Dr. Katherine Pestun Moore is a board-certified family medicine physician with advanced training in obstetrics. She completed her residency at Sparrow/MSU with a dedicated focus on family medicine and obstetrics. Dr. Pestun Moore earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Olivet College.

Dr. Eric Pearson is a board-certified family medicine physician with advanced training in obstetrics. Dr. Pearson completed his residency at Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, Michigan, with a focus on obstetrics. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University, graduating with honors. His clinical... Read More about Eric Pearson, DO

Dr. Liston earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard and Radcliffe colleges and medical degree from the University of Michigan. She completed a family practice residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Liston joined Oaklawn’s active medical staff in July 2007 and became Chief Medical Officer for Oaklawn in 2021.

Ron Applebey, PA-C received his bachelor of science in general studies degree from Western Michigan University. He continued his studies at Western Michigan University and obtained his master of science in medicine degree as a physician assistant. His experience includes acute and chronic care as well as work within an emergency department as a physician assistant.

Oaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, almost ten decades later, we’ve evolved into a highly regarded regional health care organization, licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. We’ve continued to be an independently owned not-for-profit hospital, with our main campus... Read More about Oaklawn Medical Group - Wright Medical Primary Care

Dr. David Byrens has been in family practice since 1987, located in downtown Marshall in the Wright Medical Building. Dr. Byrens completed his undergraduate studies at Olivet College and received his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He completed his residency at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and is certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

Dr. Marie Brown received a bachelor of fine arts degree in biology from Albion College and continued her education at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom where she obtained a diploma of Higher Education in Biomedical Sciences. She completed medical school at St. George’s University School of Medicine in the West Indies and her family medicine residency at MidMichigan Medical... Read More about Marie Brown, MD

Kaitlyn Hite received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Saint Leo University. She completed medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and her family medicine residency at Northwest Washington Family Medicine in Washington. Dr. Hite has additional training in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.... Read More about Kaitlyn Hite, MD

Dr. Andrew Worden graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University. He continued his schooling at Wayne State University School of Medicine and obtained his doctor of medicine degree. He completed his General Surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Worden is a member of the American College of... Read More about Andrew Worden, MD

Dr. Sara Smith obtained her bachelor of arts degree in chemistry from Hope College. Following her time at Hope College, she joined the certified nursing assistant program at Walker Medical Instructional Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued her education at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine where she graduated with her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency was... Read More about Sara Smith, DO

Dr. Hiren Patel attended Medical School at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York where he also worked at Northport Veteran’s Affairs. He was Primary Care Chief Resident at Northport VA Medical Centre following his residency and continued with a Rheumatology fellowship at Stony... Read More about Hiren Patel, MD

Bethany Hoffman received an Applied Science in Nursing from Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI., a Bachelor of Science Nursing from Spring Arbor University and a Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner from Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. Hoffman’s past background experience includes clinical nurse practitioner in manufacturing and employee health, adolescent/school health and general practice. In addition, she has... Read More about Bethany M. Hoffman, FNP-BC

Oaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, almost ten decades later, we’ve evolved into a highly regarded regional health care organization, licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. We’ve continued to be an independently owned not-for-profit hospital, with our main campus... Read More about Oaklawn - Michigan Avenue Primary Care

Melissa Gates received a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass., and went on to receive her degree as a doctor of osteopathy from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She performed additional studies at Farmington Hills-based Botsford General Hospital. Gates completed a residency in family medicine at Lansing-based Sparrow Hospital under... Read More about Melissa Gates, DO

Kimberly Cronk received a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI where she majored in biology and minored in psychology. She went on to receive a master of science degree in medicine, physician assistant studies, also from Western Michigan University. Her prior clinical experience includes work at various medical centers in pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry, cardiology, family medicine,... Read More about Kimberly Cronk, PA-C

Dr. Carlos Martinez received his medical degree from National University in Bogota, South America, where he served his residency in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Bosque University, Hospital Santa Clara in Bogota. He went on to obtain a master of science degree in health and health-care research from Ann Arbor based University of Michigan School... Read More about Carlos Martinez, MD

A graduate of Interamerican University in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Dr. Gil-Acosta completed his residency in internal medicine at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He completed two clinical fellowships in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, and a postdoctoral research fellowship at Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center... Read More about Alcides Gil-Acosta, MD

Having a baby is one of life’s greatest moments. But it also requires a great deal of planning, which begins well before the big day. At Oaklawn, we make sure that you, your baby, and your family are completely ready for the special event. Our experienced staff go to great lengths to make sure everyone is comfortable throughout the entire... Read More about Oaklawn Birth Center

Oaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-bed hospital in a residential home, funded by a group of visionary philanthropists. Now, almost ten decades later, we’ve evolved into a highly regarded regional health care organization, licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. We’ve continued to be an independently owned not-for-profit hospital, with our main campus... Read More about Oaklawn Medical Group - Marshall Primary Care