The SumMARY Podcast
OUT NOW! EPISODE 03 | Pioneering Dysphagia Care: The Art & Science of Swallowing
Swallowing might seem simple—until it isn’t. Dysphagia is a complex and often overlooked challenge, but cutting-edge treatments are changing the innovation game. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry sit down with dysphagia experts Dr. Eric Geiser, of Trinity Health Mary Free Bed, and Mary Free Bed speech-language pathologist Kate Armstrong, to explore the latest advancements in treatments.
Eric Geiser, M.D.
Pulmonologist, Trinity Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Dr. Geiser specializes in internal medicine and pulmonary critical care, and is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Mary’s. He cares for patients in Mary Free Bed’s Intensive Medical Rehabilitation Program.
He’s a graduate of Ross University Medical School and completed his residency at California Pacific Medical Center – Pacific Campus. He also completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Physicians Carraway Medical Center.
Kate Armstrong, SLP
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Kate Armstrong is a graduate of Calvin University and specializes in pediatric dysphagia, tracheostomy and ventilator patients. Kate has over 12 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist.
EPISODE 02: FND Uncovered— From Diagnosis to Rehabilitation
Functional neurological disorder is a commonly misunderstood diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry sit down with FND expert Dr. Ginger Polich to break down this complex condition. From its bio-psychosocial roots to practical tips on diagnosis and treatment—we explore the nuances every doctor should know.
EPISODE 01: Deep Dive with DeepScribe
In our debut episode, Mary Free Bed physiatrists, Yunna Sinskey, M.D., and. Johnathan VandenBerg, D.O., speak with Dean Dalili, M.D., MHCM, chief medical officer of DeepScribe. Discover the “what, why, and how” of AI’s evolution in medical documentation and its impact on the future of how we work.
Jonathan VandenBerg, D.O.
Physiatrist, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Dr. VandenBerg specializes in the care of adults with spinal cord injuries and medically complex conditions, and works with inpatients in our Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Intensive Medical Rehabilitation programs. He also sees patients in Mary Free Bed’s outpatient clinic.
A graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. VandenBerg completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he served as chief resident. Dr. VandenBerg, who also did a spinal cord injury medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Science Center at Houston, joined Mary Free Bed in 2020.
Dean Dalili, M.D, MHCM
Chief Medical Officer, DeepScribe
Dr. Dean Dalili is the Chief Medical Officer at DeepScribe, bringing over 20 years of experience in healthcare operations, policy, and technology. Before joining DeepScribe, he served as President of Market Operations at DispatchHealth and held senior executive roles at Envision Healthcare and SCP Health, overseeing physicians across 800+ hospitals. Dr. Dalili has led initiatives to improve clinical quality, manage population health, and reduce healthcare costs.
He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins, served as a Healthcare Policy Fellow in the U.S. Senate, and holds a Masters in Healthcare Management from Harvard.
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Meet our Hosts:
Dr. Sinskey, M.D.
Dr. Sinskey is a dedicated physician at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Since joining Mary Free Bed in 2024, Dr. Sinskey has focused on caring for both adult and pediatric amputee patients. She also provides PM&R consultations for the Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Program and sees pediatric patients in the outpatient clinic.
Dr. Sinskey earned her medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire. She completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed and further specialized with an amputee fellowship at the University of Washington
Dr. Douglas Henry, M.D.
Dr. Henry cares for Mary Free Bed Kids patients. He’s triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatrics and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Henry, who joined Mary Free Bed in 2019 from the Cleveland Clinic, specializes in the treatment of physical and cognitive issues, including cerebral palsy, spasticity management, traumatic injuries, stroke and muscle and nerve disorders. He’s an expert in pediatric chronic pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia.
He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and the Detroit Medical Center Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, respectively.
