MSU Health Care Gastroenterology Clinic Opens to Serve Greater Lansing

<p>“I've been working in gastroenterology for over 20 years,” says Kerschen. “I've been in the mid-Michigan area at different practices. I've actually worked for MSU since 1999. <a href="https://healthcare.msu.edu">MSU Health Care</a> approached me about starting a <a href="https://healthcare.msu.edu/services/specialty-care/gastroenterology.aspx%20">practice here at MSU in gastroenterology</a> and we look forward to getting that practice up and running.”</p><p>“I've been in practice almost 20 years and I've worked with Cathy and Maria for all of that time in some way, shape, or form,” adds Oliveri-LePain. “I'm a graduate of the <a href="https://com.msu.edu">MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine</a>, so it's nice to be back where I started.”</p><p>“I grew up in the East Lansing and Grand Ledge area, so I know this area well,” Reed says. “I also have worked with Dr. LePain and Dr. Kerschen since 2001. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Michigan State and then went to PA school in Miami, Florida. I'm grateful to be back in the East Lansing area working with these truly great physicians to help satisfy the needs of the East Lansing community.”</p><p>So, talk a little bit about why the new practice and you're coming together. What's the goal, the mission?</p><p>“The three of us all share the same philosophical goal of wanting a patient-centric community practice where we can take care of the needs of all the people in the Lansing and East Lansing area and some of the outlying areas,” Oliveri-LePain continues. “We’re interested in outreach by helping part of the community that doesn't have the best access to healthcare. Today, nobody should be dying from something like colon cancer. We really want to help the community and build a strong program.”</p><p>What is gastroenterology?</p><p>“Gastroenterology is the specialty of treating digestive diseases,” Kerschen continues. “We like to say we cover everything from the mouth down to the anus and everything in between. Some of the most common conditions we take