Medical Team
When you're injured, you want the best in medical care. Whether you compete competitively or enjoy everyday physical activity, the Metro Health Sports Medicine medical team can help.
Ed Kornoelje, DO
Dr. Kornoelje is a board certified family medicine physician and sports medicine specialist, providing care to patients of all ages. He graduated from Calvin College and earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a family practice physician, he completed his sports medicine fellowship at Metro Health Hospital. Dr. Kornoelje is the team physician for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Rampage, West Michigan Whitecaps, Aquinas College and Calvin College. He also works with numerous area high schools. Dr. Kornoelje serves as medical director for the Grand Rapids Marathon and Reed's Lake Triathlon, as well as other community events. He also enjoys running and playing and coaching soccer.
Steven VanNoord, MD
Dr. VanNoord is board certified in family practice and sports medicine. He received his medical degree at the Chicago College of Medicine at the University of Illinois and completed his sports medicine fellowship at Ohio State University. Dr. VanNoord is the team physician for Grand Valley State University and Hudsonville High School. He also provides his expertise to the Grand Rapids Griffins, West Michigan Whitecaps and various other community events. Dr. VanNoord offers general family practice and sports injury management to all of his patients.
Kristi Kern, DO
Dr. Kern is a board certified family medicine physician who is board eligible for both sports medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her family medicine/OMM residency and sports medicine fellowship through Metro Health Hospital. Dr. Kern cares for entire families and has a particular interest in the care of athletes, especially using hands-on treatment for a range of musculoskeletal problems. She is an avid sports enthusiast, having participated in basketball and track in college. She enjoys distance running, club soccer and various athletics.
Aryn Johnson, DO
Dr. Johnson is a board certified family medicine physician and sports medicine specialist, providing care to patients of all ages. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a family practice residency and a sports medicine fellowship at Metro Health Hospital. Dr. Johnson is a team physician for the Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Rampage, West Michigan Whitecaps, West Michigan Edge and various local college and high school teams. He also provides his expertise for many community events, including the Grand Rapids Marathon, Reed's Lake Triathlon, Reed's Lake Run and the Fifth Third River Bank Run. He enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities. Dr. Johnson offers medical care in general family practice and osteopathic manipulative medicine, as well as sports injury prevention and management.
Terence Reuben, PT, CPT, CSC
Terence Reuben has been a member of Metro Health Sports Medicine team since 1997. He was trained as a physical therapist in South Africa and received additional certifications in the United States. Working closely with our sports medicine team, he uses his specialty in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine and personal training to manage athletes and their injuries. He also performs biomechanical evaluations, helping fit patients with custom orthotics. In addition to his role as a therapist, Reuben helps manage contracts with various athletic teams and community events on behalf of Metro Health Sports Medicine. Reuben is also an avid triathlete and runner who brings his expertise in these sports to his patients.