Rheumatology Department
Mr. Daniel F. Ladd,
Physician Assistant
Mr. Ladd has a BS in Physiology from MSU and a BS in Medicine from Mercy College of Detroit. He has 38 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in Cardiology and Hospital Medicine and also served as the Chief Clinical Officer with INDIGO Health Partners and Regional Medical Director with Sound Physicians .
He holds the Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants designation and is a former President of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Married to Heidi Clark-Ladd for 42 years and has two adult children. He enjoys Golf and Water gardening.
Urology Department
Dr. Michael J. Harris,
MD | Urology
Dr. Harris was born and raised in Escanaba, Michigan. After graduating with honors from Michigan Technological University, he completed a Medical Degree at the University of Michigan. He completed a surgical internship and urology residency at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Harris was initially Board Certified by the American Board of Urology in February 1991 and maintains that certification. As a Major, he served in the U.S. Air Force as the Chief of Urology at Eglin Regional Hospital in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida for two years and as an instructor of surgery and urology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Harris pioneered the development of a contemporary and anatomically correct method of nerve sparing radical perineal prostatectomy for prostate cancer while teaching urology in San Antonio. In 1993, he moved to Traverse City, Michigan to practice urology and continue clinical research. While he teaches his techniques worldwide, his publications reveal some of the most comprehensive analyses of clinical outcomes in the management of prostate cancer. Dr. Harris is also nationally recognized for his medical care system reform initiatives. As a key contributor in the opening of Copper Ridge Surgery Center, he served as the Medical Director for its first 7 years of operation. He surveyed other surgery centers for accreditation for the American Association of Ambulatory Health Care. In recent years, he has held teaching positions at Henry Ford Hospital and John Dingel V.A. Medical Center in Detroit and built a urology practice in Escanaba, Michigan. Presently, he practices adult urology in the Novello Specialty Clinic in Traverse City, Michigan.
Neurology Department
Dr. Cornelius Robens,
MD | Neurology
Dr Robens specializes in Neurology and has trained in Germany, England, and the United States. He received his medical degree from the University of Dusseldorf.
He is the only fellowship trained in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement disorder specialist in Northern Michigan. In addition to providing subspecialty care which includes programming deep brain stimulation (DBS), Botox injection for movement disorder and migraine, and vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) for seizures, he treats general neurology disorders including Multiple Sclerosis and migraine headaches.
Dr. Robens enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, when not caring for his patients. He likes outdoor activities including hiking, boating, jazz music, and traveling.
Amanda Porter
MD | Neurology
Dr. Porter was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and raised in Traverse City, MI, graduating from Central High School in 2011. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Psychology from Hope College. She obtained her Medical Doctorate from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. Concurrently she obtained her Certification of Science of Health Care Delivery from Arizona State University.
She completed Neurology Residency at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. She completed Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. Dr. Porter will be specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, including Lecanemab and Donanemab infusion therapy, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Corticobasal Syndrome and Associated Conditions, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Stroke, Headaches, Seizure Disorders, Tingling and Numbness, Nerve Pain, Balance and Walking Difficulties, Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Porter is excited to return to her hometown to serve the people of Northern Michigan. Dr. Porter enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys interior design, reading and traveling.
Jenna Stoddard,
NP | Neurology
Jenna received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner) at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky in December, 2023 and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI in 2020. Jenna has over eight years of clinical experience caring for the local community. Jenna will be working closely with Dr. Robens and will be specializing in neurology focusing on migraine/headaches, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other various neurological disorders.
Jenna enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys baking, weightlifting, hiking, all things water related, and traveling.
Alicia Hill,
PA-C | Neurology
Alicia received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Grand Valley State University in Traverse City, Michigan in December, 2020 and received her Bachelors of Allied Health Science at Grand Valley University in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2018. She has worked as a hospitalist and internal medicine for the past 4 years. Alicia will be working closely with Dr. Robens and will be specializing in migraine/headaches, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other various neurological disorders.
Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband, their family dog and her family. She also enjoys hiking, spending time on the water, cooking and traveling.
