christopher Dolecki Dolecki Chiropractic Clinic Lake Orion

Kevin Donathan

Donathan Family Chiropractic Riverview

Robert Dotto

Wellness Wave Chiropractic Livonia

Rose Dubay

Total Health Systems Chesterfield

Jeffrey Duchene

Duchene Chiropractic Center Clinton Township

Nicholas Duchene

Evolve Chiropractic Clinton Township

Paul Eckley

Community Chiropractic & Wellness Center Walled Lake

Leigh A. 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

Birmingham Wellness Center Birmingham

Summer Fakhouri

Prodigy Spinal Rehabilitation Dearborn

Jeffrey E. Fantich Chiropractic & Integrative Health Specialists, P.L.L.C. West Bloomfield

Olivia A. Fitch Fitch Chiropractic Allen Park

Greg Fountain Fountain Chiropractic Clinic Brownstown Charter Township

Stacey Francis Specific Wellness Clinics Bloomfield Hills

Ed Frattini

Suburban Chiropractic Clinic St. Clair Shores

Mary Frye 1st Chiropractic Life Center Warren

Gina Fuga Greater Chiropractic St. Clair Shores

Fiona Gallagher Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Michael Gasiewicz Spinal Recovery Center Warren

Kellie Gauthier Kellie P. Gauthier, D.C. Livonia

Otto Geiseman IV Structure & Function Chiropractic Plymouth

Charles Gilcher

Gilcher Chiropractic Lincoln Park

Herman J. Glass Jr. Glass Chiropractic and Weight Loss Detroit

Blair Globerman Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Daniel S. Gordon

Gordon Chiropractic West Bloomfield

Jack Goss

Goss Chiropractic Clinics Sterling Heights

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

Kenneth L. Hamilton Harper Chiropractic Center St. Clair Shores

Michael Hanselman Precise Chiropractic Troy

Lewis Harp

Lewis Harp, D.C. & Zachary Moro, D.C. Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Dan Herman Dr. James Herman, P.L.L.C. Bloomfield

James Herman Dr. James Herman, P.L.L.C. Bloomfield

Steven Heuer Spinal Recovery Center Warren

Raymond Hillenbrand PRO Chiropractic Beverly Hills

Andrea Hoglen Hoglen Chiropractic & Laser Plymouth

Linda E. Holland

Henry Ford Center for Athletic Medicine Detroit

Jennifer Hudson

Total Health Systems

Washington Township

THE LIST Top Chiropractors

Frank Iulianelli Lake Orion Chiropractic Lake Orion

Chad Jackson Chiropractic Lifestyle Studios & Functional Neurology Center Royal Oak

Alex Jantz

Alternative Health Care Center Grosse Pointe Woods

Karl R.O.S. Johnson

Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & Nutrition Shelby Township

John Johr

BodyMind Network Center, P.L.L.C. Rochester Hills

Reid Kaminski Novi Health & Wellness Novi

David Kirsch

Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Joel Kirsch

Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Sarah Kirsch

Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Robert Koliner From Within Health Center Ann Arbor

Dino Kotsonis

Dino F. Kotsonis, D.C. Clinton Township

Gregory Kramer

Kramer Chiropractic Livonia

Heidi M. LaBo LaBo Family Chiropractic Dearborn

James Leedle

Leedle Chiropractic Clinic Hartland

Richard Levine

Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Robert Levine

Levine Clinic of Chiropractic Farmington Hills

Marc Lukosavich Lukosavich Chiropractic Center Shelby Township

Ryan Lukowski

Lukowski Family Chiropractic Fraser

Kevin Karadeema Renaissance Chiropractic Center Taylor

Dennis R. Kash

Rochester Hills Chiropractor - Dr. Dennis R. Kash Rochester Hills

Ronald D. Keller II Keller Chiropractic Brighton

Keith J. Khalil

Khalil Family Chiropractic Eastpointe

Bradley Krawczyk

Back and Body Chiropractic Center Shelby Charter Township

Ronald Kraynek

Kraynek Chiropractic Canton

Marsh Kroener Macomb Chiropractic Sterling Heights

Nathan Kruse Innovative Health Solutions Plymouth

Aaron Lundgaard Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Jeffrey Lupo

Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Jessie Lupo Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Joseph Lupo

