about us
By combining medical knowledge and technology we are able to provide a wide variety of services to patients of all ages. Our healthcare staff members live, work, and volunteer in the community we serve, and are proud to provide the highest level of attention and care to our patients and their families. In addition to our local community dedication, we take pride in our involvement with state and national medical associations.
meet our staff
Lauren surrock, MPAS, pa-C
Lauren Surrock is a Board Certified Physician Assistant, certified by the NCCPA since 2011. Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and earned her Master of Science at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lauren is a National Health Service Corps Scholar Alumni and is currently a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
A Distinguished Fellow of the AAPAs is a highly regarded member who serves as a role model to fellow PAs and contributes positively to the profession. Fewer than 2% of the entire AAPA membership have earned the distinction of Distinguished Fellow. To earn this distinction, a member must demonstrate exceptional dedication to medical practice, leadership in medicine and healthcare, professional involvement, commitment to lifelong learning, community service, and professional volunteerism. She is very proud to have earned this distinction.
Lauren is also a member of the Michigan Association of Physician Assistants and the Obesity Medicine Association. She specializes in Family Medicine and has advanced certificates in Obesity Management and Cosmetic Injections.
An active member of the Frankenmuth community, Lauren enjoys volunteering with the Frankenmuth Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Frankenmuth Farmers Market. In her free time, she likes to golf, play piano, and spend time with her family and dogs. Lauren is very passionate about medicine and is extremely proud to be serving her local community!
Abigail Weirauch, BSN, FNP-BC
Abby graduated from Birch Run High School in 2010. She went on to earn her Associates in Nursing at Delta College in 2015, Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State University in 2017, and she recently completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at Saginaw Valley State University in 2020. She is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Abby has wonderful clinical experience having worked in the hospital setting for 5 years, with 4 of those years in the medical and neuro ICU. In her free time she enjoys being with her husband, daughter, and dog. Abby also enjoys being outside, running, and baking. Abby is proud to serve and give back to the community she grew up in!
robert chadwick, do
Dr. Chadwick graduated with honors from Wayne State University in 1975 with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in 1979. He completed his internship at Botsford General Hospital in 1980, and in 1982, Dr. Chadwick completed the first Osteopathic Family Practice Residency at EW Sparrow Hospital. Dr. Chadwick is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Physicians and has been practicing in both Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine since 1983.
Larissa Drozdowski, Office Coordinator
Larissa graduated from Mayville High School in 2017 then she obtained a Health Sciences Degree from SVSU. Larissa previously worked for List Psychological and joined the Medical Associates team in 2021. She is a great addition to the team as our office coordinator, she also processes all of our referrals and imaging authorizations. In her free time she enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with her family and 2 dogs.
Vessie Hill, Medical Assistant
_edited.jpg)
Vessie was born in Little Rock, Arkansas but relocated to Michigan when she was younger. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Flint. She has an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Mott Community College. Vessie has worked in the medical field for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (NCCDP). She worked her way up in the field, eventually becoming an Administrator at a few different Assisted Living Facilities. Vessie is currently in the process of completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and plans to pursue a PHD in nursing. She is kind, compassionate, energetic and strong. She is a mother of 2 and has many hobbies including writing, traveling and painting. She enjoys having family time most, where she can have fun and experience laughter and love.
Kerry Doyle, Medical ASsistant
Kerry graduated from Swan Valley High School in 1998. She has over 20 years in the medical field working as an MA in internal medicine and rheumatology. She has also been an instructor for the medical assistant program at Ross. She is happily married to her husband and has two beautiful daughters. In her free time she likes to snowboard, camp, hunt, fish and cook. We are so grateful to have Kerry as part of our team.