Janese Branski
Program Manager
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Faculty
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program
Meet the faculty members of the Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Medical Education Geriatric Medicine Fellowship.
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Program Administration
Robert Riekse, MD
Program Director
Robert Riekse, MD
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Mich.
Primary Practice Location
Long-term care at the campuses of Holland Home and Beacon Hill at Eastgate
Teaching or Other Awards
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Outstanding Teacher Award 2016-2017
Why I chose to practice at Mercy Health/Grand Rapids...
Multiple medical opportunities available in the Grand Rapids area as well as being close to family.
Residency
Internal Medicine, Spectrum Health East Campus/St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Subspecialty
Geriatric Medicine
Current Activities, Research or Professional Interests
Geriatrician for continuing care retirement communities including the campuses of Holland Home and Beacon Hill at Eastgate. Medical Director of Beacon Hill at Eastgate. Preceptor for internal medicine residents. Interests include caring for persons with dementia including Alzheimer's disease, as well as preventive care in the elderly.
Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.
Basketball, football, yard work, taking family walks
Faculty
Ronald S. Duemler, MD
Core Faculty
Ronald S. Duemler, MD
Fellowship
Mercy Health Grand Rapids Geriatrics Fellowship, Grand Rapids, MI
Medical School
Michigan State University
Primary Practice Location
Holland Home Campuses
Teaching or Other Awards
American Geriatric Society Clinician of the Year 2015
Residency
Mercy Health Grand Rapids Family Medicine Residency
Subspecialty
Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Additional Practice Information
Trillium Woods
Why I chose to practice at Mercy Health/Grand Rapids...
I really appreciate practicing in a faith based not for profit organization and really appreciate their core values.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, DO
Core Faculty
Patrick Fitzgibbon, DO
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James Passinault, MD
Core Faculty
James Passinault, MD
Fellowship
Geriatrics; University of Michigan
Medical School
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests
• Medical Director of Geriatric Inpatient Services; Trinity Health Grand Rapids • Medical Director; Clark Retirement Community • Inpatient Care of the demented patient with behavior disturbance
Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids
Family Excellent Medical Community Weather
Residency
Internal Medicine; GRMERC; Grand Rapids, Mich.
Current Practice Location
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.
Golf