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Biography

Nathaniel Dew, MD, FACS, has received advanced training in general and vascular surgery, allowing him to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. Dr. Dew is uniquely qualified to diagnose problems and recommend the most appropriate therapy, which may or may not include surgery, as a general surgeon. He may prescribe preventive steps to help patients maintain a healthy, active lifestyle without surgical intervention. If surgery is needed, Dr. Dew incorporates the most advanced techniques and approaches available, such as endoscopy and laparoscopy, to help improve outcomes while reducing stress on the patient.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Dew is committed to providing patients with the latest medical therapies and helping to improve their overall health. He believes and may prescribe preventive steps to help patients maintain a healthy, active lifestyle without surgical intervention.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Minimally invasive surgery of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, vascular system and endocrine system.
• Chronic or slow-healing wounds
• Planning therapies and interventions to save limbs

Education

Board certified in General Surgery

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Internship/ Residency:
General surgery
Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas, TX

Biography

Daniel Diener is a board-certified surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, vascular system and endocrine system, as well as wounds. He utilizes the latest medical technologies, such as endovascular and laparoscopy, to improve outcomes and reduce recovery times for his patients.

Philosophy of Care

As a dedicated physician, Dr. Diener is uniquely qualified to diagnose health issues and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment. In some cases, he may prescribe preventive steps to help patients maintain a healthy and active lifestyle without surgical intervention.

Research/Clinical Interest

Minimally invasive surgery:

• chest
• abdomen
• pelvis
• vascular
• endocrine
• wound care management

Education

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Arts
Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana

Internship:
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Residency:
General Surgery
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Biography

Dr. Tom Etter is a general surgeon with Gerig Surgical Associates, P.C. He specializes in a variety of surgical procedures, including in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, vascular surgery, endoscopy and wound care.
 
Dr. Etter treats patients of all ages, including children. His approach to care may include surgical and non-surgical therapies to help patients maintain their quality of life.
 
Family comes first for Dr. Etter when he is away from his medical practice. An Indiana  native, Dr. Etter enjoys spending time with his wife, Audrey, three sons, two dogs and two turtles.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Etter is dedicated to helping patients make deliberate, well-informed decisions about their health care. His approach to care is based on principles of fairness for all patients.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Complex hernia repair
• Vascular surgery
• Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery

Education

Board Eligible – General Surgery
 
Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN
 
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Indiana University Kokomo | Kokomo, IN
 
Residency:
General Surgery
St. Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis, IN

Biography

Winston Gerig, MD, FACS, is a board certified surgeon who works with the Gerig Surgical Associates, P.C. He strives to make his patients feel less apprehensive and more comfortable with surgery.  

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Gerig received advanced training in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, which allows him to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. Dr. Gerig specializes in weight-loss surgery and has performed numerous laparoscopic gastric bypass and adjustable lap band procedures with training to perform the sleeve gastrectomy. With more than 20 years of experience, this compassionate physician believes treatment doesn’t end after surgery and that patients deserve encouragement and emotional support throughout any medical condition.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Weight-loss surgery
• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Education

Board Certified – Surgery

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Residency:
General Surgery
Akron City Hospital | Akron, OH

Biography

Kevin Gerig, MD, FACS, is a board certified surgeon who works with the Gerig Surgical Associates, P.C. He is dedicated to offering his patients the highest quality and level of care while keeping them informed about the procedures he uses. Dr. Gerig received advanced training in general and vascular surgery. This training allows him to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. Dr. Gerig is uniquely qualified to diagnose problems and recommend the most appropriate therapy, which may or may not include surgery. He may prescribe preventive steps to help patients maintain a healthy, active lifestyle without surgical intervention. If surgery is needed, Dr. Gerig incorporates the most advanced techniques and approaches available, specializing in endoscopy of the colon and upper gastrointestinal tract.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Endoscopy
  • colon & upper GI tract
• Wound Care Management
  • hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Abdominal Surgery
  • hernias
  • gallbladder
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • acid reflux/GERD
  • colon
  • small bowel
  • tumor

Education

Education and training:
‍Bachelor of Arts,
Goshen College, Goshen

Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Internship:
Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio

Residency
General Surgery
Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio

Biography

Brittany Hembree is a Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has many years of experience as an operating room nurse. Since completing her career as an NP, she has specialized in the care of patients during the intraoperative and perioperative period.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Intraoperative and perioperative care

Education

registered nurse

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Biography

Committed to helping people improve their quality of life, Denise Murphy, MD, FASC, is a board certified surgeon who performs a broad range of procedures. A true leader in her field, Dr. Murphy specializes in laparoscopic Rouxen- Y gastric bypass surgery, the adjustable lap band and the sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. Prior to joining Goshen Physicians Center for Weight Reduction, this dedicated physician worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Northeastern Ohio University’s College of Medicine in Akron, Ohio. While there, she further refined her surgical techniques and adopted the latest technology available to benefit her patients.

Research/Clinical Interest

Minimally invasive surgery:

• Chest
• Abdomen
• Pelvis vascular system
• Endocrine system
• Wounds
• Weight loss surgery

Education

Board Certified – General Surgery

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Residency:
General Surgery
Summa Health System | Akron, OH

Biography

Mark Ranzinger, MD, FACS, is a board certified general surgeon who performs a broad range of surgical procedures. Dr. Ranzinger focuses on minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic approaches for benign conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, splenic diseases and hernias. He is trained in surgery for cancers of the pancreas, adrenal glands and colon, as well as melanoma. He has a special interest in thyroid surgery and is a member of the American Thyroid Association. In addition, he serves at the medical director for Goshen Wound & Hyperbaric Center.

Philosophy of Care

Throughout his career, Dr. Ranzinger has received numerous honors and awards, both as a teacher and surgeon. Dr. Ranzinger views surgery as a combination of art and science. He believes good clinical judgment is developed by a commitment to lifelong learning and by giving every patient the time and personalized care they need and deserve.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Thyroid Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Wound Care Management
  • hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Abdominal Surgery
  • hernias
  • gallbladder
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • acid reflux/GERD
  • colon
  • small bowel
  • tumor
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Education

Education and training:
Bachelor of Arts
Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, Washington

Master of Public Health
School of Public Health, University of East Africa

Doctor of Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California

Internship:
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Residency:
General Surgery
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Fellowship:
Thoracic & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, England

Fellowship:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Memberships:

• American Thyroid Association
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Elkhart County Medical Society
• Indiana State Medical Association

Biography

Tracy Vander Reyden is a certified nurse practitioner. Her extensive nursing and advanced practice nursing background includes caring for patients while hospitalized, in the emergency department, and in various clinic settings.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Preoperative and postoperative patient care
• Health & wellness patient education

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing
Valpariaso University, Valparaiso, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Goshen College, Goshen, IN