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Faculty

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Internal Medicine Residency

Meet the faculty members of the Internal Medicine Residency program at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Medical Education. Select a faculty member's bio to learn more.

Program Administration

Janese Branski 

Janese Branski

Program Manager
Janese Branski

Janese Branski

Program Manager

No information found.

Michael Essenmacher, DO 

Michael Essenmacher, DO

Associate Program Director
Michael Essenmacher, DO

Michael Essenmacher, DO

Residency

Internal Medicine

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy painting, camping, hiking and chess.

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Internal Medicine

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

The wonderful colleagues who are hardworking, caring and patient centric.

Andre Hollingsworth, MD 

Andre Hollingsworth, MD

Associate Program Director Outpatient
Andre Hollingsworth, MD

Andre Hollingsworth, MD

Residency

Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Medical Education

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Physician Partners Southwest

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Outside of work, I enjoy bowling, basketball, tennis, karaoke, traveling internationally and trying different cuisines.

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Adolescent health and transitional care medicine, along with primary care.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I trained in internal medicine and pediatrics here in Grand Rapids and loved the growing medical community, resources and ability to teach medical students and residents in the place where I was trained. Additionally, being able to give back to the community and volunteer outside of work has been very fulfilling.

Also, I love the fact that Grand Rapids is a smaller town with bigger city vibes and that there is a great local music scene.

Bryan Hull, MD 

Bryan Hull, MD

Associate Program Director
Bryan Hull, MD

Bryan Hull, MD

Associate Program Director

Residency

St. Mary's/Blodgett/MSU

Current Practice Location

Wege IM, 300 Lafayette SE #3000

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy travel and cooking.

Medical School

University of Michigan

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

IM Resident Clinic Director, Inpatient and Outpatient Teaching/Supervising of Care

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I chose to practice in Grand Rapids for the opportunity to be involved in teaching medical residents and practice medicine in a progressive medical community. I also wanted to live in a city that offers a variety of activities to pursue in an urban or rural setting. This includes cultural activities such as the theater, music and arts. It also includes outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, cross-country and downhill skiing, fishing, boating or beach time. It's a very convenient location to visit other places whether driving up north or to Chicago or flying anywhere in the world.

James Passinault, MD 

James Passinault, MD

Program Director
James Passinault, MD

James Passinault, MD

Fellowship

Geriatrics; University of Michigan

Medical School

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

• Medical Director of Geriatric Inpatient Services; Trinity Health Grand Rapids • Medical Director; Clark Retirement Community • Inpatient Care of the demented patient with behavior disturbance

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids

Family Excellent Medical Community Weather

Residency

Internal Medicine; GRMERC; Grand Rapids, Mich.

Current Practice Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

Golf

Faculty

Jody Banister, MD 

Jody Banister, MD

Core Faculty
Jody Banister, MD

Jody Banister, MD

Residency

Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Saint Mary's

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy golf and gardening.

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Physician Advisor

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

I have strong family ties to Grand Rapids.

Ryan Burmeister, MD 

Ryan Burmeister, MD

Core Faculty

Ryan Burmeister, MD

Ryan Burmeister, MD

Residency

Spectrum Health IM Residency Program

Current Practice Location

Wege Internal Medicine Office

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy sports: hockey, baseball, soccer and golf. Also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Interests in quality primary care and smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids...

Grand Rapids has all of the opportunities and medical specialties of a major metropolitan area with more of a small town feel. It is also close to family and friends.

Bhuvaneshwari Dakshinamoorthy, DO 

Bhuvaneshwari Dakshinamoorthy, DO

Faculty
Bhuvaneshwari Dakshinamoorthy, DO

Bhuvaneshwari Dakshinamoorthy, DO

No information found.

Ryan Dick-Perez, MD 

Ryan Dick-Perez, DO

Core Faculty
Ryan Dick-Perez, MD

Ryan Dick-Perez, DO

No information found.

David Doud, MD 

David Doud, DO

Core Faculty
David Doud, MD

David Doud, DO

No information found.

Drew Jorgensen, MD 

Drew Jorgensen, MD

Core Faculty
Drew Jorgensen, MD

Drew Jorgensen, MD

No information found.

Nasir Khan, MD 

Nasir Khan, MD

Core Faculty
Nasir Khan, MD

Nasir Khan, MD

Residency

Butterworth

Current Practice Location

Mercy Health Physician Partners Wege Internal Medicine

Why I chose to practice in Grand Rapids

I like the area to raise my family.

Medical School

King Edward Medical School

Current Activities, Research, Subspecialty or Professional Interests

Multiple case reports with medical residents, as well as actively teaching and educating the residents and medical students.

Teaching or Other Awards

Numerous teaching awards since 1997 in the form of best teacher of the year almost every year.

Hobbies, Personal Interests, etc.

I enjoy reading and traveling.

Muhammad Shoaib, MD 

Muhammad Shoaib, MD

Faculty
Muhammad Shoaib, MD

Muhammad Shoaib, MD

Faculty

No information found.