A Healthier Life Starts With the Right Team
At Grand Health Partners, we help people take control of their weight and health with trusted medical and surgical solutions designed for lasting results. As a trusted weight loss clinic in Grand Rapids, we’re committed to helping individuals achieve sustainable results through personalized, medically guided care.
Backed by board certified surgeons and a compassionate team, we make your path to better health simple, safe, and supportive from your first consultation to long term success. Whether you are exploring bariatric surgery, medical weight loss, or relief from reflux, you will find expert care and real transformation under one roof.
Find the Right Path to Better Health
Michigan’s Leading Weight Loss Experts
Grand Health Partners provides a holistic approach to either surgical weight loss or non-surgical weight loss. Our team of experts provide coaching for dietary, behavioral, and exercise habits while you are monitored by licensed bariatric physicians.
Randal Baker, MD, FACS
Dr. Baker is involved in research all over the world and presents his findings in France, Spain, Tokyo, and at the ASMBS conferences. Currently Dr. Baker and his partners are working on the Full Sense Device through BFKW LLC. He and his wife, Dawn, have nine children. Dr. Baker is a gifted pianist and enjoys singing southern gospel music with his family.
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Jeremy Bushman, MD
Dr. Bushman is a general surgeon with special interest in reflux disease and bariatric surgery. He is a recent newlywed who is setting down permanent roots in West Michigan. He is a big sports fan and enjoys playing hockey, soccer, golf, and softball, and he also enjoys hiking and takes any opportunity to head up to northern Michigan to enjoy the outdoors.
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Paul Kemmeter, MD, FACS
Paul Kemmeter, M.D., F.A.C.S. received his B.S. from the University of Michigan and his M.D. degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery for Michigan State College of Human Medicine and previously served as the Associate Program Director of the GRMERC-MSU General Surgery residency program.
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Eric Krebill, MD
Dr. Krebill was born in Donnellson, Iowa where he grew up helping manage the family farm and livestock feed store. After obtaining his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Iowa, he completed his training with the Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners-Michigan State University General Surgery Residency.
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Derek Nagle, MD, FACS
Dr. Nagle is married with two children. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, running, scuba diving, skiing, and many other hobbies. He is a commercial pilot and donates time to Wings of Mercy, which provides free air transportation to patients who need treatment at distant medical facilities.
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Jennifer Sandy, DO
Dr. Sandy works in preoperative and postoperative care as well as in non-surgical weight loss. She developed an interest in bariatric medicine after years of treating obesity and related complications in primary care and finding this to be an area often not adequately addressed in general practice.
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Evan Kowalski
Dr. Kowalski is a fellowship-trained bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon with a passion for helping patients achieve lasting health through advanced surgical care. He and his wife Katie met at Aquinas College and now enjoy life in Grand Rapids with their three young children. Outside of medicine, Dr. Kowalski enjoys running, cooking healthy meals, birdwatching, and collecting vinyl records
Learn MoreReal Patients. Real Results.
Every journey is different, but no one succeeds alone. Our patients come to us after years of trying on their own—diets that didn’t last, medications that stopped working, plateaus, and frustration. With the right support and a team they trust, everything begins to change.
Hear their stories of confidence, hope, and lasting progress, and imagine what your life could look like with expert guidance at your side.
How The Process Work
Schedule Your Consultation
Meet with a medical provider who listens to your goals and reviews your health history.
Get a Personalized Plan
Your clinician builds a tailored approach, including medication support when appropriate.
Transform Your Health
We monitor your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and help you stay on track long-term.
Locations & Hospital Affiliations
Grand Health Partners clinic is conveniently located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the greater Michigan area including Muskegon, Marquette, Manistique, Lansing, Holland, Upper Peninsula, Grand Haven, and all the surrounding areas.
We work with multiple hospital affiliates in Michigan including U of M Health West, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital.
Trusted by Thousands Across West Michigan
My weight had taken over my life. I couldn’t be the mom or wife I wanted to be, and the pain and depression were overwhelming. After surgery at Grand Health Partners, I have my life back. I can run, play, and fully enjoy moments with my family again.”
– Casey Parent
I reached a point where I couldn’t keep up with my family anymore — even simple walks left me exhausted and embarrassed. Weight loss surgery gave me my life back. Now I can run, keep up on dates with my husband, and enjoy every moment without holding myself back.
– Brook Gitchell
Obesity wasn’t living. One day I looked in the mirror and said, ‘I need to change.’ Weight loss surgery was the best decision I ever made. Now I have energy, confidence, and a new life to enjoy with my son.
– Catherine Chiclana
Nutrition & Support Products
Tools to support your journey — vitamins, supplements, and
essentials recommended by our medical team.
Ready to Schedule a Consultation?
Transformations Happen Daily at Grand Health Partners! Take the first step to life change and schedule a consultation with our office.