About Us
Clinical Research Institute of Michigan, LLC (CRIM) was founded by President and CEO, Dr. Ronald P. Fogel in 2003. Under his direction our research team has taken part in over 200 clinical trials. In order to offer optimum research opportunities to the community, CRIM collaborates with several physicians around the Metro Detroit area. Our staff of highly qualified study coordinators and research assistants has over 40 years of combined research experience. Our efforts to advance medicine through research are frequently recognized by our clinical trial sponsors, as we’ve received numerous awards for high study enrollment.
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Gastroenterology
Dr. Fogel is a board-certified gastroenterologist with extensive experience in all areas of the management and prevention of gastrointestinal disease. He is a graduate of McGill University and has completed residencies at both Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital and the University of California; and a research fellowship in gastroenterology at Tufts University.
Dr. Fogel is dedicated to the prevention and aggressive treatment of gastrointestinal disease. His areas of specialty include the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as screening and prevention/education for colon cancer. He is committed to providing the highest quality medical care with compassion and respect for patients and their families. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Fogel is also actively involved in research, having served as a principal investigator on over 300 clinical trials over the last 35 years.
Prior to founding the Digestive Health Center of Michigan, Dr. Fogel served as the head of gastroenterology services at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI for 13 years.
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Dr. Suede is Board certified in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology. Dr. Suede completed his three-year Internal Medicine residency at McLaren Oakland hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, followed by three-year Gastroenterology fellowship at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital. He then graduated and established a private practice. Dr. Suede has multiple publications on various gastrointestinal diseases. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Suede enjoys all aspects of gastrointestinal and inflammatory bowel diseases and has a particular interest in hepatology. Dr. Suede is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association. He is on staff at Henry Ford Hospital and McLaren Oakland Hospital. He loves to golf and enjoys traveling with family.
Kyle Antosiek, DO is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Albion College. Dr. Antosiek obtained his medical degree from Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed both his internal medicine residency and his GI fellowship at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital. Upon graduation he established his own practice located in Clinton Township and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has a special interest in IBD , but enjoys all aspects of GI including hepatology, disorders of brain gut interaction, and biliary disorders. He performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Antosiek is on staff at Henry Ford Macomb hospital and Mclaren Oakland hospital. He loves the outdoors, woodworking, and loves spending time with his wife and three children.
Board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician Mohammed Barawi, MD, is widely respected for his treatment and care for his patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Barawi received his Doctorate of Medicine from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He completed his medical training in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois, where he also served as the Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology. Dr. Barawi also completed fellowships in therapeutic pancreaticobiliary at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a one-year training in endoscopic ultrasound at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, New York. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Medical Association. Dr. Barawi practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Currently, he serves as the medical director of the endoscopy unit and the division head of the gastroenterology department, both at Ascension St. John Hospital. Dr. Barawi has published original papers and abstracts on endoscopic ultrasound and other endoscopic procedures. He dedicates his practice to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas, with particular interests in endoscopic ultrasound, diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, including stent placement, and advanced endoscopy procedures, including ESD, EMR, and POEM.
Kerri Bewick, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician who proudly services her patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Bewick received her Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. She completed her medical training in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She is a national board member of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, representing gastroenterology and clinical faculty at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bewick practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. She focuses her practice on diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas.
Richard Cascio, Jr., MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician who is passionate about serving his patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Cascio received his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He finished his medical training in internal medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital and Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, both in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital (URMC) in Rochester, New York. Dr. Cascio holds memberships with the American College of Physicians, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and Wayne County Medical Society. Dr. Cascio practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. Dr. Cascio is an expert in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas.
Board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician Satyajit Daniel, MD, provides patients with the highest level of comprehensive care at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Daniel received his Doctorate of Medicine from Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He completed his medical training in internal medicine at Meridia Huron Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Next, he completed his fellowship in gastroenterology, serving as chief fellow. He then furthered his training in hepatology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Daniel is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American College of Physicians. He practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. Dr. Daniel dedicates his practice to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas, specializing in hepatology, including percutaneous liver biopsy and ERCP.
Molly Gallaway, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician who proudly services patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Gallaway received her Doctor of Osteopathy from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. She completed her medical training in internal medicine and her fellowship in gastroenterology at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak in Royal Oak, Michigan. Respected for her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Gallaway has authored and presented on several internal medicine and gastroenterology topics. Dr. Gallaway practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. She expertly treats patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas.
