About Joshua Elijah Serving a diverse population of patients – from children to adults – Joshua Elijah, PA, has a special interest in chronic disease management. “My clinical goal is to provide patient-centered care by actively listening to each of my patient’s concerns, understand their circumstances, values and how their health impacts their daily life,” he says. Joshua earned a... Read More about Joshua Elijah, PA - Beacon Portage Family Medicine

Brandie works for LifeStance in Portage, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: Child ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder: High Functioning, Binge Eating Disorder, Career & Work Issues, Bullying & Harassment, Autism Spectrum Disorder: Requiring Support, Anxiety, Anger/Anger Management, Depression, Dementia & Memory Concerns, Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Ethnic Identity, Domestic Abuse/Violence (Includes Emotional & Physical),... Read More about Brandie Fridley, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

LifeStance in Portage, MI provides counseling and therapy online or in person. Also, psychiatry and medication management are available by video. The choice is yours. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and marriage counseling. We accept most insurances and serve all ages. Our licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are experts in helping you with... Read More about Ronda Shorter, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nicole works for LifeStance in Portage, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: ADHD, Alcohol and Drug Use Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Men's Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, Psychosis/Schizophrenia, PTSD/Trauma, Somatoform Disorders. Ages: 11-14, 15-17, 18-21, 22-26, 27-40, 41-64, 65+. Take the first step, call or book today.

Brittany works for LifeStance in Portage, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: Bipolar Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder, Career & Work Issues, Anxiety, Anger/Anger Management, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence (Includes Emotional & Physical), Grief & Loss, Family Issues: Family Conflict, Dissociative Disorders, Gender Identity, Hoarding, Healthy Eating, Midlife Transitions, LGBTQ+ Support, Non-Suicidal Self Injury, Personality Disorders, Men's Health, Sleep Issues, Prescribes Benzodiazepine... Read More about Brittany Radler, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dr Manderle chose to be a family medicine physician because of the opportunities to help prevent disease and guide patients and their families through illness as it comes. Each day, he looks forward to coming to work knowing he will help patients and learn something new about medicine and people. Dr Manderle enjoys practicing the whole scope of family medicine,... Read More about Brandon Manderle, MD

Dr Stefaniak loves working in medicine and couldn’t imagine doing anything else on a daily basis. He found family medicine to be the perfect fit because it allows him to build long lasting relationships with his patients. He looks forward to seeing his patients every day and enjoys that each day brings something different. Dr Stefaniak has a special interest... Read More about Adam Stefaniak, DO

Matt's favorite aspect about being a primary care physician is being able to care for the family members from birth until the end of life. His biggest influence in becoming a family care provider was his own family; they always expressed support and encouragement. Matt is excited to provide excellent patient care each day to his patients. Within healthcare, he... Read More about Matt Ciesielski, DO

A career in family medicine was the right fit for Dr Hina because of the variety of patients she is able to see and she enjoys making a positive difference for her patients. Dr Hina was strongly influenced by her family as they have always supported her and encouraged her to work hard and achieve her goals. Dr Hina finds... Read More about Humeera Hina, MD

It gives me great joy and satisfaction that I can help people live fuller and more satisfying lives.

From a young age, Dr Griggs learned that the greatest satisfactions in life come from serving others. This is one of the reasons she loves working in healthcare. She gets excited to come to work everyday because of the new challenges each day and each patient brings. Outside of the office, Dr Griggs loves to travel, attend live theater productions,... Read More about Heidi L Griggs, DO

Dr Mataverde choose neurology and sleep medicine because he has always been fascinated with the brain—how it not only gifts our intelligence, but also influences who we are as individuals. He says that sleep itself is largely controlled by our brain and the field of sleep medicine offers many effective treatments that, as a care provider, are gratifying to see... Read More about Philip Mataverde, DO

Ann Busha, MD, chose a career in family medicine because she enjoys building lifelong relationships with her patients. She loves the variety of patients she gets to care for, as well as the challenge of managing and caring for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr Busha credits her older brother as her biggest influence. He entered medical... Read More about Ann Busha, MD

Megan McKenzie is a physician assistant who specializes in preventative health care. She is an avid learner and has always been passionate about forming relationships with people, which is why she chose to pursue a career in medicine. Megan loves getting to know her patients and their loved ones. Her special interests are women's health, mental health and dermatology. Megan... Read More about Megan McKenzie, PA-C

Michelle always knew she wanted to be a nurse and always enjoyed caring for others, especially children. Her most amazing role has been as a mom; experiencing the world through her children’s eyes has taught Michelle so much about life. She finds so much joy in kids. Michelle is volunteers for numerous community events. She enjoys watching her children play... Read More about Michelle Justus, PNP

Talk about holistic wellness for your child with Kelli Dodson-Hunt, DO, at Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dr Workman loves investing in the lives of his patients. He finds joy in connecting with people and forming long-term relationships. He is passionate about helping others and improving the quality of his patient's lives. He is specifically interested in medical conditions including allergies, asthma, COPD, hypertension, diabetes, preventative care and dermatology. Dr Workman enjoys fishing, hiking, camping and playing... Read More about William Workman, DO