David J. Smith, M.D.
Dr. Smith started the practice in 1974 following completion of the newly founded specialty, Family Practice, being Sparrow Hospital’s first Family Practice resident. He received his post graduate training at the University of Michigan and throughout his career has developed a particular interest in diabetes mellitus management (type 2) and preventive health measures. He served in the United States Air Force Air National Guard from 1971-1977 and broadened his educational endeavors by earning a M.Th. degree from Cornerstone University in 2003. Dr. Smith is affiliated with the Capital Chapter of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Academy of Family Practice, the Ingham County Medical Society, the Michigan State Medical Society, is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Main Focuses: Family Care, Diabetic Care
Timothy J. Izzo, D.O.
Dr. Izzo joined the practice in 1994. He received his undergraduate education from Michigan State University and his medical training from the College of Osteopathic Medicine, also at MSU. Dr. Izzo is affiliated with the Michigan chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Michigan Osteopathic Association. and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Main Focus: Family Care
Timothy P. Spedoske, M.D.
Dr. Spedoske joined the practice in 2002. He received his undergraduate education from Alma College and his medical training from Michigan State University. Dr. Spedoske is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Practice and the Michigan Academy of Family Practice, and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Main Focus: Family Care
Eric G. Smith, M.D.
Dr. Eric Smith joined the practice in 2003. He received his undergraduate education from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and his medical education from Wayne State University in Detroit. Dr. Smith was a member of both Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-professional fraternity, and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Eric Smith is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Practice and the Michigan Academy of Family Practice, and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Main Focus: Family Care
Jami M. deVarona, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Jami joined the practice in 2001. She received her undergraduate education from Marquette University, College of Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University. Jami is licensed by the State of Michigan as both a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse. Jami is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Honor Society of Nursing.
Main Focus: Family Care, Women’s Health
Heather M. Trudeau, PA-C
Heather joined the practice in 2006. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and worked as a Registered Dietitian for a few years. She then returned to school and obtained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah. Heather is a current member of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. Heather enjoys working with patients of all ages, but especially enjoys women’s health, children, and helping breastfeeding mothers. In her free time, she enjoys running, teaching Spinning and other fitness classes, reading, and spending time with her family.
Main Focus: Family Care, Women’s Health
Shannon M. Biergans, MS, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Shannon joined the practice in 2013. She received her undergraduate education from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in physiology and a Master of Science in exercise physiology. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at Michigan State University. Shannon is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse. She is a member of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners and the Michigan Education Association.
Main Focus: Family Care
Tabitha VanWormer, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Tabitha joined the practice in 2014. She received her undergraduate education from Hope College with a Bachelor’s of Nursing. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2014 with a master of Science in Nursing. Tabitha is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Nurse Practitoner and Registered Nurse. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing and The American Association of Nurse Practitoners.
Main Focus: Family Care