General Practitioners

• Warts
• Pediatric Care
  Our mission is to build long-lasting and trusting relationships with patients and families as we provide comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality pediatric care for infants, children, teenagers, and young adults. We combine a caring, respectful, and friendly office setting with the very latest advances in modern pediatric medicine.
• Ear Infections
• Family Practice
  Caitlyn is a Michigan native, growing up in Kalamazoo and currently living in Portage. Caitlyn has been with Cereal City Pediatrics since October 2021. She has been a Medical Assistant since 2015, previously starting in pediatrics and then working in family medicine from 2015-2021; however, her love for pediatric patients brought her back to her happy place. She enjoys traveling, camping, the outdoors, spending time with her family/friends, and going to sporting events in her free time. Caitlyn has been married to her husband Zach since 2018 and has a daughter and son together, born in 2019 and 2021.
• Emergency Care
  Born under a full moon on a cold rainy Seattle night (which totally explains his love of flannel, dark coffee, and hard rock music), Sean was raised loving hockey but couldn’t skate until he was in his 20’s, so instead, he played soccer and lacrosse, after being relocated to Portage, MI when he was 2.  After high school looking for adventure and an “escape” from the boredom of Michigan, Sean joined the Air Force; apparently, there are rules about non-pilots flying fighter jets, so he settled on being a logistics specialist and stationed at Altus AFB in Altus, OK (Population 850, located in the middle of nowhere) adventures to Sonic, Walmart and the Oklahoma College Rodeo Hall of Fame relieved his boredom for sure.  After serving 2 years, Sean relocated to Toledo, OH, and began his collegiate studies. Three schools and ten years later (sorry, Mom), Sean graduated with a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology from Western Michigan University and began his “Career” in Juvenile Criminal Justice. Soon though, realizing it was not for him, he convinced his family that another year of school might be needed, so at Davenport University, he obtained an Associate in Medical Assisting.  As a Certified Medical Assistant, he has “dabbled” in Oncology, Emergency/Trauma, Urgent Care, and Infectious Disease/Community Health. After a stint in Sacramento, CA, working COVID relief, he decided he needed a job that combined his love for children, desire to dress ridiculously occasionally, and gave him the opportunity to laugh at least once a day; since clown college seemed out of the question at this point, in September 2021, he accepted a position at Cereal City Pediatrics. Sean is married and, much to his wife’s dismay has two sons exactly like him. In his free time, he loves watching — and now that he can skate — playing hockey, rooting for Notre Dame and Detroit Sports (yes, even the Lions), and is still always looking for adventures in all he does.
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Immunizations
  Please note that a parent must be present for immunizations to be given unless an Authorization for Treatment form is signed. Please bring immunization records with you to Well-Child exams.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Sierra was born and raised in Battle Creek, MI. She is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). She has been certified for about 3 years. She has worked in family, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She has been with Cereal City Pediatrics for 2 years and absolutely loves her career! She has four beautiful children who are her world! She loves doing photography in her spare time and spending time with her loved ones.
• Urinary Tract Infection

