Dr. Laura Gruskin
From an early age I pictured myself as a physician helping patients in the office and hospital settings. I love science and technology as well as caring for people so medicine has always had a great appeal to me. As I progressed through my education and medical training, I realized that the field of obstetrics and gynecology would allow me to serve women of all ages both medically and surgically.
After graduating from North Farmington High School in 1983, I attended the University of Michigan's Inteflex Program from 1983 to 1990. I received my degree in biomedical science with a focus on ethics, women's studies and business. After receiving my medical degree from the University of Michigan, I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at William Beaumont in Royal Oak. I stayed on to practice at Beaumont after considering all of my options as the hospital provides state of the art academic medicine in a private personalized setting. This environment is comfortable for me and my patients.
I am particularly interested in reproductive physiology and infertility and am thrilled to help couples who are having difficulty conceiving. I also enjoy primary care medicine and early detection and treatment of gynecologic conditions especially those of hormone imbalance. One of my favorite parts about practice is caring for women in all age groups and focusing on both physical and emotional needs. I also am pleased to offer less invasive and alternative approaches to address common problems women encounter such as pelvic pain, dysfunctional bleeding and birth control. The practice of medicine has advanced greatly over the past twenty years and I strive to use new technology in a balanced and safe way. I have been using minimally invasive surgery and recently added robotics to allow for expedited recovery for patients needing surgery.
Personally, my husband Michael and I have three sons. Our family enjoys playing tennis, Michigan football and celebrating holidays with our extended family. I am passionate about knitting, reading and exercise.
From an early age I pictured myself as a physician helping patients in the office and hospital settings. I love science and technology as well as caring for people so medicine has always had a great appeal to me. As I progressed through my education and medical training, I realized that the field of obstetrics and gynecology would allow me to serve women of all ages both medically and surgically.
After graduating from North Farmington High School in 1983, I attended the University of Michigan's Inteflex Program from 1983 to 1990. I received my degree in biomedical science with a focus on ethics, women's studies and business. After receiving my medical degree from the University of Michigan, I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at William Beaumont in Royal Oak. I stayed on to practice at Beaumont after considering all of my options as the hospital provides state of the art academic medicine in a private personalized setting. This environment is comfortable for me and my patients.
I am particularly interested in reproductive physiology and infertility and am thrilled to help couples who are having difficulty conceiving. I also enjoy primary care medicine and early detection and treatment of gynecologic conditions especially those of hormone imbalance. One of my favorite parts about practice is caring for women in all age groups and focusing on both physical and emotional needs. I also am pleased to offer less invasive and alternative approaches to address common problems women encounter such as pelvic pain, dysfunctional bleeding and birth control. The practice of medicine has advanced greatly over the past twenty years and I strive to use new technology in a balanced and safe way. I have been using minimally invasive surgery and recently added robotics to allow for expedited recovery for patients needing surgery.
Personally, my husband Michael and I have three sons. Our family enjoys playing tennis, Michigan football and celebrating holidays with our extended family. I am passionate about knitting, reading and exercise.
Jill Granata WHNP, APN-BC
I’m thrilled to be part of the team at West Oakland OB/GYN with Dr. Gruskin and Dr. Portney. Everyone in the office focuses on what is best for our patients, and the office is a pleasant place to work and visit.
I am proud to have worked in the service of women for more than 30 years. I began my career as a young nurse in labor and delivery where I immediately felt at home caring for women. My experience as a nurse practitioner includes the care of women during adolescence, during the child-bearing years and during the peri and post-menopause. I also have experience caring for women with gynecologic cancers and those who are at risk for cancer. I welcome patients for care regarding birth control options and initiation, vaginitis, concerns about sexually transmitted infections and problems with menstrual bleeding.
I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on wellness and prevention as well as screening for and treating problems and diseases. I know that women make the best decisions for themselves, so I find it important to help them educate themselves about their healthcare needs and welcome their participation in decision-making regarding options and treatment.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, young grandchildren, and extended family. I enjoy reading, gardening, and traveling. I try to stay healthy with daily walks and yoga.
I’m thrilled to be part of the team at West Oakland OB/GYN with Dr. Gruskin and Dr. Portney. Everyone in the office focuses on what is best for our patients, and the office is a pleasant place to work and visit.
I am proud to have worked in the service of women for more than 30 years. I began my career as a young nurse in labor and delivery where I immediately felt at home caring for women. My experience as a nurse practitioner includes the care of women during adolescence, during the child-bearing years and during the peri and post-menopause. I also have experience caring for women with gynecologic cancers and those who are at risk for cancer. I welcome patients for care regarding birth control options and initiation, vaginitis, concerns about sexually transmitted infections and problems with menstrual bleeding.
I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on wellness and prevention as well as screening for and treating problems and diseases. I know that women make the best decisions for themselves, so I find it important to help them educate themselves about their healthcare needs and welcome their participation in decision-making regarding options and treatment.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, young grandchildren, and extended family. I enjoy reading, gardening, and traveling. I try to stay healthy with daily walks and yoga.
Dr. Deborah L. Portney, MD
We welcome Dr. Portney to our office! Dr. Portney is a graduate from the University of Michigan and has been practicing ObGyn for over 20 years at Henry Ford and DMC.
I am delighted to have recently joined West Oakland OB/GYN. Drs. Gruskin and Payson and I share similar approaches towards healthcare including an emphasis on healthy lifestyle for disease prevention and routine screening for early diagnosis.
I went to both undergrad and medical school at the University of Michigan. I did my OBGYN training at University of Pittsburgh and moved back home to Michigan where I practiced for 25 years at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield. I am currently seeing office patients on a part time basis in collaboration with Dr. Gruskin. I enjoy caring for women of all ages and helping them navigate as they progress through the stages of life, including the contraceptive years, pregnancy, pre- and peri-menopause and menopause. I love working with the dedicated staff at West Oakland OB/GYN and am very happy to be practicing in such a warm and caring environment.
I live with my husband Steve and our dog Charlie in West Bloomfield. We have 3 adult children, including our daughter and son-in-law and identical twin sons. I am an avid reader, enjoy running and yoga and riding my horse. When I am not working, I am involved in community service, community theater (behind the scenes!), and visiting my children in Chicago and Ann Arbor.
We welcome Dr. Portney to our office! Dr. Portney is a graduate from the University of Michigan and has been practicing ObGyn for over 20 years at Henry Ford and DMC.
I am delighted to have recently joined West Oakland OB/GYN. Drs. Gruskin and Payson and I share similar approaches towards healthcare including an emphasis on healthy lifestyle for disease prevention and routine screening for early diagnosis.
I went to both undergrad and medical school at the University of Michigan. I did my OBGYN training at University of Pittsburgh and moved back home to Michigan where I practiced for 25 years at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield. I am currently seeing office patients on a part time basis in collaboration with Dr. Gruskin. I enjoy caring for women of all ages and helping them navigate as they progress through the stages of life, including the contraceptive years, pregnancy, pre- and peri-menopause and menopause. I love working with the dedicated staff at West Oakland OB/GYN and am very happy to be practicing in such a warm and caring environment.
I live with my husband Steve and our dog Charlie in West Bloomfield. We have 3 adult children, including our daughter and son-in-law and identical twin sons. I am an avid reader, enjoy running and yoga and riding my horse. When I am not working, I am involved in community service, community theater (behind the scenes!), and visiting my children in Chicago and Ann Arbor.