Lupo Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Roseville

Chelsea Markus Hauswirth

The Intrinsic Healing Space Lake Orion

Mitchell Marr Marr Chiropractic Ortonville

David Mason

First Choice Chiropractic of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor

Matthew McCartney McCartney Family Chiropractic & Wellness Lake Orion

David McFadden

Bath City Chiropractic Clinic Clinton Township

Eric Mintz

Synergy Chiropractic West Bloomfield Township

Frank C. Miramonti Chiropractic Wellness Center

Mount Clemens

Zachary Moro

Lewis Harp, D.C. & Zachary Moro, D.C. Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Duncan Mukeku Chiropractic Works, P.C. Oak Park

Ken Murkowski II Pro-Active Chiropractic & Wellness Clarkston

Jason Naborczyk

Optimum Chiropractic Wellness & Massage

Lake Orion

Kevin Naborczyk

Optimum Chiropractic Wellness & Massage

Lake Orion

Laura Nicholson Rochester Family Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Renee Noomie Back & Neck Chiropractic Wellness Center

Troy

Amy Olson StayWell Spine & Joint Specialists Novi

Kyle Ormsbee Ormsbee Chiropractic Utica

Lanny E. Orr

Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Township

Quinn Ouillette Ouillette Chiropractic Brighton

Nicholas Palladinelli Next Generation Chiropractic Sterling Heights

Neelam Patel

Total Health Systems

St. Clair Shores

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James E. Perkins

Alternative Health Solutions, L.L.C. Wixom

Robert G. Peterson

Robert G. Peterson, D.C. Novi

Donald G. Pethtel

Van Born Chiropractic Clinic P.C. Dearborn Heights

Renee I. 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

Shoreline Chiropractic Center St. Clair Shores

Anthony Pulice The Joint Chiropractic Allen Park

Floyd J. Raeon Raeon Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Michael Ramar

Ramar Chiropractic Shelby Township

Mustafa Raychouni MVMT Allen Park

Matt Rayis Pro-Active Chiropractic & Wellness Clarkston

Hassan Reichouni

Wyoming & Back In Motion Chiropractic Health Clinic Dearborn

Charles Reid

Reid Chiropractic Rochester Hills

Ashley Rich

Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Timothy M. Robinson

Timothy M. Robinson, D.C. Livonia

Adam Rodnick

Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Alex Rodnick

Triumph Chiropractic Livonia

Neil Rodnick

Rodnick Chiropractic Commerce Township

Paul Rodnick

Rodnick Chiropractic Saginaw

Stuart Rubin

Dr. Stuart Rubin Farmington Hills

Paula Ru n

New Hudson Chiropractic & Wellness - Dr. Paula Ru n, D.C. New Hudson

BJ Rumph

Rumph Chiropractic Clinic Waterford

Becky Rumph-Pender

Rumph Chiropractic Clinic Waterford

John J. Saab

Saab Chiropractic West Bloomfield

Michael Sadowski

Total Health Chiropractic Highland

Bashar Salame

Health First Chiropractic Clinic 1420 W ashington B lvd Floor 4 Detroit, MI 48226

3 13- 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 ChiropracticDr. Brian A. Scolari, D.C. Shelby Township

Kent Semlow

Semlow Chiropractic Clinic Macomb

Je Senechal

Diverse Health Services, P.L.L.C. Novi

Cynthia Shaft Toll Shaft Chiropractic Canton

Steve Sheldon

Sheldon Chiropractic & Wellness Auburn Hills

Raymond Shin

Performance Health Chiropractic

Clinton Township

Gary Shoemaker

Clairpointe Family Chiropractic Grosse Pointe Farms

Michelle Slagle

Slagle Family Wellness Center

Shelby Township

Thomas G. Smith

Dr. Thomas G. Smith, D.C. Warren

Jesse Snider Total Health Systems Clinton Township

Nicholas “Niko” Solverson Endeavor Chiropractic Livonia

Elisabeth Steczek Complete Care Chiropractic Clinic

Warren

David Swain

Insight Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Center

Warren

Nicholas S. Taylor Precise Chiropractic

Troy

R.E. Tent Diverse Health Services, P.L.L.C.

