Dr. Karina Torres is an internal medicine provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Assumption University before obtaining her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Torres completed her residency in internal medicine at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai... Read More about Karina Torres, MD

Taylor Reed, PA-C is a compassionate and dedicated Family Medicine Physician Assistant serving patients at Oaklawn's Express Care sites. She earned her Master of Science in Medicine from Western Michigan University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University. Taylor is experienced in managing acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, with clinical training in... Read More about Taylor Reed, PA-C

Dr. Saifi received her bachelor of science degree in biology and continued her education where she obtained her master of science degree in biochemistry. She received a PhD in Biochemistry from Tarbiat Modares University and was a post-doctoral research scientist at Columbia University in New York City. She received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados... Read More about Megan Saifi, MD

Christopher Gaffga, MD, attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia where he received his bachelor of science degree in Psychology and Biology. During his time at the College of William and Mary in Virginia he also studied abroad at Exeter University in Devonshire, England. Dr. Gaffga then completed premed coursework at the University of Louisiana as a post-baccalaureate... Read More about Christopher Gaffga, MD

Dakota J. Yeaster earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and his master’s degree of science in physician assistant studies from Central Michigan University. He also attended Jackson College for emergency medical services training and Hillsdale Fire Academy for firefighter I & II hazardous material operations training. His clinical experience includes urgent care for patients of all ages, wound care... Read More about Dakota J. Yeaster, PA-C

Aaron Brown received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University, and his Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Central Michigan University. Brown has clinical and clerkship experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, internal medicine, OB/GYN women’s health, pediatrics, and general surgery.

Oaklawn is excited to announce that Theresa Klee, D.O., FACOS, recently joined our team of surgeons at Oaklawn Medical Group – General Surgical Associates. A graduate of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Klee looks forward to providing exceptional surgical services to our patients. Throughout her career, Dr. Klee has held several leadership positions, including serving as a... Read More about Theresa Klee, DO, FACOS

Dr. Valle completed his undergraduate studies at Albion College and received his medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. His residency was completed at Evanston/McGaw Medical Center in Evanston, IL. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He joined the active medical staff at Oaklawn Hospital in 1987.

Dr. Schnoor obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ohio State University and completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago. In the past, he worked as a Hospitalist for Sound Physicians at Good Samaritan Hospital in Washington. Dr. Schnoor has been Board Certified in Internal Medicine since 2013. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Schnoor’s... Read More about Jeremiah Schnoor, MD

Steven J. Malocha, MA, CCC-A received both his bachelors and masters degrees from Western Michigan University and became a certified Audiologist in 2003. He began his career in Audiology at Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center in Battle Creek. After four years he continued to advance his career by joining South Central Ear, Nose and Throat where he was able to work... Read More about Steven Malocha, MA, CCC-A

While in India, Shah received the equivalent of a U.S. medical degree in 1982 from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. He completed his residency in internal medicine in 1985 from the same university’s K.M. School of Medicine and Research. In the United Sates, Shah completed a residency and internship in internal medicine in 1989 at Wayne... Read More about Urvish K. Shah, MD

Dr. Subhash Thakur completed his undergraduate education in Delhi, India and earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Studies also in India. He completed an internship and general surgery residency at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He completed a vascular surgery residency at Jobst Vascular Center in Toledo, OH. Dr. Thakur is... Read More about Subhash Thakur, MD, FACS, RPVI, FSVS

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 Surgical Services

Pulmonologists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of acute respiratory conditions and chronic respiratory diseases such as emphysema, COPD, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary fibrosis and asthma. Oaklawn’s Pulmonologist’s are board certified in Internal medicine, Pulmonary medicine and Critical Care medicine, treating patients in both the office setting and overseeing Oaklawn’s critical care unit.

Oaklawn Medical Group - Vascular and Vein Surgery’s board-certified vascular surgeon is dedicated to managing diseases of the arteries and veins through medicine and interventions ranging from in-office procedures for varicose veins, to more complex procedures performed in Oaklawn’s state-of-the-art Vascular Lab.

Oaklawn Medical Group – General Surgical Associates are highly skilled surgeons with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best surgical outcome. All surgeries by Oaklawn Medical Group – General Surgical Associates are performed at Oaklawn’s state-of-the-art surgical suites, The Rob Covert Surgical Center of Excellence. Many procedures utilize the da Vinci Xi surgical system.

The digestive system includes the 25-foot-long tube that processes food and nutrients, plus the stomach, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. These organs break down and absorb the food we eat so that the nutrients can be transported into the blood stream and delivered to cells throughout the body. Good digestive health is a result of all these organs functioning properly. When... Read More about Oaklawn Medical Group - Gastroenterology