Bronson Welcomes 12 Providers

Published on March 11, 2024

Bronson Welcomes 12 Providers

At Bronson, everything we do is about providing you with the best care possible. That’s why these providers chose to join Team Bronson.

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Bronson Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Specialists welcomes Andrew Atkinson, MD to its team. Dr. Atkinson is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics. He completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark N.J. and his internship at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J. Dr. Atkinson received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in Devens, Mass. He has 13 years of experience in obstetrics and was most recently employed with UP Health System – Bell in Ishpeming, Mich. Bronson Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital Specialist is located at Bronson Methodist Hospital on John St. in Kalamazoo.

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Bronson Neuroscience Center welcomes Debora Argetsinger, DNP, to its team. Debora has a Doctorate of Nursing in systems, population and leadership from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich and a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Debora will primarily see patients at the Bronson Neuroscience Center located in Suite M-124 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, 601 John St. in Kalamazoo, but will also see patients at the Bronson Neuroscience Center in Battle Creek. Debora and the Bronson neurosciences team can be reached at (269) 341-7500.

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Bronson Colon & Rectal Surgery Specialists – Kalamazoo welcomes Kristen Budden, PA-C, to its team. Kristen received her master’s in physician assistant studies from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She has a special interest in treating patient's conditions in a timely manner and seeing the impact it has. Bronson Colon & Rectal Surgery Specialists is located at 601 John St. in Kalamazoo. Kristen can be reached at (269) 341-4890.

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Bronson Family Medicine - Marshall welcomes Desiree Cook, PA-C, to its team. Desiree received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. She has special interests in preventative medicine, obesity medicine and migraine management. Desiree has 10 years of experience in family medicine and was most recently employed at the practice of David M Byrens MD PC in Marshall, Mich. Bronson Family Medicine - Marshall is located at 212 Winston Dr. in Marshall. Desiree can be reached at (269) 781-9867.

Roderick Dizon smiling at the camera

Roderick Dizon, MD joins the Bronson Neuroscience Center, providing services at Bronson Methodist Hospital, located at 601 John St., in Kalamazoo. Dr. Dizon is board-certified in neurology, earning his degree from the University of the East located in the Philippines. He completed his fellowship in Spine and Nerve from the University of California in San Francisco, CA., and his residency in adult neurology from Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, MA. Dr. Dizon comes from the Borgess Brain and Spine Institute, where he worked for over 12 years, most recently serving as the division chief of neurology. He is accepting new patients and taking referrals. You can reach him and the Bronson Neuroscience Center team at (269) 341-7500.

Gina Green smiling at the camera

Bronson Gastroenterology Specialists in Portage welcomes Gina Green, NP, to its team. Gina earned a Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Studies from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Calif., and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. Bronson Gastroenterology Specialists in Portage is located at 3304 Cooley Court.

Gina can be reached at (269) 349-2266.

Claire Groskurth smiling at the camera

Bronson Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists welcomes Claire Groskurth, MD to its team. Dr. Groskurth will be working as an on-call hospitalist at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Dr. Groskurth completed her residency at University of Kansas – Wichita, and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Groskurth received her medical degree from University of Kansas in Wichita, Kan. Bronson Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Specialists is located at Bronson Methodist Hospital on John St. in Kalamazoo. Learn more about Dr. Groskurth online or call Bronson Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery Specialists at (269) 341-7979.

Anissa Martinez smiling at the camera

Bronson Internal Medicine – Battle Creek, Welcomes Anissa Martinez, PA-C, to its team. Anissa received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Mich. Anissa has experience in family medicine and a special interest in dermatology and psychology. Bronson Internal Medicine – Battle Creek is located at 300 North Ave in Battle Creek. Anissa can be reached at (269) 245-5780.

Megan McKenzie smiling at the camera Bronson Primary Care Partners - East Centre Ave. welcomes Megan McKenzie, PA-C, to its team. She has a special interest in women's health, mental health and dermatology and is accepting new patients. Megan earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio and her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Bronson Primary Care Partners - East Centre is located at 2700 East Centre Ave. in Portage. Call (269) 286-7050 to schedule an appointment.
Leah Merrick smiling at the camera

Bronson LakeView Family Care – Paw Paw (Suite A) welcomes Leah Merrick, PA-C, to its team. Leah received a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich.

Bronson LakeView Family Care – Paw Paw (Suite A) is located at 451 Health Parkway. Leah is accepting new patients and can be reached at (269) 657-2550.

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Bronson LakeView Family Care – Internal Medicine is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner, Ann Tapper, to its team. Ann earned her Master of Science in nursing and family nurse practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. and her Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with minors in sociology and comparative religion from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Ann previously provided care at Bronson LakeView Family Care – Decatur. She is now accepting patients at Bronson LakeView Family Care – Internal Medicine, located at 451 Health Parkway, Suite F in Paw Paw. Call (269) 655-3080 to schedule an appointment.

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Bronson Primary Care Partners welcomes Stephanie Van Ryn, PA-C, to its team. Stephanie received her Master of Science in Medicine from Western Michigan University. She has a special interest in preventative maintenance, mental health & well-being, women’s health, and is currently accepting new patients. Bronson Primary Care Partners is located on Beatrice Drive in Kalamazoo. Stephanie can be reached at (269) 286-7110.

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