Rachel Saeger, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Christine received her Bachelor of Science, Nursing, graduating with honors from Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, and her Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. She completed clinical rotations in a variety of settings and specialties including primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and managing acute and chronic disease. Her prior nursing experience includes the cardiovascular intensive care unit at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Christine’s professional memberships include Sigma Theta Tau and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She also received an advanced certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Christine joined Oaklawn in 2021.

Dr. Hiren Patel attended Medical School at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York where he also worked at Northport Veteran’s Affairs. He was Primary Care Chief Resident at Northport VA Medical Centre following his residency and continued with a Rheumatology fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. After his fellowship he was a Rheumatology Physician at the Arthritis and Osteoporosis treatment center in Florida and continued his career thereafter as a Rheumatology Physician in Indiana. Patel is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), ABIM in Rheumatology, and holds a professional membership with the American College of Rheumatology. Patel joined Oaklawn in 2021.

Kari Scarbrough obtained an associates degree in nursing from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI, and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the Battle Creek based Robert B. Miller College. She then completed her master of science degree as a family nurse practitioner from Spring Arbor University in Jackson, MI.