Lynne Frazier

Office Manager

Lynne was very enthusiastic to join the staff at Grunberger Diabetes Institute in August of 2016. She has 15 years of medical office management experience, and loves working at GDI daily. She appreciates how the doctors are respectful of their patients' time and treat their employees like family. She subscribes to the motto, “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.” She enjoys spending time on her pontoon with her family, her new grandson James, and two dogs, Joey and Chandler.

Angie Golden

Office Manager

Angie Golden came to Grunberger Diabetes Institute in December 2020 with over 16 years of medical reception experience. She has dedicated herself to provide quality service and deliver excellence to the patients she encounters. Angie enjoys spending time with her grown children and grandson. In her spare time, she enjoys a good book, watching movies, bowling and the outdoors.

Ellen Darnall

Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator RD, CDCES

Ellen has been a practicing dietitian since 2013. She has worked in clinical, community, and outpatient education settings. Ellen will be assisting patients at Grunberger Diabetes Institute through insulin pump training, individual medical nutrition therapy appointments, in addition to diabetes education and nutrition classes. Ellen created a Diabetes Education Program, certified and recognized by the American Diabetes Association; reimbursable by all insurance payers. Ellen uses food as medicine approach to develop individually tailored nutrition advice for patients with diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, cardiovascular and gastric disorders

“What I love most about what I do is being able to provide education to help people understand how healthy eating and lifestyle changes can lead to better management of the chronic disease. I help my patients learn to understand how nutrition directly impacts their overall health and wellbeing. When I'm not at work you can find me running, practicing yoga, or cooking up a healthy vegetable-filled meal with my family.”

Alexis "Lexi" Watson

Weight Management Coach MS

Lexi began her journey with Grunberger Diabetes Institute in March of 2021, after graduating with her bachelor's degree from Oakland University. With 8 years of customer service experience, along with her 3 seasons as a Detroit Lions Cheerleader, she aims to deliver a quality experience, while greeting each patient with a smile. In her free time, Lexi enjoys teaching dance lessons to her students, snuggling up with her cat Wilder, and spending time with family.

Lexi is the Grunberger Diabetes Institute's Weight Management Coach. She provides patients with the tools, training, and support needed to jump-start and manage their weight loss. She customizes an individual weight loss and wellness program for each patient.

Monica Pham

Medical Assistant, BS

Monica graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in Human Biology with a minor in pharmacology and toxicology. She will continue her education in a master;s in public health, working towards medical school! On her off time, she enjoys longboarding and knitting.

James Bolday

Office Manager

James has worked as a medical assistant for over 10 years. Prior to joining Grunberger Diabetes Institute, James was a medical assistant at Kidz1st Pediatrics. James' areas of expertise include his patient interaction, teaching of diabetes medications, and time management. He is a people person and most patients know him by name at the office. James is always trying to further his knowledge of diabetes and stay up to date with all of the ongoing changes in the world of diabetes. When not hard at work, James enjoys relaxing, catching up on shows, and spending time with his wife and family.

Danielle Anthes

Medical Assistant, BS

Danielle recently graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Health Promotion. Danielle aspires to be a physician assistant centered in family medicine or women's health. Her bubbly personality is a joy in the office. In her spare time she enjoys painting, cooking and baking.

John Le

Medical Assistant, BS

John graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. During his time there, he took part in a research lab studying social media addiction. John is currently working towards medical school. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to new places going to the gym and spending quality time with his family. We are blessed to have John a part of the GDI team.