Our Surgery Patients Say it Best

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In the Blink of an Eye

Allen Porter

Physicians:

Seth Miller, MD
Oct, 2019
I was attracted to how much commitment the program requires and was ready to take it seriously.

Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health

Jeff Hannan

Physicians:

Michael Eggebrecht, DODennis Rasbach, MD
Oct, 2019
My health has been in Dr. Rasbach’s hand for the last three years and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

A Humbling Experience

Connie Harmacinski

Physicians:

Nicholas Loafman, DO
Aug, 2019
If I would have known how easy surgery was, I would have done it sooner.

Four Surgeries in Four Years

John Hoffman

Physicians:

Daniel Sohn, MD
Aug, 2019
I would recommend Dr. Sohn to anyone.

Back in Circulation

Aaron Wolfe

Physicians:

Glen Hastings, MD
Jun, 2019
The entire staff was very caring and considerate of what I was going through.

Nothing to Laugh At

Carol Hageman

Physicians:

Michael Schuhknecht, DO
May, 2019
When Dr. Schuhknecht suggested robotic surgery I knew he had my best interests in mind.

Riding the Waves of Life

Michael von Dorpowski

Physicians:

Christian Sikorski, MD
Jan, 2019
I was confident in my doctors and nurses. I had a lot of really good people taking care of me.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MDKatie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone at Lakeland has been so compassionate and caring.

Overcoming a Lifelong Battle

James Syson

Physicians:

Ginard Henry, MDMichael Schuhknecht, DO
Jun, 2018
I loved all my doctors and received great care all around.

A Very Lucky Man – Bad Kidney Causes Back Pain

Mitchel Simmons

Physicians:

Benjamin Stockton, MDDavid Kraklau, MD
Jun, 2018
I’m a very lucky man – I feel like I got a second chance at life.
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Vein Surgery: Aaron Wolfe "Back in Circulation"

When the pain in Aaron's legs became so great he sought the help of vein specialist, Glen Hastings, MD

Sep 19
Check-Up: Are You at Risk for a Hernia? (James Clancy, MD)

General surgeon, James Clancy, MD, shares certain risk factors that may put you at a higher chance of developing a hernia. Hernias can only be fixed with surgery.

Aug 16
Physician Video Profile: James Clancy, MD (General Surgery)

General surgeon, James Clancy, MD, provides a wide range of surgical care to patients at Lakeland General Surgery, St. Joseph.

Jul 26
Mommy Makeover: Ginard Henry, MD, Stonegate Plastic Surgery

The mommy makeover procedure is one that aims to restore the areas of the body most commonly affected by childbearing.

Jul 17
Check Up: Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy (Seth Miller, MD)

Bariatric surgeon, Seth Miller, MD, discusses the pros and cons to the two most popular weight loss surgery options: Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

Jul 16
Trust Your Gut (Elizabeth Jeffers, MD; Craig Kline, MD)

Learn about the causes, complications, and treatment options for diverticulitis.

May 24
Provider Video Profile: Tatiyana Stankovic, NP (Plastic Surgery)

Tatiyana Stankovic, NP, cares for patients at Stonegate Plastic Surgery. She is trained in a wide spectrum of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to enhance the face, body, breasts and skin.

May 07
Provider Video Profile: Sheena Lader, PA (Plastic Surgery)

Sheena Lader, PA, cares for patients at Stonegate Plastic Surgery. She is trained in a wide spectrum of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to enhance the face, body, breasts and skin.

May 07
Physician Video Profile: Seth Miller, MD (Bariatric and General Surgery)

Seth Miller, MD, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who sees patients at Lakeland General Surgery and the Lakeland Weight Loss Center in Niles, Michigan.

Apr 25
Number One in the State for Orthopedic Care - Spectrum Health Lakeland

Spectrum Health Lakeland is proud to be named number one in the state for orthopedic care.

Jan 02

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Lakeland Certified by Joint Commission for Hip & Knee Replacement

The Joint Commission recently awarded Lakeland Health with Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements.

Lakeland Health Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner

New Surgeon Seeing Patients in Niles

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome board-certified general and bariatric surgeon, Seth Miller, MD, FACS.

Nurse Practitioner Joins Stonegate Plastic Surgery

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner, Tatiyana Stankovic, NP.

Lakeland Announces New Ambulatory Surgery Patient Care Manager

Lakeland Financial Advocates Offer Free Open Enrollment Events

Spectrum Health Lakeland financial advocates will offer a series of events to assist community members with enrolling in the marketplace.

Lakeland One of 11 Michigan Hospitals Awarded for Maternity Care

The Economic Alliance of Michigan (EAM) recently awarded Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph with the Maternity Care Excellence Award.

New Initiative Aims to Optimize Patient Health Prior to Surgery

Through a new Presurgery Planning initiative offered at Lakeland, a patient’s current health situation will be evaluated prior to surgery.

Lakeland Health Orthopedic Care Among Top 10 Percent in Nation

Lakeland Hospitals Achieve ‘A’s’ in Patient Safety

Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles recently achieved an ‘A’ in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Lakeland Earns Patient Safety Award

The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) awarded Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles with the Patient Safety Excellence Award.

Orthopedic Services Expanded in Niles

Lakeland Health Welcomes New Surgeon

Lakeland Board of Directors Approve Investment in $160 Million Medical Facility

New Physician’s Assistant Joins Stonegate Plastic Surgery

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