KCMS - News Blog

Welcome New Members!

2011-12-14T17:06:00.000-05:00

Enzo A. Cento, MD Diagnostic Radiology Christopher C. Glisson, MS, DO NeuroOphthalmology Ebony R. Hoskins, MD Gynecological Oncology/OBG Jessica L. Keto, MD Breast Surgical Oncology Jay T. Morrow, MD, PhD Diagnostic Radiology Mark J. Rapoport, MD Vascular and Interventional Radiology E. Gaile Roddy, MD Family Practice

Welcome KCMS New Residents!

2011-12-14T17:05:00.000-05:00

Paul Abrams, M.D. Sherley Aramath, M.D. Lindy Babcock, M.D. Jeanne Bohm, M.D. Timothy Byon, M.D. Iain Charnley, M.D. Madiha Dar, M.D. Juan Miguel Dela Cruz, M.D. John Dinh, M.D. Michael Dizon, M.D. Mary Dugan, M.D. Marina Dupree, M.D. Armasabille Ermita, M.D. Sukepma Giri, M.D. Frigga Jacob, M.D. Asra Khan, M.D. Jennifer Kozak, M.D. Theodore Liao, M.D. Sameer Mehta, M.D. John Rajlich, M.D.

Welcome new KCMS Medical Students!

2011-12-14T17:00:00.001-05:00

Eric Akopian Payal Attowlao Megan M. Roberts

Daniel Maison, MD

2011-12-14T17:00:00.000-05:00

Daniel Maison, MD, a palliative care specialist with Spectrum Health medical group, was also included in the Grand Rapids Magazine article, which focused on relieving a patient’s suffering at end of life.

Gregory J. Forzley, MD

2011-12-14T16:59:00.000-05:00

Dr. Gregory J. Forzley, Kent County Medical Society President, addressed electronic patient records and their effect on coordinating patient care and improved communication in the Grand Rapids Business Journal in the article, "Electronic patient records at heart of improved safety".

Christopher Glisson, DO

2011-12-14T16:33:00.005-05:00

Neuro-ophthalmologist with Saint Mary’s Health Care’s Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Christopher Glisson, DO, a new member to KCMS and also featured in the Grand Rapids Magazine article on sub specialists, was included on diagnosing disease through the eye.

Dara Spearman, MD

2011-12-14T16:33:00.004-05:00

Dara Spearman, MD was featured in a recent Grand Rapids Magazine article highlighting sub specialist physicians in West Michigan. Dr. Spearman addressed specialized treatment for ethnic skin.

Jamie Caughran, MD

2011-12-14T16:33:00.003-05:00

Dr. Jamie Caughran was featured in the Grand Rapids Press in the Health Section in the Article titled “The Merits of Mammograms.” Dr. Caughran, medical director of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer at The Lacks Cancer Center at Saint Mary’s, recently spoke about her research and the importance of mammograms and self-breast exams in women younger than 50.

David Wohns, MD

2011-12-14T16:33:00.002-05:00

Dr. David Wohns was featured in the Grand Rapids Press in which he discussed the prestigious heart cath accreditation received by Spectrum Health.

Bruce Springer, MD

2011-12-14T16:33:00.001-05:00

Dr. Bruce Springer, of Pine Rest Addition Services and Dr. Bruce Baker, Medical Director of West Brook Recovery Center, were featured in an article of the Health Section of the Grand Rapids Press discussing addition to prescription drugs.

Emilie Collins, MD

2011-12-14T16:33:00.000-05:00

Dr. Emilie Collins, an Endocrinologist with Saint Mary’s Health Care, explained Byetta and Victoza, new Type 2 Diabetes drugs.

Ebony Hoskins, MD

2011-12-14T16:32:00.001-05:00

New Kent County Medical Society Member, Ebony Hoskins, MD; wrote an article for the Grand Rapids Press describing the link between obesity and cancer in the Health Section.

