MEET OUR MHG PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS, AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HEART CARE TEAM! THIS MONTH WE RECOGNIZE SARAH LEVIN

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group would like to introduce you to our physician extenders.  They are a critical part of the Cardiology team at Michigan Heart Group.  The Physician Extenders work hand and hand with the physicians, making decisions on the best treatment options for each patient on a case by case basis.  All of our extenders round on the weekends as well as work in the hospital during the week.  Most of our extenders also have office hours and we encourage our patients to feel comfortable following up with them in the office.  Our medical decisions are often a team approach that each extender is a part of and they are often at the forefront of each decision that is made.

The practice is made up of Interventionist (plumbers) and Electrophysiologist (electricians).  The plumbers are located at 4600 Investment Drive, #200, while the Electricians are in the building next door at 4550 Investment Dr., #250.  In addition Michigan Heart Group has two satellite offices to accommodate our out of town patients.  One in Macomb at 15959 Hall Road, #304, Macomb where Howard is now seeing patients on Wednesdays.  The other is in Novi at Ten Mile and Haggerty, 39500 Ten Mile, #103, Novi, Michelle is seeing patients there once a month as well.  Each extender is trained and familiar with both specialties and you can find one of our extenders available most days at both our main campuses in Troy.

Each month we will be focusing on one extenders achievements, this month we recognize Sarah Levin.

Sarah Levin, R.N., N.P., M.S.N.:  She started in May 2014, directly after graduating from the University of Michigan with her Masters. Sarah graduated at the top of her and Michigan Heart Group is lucky to have her on our team!  She went to Michigan State University in East Lansing for her undergrad again graduating at the top of her class.  If you see Sarah in the office make sure to ask her if she's a Spartan or a Wolverine!

She is licensed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner and an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.  You will most likely see Sarah in the hospital, she helps the physicians round during the week and on weekends.  However she is in the office twice a week so if you become familiar with her don't be afraid to ask to follow up with her.  Several of our patients only see the doctor once a year or every other year depending on their health.  They will instead choose to see extenders like Sarah since they are easier to get into and can solve all the same problems since they work hand in hand with your physician.  Sarah recently got married so you may know her as Sarah Richards, make sure to congratulate her on her nuptials next time you see her.

OUR EXTENDER TEAM AND WHERE YOU MAY SEE THEM:

Cheryl Vincent, MSN, A.P.R.N: Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm group all day Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Anita Juriga, MSN, A.P.R.N:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covering Beaumont RO when needed.

Howard Hollinger, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Monday and Tuesday. Macomb on Wednesday afternoons.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covering Beaumont RO when needed.

Debby Goodall, RN. N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group on Monday and Friday afternoons.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covering Beaumont RO when needed.

Michelle Forcina, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group all day Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  In addition to Wednesdays in Novi once a month. Rounds at both William Beaumont Hospital- RO and Troy on the weekends.

Dawn Mitchell, A.C.N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Wednesdays.  Also,  sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covering Beaumont Troy when needed.

Lily Paciorkowski, R.N., MSN:   Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covering Beaumont Troy when needed.

Ryan Havens, R.N.,N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Monday and Friday afternoons.  Also he sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covering Beaumont RO when needed.

Sarah Levin, R.N., N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group Thursday and Friday afternoons. Also, she sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- RO, covering Beaumont Troy when needed.

Mariann Graham, R.N., BSN:  Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covering Beaumont Troy when needed.

We are very fortunate to have such a great, caring and educated team working with us.  They look forward to meeting you and we hope you look forward to meeting them.

Thank you!
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