- Medical Weight LossCurious what’s on the menu when you’re following the Ideal Protein Protocol? We believe that Food is Medicine and Weight Loss is Healthcare, which means following Ideal Protein’s simple, prescriptive, easy-to-follow, Doctor and Coach-led ketogenic protocol is the kindest thing you can do for your mind, body, health, and life.
- Primary Care
- Family PracticeDr. Ann Kuenker is a board-certified family practice physician and has been practicing in Northern Michigan for over 30 years. Over the last 15+ years, she has developed a wellness-based approach to her practice, which includes the medically supervised Ideal Protein weight loss Protocol, medical and aesthetic skin and laser treatments, and dietary supplements for optimal health.
- GynecologyDr. Kelly Bagnell is a practicing OB/GYN in Polson, Montana. She received her undergraduate degree from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. She then obtained her doctorate degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She was inspired to become a female specialist so completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- ObstetricsDr. Vicky Sherman received her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from Indiana University and her MD (Doctor of Medicine) from University of Arizona. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis in 1993 and moved to Tucson, Arizona where she was in private practice for 23 years before joining OB/GYN of Indiana (now part of Axia Women’s Health). She’s a mother of five. Her interests include hiking, yoga, knitting, and piano-playing. She volunteers yearly on a medical mission trip to Honduras.
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Mental Health
- Diabetes CareAs stated in the 2019 Diabetes Care report, “low-carbohydrate eating patterns, especially very low-carbohydrate (VLC) eating patterns, have been shown to reduce A1C and the need for antihyperglycemic medications.”³
- EndocrinologyDr. Danny Petrasek is a board-certified internist and endocrinologist. He has been the supervising physician for Ideal Health LA (an Ideal Protein clinic) since its inception. Dr. Petrasek trained at UCLA where he has been on the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine. He received a PhD in Applied Sciences from the California Institute of Technology where he currently holds a faculty position in Biology and Medical Engineering.
- Ultrasound
- ArthroscopyDr. Tad Pruitt enjoys helping patients who experience pain, injuries, and crippling conditions become active again through arthroscopy, joint replacement surgery and minimally invasive techniques. He attended Texas A&M University, majoring in history and medical sciences. After graduating Magna Cum Laude, he entered Texas A&M’s College of Medicine and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Pruitt then went to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, completing an internship and an orthopedic surgery residency.
- Joint Replacement
- Orthopedic SurgeryDr. Pruitt is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He also is a member of the American Medical Association, the Arkansas Medical Society, and the Pulaski Medical Society.
- Arthroscopy
- OtolaryngologyDr. Frank Douglis is an Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon (ENT) and is currently board-certified in Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. He attended Brown University and the University of Maryland Medical School. He completed his Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland.