James Zmolek, MD

"While I feel that my story is really just getting started, I wanted to take a moment to share a message of gratitude for what Sansum's DWMP and my Health Educator, Alysha have enabled me to achieve in the first 5 months of the program. I started a self-directed weight loss program in January and lost 25 pounds in the first few months. However, I recognized that I would need to have a more structured program to maintain that momentum for an extended time in order to reach my goal of losing 135 pounds by Jan 2019. I decided to check out the DWMP program upon Dr. Holderness' recommendation and was impressed with the level of support and tools available. I feel fortunate to have landed in the care of Alysha who has been a constant source of support, wisdom, encouragement, and challenge. Following are some of the benefits that I have gained in just five short months of being in the program: * 75 pounds lost since April (100 since Jan '18) * BMI improvement enabled me to receive ablation treatment to eliminate A-fib and stop taking associated medication, and also schedule a much needed TKR * No longer need CPAP for sleep apnea * Completely new wardrobe which enabled me to donate an entire closet full of clothes to the Unity Shoppe * I have increased my bike rides to 100 miles per week and plan to participate in a Century (100 miles) ride next month * I've also started training at Killer B's HIIT program at Donna's recommendation, which I would not have considered before participating in DWMP * There are many other benefits that I experience in daily living and it just keeps getting better. One thing that I am really clear about is that I have not reached a resting point, but rather a launching pad for my journey. I am even more excited about what lies ahead than I was on day 1 of the program. Thank you to Alysha, Donna, and all of the wonderful support staff at DWMP for helping me to get control of my life again! "

"I would like to thank the entire staff of Sansum Clinic for the excellent medical care I received recently at your various facilities. Starting with Dr. Zmolek who repaired my torn rotator cuff and the staff at the Pesetas Lane clinic who took care with scheduling and paperwork. I was treated with patience and kindness. After surgery I was referred to the Sansum Physical Therapy Department. Due to excellent treatment I received at the facility from the physical therapist and the rest of the staff, I am happy to report my shoulder has been brought back to useful condition. I feel very fortunate to live in an area where excellent medical treatment is readily available. Thank you!"

"My husband and I first became Sansum Clinic patients in 1948 and I still think they bring in the best and the brightest doctors to work here! Dr. Zmolek is wonderful – I wouldn’t have anyone else! My husband was one of Dr. Zmolek’s very first patients and his hips were perfect until the day he passed away. I always refer new patients his way, as I know they’ll be in great hands!"