West Michigan Cancer Center

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1 Provider Directory

2 West Michigan Cancer Center

3 Welcome West Michigan Cancer Center (WMCC) was created in 1993 through a collaboration of Borgess Health Alliance and Bronson Healthcare Group. These trusted healthcare providers combined their expertise and resources to ensure that the residents of Southwest Michigan would have access to the latest technologies and most advanced treatment skills. Together, they envisioned a cancer treatment center that would rival the best anywhere. Board certified doctors and experienced staff use precise imaging, superior diagnostics, advanced technologies, and customized treatment plans to ensure the best outcomes. Our multidisciplinary approach is the centerpiece of our on-site specialty clinics: Breast Cancer Clinic, Hemophilia Clinic, and Neuro- Oncology Clinic. The Center offers advanced technology and treatment regimens. WMCC is the only regional center to provide integrated oncology, diagnostics, radiation, and chemotherapy in a single location. This makes it easier to coordinate and track the progress of an effective treatment plan for each patient and greatly simplifies the patient s ability to undergo treatment. WMCC remains dedicated to a continuous search for revolutionary tools, as seen in the purchase of the TomoTherapy Hi-Art treatment system, PET/CT and the Varian Trilogy. Through participation with National Cancer Institute (NCI) and major pharmaceutical companies, WMCC has access to promising clinical trials, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. We are proud to be trusted by more than 1,000 referring physicians in the region. Our approach has helped us achieve the highest ratings possible from patients and their doctors. With a staff of more than 175 people, WMCC sees an average of 2,200 new patients and more than 80,000 patient visits each year. The Center helps more patients not only survive their cancers, but go on to live full lives. There s no better time and no better place to work.

4 Keith Bailey, MD Medical Oncologist Louisiana State University Medical Center New Orleans, LA Internship and Residency Southwestern Michigan Area Health Education Center Borgess and Bronson Hospitals Kalamazoo, MI North Carolina Memorial Hospital University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Keith Bailey, M.D., has been practicing in Kalamazoo for more than 30 years. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he has served as Teaching Attending Physician through Michigan State University / Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies (MSU/KCMS) at both hospitals in the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bailey is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Sreenivasa Chandana, MD, PhD Medical Oncologist Guntur Guntur, India PhD Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology, Detroit, MI Sree Chandana, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine and oncology and board eligible in hematology. He is widely published and has received numerous awards. His clinical and research interests include gastrointestinal, thoracic, head and neck cancers as well as lymphomas. Residency McLaren Regional Medical Center Flint, MI Dr. Chandana is an associate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Michigan State University Division of Hematology/Oncology East Lansing, MI

5 Glen D. Heggie, MD Medical Oncologist/Hematologist University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Internship and Residency Kaiser Foundation Hospital Oakland, CA University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Glen D. Heggie, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and geriatrics. He has been in practice for more than 30 years and joined West Michigan Cancer Center in Prior to joining WMCC, he practiced in Idaho and Alabama. Dr. Heggie is published and serves on WMCC s Institutional Review Board. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and is on the medical staff at Borgess and Bronson Hospitals. Sanja Kaluza, MD, MPH Medical Oncologist Karl Franzens University Graz, Austria Residency University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Sanja Kaluza, MD, MPH, joined WMCC after completing a hematology/oncology fellowship at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Dr. Kaluza is board certified in internal medicine, board eligible in medical oncology and oversees our new Survivorship Clinic. As Clinic Director, her focus is to develop and implement long term care plans for cancer survivors in collaboration with WMCC social workers, dietitians, genetic counselor and financial counselors.

6 Marcia K. Liepman, M.D. Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, University of Michigan Hospitals Ann Arbor, Michigan Internship and Residency University of Michigan Hospitals Ann Arbor, Michigan Hematology University of Michigan Hospitals Simpson Memorial Institute Oncology University of Michigan Hospitals Section of Oncology Marcia Liepman, M.D., is board certified in oncology and hematology and has practiced for more than 35 years. She joined West Michigan Cancer Center in Dr. Liepman is published and lectures frequently. She is on the medical staff at West Michigan Cancer Center, Borgess and Bronson Hospitals, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital and Allegan General Hospital. Before coming to WMCC, Dr. Liepman served on the staffs of University of Michigan Medical Center and University of Massachusetts Medical Center.. Kirk Payne, MD Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, Internship and Residency Medical College of VA Richmond, Virginia Hematology/Oncology University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Kirk Payne, M.D., is board certified in medical oncology, hematology, and hospice/ palliative medicine. Dr. Payne served on the faculties of the University of Iowa and the Medical College of Virginia before entering private practice in He has special interest in caring for patients with breast, lung and colorectal tumors, and lymphoma. Clinical Medical Ethics The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Bone Marrow Transplantation Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA

