McLaren Northern Michigan

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Alexander Doubek to McLaren Northern Michigan as our newest physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Doubek brings exceptional credentials to our team, completing his medical training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, residency at MSU-Sparrow Hospital (serving as Academic Chief Resident), and advanced fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. As a native of Northern Michigan and a former high school hockey player, Dr. Doubek understands the active lifestyle of Northern Michigan residents and is passionate about providing advanced pain management solutions close to home. His expertise in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures includes epidural injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and comprehensive electrodiagnostic studies. Dr. Doubek's patient-centered approach emphasizes education and collaborative care, ensuring patients are informed partners in their treatment journey. Dr. Doubek is now accepting new patients. Welcome to the team, Dr. Doubek!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ryan Ber, Interventional Cardiologist, to McLaren Northern Michigan! We are excited to announce that Dr. Ber has joined our McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute in Petoskey, bringing specialized expertise in interventional cardiology to Northern Michigan. Dr. Ber is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who completed his medical degree at Meharry Medical College, followed by his internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital. He then pursued cardiovascular disease fellowship training at the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute and completed additional interventional cardiology fellowship training at Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital. His expertise includes procedures to open blocked heart arteries, remove dangerous blood clots, and restore circulation - delivering advanced cardiac care directly to our community without the need for patients to travel to larger cities. "This area has everything I was looking for—an active, welcoming community and the chance to make a real impact as a cardiologist," says Dr. Ber. His commitment to communication and shared decision-making ensures patients and families are fully informed and involved in their care journey. Dr. Ber is now accepting new patients at McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute, Petoskey. Welcome to the McLaren family, Dr. Ber!

We're honored to announce that McLaren Northern Michigan has received a transformative $1.875 million gift from The Farmer Foundation to renovate one of our three cardiac catheterization labs. This gift will enable us to expand services to our community, including: • Full upgrade of our third cardiac cath lab with cutting-edge technology • Capacity expansion enabling the addition of a fourth interventional cardiologist • Enhanced access to critical cardiovascular care across Northern Michigan • Strengthened ability to serve our community's growing cardiac care needs With over 3,000 cardiac catheterization procedures performed annually, we're proud of our national recognition as one of Fortune and PINC's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals and US News & World Report's 'High Performing' rating for heart attack, arrhythmia, and bypass surgery care. "Expanding our cardiology team and services continues to be a top priority. A third cath lab will allow us to meet the growing needs of our community with greater speed, precision, and compassion," said Gar Atchison, McLaren Northern Michigan President and CEO. Our sincere appreciation to The Farmer Foundation for their visionary investment in our community's cardiovascular health. Renovations are expected to be completed next year, marking another milestone in our commitment to delivering world-class cardiac care to Northern Michigan. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gdKnxQDp

This Wednesday! 🩸 We're hosting our blood stem cell registry event THIS WEDNESDAY from 12-4 PM at McLaren Community Room in Petoskey. 75% of patients needing blood stem cell transplants don't have a family match - they depend on finding an unrelated donor through the registry. Your simple cheek swab could be the match that saves someone's life. The process takes just minutes, but the impact is immeasurable. No appointment needed - just stop by when you can! Questions? DM us or call us at (231) 487-7548. We hope to see our community there! 💙

Celebrating a Historic Milestone: Our First Family Medicine Residency Graduate We are proud to announce that Dr. Verbos has made history as the first graduate of the McLaren Northern Family Medicine Residency Program. Since the program's inception, Dr. Verbos has been instrumental in its development and growth, helping establish a strong foundation for future residents. His dedication exemplifies the caliber of physicians we are training in Northern Michigan. Dr. Verbos will continue his career with McLaren Northern Family Medicine and Urgent Care, where he will provide continuity of care for his current patients while expanding his practice to serve our community. This achievement represents a significant step forward in our health care workforce growth strategy. Our residency program is specifically designed to address the national physician shortage affecting rural communities, ensuring we can train and retain exceptional family medicine physicians right here in northern Michigan. Congratulations, Dr. Verbos, on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to the positive impact you will continue to make in our community. Pictured: Program Director Dr. Shepherd with Dr. Verbos

Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare 🏆 We're thrilled to recognize Dr. Patrick O'Callaghan as a recipient of a Guardian Angel Award at McLaren Northern Michigan! Dr. O'Callaghan was nominated by a patient's family who experienced his exceptional surgical skill and compassionate care firsthand. Their daughter required complex elbow fracture repair, and they noted not only his outstanding surgical precision but also his remarkable bedside manner with pediatric patients. What made this recognition even more meaningful? The family shared that Dr. O'Callaghan stayed late to perform the surgery—on his own birthday—demonstrating the dedication and selflessness that define exceptional healthcare professionals. Congratulations, Dr. O'Callaghan, for your commitment to excellence and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Learn more about our Guardian Angel Program: https://lnkd.in/g4zHTZVa

As we wrap up our hospital week activities, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes our hospital run smoothly each day. From our dedicated nurses and physicians to our compassionate support staff, skilled technicians, housekeeping heroes, and administrative professionals – each of you plays an irreplaceable role in our health care community. It's the combined efforts of countless individuals, working together with purpose and care, that allows us to provide exceptional patient care. We couldn't do what we do without each and every one of you. Wishing everyone a happy Hospital Week!

We are proud to announce that McLaren Northern Michigan has been awarded a prestigious "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group! Our Petoskey facility has received the highest possible safety recognition for exceptional commitment to patient protection and safety. This outstanding grade reflects the tremendous work and attention provided by our clinical teams each and every day. Their dedication to preventing medical errors, injuries, infections, and other potential harms while delivering compassionate care is truly remarkable. To our incredible Northern Michigan healthcare professionals: THANK YOU for expanding our culture of safety, quality, and service excellence. Your dedication gives our community confidence that safe care is at the center of everything we do at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Happy Nurses Week! Our incredible nurses are more than just health care providers; they are healers, educators, advocates, and a pillar to our community's health and well-being. Thank you, nurses, for your hard work, dedication, and compassion that you provide every day! ❤️

McLaren Northern Michigan is thrilled to welcome Dr. Patrick O'Callaghan, our new Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon! Dr. Patrick O'Callaghan is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Born in the Detroit area and raised in Ludington, Michigan, Dr. O'Callaghan has deep roots in Northern Michigan, with family connections to Petoskey and fond memories of summers spent on Walloon Lake. Dr. O'Callaghan brings several innovative techniques to McLaren Northern Michigan, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release, wide-awake hand surgery, less invasive thumb arthroplasty, and total elbow arthroplasty. He provides comprehensive care for sports injuries and hand, wrist, and elbow fractures, including pediatric patients. These advanced procedures enable patients to receive cutting-edge care without having to travel far from home. Click here to learn more about our orthopedic specialists: https://lnkd.in/gwzPFXUZ