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Ronald L. VanderLaan
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| Title: |
M.D. |
| Industry: |
Healthcare |
| Type of Organization: |
Cardiology Practice |
| Major Product/Service: |
Cardiovascular disease, prevention and research |
| Expertise: |
With over 25 years of medical experience, Dr. VanderLaan specializes in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiology and physician leadership. He has held several medical staff appointments at numerous medical centers and hospitals throughout the past 20 years and is very active in cardiovascular research. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Southwestern Michigan |
| Affiliations: |
Dr. VanderLaan's vast affilliations include being a Past Delegate of The American Society of Internal Medicine, Past Board of Trustees Member and Past President of the Michigan Society of Internal Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians and a Founding Member of the Society for Cardiac CT. He has been involved in numerous committee memberships in various capacities over the years as well as conferences and task forces. |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., High Honors, Cell and Molecular Biology/High Distinction, Zoology, 1978; M.D., 1982; University of Michigan; Internship, Internal Medicine, 1982-1983; Residency, Internal Medicine, 1983-1985; Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital; Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1985-1987 |
| Born: |
March 22, 1957, Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Physical fitness, sports training, coaching championship basketball teams, music and enjoying his wonderful family life |
| Spouse: |
Karen Sue (Bergman) VanderLaan, M.D., FACP |
| Married: |
October 22, 1983 |
| Children: |
Donald Joseph, Nicholas Allen, Kathleen Marie, Michael Robert, Benjamin Charles |
| Work History: |
Dr. VanderLaan began his career with an Anatomic and Mematopathologic Special Clerkship at Henry Ford Hospital in 1980. In 1982, he continued his career with a Special Internal Medicine Clerkship at Guy's Hospital in London, England. From 1984 to 1985, Dr. VanderLaan served as Chief Medical Resident at St. Mary's Hospital and as Medical Director of Blodgett Memorial Medical Center's Weight Loss Clinic. In addition, he was a Coordinator for the Internal Medicine Residency Program from 1987 to 1990, a Liaison for Clinical Research from 1991 to 1995, Medical Director of the Blodgett Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program from 1993 to 1998, Chief of Staff Elect from 1997 to 1999, all at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. From 1987 to 1991, he worked with Grand Valley Internal Medicine Specialists and served as Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University from 1987 to 2006, President of Spectrum Health Medical Staff from 1999 to 2000 and was a member of Spectrum's Health Board of Trustees from 1998 to 2000 as well. In addition, Dr. VanderLaan served as an Associate Professor with the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Michigan State University, from 2005 to 2006. He was also the Founding Cardiologist of Grand Rapids Cardiology, PLLC. |
| Honors & Awards: |
Dr. VanderLaan is a member of the Component Society of the Year and the Michigan Society of Internal Medicine. |
| Published Works: |
Dr. VanderLaan has written numerous publications and has given dozens of presentations in the field of cardiology. |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Dr. VanderLaan is the Founder and President of Spectrum Health. He oversaw the merge and creation of Spectrum Health's Medical Staff. He was instrumental in the development of a personalized cardiology core program and developed the Wholehearted Life Program. |