7 Bennett Yu, MD Medical Oncologist University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Residency Albany Medical Center Hospitals Albany, NY -Hematology University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA -Medical Oncology National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Bennett Yu, M.D., comes to WMCC from Salisbury, Maryland where he served as Director of Oncology Research at the Peninsula Cancer Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. His clinical interests include care of breast, lung and GI cancer patients. Dr. Yu is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. As the Director of Research, he is helping to improve access for patients to cutting edge clinical trials for cancer patients, improving the quality and safety of research. He is also helping to develop collaborative research projects with faculty at WMCC, Bronson and Borgess Hospitals, the Western Michigan University School of Medicine, and other academic programs. Jill Noack, PA-C Medical Oncology Physician Assistant Studies University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Jill Noack is a Physician Assistant in our medical oncology department who sees patients at both Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center. Jill received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan and a Bachelor of Science, Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Her responsibilities include seeing and evaluating hematology, medical and radiation oncology patients, and conducting consultations.

8 Steven Stone, MS, PA-C Medical Oncology Physician Assistant Studies Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Steve Stone is a Physician Assistant in our medical oncology department who sees patients at both Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center. Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science in Medicine degree and a Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. His responsibilities include seeing and evaluating hematology, medical and radiation oncology patients and conducting consultations. Kelly Smith, NP-C, MSN, AOCN Adult Oncology Nursing School Nazareth College Kalamazoo, MI Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Kelly Smith is a Certified Nurse Practitioner in adult oncology and has cared for patients at the Cancer Center since it opened in She is also a certified genetic educator through the Oncology Nursing Society and has worked directly with patients to provide assessments, counseling, follow-ups and referrals to community resources. Currently, Smith provides care to patients in medical oncology. She was selected as the 2012 Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.

9 Becky Jones, ANP-BC Medical Oncology Nursing School Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Master of Science in Nursing Master of Public Health Emory University Atlanta, GA Becky Jones is a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who works in our Survivorship Clinic with Dr. Sanja Kaluza. Jones develops and implements long term care plans with the survivorship team including the disciplines of social work, nutrition, genetic counseling and financial counseling. Her role is to help address the unique needs of cancer survivors while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Jones received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She received a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Public Health from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Salvador Espinoza, MD Radiation Oncologist Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Guadalajara, Mexico Internship & Residency Westchester Medical Center New York Medical College Valhalla, NY Dr. Espinoza, M.D., is board-eligible in radiation oncology and has volunteered with several non-profit organizations including the International Red Cross. He is a member of the American Board of Radiology and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Dr. Espinoza also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

10 Linda Grossheim, MD Radiation Oncologist University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Internship Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Residency Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Linda Grossheim, M.D., is board certified in radiation oncology. She served as an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin prior to her appointment at West Michigan Cancer Center. Dr. Grossheim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. She is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American College of Radiology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Vera Nigrin, MD Radiation Oncologist University of Alberta, Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Residency Kansas University Medical Center Kansas City, KS s Gynecologic Brachytherapy University of Louisville Louisville, KY Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Nigrin has special interests in imageguided radiotherapy, MammoSite, prostate brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. She is a member of the American Board of Radiology, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and the American Association of Radiation Oncology. Stereotactic Radiosurgery

11 Jeffrey D. Radawski, MD Radiation Oncologist Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Internship Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH Residency Ohio State University Columbus, OH A native of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Dr. Jeffrey Radawski earned a BSE in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan before heading to the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where he earned his medical degree. Board-eligible in radiation oncology, Dr. Radawski has expertise in prostate brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery/ radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy and intensity modulated and 3D conformal radiotherapy John Green, MS, PA-C Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant Studies Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI John Green is a Physician Assistant in our radiation oncology department, working directly with patients of Drs. Salvador Espinoza, Linda Grossheim, Jeffrey Radawski and Vera Nigrin. Green received a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science in Medicine degree and a Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. His responsibilities include working directly with each of the physicians in pre and post radiation therapy

