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When Coleen King started her career in marketing, she knew two things: she wanted to be the best, and she was willing to put in the time, effort and energy it took to get there.

Yuanbin Chen, Board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and fellow of the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, Dr. Yuanbin Chen specializes in lung cancer and melanoma care, and development of new treatments though clinical trials.

Crown Real Estate Partners Inc. is a boutique-oriented residential real estate firm operated by owner Jennifer Gesik and partner Heather Garbaty.

Dr. Ryan Freeland, a board-certified dermatologist through the American Board of Dermatology is a decorated U.S. Air Force officer and combat veteran.

Dr. Betsy Bakeman is the Face of Cosmetic Dentistry in West Michigan and beyond.

Since 1972, Muskegon Surgical Associates has provided innovative, comprehensive, primary surgical care in Muskegon and along the lakeshore.

Professional Research Services (PRS) is a research company located in Troy, Mich. They specialize in conducting peer review surveys of different professionals within markets nationwide. A large part of their research focuses on the medical field, specifically M.D. and D.O. physicians.

As part owner of Carroll Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, which she co-runs with her father, Joel T. Carroll DDS, Jocelyn R. Davis, DDS, cares for her patients’ needs by combining compassion with the best dental care available and the latest dental technology.

Dr. Stephen Zonca, a board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in general surgery, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Smart, strategic, and service minded are just some of the characteristics embodied by Foster Swift.

GIBSON is a bit of an anomaly in the insurance arena — and that’s a good thing. With a team comprised of nearly 70 percent women — including leadership and on the board of directors — the company is changing perceptions about the industry in more ways than one. 

The research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent out to the certified lawyers within the Grand Rapids area. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in the legal field. Inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers list is based solely upon one’s standing within their peer group. Listings in Top Lawyers cannot be purchased.

The collective knowledge of this team, and the entire construction department, ensure clients receive high-quality spaces that serve them well for years to come.

Grand Rapids Magazine, with the help of Professional Research Services (PRS), conducted an exclusive online peer-review survey. This list was compiled of top dental professionals in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. These dental professionals devote their career to providing patients with the best possible care.

Dr. Nehal Lakhani is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology and the director of clinical research at START Midwest—a global research group that helps cancer patients get access to experimental treatments and therapies.

Dr. Amy C. Vander Woude is board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology, and specializes in treating women and men with breast cancer.

West Michigan Rheumatology is an academically oriented specialty group that has provided consultative care for more than 100,000 patients for over 30 years.

Roseanna P. Noordhoek, DDS, and Emily J. Van Heukelom, DDS, co-owners of The Center for Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, may have been discouraged early on to pursue their specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery because of their gender, but that didn’t stop them from following their dreams.

When it comes to bathrooms, Haveman said the trends are for large, simple spaces that create a spa-like atmosphere. “We’re starting to create more personal spaces,” Haveman said, “And our bathrooms reflect that.”

Dr. Lawrence Mallon is a Michigan native who has practiced in West Michigan for more than 20 years.