Your Partners in Health

For more than 25 years, our team of Board-Certified Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioners has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized care for patients of every age and stage of life. Whether you are seeking preventive care, management of a chronic condition, women's and men's health services, pediatric care, senior care, or guidance through a new health concern; you can trust that you will be met with expertise, compassion, and individualized attention.

As a nationally recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home, Partners in Family Health has earned multiple awards for excellence in quality care. This distinction reflects our commitment to coordinating every aspect of your healthcare experience, ensuring that your care is seamless, proactive, and centered around your unique needs and goals.

Russell Dempsey, MD

Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician

Medical Degree: Michigan State University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology, Chemistry and Sociology, Central Michigan University

*Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Family Medicine, the Michigan Academy of Family Practice and Michigan State Medical Society.

Karen Dempsey, MD

Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician

Medical Degree: Michigan State University
Honors Degree: Human Genetics, University of Michigan

*Member of the American Board of Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, Michigan State Medical Society

Scott Kleinert, PA-C

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Graduate Degree: Physician Assistant, Grand Valley State University
Undergraduate Degree: Biomedical Science, Grand Valley State University

Nationally certified and state-licensed to provide comprehensive family medicine, including preventive services, diagnosis and treatment of illness, chronic disease management, and personalized care for every stage of life.

*Member of the National Association of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Kimberly Hartman,FNP

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing: Grand Valley State University,
Undergraduate Degree: BSN Nursing, Michigan State University

Nationally certified and state-licensed to provide comprehensive family medicine, including preventative services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, chronic disease management, and personalized care for every state of life.

*Member of Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Michelle Harness, PA-C

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Graduate Degree: Physician Assistant, Western Michigan University,

Undergraduate Degree: Nutritional Science, Michigan State University

Nationally certified and state-licensed to provide comprehensive family medicine, including preventative services,
diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, chronic disease management, and personalized care for every state of life.

*Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants

Madeline Beld, DNP

Board-Certified Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner

Graduate Degree: Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College
Undergraduate Degree: BSN Nursing, Hope College

*Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Anthony Hoholik, PA-C

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Graduate Degree: Physician Assistant, Southern Illinois University
Undergraduate Degree: Clinical Exercise Science, Grand Valley State University

*Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants

Michelle Barone, BSN

Board-Certified Registered Nurse

Undergraduate Degree: BSN in Nursing, Grand Valley State University

Care Coordination and Transitions of Care: Provides specialized support in managing chronic, complex conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and COPD as well as ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home to prevent readmissions and ensure continuity of care.

Lisa Russo, C-MOM

Certified Medical Office Manager

Graduate Studies: Corporate Training and Development, Western Michigan University
Undergraduate Degree: Psychology & Family Counseling, Central Michigan University

*Specialized Studies with the Practice Management Institute

Prior history managing Gynecological, Vascular Surgery, and Oncology practices. Her mission is to serve the staff that serve the patients.

She is passionate about building strong teams that are committed to each other and to providing great patient care.