12 Tricia Miedema, MS, PA-C Radiation Oncology Physician Assistant Studies Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Tricia Miedema is a Physician Assistant in our radiation oncology department, working directly with patients of Drs. Salvador Espinoza, Linda Grossheim, Jeffrey Radawski and Vera Nigrin. Tricia received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Hope College. She earned a Master of Science in Medicine degree and a Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Her responsibilities include working directly with each of the physicians in pre and post radiation management of patients. Angela Caffrey, MD Gynecologic Oncologist University of Washington Seattle, WA Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda, CA Gynecologic Oncology University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Angela Caffrey, M.D., comes to West Michigan Cancer Center from the Pacific Northwest where she was a gynecologic oncologist at the Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, Oregon. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology and hospice and palliative care. Dr. Caffrey began performing robotic surgical procedures in In the past decade, she has participated with several medical shortterm missions teams and has an ongoing commitment to teach and operate at a mission hospital in Africa. She enjoys cooking, outdoor activities and mentoring students and younger physicians.

13 Anna V. Hoekstra, MD, MPH Gynecologic Oncologist Rush University Chicago, IL Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL Gynecologic Oncology Northwestern University Chicago, IL A West Michigan native, Anna Hoekstra, M.D., joined West Michigan Cancer Center after completing her training in Chicago. She is published, lectures frequently and has volunteered her medical services to a number of non-profit organizations. Dr. Hoekstra is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and board eligible in gynecologic oncology. She has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery for endometrial and ovarian cancer. In addition, she provides open and vaginal surgery for other gynecologic malignancies. She also administers chemotherapy and coordinates radiation treatments with WMCC radiation oncology for patients requiring these services. Julie DiGiovanni, MS, PA-C Gynecologic Oncology Physician Assistant Studies A.T. Still University Mesa, AZ Julie DiGiovanni, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant in our gynecologic oncology department, working directly with patients of Dr. Anna Hoekstra. DiGiovanni received a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona.

14 Carol Christianson, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor Bachelor of Science Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Master of Science/Human Genetics University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Carol Christianson is a board certified Genetic Counselor and a West Michigan native. She sees patients in the Cancer Genetics Program who are at increased risk to have a hereditary cancer syndrome. Christianson has 26 years of experience as a genetic counselor. Her responsibilities include taking detailed family histories, counseling patients about their risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, coordinating testing, providing follow-up, and serving as a resource for patients and providers in the community who have questions about cancer genetics. Joseph Mirro, MD President and CEO/CMO Temple University Philadelphia, PA Internship & Residency Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD Pediatric Oncology Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD Joseph Mirro, M.D., is a nationally-recognized cancer expert who joined WMCC in July 2011 after serving as vice-president of cancer services at Milwaukee, Wisconsinbased Aurora Health Care. Prior to that, Dr. Mirro was a key physician administrator and educator at St. Jude Children s Research Hospital in Memphis where he served as executive vice president of physician relations and domestic affiliates, chief medical officer and director of quality improvement. He was also a professor of pediatrics and vice-chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee s College of Medicine in Memphis.

15 About Kalamazoo Located in the heart of southwest Michigan, midway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo is a thriving community of more than 238,000 people. Four cities, five villages, and fifteen townships comprise the eighth largest county in Michigan. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Michigan and is traditionally lower than the national average. A diverse base of employers includes healthcare, education, agriculture, and more than 400 industrial companies. With nine public school districts, two parochial systems, and a home school association, as well as higher education from private to public and community colleges, all education needs are available including the nationally renowned Kalamazoo Promise program. Kalamazoo has so much to offer, including: parks, professional and collegiate sports, museums, galleries, libraries, restaurants, theaters, wineries, golf, events, festivals, shopping, amusements, camping, and more. Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau

16 Accredited by: The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons The American College of Radiation Oncology The American College of Radiology Imaging Network National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers Certified by: The QOPI Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 200 North Park Street Kalamazoo, MI Phone Fax