Spectrum Health Medical Group Welcomes Gynecologic Oncology of West Michigan

On October 1, Gynecologic Oncology of West Michigan will become part of Spectrum Health Medical Group. The office, comprised of the practices of Gordon O. Downey, MD, FACOG, FACS and Charles R. Harrison, MD, FACOG, will see patients at Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion, suite 6300.

“By joining Spectrum Health Medical Group, we will continue to build on a tradition of excellence and look forward to serving our patients with convenient, high-quality care that is connected to an award-winning health system,” said Dr. Harrison. “We will have direct communication with all Spectrum Health locations, allowing specialists, hospital care providers and our practice staff to view one common medical record, ensuring exceptional patient care and safety.”

Dr. Harrison says that patients will see additional benefits through this integration, such as an expanded network of local and regional specialists, surgeons, researchers, nationally recognized medical experts and other Spectrum Health care providers who work as a team to provide additional resources when needed.

“We are excited to have Dr. Downey and Dr. Harrison on our team,” said Julian Schink, MD, department chief, obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health, Spectrum Health Medical Group. “Together we become the most experienced and one of the largest gynecologic oncology programs in Michigan. This is a wonderful step towards preserving outstanding care and access to clinical trials for the women of Western Michigan.”

Current patients of Gynecologic Oncology of West Michigan will continue to receive care, without interruption as the office integrates with Spectrum Health Medical Group.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system, based in West Michigan, offering a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, which is comprised of 11 hospitals including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; 170 ambulatory and service sites; 1,080 employed physicians and advanced practice providers including members of the Spectrum Health Medical Group; and Priority Health, a 575,000-member health plan. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer with 21,300 employees. The organization provided $250 million in community benefit during its 2013 fiscal year.