Put Your Heart in Expert Hands

When it comes to your heart, you want nothing less than exceptional care from the best doctors available. That’s why the heart and vascular experts at Bronson specialize in many different types of heart care and follow a collaborative, team-based approach to deliver nationally recognized, high-quality care.

Parth Amin, MD - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Barb Dircks - Cardiothoracic Patient

Christi Wolgamood, NP - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bronson's Cardiovascular Outcomes Are Among the Best in the Nation

For a fifth consecutive year, Bronson Methodist Hospital has been named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Premier, Inc.

What Does This Achievement Mean?

This recognition assures our patients, their families and our community that they are receiving top-quality care when trusting Bronson with their heart and vascular health. Hospitals ranked among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® achieve better outcomes than their peers, with significantly higher inpatient survival rates, fewer complications, lower readmission rates and lower costs.

Impacting Our Patients & Our Communities

We're committed to helping create a healthier community one patient at a time. Patients across southwest Michigan benefit from access to our comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services. Choose a Bronson cardiologist to help you and your heart become healthier. Our providers will partner with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to fit your needs and lifestyle.

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Nationally Recognized for Heart Care by Healthgrades™

Being recognized as a five-star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure by Healthgrades™ for 3 years in a row (2023-2025) means we deliver superior patient outcomes.

What Does This Achievement Mean?

This achievement reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and improved outcomes. It demonstrates that our team delivers care that meets or exceeds national standards, giving our patients and their families confidence in the heart care they receive. Learn more about this achievement on our awards webpage.

Meet the Bronson Advanced Cardiac Healthcare Team

Jonathon Blais DO Thomas Franzon, MD Atanas Iliev DO Thomas Keller, MD Chris Ombrello, MD Michael Pack DO

Jonathon Blais, DO, FACC

Thomas Franzon, MD

Atanas Iliev, DO

Thomas Keller, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Chris Ombrello, MD, FACC

 Michael Pack, DO, FACC, FASE
Pranay Pandrangi, MD, FACC Michael Pawlik, DO Joel Reinoehl, MD Christopher Rogers, DO Hye Rim Smith, DO Robert Williams DO
Pranay Pandrangi, MD, FACC Michael Pawlik, DO, FACC Joel Reinoehl, MD, FACC Christopher Rogers, DO, FACAI, FACC

Hye Rim Smith, DO

Robert Williams, DO, FACC
Douglas Wunderly, MD
Douglas Wunderly, MD, FACC

Advanced Treatments, Compassionate Care

Personalized Services for Your Unique Needs

We understand that each person has unique heart and vascular needs. Whether you’re managing a long-term condition or facing a new diagnosis, our team offers a full range of personalized cardiovascular services—from early detection to advanced robotic-assisted procedures. Our goal is to support your recovery and help you return to a healthier, more active life.

Innovative Procedures, Better Outcomes

We’re proud to offer some of the most advanced heart and vascular treatments available. These innovative procedures are designed to improve outcomes, reduce recovery times and help you get back home sooner—so you can focus on what matters most. 

Seamless, Connected Care

At Bronson, connected care means better care. No matter where you're treated in our system, your care team stays informed and aligned. Our collaborative approach ensures that every provider involved in your treatment has the information they need to deliver the best possible outcome.

Expert Cardiovascular Care at Bronson

Whether you or a loved one is facing a heart or vascular condition, Bronson is here to help. Our experienced specialists offer advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments and 24/7 emergency care for both adults and children. With nationally recognized expertise and a commitment to compassionate care, we're leading the way in cardiovascular health. 

Care Close to Home

Bronson makes it easy to access expert heart and vascular care with convenient locations in Allegan, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Paw Paw and South Haven. Wherever you are in southwest Michigan, quality care is just around the corner.

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital is a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital in 2025.

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