Dr. Roger Beyer, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Beyer is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, as part of the MD/PhD Pharmacology Program. He is board certified in OB/GYN and a Certified Physician Investigator of the ACRP. Following residency, Dr. Beyer established Women’s Health Care Specialists in southwest Michigan where he and his team specialize in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Beyer offers extensive experience in complex vaginal surgery, and is a national and international trainer and speaker in pelvic surgery.
Dr. Beyer is internationally recognized as an expert in the pelvic floor, he also founded and runs Beyer Research in 2000 because of his passion to find medical advancements to enrich lives beyond those he reaches in his practice.

Susan Wright, Attorney and Nurse Practitioner

Susan Wright joined Women’s Health Care Specialists in 1993. She has over 37 years of experience in the nursing field—23 as a nurse practitioner—is certified as a menopause clinician, and has worked the last seven years in the clinical research field. Her clinical experience has largely been women’s health based and has ranged from hospital to home care to clinic to private practice, and has earned several excellence awards. She also practiced as a certified nurse-midwife until 2005.

Susan’s other talents include working as a gynecology teaching associate and an adjunct faculty member for several graduate programs. Over the last 20 years, Susan has presented numerous educational talks for pharmaceutical companies, HMOs, universities, hospitals, non-profit groups, and the community on a variety of women’s health topics. Susan is also a licensed attorney in Michigan.

Susan lives in Paw Paw with her husband and five cats. She has three children, five stepchildren, and three grandchildren.

Diane Williams, Nurse Practitioner

Diane Williams has been caring for women since 1991, and has amassed almost two decades of experience working as a high risk labor and delivery nurse and then as a nurse practitioner in women’s health.

Diane loves lighthouses and has even been called an amateur pharologist, and enjoys biking, kayaking, reading mystery books and cheering for her favorite team, the Detroit Red Wings.

Gina Zagaroli, Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioner Gina Zagaroli has worked in women’s health for over 21 years and is a certified menopause clinician. She holds an MSN from Grand Valley State University.

DeLynn Shirley, Research Coordinator & Head Medical Assistant

DeLynn Shirley is a certified clinical research coordinator (CCRC) and has worked with Dr. Beyer for over 16 years, serving as his medical assistant and surgical research coordinator. She is married and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, and bargain hunting.

“The best part of my job is the interaction with our patients. I truly enjoy getting to know them.”

Ellen Berneis-Goodyke, Medical Assistant

Ellen Berneis-Goodyke has been a medical assistant since 2007 and has worked at Women’s Health Care Specialists for more than a year. Ellen is continuing her education and is majoring in biology, with a goal of becoming a physician’s assistant.

“I really enjoy working with the patients here at the practice and especially like working for Dr. Beyer because of his knowledge and perseverance in helping his patients.”

Tim Bennett, Office Manager

Tim Bennett has served as the office manager for Beyer Research and Women’s Health Care Specialists, PC for the past two years. Before joining Beyer Research, Tim enjoyed pursuing entrepreneurial interests and gained years of experience managing and owning a variety of businesses.

Tim holds a BA in business with a minor in management from Western Michigan University.

“It is a pleasure to work with Dr. Beyer and this great staff. I have found working in the health industry to be fascinating and enjoyable.”