Please join us in welcoming Elie G. Dib, MD, FACP, to IHA Hematology Oncology Consultants – Ann Arbor and IHA Hematology Oncology Consultants – Chelsea. Dr. Dib has special interest in treating cancer with innovative therapies including immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Please join us in welcoming Adriana Benedetto,CNP, to IHA Pediatric Healthcare – Arbor Park. Adriana has clinical interests in maternal-infant health, childhood growth and preventive care.
ANN ARBOR, MI – (May 2, 2016) – IHA is pleased to announce its planned integration with Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists (AAOS) effective immediately. With offices in the Michigan Orthopedic Center on the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor campus and in Hamburg and Canton, the practice, comprised of Thomas J. O’Keefe, MD; J. David Denzin, MD; Dean R. Schueller, MD; Karl F. Schultz, MD; Michael A. Masini, MD, Michael G. Chrissos, MD and James E. Moravek, MD; has provided compassionate, patient focused care to patients across Southeast Michigan since 1976.
Dr. Andrew Pruitt, MD, IHA Surgery Department Chair notes, “These are not only nationally-recognized surgeons, but also outstanding individuals with more than a century and a half of combined experience whom we are thrilled to welcome to the IHA family.”
“Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists has a long tradition of providing high quality orthopedic care to the communities we serve. We are committed to improving our patient’s function and quality of life through the least invasive and most conservative approach that will provide the best outcome.” says Michael A. Masini, MD, Site Medical Director for Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists and also the Orthopedic Section Head for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital – Ann Arbor. “By partnering with a high performing, multi-specialty physician group, such as IHA, we feel we can offer our patients even more comprehensive, coordinated and accessible care.”
Dr. Pruitt also adds, “These seven outstanding surgeons provide a broad range of orthopedic capabilities along with sub-specialty expertise which all of us at IHA are now thrilled to have on the same team.” In addition, the physicians are actively involved as faculty for the St. Joseph Mercy – UofM Orthopedic Residency program.
According to Bill Fileti, IHA’s President & CEO, this new relationship with Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists brings added general orthopedic, sports medicine and adult reconstructive capabilities to IHA. With a growing and aging population, the need for orthopedic services is rapidly expanding. This new linkage will enable IHA to better meet community needs in multiple markets.
“IHA continues to evolve into one of the best multi-specialty group practices in Michigan,” notes Fileti. “With integrations, such as this relationship with Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists and others planned for later in 2016, IHA continues its commitment to grow its primary care and specialty capabilities in order to give our patients outstanding quality, easy access and cost effective care.”
About IHA
IHA is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 520 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 60 practice locations across Southeast Michigan. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 410,000 active patients. Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, IHA also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive and affordable care to its patients. For more information about IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.
About IHA Ann Arbor Orthpaedic Specialists
Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists has been providing high quality, nationally-recognized orthopedic care to patients in Southeast Michigan for nearly 40 years. We have seven exceptional surgeons – specializing in everything from sports medicine and orthopedic trauma to total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder and complex revision surgery. Ann Arbor Orthopaedic Specialists has consistently delivered efficient, compassionate, patient focused care with an emphasis on teamwork. The practice has three convenient office locations: in the Michigan Orthopedic Center on the St. Joseph Mercy campus in Ann Arbor, in the St. Joseph Mercy Canton building and in the IHA Internal Medicine – Livingston office in Hamburg.
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Please join us in welcoming Raza Ali, MD, to IHA Canton Family Medicine. Dr. Ali has clinical interests in preventive care, chronic diseases, geriatrics, pediatrics and acute care. He is currently welcoming new patients and scheduling appointments online.
Steven Yarows, MD, FACP,FASH, from IHA Chelsea Family & Internal Medicine, recently wrote an article that was featured in The Journal of Family Practice, called Tips and algorithms to get your patient’s BP to goal.” Dr. Yarows has clinical interests in hypertension and has studied, treated and diagnosed the condition for more than 30 years. Click here to read the article.
Congrats to us! IHA was ranked highest among Metro Detroit physician organizations in Consumer Reports’ May issue. Click to read the article from Detroit News.
New ratings published in the May issue of Consumer Reports magazine give consumers in the greater Detroit area a rare window into how their doctors compare. The ratings focus on how well doctors provide evidence-based care for patients with high cholesterol and diabetes, and how often doctors provide the right screening tests for colon cancer.
Known as The Doctor Project, the effort is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and was led in southeast Michigan by the Greater Detroit Area Health Council (GDAHC), a multi-stakeholder collaborative dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the region.
GDAHC worked with 13 physician organizations—large networks of physicians—to collect and report data on the quality of medical care they provide. This report is first of its kind in Michigan and remains the only report combining data from all major commercial health plans and the performance of more than 3000 primary care physicians.
The Doctor Project is further validation that IHA’s hard work, systems & technology, and focus on meeting the needs of patients with personalized high-quality services is making a substantial difference.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to talk about one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, if diagnosed early. It may seem intimidating, but a colonoscopy is a very simple test and a big reason why there are more than one million colon cancer survivors in the United States.
A colonoscopy test is a visual examination of the large intestine (colon) using a lighted, flexible video colonoscope. The scope also has a camera to help the physician document findings and notable features.
A colonoscopy is more than just a test. If a polyp is found, it can usually be removed during the exam, thereby eliminating the need for a major operation and potentially preventing the development of cancer. If a bleeding site is identified, treatment can be administered to stop the bleeding. Other treatments can be given through the colonoscope when necessary and further studies or treatments may be recommended.
Colonoscopies also can be used in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of other issues, such as:
Alternative tests to a colonoscopy include a barium enema or other types of X-ray exams that outline the colon and allow a diagnosis to be made. In addition, study of the stool and blood can provide indirect information about a colon condition. These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the colon or removal of polyps or biopsies to be done.
If you’re at risk for colon cancer because of age, medical history or family history, talk to your doctor. They can help you determine which test is right for you.
UPDATE!
US 23 in both directions at 8 Mile Road is now open, 8 Mile Road remains closed over the freeway.
Originally posted 3/10/2016
Please be aware that northbound US 23 at 8 Mile Rd. in Whitmore Lake remains closed following an earlier accident involving a semi-truck. In addition, the bridge over US 23 will remain closed for repairs as well.
We urge you to seek alternate routes and check Mlive for any updates. MDOT does not have an estimate of when the road will reopen.
Please join us in welcoming Lisa A. Hammer, MD, IBCLC, to IHA Breastfeeding Medicine Specialists. Dr. Hammer is a board-certified pediatrician and a lactation consultant. She has experience in pediatrics, lactation and postpartum support, and provides comprehensive breastfeeding consultations, addressing needs of both mothers and babies. She begins welcoming patients on Monday, March 21. Please contact your primary care physician or OB/GYN if you need a referral.