Our Team

Staff Providers


Uzma Shah, MD

Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics


Seth Iskowitz, MD

Seth Iskowitz, MD

Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics


Courtney Rusch

Courtney Rusch, MD

Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatrics


Registered Dieticians

Allegra Picano, MS, RD

Allegra completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and her dietetic internship at West Virginia University Medicine. She received her masters degree through Texas Tech University, where she specialized in lifecycle nutrition. Allegra previously worked in the outpatient nutrition setting and at WIC where she developed a passion for helping kids and their families with their nutrition.


Marielle Menke, MPH, RD

Marielle completed her undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University and went on to earn a Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences, along with a Dietetic Internship at the University of Michigan. Her professional experience includes providing nutrition counseling for adolescents with eating disorders. Marielle has also made significant contributions at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she provided comprehensive medical nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings for inborn errors of metabolism. Her work in the Newborn Screening diagnostic and follow up clinic reflects her dedication to addressing complex nutritional needs and advancing patient care.

 

Advanced Feeding Therapist

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Kelsey McEachon, SLP

Kelsey is a skilled speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as autism spectrum disorders. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in communication sciences and Disorders from Eastern Michigan University. Kelsey brings extensive experience collaborating within high-functioning, interdisciplinary clinical teams, where she seamlessly bridges communication across a diverse network of medical and allied health providers to deliver unified, evidence-based care. Beyond her clinical expertise, she is deeply passionate about cultivating positive, supportive feeding environments for children while empowering their families through dedicated education and guidance.

Registered Nurses

Caylin Bonser, RN

Caylin is a registered nurse with Pediatric Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Health with more than five years of nursing experience. She earned her nursing degree from North Central Michigan College and has experience in pediatrics, neonatal intensive care and labor and delivery. Caylin greatly values the responsibility of working with pediatric patients and is continually inspired by their resilience and strength.

Jayna Rodak, RN

Jayna has been a registered nurse in pediatrics for over seven years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Michigan University in 2018. She enjoys working with children and their families to ensure every child receives compassionate, supportive, and high-quality care.

Lisa Vitale, RN

Lisa Vitale is the Nurse Supervisor for Pediatric Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Health. She has been a registered nurse since 2006 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan in 2014. Lisa has a diverse clinical and leadership background, with experience in burn care, trauma, injury prevention, and pediatric gastroenterology. Her passion for pediatric nursing is reflected in her commitment to providing high quality, family-centered care, and supporting positive outcomes for children and their families. Lisa’s clinical interests include quality improvement, benchmarking, and nursing research.

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