TCO PHYSICIANS

Dr. Peter McAndrews is also a clinical professor in the family medicine department of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.

Dr. Peter McAndrews served on the Osteopathic State Medical Board from 2011-2014, where he reviewed medical cases for legal purposes. Dr. McAndrews performed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at TRIA Orthopedics in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he directly worked with the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Twins sports teams. His responsibilities varied between patient surgery, conferences and urgent care at sporting events. Peter was also chief of surgery at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma. As chief of surgery, he ensured a high standard for patient care, and organized the staff and programs of the surgical department.

Dr. Peter McAndrews is an active member of several medical societies, such as the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Society of Orthopedics and American Orthopedic Society Sports Medicine. Memberships in these societies helps Dr. McAndrews provide up-to-date, quality patient care. In 2017, He hosted the Fischbone Society, a sports medicine fellowship conference that maintains a network of sports medicine doctors and teaches new techniques. Peter has contributed several research publications relating to common sports injuries, and has been published in multiple medical journals.

Dr. Peter McAndrews earned his medical degree from Michigan State University, where he also completed his surgical residency. Dr. McAndrews completed his medical internship at the Michigan Capital Medical Center in Lansing. Peter earned his undergraduate degree in physiology from Lyman Briggs College at MSU, where he was an Evans Scholar.

In his free time, Dr. McAndrews enjoys hiking, running, and biking. Peter also competes in the Ironman triathlons. His goal is to hike the Appalachian Trail with his family. He resides in Traverse City, with his wife Beth, children Peter and Olivia, and dog Izzie.

During his residency, Dr. Hollander completed subspecialty rotations in pediatric orthopedics trauma orthopedics and joint reconstruction.

Dr. Hollander was also a student athletic trainer at Michigan State University working with college athletes for 3 years.  He opened his practice in Traverse City in August of 2011. Dr. Hollander treats many injuries and conditions including revision hip replacements, total hip arthroplasty, total knee Arthroplasty, unicompartmental knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery, revision knee Arthroplasty, adult trauma, fracture care and general orthopedics.  Dr. Hollander offers multiple approaches to total hip arthroplasty tailored to the individual patient.

Dr. Hollander is accepting new patients.

Dr. Eric B. Lerche is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder/hip/knee reconstruction, fracture care and sports medicine. He is also board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – AAOS, Orthopedic Trauma Association – OTA, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine – AOSSM,
and the American Osteopathic Association – AOA.

Dr. Lerche’s philosophy in his own words…”I provide compassionate care for my patients focusing on exhausting all non-operative treatments before proceeding to surgery. I treat my patients as I would like to be treated; approachable and on the same level. All treatment options are shared between myself and my patient because it is the patient that knows their body the best.”

Dr. Lerche is currently accepting new patients.

Amy S. Collins is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2004. Much of her early nursing career was spent in the hospital setting. Amy now sees patients in the office and assists in major surgical procedures as well. Amy is accepting new patients.

Our TCO Office team.