New Emergency Medicine Leadership Announced

John Baldwin, DO — Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Cadillac and Grayling

John Baldwin, DO, has accepted the role of Emergency Medicine Medical Director for both Cadillac and Grayling Hospitals as of Nov. 1.

A graduate of Midwestern University, Dr. Baldwin joined Munson Healthcare in 2022 after 3 years practicing in Chicago.

William Britton, MD — Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Traverse City

William Britton, MD, has agreed to stay on in the role of Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Munson Medical Center.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Britton completed EM Residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident. He joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center in 2018 and has been MMC's Emergency Medicine Medical Director since 2022.

Bevin Clayton, DO — Retiring Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Charlevoix and Gaylord
Bevin Clayton, DO, will be retiring as Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Otsego Memorial Hospital as of Feb. 1, 2024 and Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Charlevoix Hospital as of March 1, 2024. He has practiced as an Emergency Medicine physician for more than 30 years, the last 8 years at Munson Healthcare hospitals.

"We appreciate Dr. Bevin Clayton for his leadership at Charlevoix and Otsego Memorial hospitals, leading our Emergency Medicine programs and working in partnership with other service lines. We wish him the best as he transitions into retirement, full time!"
—Aditya Neravetla, MD; Chief Medical Officer — East Region

Rebecca A. Hess, MD — Emergency Medicine System Chair
Rebecca A. Hess, MD, has accepted the appointment as Munson Healthcare’s Emergency Medicine System Chair. Dr. Hess will serve as a senior physician leader and member of the MHC senior leadership team to provide insight and direction as we continue to develop and enhance our Emergency Medicine services.

A University of Michigan graduate for both medical school and emergency medicine residency, Dr. Hess started her career at Munson Healthcare in 2020 as an Emergency Department physician. She quickly became a respected colleague and leader. She currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Grayling Hospital, as well as the medical director for both Grayling and Cadillac Emergency Departments. Dr. Hess has been involved in numerous system-wide initiatives that have enhanced patient care throughout northern Michigan.

Dr. Hess’ vision and experiences will ensure success as we integrate and unify Munson Healthcare's emergency services. She will dually report to Dr. Joe Santangelo, Munson Healthcare Chief Medical, Quality, and Safety Officer, and Dr. Mike Fry, SCP Health Group Medical Officer.

Shannon Moeggenborn, NP — System APP Lead for Emergency Medicine
Shannon Moeggenborg, NP, has accepted the role of MHC System APP Lead for Emergency Medicine. She will provide professional leadership for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across MHC’s emergency departments, ensuring coordination and continuity of services and collaborating with regional leadership and facility Medical Directors.

A graduate of Graceland University, Shannon started her career as a nurse practitioner in gastroenterology and trauma acute care surgery. After 26 years with MHC, she has worked in Munson Medical Center's Emergency Department for the past 7 years.

Shannon will report to Dr. Rebecca Hess, MHC Emergency Medicine System Chair.

Michael (Scott) Pirkle, MD — Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Gaylord
Michael (Scott) Pirkle, MD, has accepted the role of Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Otsego Memorial Hospital as of Feb. 1, 2024.

A graduate of LSU School of Medicine, Dr. Pirkle completed EM Residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as Chief Resident. Prior to joining Munson Healthcare in 2021, he served as Medical Director and Chief of Staff at North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Fla. and Medical Director of Emergency Services at Ascension St. Clare Medical Center outside Indianapolis, Ind. Most recently, Dr. Pirkle was Regional Medical Director for ECI and SCP Healthcare. He continues to serve as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

All Emergency Medicine Medical Directors will report to Rebecca Hess, MD; MHC Emergency Medicine System Chair.

Andrew Weise, MD — Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Charlevoix
Andrew Weise, MD, has accepted the role of Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Charlevoix Hospital as of March 1, 2024.

A Michigan native, Dr. Weise graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed EM residency training at Henry Ford Hospital. Prior to joining Munson Healthcare in 2020, Dr. Weise practiced 10 years in Grand Rapids with leadership roles, including medical director and physician group president, in addition to his clinical roles. He has worked in rural critical access hospitals across Michigan and Arizona. In addition to his EM experience, Dr. Weise also has experience in utilization review/management.