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Spectrum Health Lakeland Urology Welcomes New Physician
Sep 27, 2022

(ST. JOSEPH) – Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome urologist, Suresh Potluri, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Potluri is seeing patients alongside David Kraklau, MD, and an experienced team of five advanced practitioners at Spectrum Health Lakeland Urology, which has locations in Niles and St. Joseph.

Dr. Potluri earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois and completed residencies in urology and general surgery through Suny Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Prior to joining Spectrum Health Lakeland, Dr. Potluri worked for Lutheran Hospital in Indiana and spent more than 10 years at the Bronson Methodist Hospital and the HealthCare Midwest Urology and Continence Specialists both in Kalamazoo. He is board-certified and licensed in Michigan and Indiana.

"I believe in a patient-first approach, balancing patient's wishes, needs, and values with the latest evidence-based medicine to provide quality care,” said Dr. Potluri. “Urology is an ever-changing field, with rapid advancements in care and new techniques and I am excited to bring my experiences to Lakeland.”

“We are delighted to have Dr. Potluri join our practice and local community,” said Ryan VanTuyl, practice manager, Spectrum Health Lakeland Urology. “We look forward to adding another surgeon to the team; his wealth of experience will help us continue delivering exceptional care for all our patients.”

Spectrum Health Lakeland Urology consists of highly-qualified medical professionals who use the latest treatments and technologies to manage various types of urological conditions in men, women, and children including the da Vinci Surgical System and other laparoscopic and minimally-invasive procedures. For more information, visit lakelandurology.com