Dr. Manu’s journey in medicine began with a love for science and for his grandfather. “Granddad developed prostate cancer. His doctor excluded us - as the family from the whole process. That is what led to my decision to go into medicine, to make sure that when I treated patients their families were involved.” As an internal medicine specialist, Dr.... Read More about Julius Manu, MD

Dr. Eric Gladstone does not look like a rebel. But looks can be deceiving. He is a “nocturnist.” That is a hospital-based doctor who chooses to work nights. “My parents were strict with bedtime. So, naturally I decided to only work nights.” A self-described night owl, Dr. Gladstone says he enjoys the type of care the nighttime hours allow him... Read More about Eric Gladstone, DO

As a hospitalist, Dr. Tuxbury’s focus is helping hospitalized patients get well, leave the hospital and return to the daily activities they love. With an educational and clinical background in family medicine, she also strives to help people understand how they can live a healthier lifestyle that reduces the risk for hospitalization in the first place. She has a history... Read More about Stephanie Tuxbury, MD, MBA

Surrounded by medicine as a child – with a mother who was a gynecologist and other family members who were cardiologists and surgeons – Maha Mumtaz came to love the profession. “Growing up and seeing them really inspired me to want to help people and move into the field of medicine.” She chose internal medicine for its variety. “I enjoy... Read More about Maha Mumtaz, MD

Dr. Bifom brings two things with him each time he meets a hospitalized patient for the first time “A bright smile and a good attitude. That first greeting is very important. I try to make the patient as comfortable as possible and find some common ground to get them to open up and trust me. That’s what builds a good... Read More about Adrian Bifom, MD

My nursing career landed me in the wound care specialty over a decade ago and I have never looked back! After working as a Certified Wound Care Nurse for several years, I decided to advance to the next level and pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. Caring for patients and watching them heal is what drives my passion to... Read More about Christina M. Miller, APRN-FNP

I believe that our experiences shape our lives. I grew up in a blue collar neighborhood just north of Detroit, Michigan. From my youngest years, I wanted to escape my neighborhood, and used that motivation to continually strive for better. By acts of fate and opportunity, I eventually found myself as a physician and surgeon practicing Urology. I use my... Read More about Gregory McLennan, MD

Dr. Pujar found his love of medicine as a teenager, when his father became seriously ill. The doctor’s brother, a surgeon, led the family through the difficult time. “We depended upon my brother to make decisions regarding my father’s care. I later joined my brother on his medical rounds as well. These experiences helped me to understand the crucial role... Read More about Thejeswi Pujar, MD, MBA, FACP

I chose a career in medicine due to my general interest in science. I excelled in science and math in high school and college, thus medicine was a natural career path for me. I chose urology as a specialty due to a very influential mentor I had in medical school. It was through this individual’s passion for urology, as well... Read More about William Severino, MD

Growing up in the Midwest, I chose a career in medicine simply because I like to help people. In school, I did well in math and science, they were my strong suits and medicine was the natural route for me. While attending medical school, my grandfather was afflicted with prostate cancer, his experience had a profound effect on me and... Read More about David Lieber, MD

My journey into medicine started at a young age. Ever since I was a child, helping people was my goal in life. I quickly found that medicine was the best way to do this. My first job at 15 was working in a physicians’ office. From there, I went to work in emergency rooms and hospitals. From having a strong... Read More about Bradley Holland, MD

As I have built my practice, developing a good rapport with my patients has been one of my priorities. I like to relate to my patients as individual people and not just as ‘medical cases’, a transparent and sincere commitment is the foundation of my relationship with them. A number of patients come to me because I have treated a... Read More about Nanjappa Somanna, MD

As the son of a surgeon, and a track and cross-country athlete in college, Dr. Muzaffar thought he would be an orthopedic surgeon as a way to combine his interests in sports and surgery. However, an experience in medical school changed his life. “I saw a photograph of a child with cleft lip and palate – before and after surgery.... Read More about Arshad Muzaffar, MD

Our goal is to offer Palliative Care for any patient with a critical or serious illness so that we can focus on lessen the burden facing primary providers.

I ensure my patients know I’m here to help and we make decisions together; I also utilize the comprehensive team and advanced technology at Blessing to ensure we meet our medical goals.