When symptoms of GI distress don’t pass, specialists at Beacon Kalamazoo Gastroenterology Gull Road are here to help. From bloating and heartburn to inflammatory bowel symptoms, we deliver personalized care for conditions that affect the entire digestive tract from your throat to the colon and everything in between. With diagnostic lab and imaging tests and colonoscopy, endoscopic and pill camera... Read More about Beacon Kalamazoo Gastroenterology Gull Road

About Brij M. Dewan, MD Brij M. Dewan, MD, is a gastroenterologist who cares for adults with a wide range of digestive health conditions. He has a special interest in Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer disease, colon cancer and bowel disorders. Dr. Dewan provides care for both preventive and ongoing gastrointestinal health needs, helping patients manage chronic conditions and... Read More about Brij M. Dewan, MD - Beacon Kalamazoo Gastroenterology Gull Road

About Dr. Mitnala With a special interest in chronic disease management and acute care, Amar Mitnala, MD, sees adult patients in acute inpatient settings, long-term care acute settings and rehabilitation facilities. Dr. Mitnala earned his Bachelors in Medicine, Bachelors in Surgery (MBBS), at Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, India. His Master of Science (Biotechnology) was earned at university of Houston Clear... Read More about Amar Mitnala, MD - Beacon Kalamazoo Extended Care

John Lawlor, MD, enjoys the wide variety and intricacies internal medicine brings. His choice to pursue medicine stemmed from his interests in science and the complexity of life. Dr Lawlor works to help patients live their best, healthy lives. Every day, Dr Lawlor looks forward to seeing and providing care to his patients. He treats patients of all ages but... Read More about John R Lawlor, MD

Dr LeFevre chose a career in medicine because he is fascinated by the human body. He chose the specialty of Internal medicine because it offers a variety of medical challenges and allows him to positively impact his patients throughout their adulthood. He is motivated by the ability to help someone else feel better and live life to the fullest. Dr... Read More about Robert E LeFevre, MD

Dr Xiaogang Zhang decided to pursue medicine because he liked caring for and interacting with people. He chose internal medicine because it gave him a chance to interact with patients on a regular basis and an opportunity look at the big picture and treat the whole body. Though Dr Zhang treats all patients, he has a special interest in cardiology.... Read More about Xiaogang Zhang, MD

Sean O’Brien, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, experienced vascular and general surgeon specializing in vascular surgery in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. O’Brien speaks both Spanish and English. He has a special interest in abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, venous insufficiency, varicose veins, hernias and robotic surgery.

Theresa discovered her passion for audiology during high school while observing her sister's work with special needs infants at St. Joseph's Center in Northeast Pennsylvania. This experience opened her eyes to the impactful care provided by educators, speech-language pathologists and therapists, inspiring her career path in audiology. Raised with strong values by her parents, Theresa learned the importance of hard... Read More about Theresa Meinert, MA, CCC-A

Dr Ferrer chose to become a gastroenterologist due to the complexity of body functions that encompass multiple organ systems in the gastrointestinal tract and how remarkably they work together. He is motivated each day through the interaction with colleagues in the hospital to improve the health of patients who are dealing with acute gastrointestinal conditions. Dr Ferrer credits his grandparents... Read More about Vladimir Ferrer, DO

Dr Jackson was motivated to become a doctor after witnessing his mother, father, sister and brother all become successful in healthcare. He was especially interested in learning about the musculoskeletal system and the immune system. He chose to focus on rheumatology because rheumatologic cases are the most complex, however, when managed, can lead to great patient satisfaction. He most looks... Read More about Desmond Jackson, MD

Kim chose audiology because of the importance hearing plays in our lives. She enjoys learning about her patients and helping them solve each of their unique challenges. Kim has a special interest in working with children and their families. She also has an interest in staying up to date on hearing technology and working with the latest devices. Her biggest... Read More about Kim Kragt, MA, CCC-A

Beacon Kalamazoo Family & Internal Medicine, MI, delivers primary care and chronic disease management for adults. Delivering comprehensive care for illnesses and treatment for complex health conditions, our skilled providers understand the unique needs of adults ages 18 or older.

When symptoms of GI distress don’t pass, talk to a GI specialist at Beacon Kalamazoo Gastroenterology in Kalamazoo, MI. From bloating and heartburn to inflammatory bowel symptoms, we deliver personalized care for conditions that affect the entire digestive tract. With diagnostic lab and imaging tests and colonoscopy, endoscopic and pill camera procedures, doctors specializing in gastroenterology diagnose and treat many... Read More about Beacon Kalamazoo Gastroenterology

At Beacon Kalamazoo Lung Nodule Clinic in Kalamazoo, MI, we are a multidisciplinary team focused on identifying, monitoring, diagnosing, and treating lung nodules when they are identified. We collaborate across the fields of pulmonology, thoracic surgery, interventional radiology, and oncology. While many nodules are benign, we try to optimize the surveillance of patients with nodules deemed to be lower risk.