Neurologists

• Autism
  Ciji graduated high school in 2003 from Hastings, MI. She has her Associate’s in Early Childhood Education and worked in a nursing home as a CNA and Care Coordinator for several years. She joined CCP in 2020 as a receptionist and transitioned into a referral coordinator position in 2021. She enjoys working in pediatrics, where she can build relationships with parents and children. Her passion in the field leans more towards autism, as she the mother to a son with autism. She has learned a lot of tools and resources to help children get the help they deserve. She’s gained patience, love, and compassion towards those that are different in a beautiful way. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she’s not working. Her little family means the absolute world to her; they enjoy taking trips, working outdoors, and working on their home (most days), which they recently purchased.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
  As a graduate of Marshall High School, Melinda was born and raised in Marshall, Michigan. She then ventured out to obtain her BS in psychology at Aquinas College in 2015. Later obtaining her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2017. Melinda is a licensed clinical social worker. Melinda has a passion for mental health and being a support to children while providing tools and coping skills to nurture growth. Melinda and her husband love traveling, particularly to national parks across America. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her animals.
• Behavioral Health
  Dr. White grew up in Massachusetts but has been a mid-westerner since graduating from the University of Michigan in 1992.  He graduated from medical school at Indiana University in 1996 and finished residency three years later at Indiana University/Riley Children’s Hospital. He worked briefly outside Indianapolis before joining Cereal City Pediatrics. He enjoys pediatrics, which allows him to see new families with newborn babies through to young adults he’s known for years. He enjoys seeing children as they grow, and helping sick children get better. He is particularly interested in behavioral health. Outside of work, he enjoys family – he and his wife have four children and one grandchild. He enjoys all types of outdoor activity and exercise, especially running or walking with his dog, Daisy.
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Bethany grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School. She attended Grand Valley State University, graduating with a B.S. in health science in 2005. She continued her education at GVSU, obtaining her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008. She moved back to her hometown, where she practiced in the specialty of General Surgery for nearly 12 years. In 2020, she decided it was time for change and felt drawn to Pediatrics. She is thrilled to be a part of the CCP family, where she herself was a patient her whole childhood. Bethany is married and has three children who attend Lakeview Schools. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, being in nature, and watching her children thrive and grow in their sports and other activities.
• Orthopedics
  Amber is the Clinical Supervisor and Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) here at CCP. She has been here since January 2019 and loves her job and co-workers, but the patients make it all worthwhile. She has been a Medical Assistant for 14 years. Throughout her career, she has worked in family practice, outpatient therapy, orthopedics, and now pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to her local CrossFit gym, watching her kids play sports, watching UofM football, and staying active. In 2021, she completed my first Spartan Beast race at Mount Killington, VT, and it was terrific. She cannot wait to add more to her list this year. She grew up and currently lives in Hastings, MI. She is married to her husband, Mike, and they have 5 children — 2 boys and triplet girls, who keep them on their toes and their schedules full of different activities and sports that the children are involved in. She is also a board member of the HYAA football-cheer-flag program.

Dermatologists

• Dermatology
  Chasity was born and raised in Hastings, MI. She graduated in 2004. She had her first child at a very young age and shared her growing process, goals, and determination with her eldest child. Before she graduated, she knew she wanted to be in the healthcare field. Went to KCC and finished pre-requisites at the time of the nursing program, and in between the time, she finished and achieved her certification as Medical Assistant. She has worked in healthcare since 2005. She has worked in Assisted Living, Dermatology, Family Care, and now Pediatrics. Throughout the years, she has grown a passion for training, leading, and helping others meet their professional goals. Chasity’s biggest hobby is no surprise for those who know her, is her work. Outside of work, she enjoys her family, shopping, vacationing, CrossFit, and watching her children blossom into beautiful individuals.
• Acne Treatment
• Frostbite
• Eczema
• Lesions
  As a reminder, it is recommended that all patients get a yearly physical. These are important even for healthy children and young adults. While we always review and discuss immunizations, there is much more than that involved. We screen for numerous issues. Yearly measurements are invaluable — they clue us in to issues ranging from celiac disease due to gluten sensitivity, thyroid issues, diabetes and pre-diabetes — among other things. Also, we check for high blood pressure, which has no symptoms and is beneficial to diagnose at an early age. We review a health history, which may indicate lab work needs to be done or alert us to issues that need attention. It is also a good opportunity to monitor chronic issues and to ensure that medicines are up-to-date. A full physical exam can identify heart problems, scoliosis in our growing population, or skin issues including precancerous skin lesions. We review any immunizations that are recommended, including any new changes. We typically can address most health concerns during the physical — though there is a lot involved in the well visit alone. Therefore, if there are a large number of concerns or a significant illness, please let us know when scheduling.
• Rashes

Physical Therapists

• Neck Pain
• Back Pain

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Claire is a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP). She is a Medical Assistant at Cereal City Pediatrics, and the newest addition to the team; she started in February 2022. She has really enjoyed it here so far! She has been a Medical Assistant for about two years and loves this rewarding career. She has worked in podiatry, family medicine/urgent care, and now pediatrics. She grew up in Eaton Rapids, MI and now lives in Kalamazoo. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her loved ones. She looks forward to many more years with this awesome office!

Allergists

• Allergies