Board-certified internal medicine and gastroenterology physician Sudhanshu H. Patel, MD, FACP, offers superior care for patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Patel received his Doctorate of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He then completed his medical training in internal medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Michigan State Medical Society. Dr. Patel practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. Dr. Patel dedicates his practice to treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. He also has special interests in inflammatory bowel disease and motility disorders of the esophagus.
Leonid Shamban, DO, is a board-certified physician, widely respected for his patient-focused care at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Shamban received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan, where he currently serves as the clinical associate professor. He finished his medical training in internal medicine at St. John Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, and was the chief resident during his third year of training. He went on to complete his gastroenterology fellowship at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Dr. Shamban has been a presenter and publisher of original papers and abstracts on various topics in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He is a peer reviewer for various gastroenterology journals and also speaks fluent Russian. Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, he also has memberships with the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Shamban dedicates his practice to treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas. He also has special interests in inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease.
Irena Zalewska, MD, is board-certified in gastroenterology and a highly respected physician who proudly serves her patients at G.I. Medicine Associates, P.C. in St. Clair Shores and Macomb, Michigan. Dr. Zalewska earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and finished her residency in internal medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She continued her training, completing a fellowship in gastroenterology at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zalewska is a diplomate of internal medicine. She is also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Michigan State Medical Society. Respected for her knowledge and expertise, she has been a presenter and publisher of original papers and abstracts on many topics in gastroenterology and internal medicine. She also speaks fluent Polish. Dr. Zalewska practices at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and at Eastside Endoscopy Center in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township in Michigan. Dr. Zalewska diagnoses and treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas, with special interests in inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.
ANEZI E. BAKKEN, MD MS is Board certified in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology. Dr. Bakken completed her undergraduate and medical school studies at the University of Nigeria and had three years of further medical training at various hospitals in the United Kingdom. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University. Her three-year Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship was completed at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Bakken also has a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research from Rush University. She has presented papers at national conferences on gastrointestinal diseases. She performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. She is a member of the American Medical Society, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Bakken is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
SANTE D. BOLOGNA, MD FACP is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is the senior partner and was instrumental in forming the group in 1992. A graduate of Wayne State University, Dr. Bologna served as Chief Resident at Henry Ford Hospital, prior to completing his three-year GI fellowship there. Dr. Bologna enjoys all aspects of GI and liver diseases and has a particular interest in motility disorders, GERD, Helicobacter pylori and colon cancer. He performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Bologna is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, Michigan Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Dr. Bologna is well-published and has presented many papers, both nationally and locally. Dr. Bologna is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
M. EMIN DONAT, MD FRCPC is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Dr. Donat is a graduate of University of Western Ontario, Canada, where he also obtained his medical degree. Dr. Donat completed his residency and three-year Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Ottawa, Canada, where he was Chief Resident, Division of Gastroenterology in 1997. He has held consultancy positions in gastroenterology at both the Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Forces Support Unit, in Ottawa Canada. Before joining The Center for Digestive Health, Dr. Donat was with the Wellborn Clinic in Evansville, IN. He performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and has a special interest in biliary and pancreatic disease. Dr. Donat is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Donat is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
PARTHA S. NANDI, MD FACP is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He performed his undergraduate studies at Ohio State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Nandi obtained his medical degree at Wayne State University, where he graduated with distinction. He also completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University. His three-year Gastroenterology fellowship was completed at the University of Michigan. Dr. Nandi has a special interest in therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. He is the author of several peer reviewed publications and lectures residents and fellow physicians regarding topics in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Nandi performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastroenterological Endoscopy. Dr. Nandi is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
Aditi Saxena, M.D., has joined our practice recently as well. Dr. Saxena completed an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a Gastroenterology Fellowship at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Michigan Health System, and earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Dr. Saxena has clinical interests in biliary disease, pancreatic lesions, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and enteral stenting.
JACK TOCCO, DO is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. Dr. Tocco obtained his medical degree from Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine in Kentucky. He completed his internal medicine residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and his GI fellowship at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital. He has a special interest in hepatology, IBD, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and biliary disorders. He performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology, American Osteopathic Association, and Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dr. Tocco is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
JOHN R. WEBER, MD is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Weber joined the group in 1997 from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he was Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology. Dr. Weber received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota and did three years of Gastroenterology Fellowship Training at UCSF. He was a member of the faculty at UCSF from 1992-1997. He also served as an Honorary Consultant in Gastroenterology at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool, England. Dr. Weber has been active in clinical teaching and the National Institute of Health research. He is currently on the medical staff at William Beaumont Hospital and is an Assistant Professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine. Dr. Weber serves on various committees, including Beaumont’s Digestive Health Center of Excellence, and is a member of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). His clinical interests include esophageal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer screening, and diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy.
