Eating Disorder Professionals -- Southwest Michgan Eating Disorders Association

Southwest Michigan Eating Disorders Professionals

These are several of the professionals in the Kalamazoo area who work regularly with patients with eating disorders. Many of these people are members of SMEDA.

We provide this list, and the information on each professional's individual page, for information only. We have not completely verified the credentials of everyone listed here. When choosing a therapist, dietitian, or doctor you should always verify that person's licenses and credentials with licensing boards and professional societies.

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Theresa Curtin, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice in Kalamazoo.
Jen Emmerich, LMSW, ACSW, is a therapist in private practice in Kalamazoo.
Jeannette Gaggino, MD, is a pediatrician at Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics in Kalamazoo.
Kristine Gibson, MD, is a pediatrician at Pediatrics, PC, in Portage.
Cate Jarvis, MA, is a therapist at the Counseling and Wellness Center in Kalamazoo.
Orianne LeMay, LMSW, is a therapist in private practive in Kalamazoo.
Rhonda Overberger, LMSW, is a therapist at the Counseling and Wellness Center in Kalamazoo.
Vinay Reddy, MD, is a faculty pediatrician and Director of the Eating Disorders Program at the Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies in Kalamazoo.
Joyce Ross, RD , is a dietitian at Borgess Health in Portage.
Lindsay South, MA , is a therapist in private practice in Portage.
Karen Theisen, MA, is a therapist at the Meier Clinic in Battle Creek.
Western Michigan University has a multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment team available to WMU students.
Alice Yankoviak, RD , is a dietitian at Bronson Nutrition Services in Kalamazoo.

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