Provider Profile: Dr. Michelle DeGroat
What is your clinical specialty?
General surgery
Where did you go to school?
Wright State University
What brought you to Premier Health?
I was recruited by Gem City Surgical.
Why did you choose medicine as a career?
To make a difference in the lives of other people
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I live on a farm and know how to drive a tractor.
Where is your hometown?
Dayton, Ohio
What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?
Whatever teams my kids play for, along with the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals
What is the last book you read?
“The Boy from the Woods” by Heulan Coben
What is your favorite song in your playlist?
“My Hero” by the Foo Fighters
What is your favorite food?
Homemade lasagna
What is your favorite hobby?
Running and traveling
What is your favorite animal, and why?
Dog, especially my dog. They love you unconditionally.
Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why?
My house at Lake Cumberland. It’s so quiet there and I don’t have cell phone service. It’s like I’m “off the grid.”
Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful:
- My children. They are amazing and bring so much joy to my life. They are wonderful human beings.
- My husband. He has supported me and been my rock for a large portion of my life.
Pick a side
iPhone or Android
iPhone
Early bird or night owl
Night owl
Beach bum or mountain hiker?
Beach bum
Dress shoes or tennis shoes?
Tennis shoes
Paperback or e-reader?
Paperback
Coffee or tea?
Coffee
Cooking or baking?
Cooking
Sweet or salty?
Salty
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