Novi

Mark J. Tobias Arbor West Chiropractic Center Ann Arbor

Pam Tomaszycki Total Health Systems New Baltimore

Sean M. Totten Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic Birmingham

Emily Tripp Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Marisa Twiner Allen Park Family Chiropractic Allen Park

Stephen Upchurch Upchurch Chiropractic Royal Oak

Marc G. Van Hoogstraat Lifetime Wellness Family Chiropractic Oxford

Jaime Vande Veegaete All Pointes Chiropractic Clinic Grosse Pointe

Scott W. Vande Veegaete Lakepointe Chiropractic Clinic Grosse Pointe Woods

Laura Vanloon Synergy Wellness Birmingham

Alison E. Wahab Balanced Health & Wellness Berkley

Kenneth Wardell Wardell Chiropractic Family Health Center Garden City

Demerius L. Ware

Chiro One Centers of Michigan Southfield

Jennifer Warren Allen Park Family Chiropractic Allen Park

Jason White Advanced Care Chiropractic Holly

John Alan Wood Wood Chiropractic Clinic Sterling Heights

Carol L. Wood-Zanchetta Baetens Chiropractic Center St. Clair Shores

Kevin Worley Total Health Systems Washington Township

Khaled Zaki Aligned Chiropractic, L.L.C. - Dr. Khaled Zaki, D.C. Westland

Nora Zoma

Embody Health Chiropractic Troy

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

Aerius Health Center Riverview

Allegria Village Dearborn

Ambassador a Villa Center Detroit

Belle Fountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Riverview

Caretel Inns Brighton Brighton

Evergreen - An Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Center Southfield

Fenton Healthcare Center Fenton

Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center Livonia

Four Chaplains Nursing Care Center Westland

Four Seasons - An Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Center Westland

Hartford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Detroit

Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lake Orion

LakePointe Senior Care and Rehab Center Clinton Township

Maple Manor Rehab and Neuro Center of Novi Novi

Maple Manor Rehab and Neuro Center of Wayne Wayne

Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility Mount Clemens

Marwood Nursing and Rehab Port Huron

Marywood Nursing Care Center Livonia

MediLodge of Howell Howell

MediLodge of Milford Milford

MediLodge of Plymouth Plymouth

MediLodge of Shoreline Sterling Heights

MediLodge of Taylor Taylor

MediLodge of Yale Yale

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Allen Park Allen Park

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heights Dearborn Heights

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heights Sterling Heights

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Troy Troy

Orchard Grove Senior Living Romeo

Qualicare Nursing Home Detroit

Regency at Chene Detroit

Regency at Shelby Township Shelby Township

Regency at Westland Westland

Rivergate Terrace Riverview

Shelby - An Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Center Shelby Township

Shelby Crossing Health Campus Shelby Township

South Lyon Senior Care and Rehab Center South Lyon

St. Anthony Healthcare Center Warren

St. Joseph’s, A Villa Center Hamtramck

Symphony Applewood Woodhaven

The Orchards at Samaritan Detroit

The Orchards at Wayne Wayne

The Villa at Great Lakes Crossing Detroit

The Village of East Harbor Chesterfield

The Villages of Lapeer Lapeer

The Willows at Howell Howell

Wellbridge of Clarkston Clarkston

Wellbridge of Fenton Fenton

Wellbridge of Pinckney Pinckney

Wellbridge of Romeo Romeo

West Bloomfield Health and Rehabilitation Center West Bloomfield

West Oaks Senior Care and Rehab Center Detroit

ASSISTED LIVING

A Caring Home of Michigan Farmington Hills

Adored Living of Clarkston Clarkston

Adored Living of Rochester Rochester Hills

Allegria Village Dearborn

American House Somerset Troy

Angela’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care Imlay City

Angels Garden Assisted Living Livonia

Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Community Sterling Heights

Ashford Court Senior Living Westland

Atria Kinghaven Riverview

Beaumont Commons - Dearborn Dearborn

Beaumont CommonsFarmington Hills Farmington Hills

Bellbrook 873 W. Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 allenmm@trinity-health.org 248-656-6300 trinityhealthseniorcommunities. org/michigan/bellbrook