RICHARD T. WILLE, MD is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Wille completed his undergraduate studies at Wayne State University. He attended the University of Michigan for medical school, Internal Medicine residency and fellowship training in Gastroenterology/Hepatology. He also served as Chief Medical Resident in 1993. Dr. Wille has a special interest in biliary and pancreatic disease and training in endoscopic ultrasound and is currently the Director of the Endoscopy Unit at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Dr. Wille has presented papers at national conferences on gastrointestinal diseases. He performs all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Wille is on staff at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy.
AMIR ABADIR, MD FRCPC is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Abadir received his MD degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. At the University of Toronto, he completed both his core residency training in Gastroenterology followed by a fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy where he received specialized training in advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Freeha Khan, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist at the Center for Digestive Health in Troy. Dr. Khan completed her fellowship with the University of Louisville after a research fellowship focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Khan earned a Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. Prior, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with Magna Cum Laude Honors. Dr. Khan also served as a Research Associate for Procter & Gamble, conducting research to improve the quality of Febreze products. Dr. Khan is a current member of American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians – Internal Medicine, and American Medical Association. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, bike riding and playing tennis and badminton.
Dr. Amar Majjhoo, MD was born and raised in the Detroit area. He earned his medical degree and completed two Fellowship training programs at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. He has been in private practice for the past 13 years and spend his professional time seeing patients, teaching residents, fellows and medical students. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Oakland University and Beaumont Hospitals School of Medicine. He is a member of GRAPPA, has numerous years of experience in conducting clinical trials and has lectured and presented at regional and international conferences. He is very involved in legislative issues and advocacy. He is the current president of Michigan Rheumatism Society, and sits on committees at Michigan State Medical Society and the American College of Rheumatology as well as the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organization. He has been the recipient of many recognitions and awards.
Dr. Sulich completed much of his medical training in both internal medicine and rheumatology in the Detroit, Michigan, area and remains there today as a private practitioner supporting his patients with autoimmune diseases, gout and osteoporosis for 30 years.
He also serves as a clinical instructor and Chief of Rheumatology at Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit and Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, Michigan.
Dr. Sulich has performed as a principal investigator in 45 clinical trials. He is listed as a Top Doc for Rheumatology in Metro Detroit Hour Magazine.
He is a member of the American College of Internal Medicine, the American College of Rheumatology, Michigan State Medical Society, Arthritis Foundation, Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Medical Club, and Bechet’s Foundation.
• BS in Human Physiology-Alma College 2011-2015
• MS/Physician Assistant training – University of Detroit Mercy 2017-2020
• PA @ Shores Rheumatology since Oct 2019
• Member of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals and Society for Physician Assistants in Rheumatology
• Research role: Independent joint assessor (and aspiring sub-investigator)
• Clinical interest: treat to target management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis arthritis, and gout.
• MS/Physician Assistant training – University of Detroit Mercy 2017-2020
• PA @ Shores Rheumatology since Oct 2019
• Member of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals and Society for Physician Assistants in Rheumatology
• Research role: Independent joint assessor (and aspiring sub-investigator)
• Clinical interest: treat to target management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis arthritis, and gout.
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Dermatology
Dr. Filipof is a triple boarded physician in internal medicine, pediatrics and dermatology. In addition to caring for patients in her clinical pratice, Dr. Filipof is on staff at St. John Hospital Urgent Care & Occupational Health departments. She is a graduate of Butterworth Hospital Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Internship/residency; and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She received board certification in dermatology through the American Board of Physician Specialties in June of 2009. Dr. Filipof provides a variety of general dermatology & cosmetic services to the patients at Eastside Dermatology.
Dr. Filipof recently joined the CRIM staff as a principal investigator for our dermatology studies.
Dr. Ratzenberger is an optometric physician who is dedicated to providing the highest quality, comprehensive eye care to her patients. She graduated, with honors, from the Michigan College of Optometry in 2007 and went on to complete a residency at the prestigious Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, in Chicago, Illinois in 2008. Her residency provided her extensive training in the treatment and management of ocular disease, including dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye changes, and corneal conditions, such as keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration. She is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Western University College of Optometry and Michigan College of Optometry. Dr. Ratzenberger practices full-scope optometry including examining the health of the eyes, vision testing, prescriptions for eyewear and the fitting of contact lenses.
Dr. Ratzenberger recently joined the CRIM team to serve as a principal investigator on our optometry clinical trials.
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