Anton Sharapov, MD, a general and vascular surgeon, has joined the Medical Staff of Borgess Medical Center.  

Dr. Sharapov is affiliated with The Surgical Group of Southwest Michigan.  He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, trauma surgery and arterial aneurysm repair.

Dr. Sharapov received his medical education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada.  He also served his residency at Memorial University.

In 2005-2006, Dr. Sharapov was Chief Resident at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and Health Science Center, St. Johns.  He then served a Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at Ottawa University, Ontario, Canada.  Most recently, Dr. Sharapov was Trauma Team Leader at Civic Hospital in Ottawa. 

Dr. Sharapov is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, American Board of Surgery, American Board of Vascular Surgery and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Anita Charochak, DO, has joined Borgess Critical Care Services and the Borgess Medical Center Medical Staff.

Dr. Charochak received her medical education at University of Health Science, Kansas City, MO, and served her residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan.  She also served a Fellowship at Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Charochak has previously been affiliated with Michigan Health Center, Detroit, Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital-Clinton, Clinton Township, Michigan, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital-Warren, Warren, Michigan, and St. John Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan.

She has three board certifications, in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Critical Care, all from the American Osteopathic Association.

Borgess offers the full spectrum of specialized services and procedures necessary to provide comprehensive critical care to the most severely ill patients. These services include:

• Trauma
• Neurosurgery
• Acute stroke management and interventional neurology
• Interventional cardiology
• Acute care dialysis and nephrology (kidney) specialist
• Infectious disease specialists
• Advanced imaging and interventional radiology

For more information, please visit Borgess.com.

Soundos Moualla, MD, of the Heart Center for excellence, has been named Medical Director for the Borgess Women’s Heart Program. 

Dr. Moualla has long had a special interest in heart care for women, one that started during her training. 

Dr. Moualla completed a residency and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, and a Cardiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

At both the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, she performed her electives in the women’s cardiology program.

Dr. Moualla has a particular interest in women with metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and women with diabetes. 

She has also made presentations in many parts of the country on women and heart disease, as well as participating in multiple national conferences focused on women.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. 

The Borgess Women’s Heart Program was created specifically to reduce that risk.  Developed by Borgess cardiac specialists, this comprehensive cardiac assessment and education program is designed specifically for women and is based on the latest research and developments in women’s health.

The Borgess Women’s Heart Program includes:

• Community Education Programs
• Women’s Heart Clinic, providing comprehensive risk assessment, private cardiac evaluation, diagnostic lab panel, and personalized care plan.

Clinics are located in Kalamazoo and Portage.  No physician referral is required.   Clinic tests are coordinated, and results shared, with the patient’s primary physician.

To obtain details about the Women’s Heart Program or make an appointment, please call 269.321.7001.

Visit heart.borgess.com for added information.

The Women’s Heart Program is part of the Borgess Heart Institute, one of the largest providers of specialized cardiac care in the Midwest. Visit heart.borgess.com for more information.

Kalamazoo, MI – Thomas Rohs, MD, has been named Trauma Services Medical Director for the Borgess Level I Trauma Center. Fresca Swaniker, MD, who has led Borgess Trauma Services for three years, will continue to serve as a trauma surgeon.
 
“Traumatic injuries require an experienced team of professionals,” said Terry Baxter, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Borgess Medical Center. “Borgess Trauma Services includes four skilled surgeons. Both Drs. Rohs and Swaniker offer innovative critical care medicine techniques and inspired care.”
 
Dr. Rohs began his surgical career with Borgess Trauma Services as a staff trauma surgeon in 1998. After serving as Interim Medical Director of Borgess Trauma Services, he became a partner in General and Bariatric Surgery, a division of HealthCare Midwest. In addition to surgery, Dr. Rohs has been active in trauma research studies and the advanced training of both physicians and other health professionals.
 
Dr. Rohs earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency training at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He went on to complete a Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospitals.
 
The Borgess Level I Trauma Center offers not only the hospital resources necessary to treat injured patients, but also the entire spectrum of trauma care, from the pre-hospital phase through the rehabilitation process. Level I Trauma Center designation is based on American College of Surgeons guidelines.