Bronson Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Specialists - Battle Creek

Select Specialty Hospitals specialize in treating patients recovering from catastrophic critical illness. Our interdisciplinary teams develop individual treatment plans to meet each patient's needs with a goal to improve over time and return to their daily lives.

When you need medical care near you, trust the healthcare experts at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich.

This is a doctor's office at 300 North Ave in Battle Creek.

This is a doctor's office on North Ave in Battle Creek.

The question that is always running through my mind whenever I meet with a patient is, ‘how can I help them?’ I always want to have the patient on the same page whenever we’re talking. If I sense that they’re not, I try to back up and give them more information.

In medical school, Dr White was immediately drawn to surgery, but also wanted to have the opportunity to build relationships with his patients. The field of ENT allows him the ability to do both. He loves what he does. The ability to help people on a daily basis, both in the office and in the operating room, is very fulfilling. Dr White is thankful for the many mentors that have guided him during the course of his career, but his wife and parents have had the deepest and most meaningful impact on his life. He is intent on serving as a mentor for other medical students and residents, as well. His participation in numerous medical mission trips is another way he can give back.

Dr Philburn chose a career in medicine to combine her passion for science with a deep desire to help others. She found internal medicine appealing for its diversity of specialties and patient care experiences. Thriving on the mental challenges of medicine, she relishes the opportunity to simplify complex medical information for her patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. From an early age, Dr Philburn’s parents instilled in her the confidence to pursue her dreams, which, along with the unwavering support of her significant other throughout her educational journey and career, has been a source of strength and instrumental in her success.

After becoming an Army medic, I decided that I wanted a career in the medical field. Becoming a physician assistant allowed me to increase my medical knowledge that, in turn, allowed me to provide better care to my soldiers. I credit my mother as one of the individuals who most influenced my life. She grew up in poverty in El Salvador but managed to get a degree. She made the decision to move the family to the United States, allowing us to have greater opportunities and a better life than would have been available otherwise. This is another reason why I enjoy the chance to welcome new patients, assist in improving their quality of life and listen to their individual stories.