Bloom Senior Living Birmingham

Blossom Ridge LLC Oakland Township

Brookdale Grand Blanc Bingham Farms

Brookdale Troy Troy

Brookdale Utica Utica

Brother II Brother - Troy House Troy

Cambrian Senior Living - South Lyon South Lyon

Caretel Inns Brighton Brighton

Cedarbrook of Bloomfield Hills 41150 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48394 248-985-8546

cedarbrookofbloomfieldhills.com

Cedarbrook of Northville 15700 N. Haggerty Road Plymouth, MI 48170 734-865-2765 cedarbrookofnorthville.com

Cedarbrook of Rochester 790 Letica Drive Rochester, MI 48307 248-940-3283 cedarbrookofrochester.com

Guardian Angel Home Health Care of Rochester Hills Rochester

Halsted Place Farmington Hills

Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills

Hampton Manor of Holly Holly

Hampton Manor of St. Clair Shores Roseville

Hampton Manor of Woodhaven Woodhaven

Harmony Assisted Living Sterling Heights

Heavenly Comfort Harper Woods

House of Hope for the Elderly Belleville

Independence Village of Brighton Valley Brighton

Independence Village of Oxford Oxford

Livonia Comfort Care Livonia

Magnolia by the Lakes Keego Harbor

Maple Heights Senior Living Allen Park

North Branch Assisted Living North Branch

Nothing But Us Care Farmington Hills

Pomeroy Living Orion Lake Orion

Randall Residence at Encore Village Brighton

River Bend Assisted Living East China

Rivergate Terrace Riverview

Rose Senior Living - Clinton Township Clinton Township

Serene Gardens of Clarkston Clarkston

St. Anne’s Mead Retirement Home Southfield

StoryPoint Chesterfield Chesterfield

Terraces at Lake Orion Lake Orion

The Cortland Howell Howell

The Orchards MichiganArmada Village Armada

The Orchards MichiganRoseville Roseville

The Village of East Harbor Chesterfield

Touch of Care Senior Living Troy

Waltonwood Lakeside Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-930-5161

waltonwood.com/senior-living/mi/ sterling-heights/waltonwood-atlakeside

Waltonwood Main Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-413-4592

waltonwood.com/senior-living/mi/ rochester-hills/waltonwood-at-main

Woodhaven Retirement Community Livonia

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Woodland Village 7533 Grand River Road Brighton, MI 48114

info@trinityhealth.org 810-844-7477 trinityhealthseniorcommunities. org/michigan/woodland-village

Woodwards Assisted Living Romeo

HOME HEALTH

ABF Home Health Services LLC Mount Clemens

Accredited - We Are Homecare Warren

Affinity Home Care Agency Commerce Township

Aquarius Home Care Warren

ATI Physical Therapy - Ferndale Ferndale

ATI Physical Therapy - Hartland Hartland

Attendant Care Chesterfield

Axiom Cares Southgate

Beacon Home Care Port Huron

Beaumont Home Health Services Troy

Better You Home Health Dearborn

Care Plan Inc. Dearborn

Caretenders Farmington Hills

Caring Choice Network Inc. Southfield

Central Home Health Care Inc. Southfield

Comfort Keepers

6870 Grand River, Suite 100 Brighton, MI 48114 810-229-0200 comfortkeepers.com

Cornerstone Caregiving Dearborn

Corpore Sano Home Health Care Inc. Plymouth

CorsoCare Home Health Milford

Delta Home Health Care LLC Farmington Hills

Diamond Home Health Care Plymouth

Elara Caring In-Home Care Services Bingham Farms

Forever Home Care LLC Shelby Township

Global Home Care Troy

Maple Home Health Care Inc. Oak Park

McLaren Homecare & McLaren Hospice Clinton Township

Michigan Community VNA Bingham Farms

Millennium Home Health Care Inc. Southfield

Nationwide Home Health Care Inc. Southfield

New Century Home Health Care Inc. Madison Heights

Optimal Home Care and Hospice Bingham Farms

Residential Home Health CareTroy, Michigan Troy

Senior Helpers of Auburn Hills Rochester

INDEPENDENT LIVING

All Seasons Rochester Hills Rochester Hills

All Seasons West Bloomfield West Bloomfield

Allegria Village Dearborn

American House Park Place Warren

American House Village at Bloomfield Pontiac

Ashford Court Senior Living Westland

Atria Kinghaven Riverview

Baldwin House Birmingham Birmingham

Baldwin House Lakeside Clinton Township

Baldwin House Oakland Pontiac

Bellbrook 873 W. Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 allenmm@trinity-health.org 248-656-6300 trinityhealthseniorcommunities. org/michigan/bellbrook

