Rebecca Womble, FNP-C

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.

Jennifer Burnham received an associate of science degree in nursing from Montcalm Community College. She graduated summa cum laude from Walden University with a bachelor of science in nursing, and obtained a master of science degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Her past experience includes working as a nurse practitioner for Battle Creek based Grace Health. She has also worked as a registered nurse in the emergency department at Bronson Battle Creek and in the medical surgical unit at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Burnham joined Oaklawn in 2019.

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.