McLaren Flint Physicians Blog

McLaren Flint has a long and distinguished history of advancing medicine in Genesee County and beyond. The hospital is the region’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, has a long-standing reputation as the area’s heart hospital, is home to the area’s only proton therapy center, and expanded access on the eve of the pandemic by opening a free-standing emergency department and imaging center in Fenton, and remains the hospital of choice for advanced oncologic and major surgery. While all these achievements...

McLaren Flint welcomes its first perinatologist, also known as a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, Dr. Gianina Cazan-London. She specializes in prenatal care of women who are at high risk of having a complicated pregnancy. GIANINA CAZAN-LONDON, MD Perinatologist Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist. Dr. Cazan-London completed a  Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI She completed her residency at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and earned her m...

The goal of eliminating cancer, while minimizing side effects, is ongoing as medical scientists continue research and development of new treatments. Some of that research is done through clinical trials. Clinical trials allow physicians to observe what new treatments work best and even help to improve current treatments for cancer patients. “We can cure a lot of cancers today. This is a result of past research,” said Brian Yeh, MD, PhD. The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint and the McLaren Prot...

Matthew Sardelli, MD , board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is McLaren Flint’s first quarter Physician Recognition Award recipient. He was recognized in front of his peers in late February. Dr. Sardelli currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and as the Associate Chairman of the Orthopedic Residency Program at McLaren Flint. He joined the medical staff in 2010. Dr. Sardelli’s nomination form reads: “Dr. Sardelli is a great doctor who puts patients at ease and makes them f...

Approximately 5-10 percent of all cancer cases are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. Knowledge of hereditary cancers continues to increase, and additional hereditary cancer genes continue to be discovered. Knowing that genetic testing is a tool that helps jump-start cancer prevention, more health insurance companies are covering genetic testing, which is a huge benefit for patients. The Karmanos Cancer Genetic Counseling Service offers genetic counseling and testing to patients in Flint a...

The vision of staff on 11-tower of having a designated hospice suite for patients and their families, became a reality on February 1 of this year. That was the day it became available for use. The room is for category four patients and above. Preference for use will go to actively dying patients regardless of status. The hospice team will also have priority use of the suite. Should you have any questions about the room during normal business hours, please reach out to Jason Metevier, nurse manager on 11...

December 2021 marked the third year of treating patients at the McLaren Proton Therapy Center , part of the Karmanos Cancer Network. Since 2018, the capacity of the center has grown and proton therapy experts are able to treat many more patients, with plans to expand over the next couple of years. Hundreds of patients have gone through proton therapy treatment, including the 400 th patient, who completed treatment for acinic cell carcinoma in November 2021. “It feels good to finally say that I’ve comple...

Physician of the Quarter: Sunita Tummala, MD Congratulations to Sunita Tummala, MD, board-certified neurologist, who has been selected as the Physician of the Quarter. Dr. Tummala was given the award at the November 11 medical staff meeting. Here is an excerpt from a nomination submitted on Dr. Tummala’s behalf. “Dr. Tummala provides exemplary care to her patients and families. She is kind, never rushes, and makes herself available. She has never been rude or short with staff. Dr. Tummala is h...

Heart disease has been and continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Decades ago, McLaren Flint committed to offering the most current and comprehensive heart care to meet the community’s needs in a setting close to home. This commitment has always included the expertise of highly-trained physicians and staff, as well as regularly investing in the latest technology and ensuring a state-of-the-art f...

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients For a second consecutive year, McLaren Flint is the only Genesee County hospital  to receive the four top awards for stroke care from the American Heart Association. These awards fall under the Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Award for the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate tre...