Blossom Ridge LLC Oakland Township

Brookdale Southfield Southfield

Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore New Baltimore

Community Connections Sterling Heights

Devonshire Retirement Village Lapeer

Elmhaven Manor Pontiac

Fox Run Novi

Hampton Manor of Clinton Clinton Township

Independence Village of Brighton Valley Brighton

Independence Village of Oxford Oxford

Independence Village of Plymouth Plymouth

Magnolia by the Lakes Keego Harbor

Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Sterling Heights

Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby Shelby Township

Pomeroy Living Orion Lake Orion

Pomeroy Living Rochester Rochester Hills

Shorehaven Sterling Heights

Sterling Place Senior Living Southfield

StoryPoint Chesterfield Chesterfield

The Reserve at Red Run Madison Heights

Town Village Sterling Heights Sterling Heights

Village Manor Retirement Howell

Vista Springs Washington Place Washington

Waltonwood Lakeside 14650 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-930-5161 waltonwood.com/senior-living/mi/ sterling-heights/waltonwood-atlakeside

Waltonwood Twelve Oaks 27475 Huron Circle Novi, MI 48377 248-697-2499

waltonwood.com/senior-living/mi/ novi/waltonwood-at-twelve-oaks

Waltonwood University 3250 Walton Blvd. Rochester, MI 48309 947-479-4105 waltonwood.com/senior-living/ mi/rochester-hills/waltonwood-atuniversity

Windemere Park Senior Community Warren

Hospital Directory

COREWELL HEALTH SYSTEM corewellhealth.org

Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital: Grosse Pointe; 313-473-1000

Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital: Troy; 248-964-5000

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital: Dearborn; 313-593-7000

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital: Farmington Hills; 947-521-8000

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital: Taylor, 313-295-5000

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital: Trenton; 734-671-3800

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak: 248-898-5000

Corewell Health Wayne Hospital: Wayne; 734-467-4000

Urgent care locations: corewellhealth.org

DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER dmc.org

Children’s Hospital of Michigan: Detroit; 313-745-5437

Children’s Hospital of MichiganTroy: 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 Brighton Center for Recovery: 877-976-2371

Henry Ford Hospital: Detroit; 313-916-2600

Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital: Ferndale; 248-398-3200

Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital: Madison Heights; 248-9677000

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital: Southfield; 248-849-3000

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital: Novi; 248-465-4100

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital: Clinton Township; 586-263-2300

Henry Ford Maplegrove Center: West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-6100

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital: Rochester; 248-652-5000

Henry Ford St. John Hospital: Detroit; 313-343-4000

Henry Ford Warren Hospital: Warren; 586-573-5000

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital: West Bloomfield; 248-325-1000

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: Wyandotte; 734-246-6000

Urgent care locations: henryford.org

MCLAREN HEALTH CARE CORP. mclaren.org

Macomb: Mount Clemens; 586-4938000

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: 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; 313-3599540. 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

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Business Spotlight

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Luan’s Journey: Concussion and Chronic Pain

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Marcus’s Journey: A Decade of Pain Gone

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1913

ADULTS OFTEN underestimate the creative capacity of children, who can be just as inventive as their elders, if not more so. At play, young people are wonderfully adept at improvising. That appears to be the case in this circa-1913 photo, which shows a group of boys on an unidentified Detroit street engaged in shinny, a kind of poor man’s hockey that’s played on ice, turf, or the street. There are few rules, and equipment is extemporaneous. Sticks can be improvised from broom handles or tree branches; a ball, tin can, or chunk of ice may substitute for a puck; and goals might be constructed from rocks or garbage cans. The word “shinny” is likely a corruption of the Scottish game shinty, which is especially popular in the Highlands. Although automobiles were quickly replacing horses at the time of this picture, the man in the background seems content using the old mode of transportation. —George Bulanda

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