Providers
Gayle Keider, PAC
A native of Michigan, Gayle graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. She practiced Internal Medicine in Troy, MI for five years before joining A F Associates Family Medicine.
Ashley Huggler, PAC
A native of Michigan, Ashley graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Ashley’s previous experience includes two years experience in Family Practice, Urgent Care at Spectrum Health and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed .
Nicole Earl, PAC
Nikki Earl joins us with over 14 years of experience as a PA in both private practice and large healthcare system settings. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Aquinas College and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. She worked at a rural practice in Addison, MI and more recently in family practice at Metro Health University of Michigan Health for the last 12 years. She is looking forward to continuing her medical career at here A+ Family Medicine and pursuing her passion of providing quality care. She lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and 3 children.
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen M.D.
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen M.D. has been practicing in the Grand Rapids community since 2000. He is a graduate of Michigan State University where he received his bachelor of science degree in 1993 and MD degree in 1997. After graduation, he returned home to Grand Rapids for residency and upon completion joined a Family Medicine office that he practiced at until 2023. He is also the Medical Director for Heartland Hospice. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and special qualifications as a Medical Director.
Michael Ahern, PAC
Mike grew up in Michigan and graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. He has over 25 years of experience working in family practice, including sports medicine. Outside of work Mike enjoys sports, hunting and fishing. He lives in Rockford with his wife and three sons.
Catherine Hallenbeck, PAC
Cathy graduated from PA school at GVSU in 2003. She practiced emergency medicine for seven years before transitioning to family practice, where she has fourteen years’ experience. She enjoys caring for the needs of your whole family and helping you lead healthy lives. She enjoys the outdoors and time with her husband and two sons.
Lisa Van Ryn, PAC
Dr. Cheri Van Wyngarden AGNP-C
Cheri earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College in 2000, followed by a Master’s degree in 2015 and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2019. With 25 years of experience, she specializes in adult gerontology, bringing extensive expertise and dedication to her field.
