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DR. LAWRENCE VOLZ
DR. JOHN LEINER
Dr. Lawrence Volz has joined the Department of Surgery.
An Air Force veteran, Dr. Volz received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
He is skilled in robotic surgery. “I was a very early adopter of this amazing technology,” Dr. Volz said. “The robot allows me to perform complicated intra-abdominal surgery through small incisions allowing for rapid discharge from the hospital with minimal pain, quick recovery and return to normal activity.”
Dr. Volz was an active duty surgeon during his Air Force service and retired with the rank of Major.
“When the opportunity to attend medical school on an Air Force Scholarship arose for me, it was a great opportunity to serve my country and earn my medical degree at the same time,” he said.
“Being a veteran has allowed me to understand and connect with fellow veterans. Many veterans find peace in knowing I served as well,” Dr. Volz concluded.
Dr. John Leiner has joined the Department of Internal Medicine.
He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed residency at Indiana University Health Center. His special interests include preventive cardiovascular medicine and diabetes and metabolic health.
After spending the early part of his career treating patients and teaching medical students in Virginia and Indianapolis, Dr. Leiner has come home.
“I spent my summers on the family farm in Winchester, Illinois. My brother and I still operate the farm. We have a solar project going and are working on a greenhouse for vegetables. It is exciting to be back.”
When not treating patients or on the farm, you may find Dr. Leiner reading about history and international affairs, a topic of which this life-long learner holds an undergraduate degree.
“Those topics offer the opportunity to learn from different cultures and historical perspectives,” he said.
