Spectrum Health West Michigan

Spectrum Health Medical Group Welcomes OB-GYN Specialists

Spectrum Health Medical Group has expanded its ranks of OB-GYN specialists.

West Michigan Obstetricians and Gynecologists became part of Spectrum Health Medical Group on September 1.

“We are excited to have the experienced and dedicated medical team from West Michigan Obstetricians and Gynecologists on our team,” said Seth Wolk, MD, MHSA, president, Spectrum Health Medical Group and chief medical officer, Spectrum Health. “Together, we become one of the most experienced and largest women’s health specialty programs in Michigan.”

The office includes 12 physicians, one maternal fetal medicine specialist, and three advanced practice providers. They will continue to see patients at the same locations in Grand Rapids and Grandville.

“This is a great opportunity to provide our patients with an expanded and experienced team of women’s health specialists,” said Andrew J. Vanslooten, MD, one of the senior partners at West Michigan Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “We look forward to continuing to provide patient-centered care while improving access to health care for women in our community as part of the Spectrum Health Medical Group.”

West Michigan Obstetricians and Gynecologists is one of the oldest private practice obstetrics and gynecologic groups in Michigan, serving 16,000 women and performing 1,450 deliveries each year.

Current patients of these offices will continue to receive care at the same locations, without interruption as the office integrates with Spectrum Health Medical Group. These two locations are also accepting new patients. Patients can call 616.774.7035 to schedule an appointment.

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 12 hospitals, including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; 181 ambulatory and service sites; 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, including 1,100 members of the Spectrum Health Medical Group; and Priority Health, a health plan with about 654,000 members. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer, with 23,000 employees. The organization provided $294.6 million in community benefit during its 2014 fiscal year. Spectrum Health is the only health system in Michigan to be named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Truven Health Analytics for 2015. This is the fourth time the organization has received this recognition.