Marianne Melnik, MD

2011-12-14T16:32:00.000-05:00

Dr. Marianne Melnik was featured in the Grand Rapids Press in the Health Section in the Article titled “Breast cancer awareness month.” Dr. Melnik held an online chat through Spectrum Health’s website on breast health, including breast cancer prevention and what to do if a person finds a lump. Dr. Melnik was also featured in MiBiz highlighting a Michigan team that battles breast cancer.

Glenn Van Otteren, MD

2011-12-14T16:31:00.001-05:00

Dr. Glenn Van Otteren, of Spectrum Health’s lung cancer clinic was highlighted in a recent Grand Rapids Press Health Section which discussed Spectrum’s multi-specialty teams dedicated to lung cancer, breast, prostate and genitourinary cancer and melanoma skin cancer.

Physician Wellness Meeting

2011-12-14T16:31:00.000-05:00

The KCMS, along with KCOA, Spectrum Health, Metro Health and Saint Mary’s Health sponsored a meeting highlighting Physician Wellness. Dr. Gerald Shiener, who is Board Certified in addiction, psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine, presented the current challenges that physicians face while seeking a life-work balance. He was joined by Eric Achtyes, MD and

Robert H. Connors, MD

2011-10-31T10:06:00.002-04:00

Dr. Robert H. Connors, a pediatric surgeon and President to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, has received the 2011 Chairman’s Medal from the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Phillip G. Wise, MD

2011-10-31T10:04:00.000-04:00

Dr. Phillip G. Wise presented information on Prostate Cancer in the Grand Rapids Press’ Health section.

Paul R. Kemmeter, MD

2011-10-31T10:03:00.000-04:00

Dr. Paul R. Kemmeter discussed Bariatric procedures offered to patients challenged by obesity. This was presented in the July 31, 2011 Grand Rapids Press’ Health Section.

Cruisin' with KCMS & KCMSA

2011-10-11T17:07:00.000-04:00

The Kent County Medical Society with the Kent County Medical Society Alliance held a joint social event at the Classic Car Collectors and Good Friends Auto of Marty and Mark Campbell, Dee and Dom Federico, and Pat and Peter Renucci. Almost 100 friends participated and dreamed of cruisin’ in one of the classic beauties. A special thanks to the owners of Classic Car Collectors and Good Friends

Donald Condit, MD, MBA

2011-10-11T16:44:00.000-04:00

Governor Rick Snyder has appointed Donald Condit, MD, MBA to serve on the Crime Victim Services Commission. This commission works to increase and enhance victim assistance in communities throughout Michigan. Dr. Condit currently serves on the Kent County Medical Society and Project Access Boards.

Steven L. Bezinque, DO-ArtPrize

2011-10-11T16:43:00.000-04:00

Kent County Medical Society member Steven L. Bezinque, DO was highlighted in the Grand Rapids Press. Dr. Bezinque, a pediatric radiologist, was photographed with his ArtPrize entry "Reach" near the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. His piece has 206 glass hands, which is the number of beds in the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and the number of bones in the human body.

David J. Dobbie, MD

2011-10-11T16:33:00.000-04:00

Dr. David J. Dobbie, featured in the Grand Rapids Press Health Section, addressed the importance of timely flu vaccines.

Steven L. Ringler, MD

2011-10-11T16:30:00.001-04:00

Dr. Steven Ringler was named a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by U.S. News and World Report.

Eric Bouwens, MD

2011-10-11T16:27:00.000-04:00

Dr. Eric Bouwens was featured in the Grand Rapids Press Health Section providing reminders to local patients about utilizing various programs and resources in managing reduced health care benefits.

Francis J. Verde, MD

2011-07-27T11:30:00.001-04:00

Kent County Medical Society member Francis J. Verde, MD, was part of an article on Parkinson's Disease appearing in The Grand Rapids Press Health section on Sunday, July 17. The article showed how the diagnostic test called a DaTscan, can determine whether someone has Parkinson's Disease.

Dr. Angela Oostema-The Grand Rapids Press

2011-07-06T13:54:00.002-04:00