| Dr. Jaret A. Beane |
Dr. Beane is a 1999 graduate of Michigan State University's
College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a General Surgery
Residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and following
his residency, remained in the Grand Rapids area to begin his practice.
Prior to medical school, he completed a Master's of Health Sciences focusing
on anatomy and physiology. He also has two bachelor's degrees in Biological Psychology and Health Sciences.
Dr. Beane's
curriculum vitae (resumé) is available for
your review.
Dr. Beane has also completed training in advanced wound care and
hyperbaric wound therapy. He
is the Medical Director of MetroHealth's Wound Healing
Center.
Dr. Beane is Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic
Board of Surgery. He is also a member of SAGES (Society of American
Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) and the ASMBS (American Society for
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, formerly known as ASBS).
He has full privileges at MetroHealth Hospital, and courtesy privileges at
Spectrum Hospitals in Grand Rapids. |
| Rachel Dickerson |
Rachel Dickerson, APRN-BC, NP, joined Grand River Surgery in
2006. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand
Valley State University in 2000. In 2005, she obtained a
Masters of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University.
Rachel is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center. Rachel is our Lap Band Coordinator
and works tirelessly to help patients through the pre- and post-op
programs. She works with insurance companies to help patients
with the approval process.
She has also completed advanced training in wound care and
hyperbarics and practices at MetroHealth's Wound Healing Center.
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| Jennifer London |
Jennifer London, MA, LLPC, joined us in 2007. She received
her Bachelor of Arts in communications from Aquinas College and
completed her Masters of Arts in Counseling Education/Community
Counseling at Western Michigan University. She brings 15 years
of mental health care experience to Grand River Surgery.
Jennifer is integral to our Lap Band Program. For our pre- and
post-operative patients, Jennifer leads the group sessions that
focus on behavior modification and obesity management strategies.
The group sessions are available to those patients enrolled in the
program. |
| Katie Throop |
Katie Throop, RD, joined us in August 2007. She received
her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Western Michigan
University, where she completed her degree magna cum laude.
She completed a dietetics internship at the University of Michigan
Hospitals & Health Centers.
She has been working with us to provide continuity of diet
instruction at MetroHealth Hospital, and has now transitioned into
our practice. She provides one on one diet counseling and
leads diet behavior-focused group sessions. |
The office is staffed by friendly and competent individuals, Andrea, Luann, Joanna,
& Cindy.
They'll be happy to help you with any questions you might have. We
strive to achieve a superior patient experience.
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