Dr. Glen McCracken
DR. GLEN MCCRACKEN: Voted TOP DOCTOR of Phoenix in 2005 and 2009, Dr. McCracken has been practicing medicine in the Valley for over 15 years. As a graduate of the Creighton University, Dr. McCracken set his goals toward Emergency Medicine and moved to New York where he became chief resident of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. After moving to Scottsdale in 1995, Dr. McCracken has filled several roles at Scottsdale Healthcare including medical director of the Emergency department at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea where he continues his practice as an Emergency Room Physician. Working toward his Masters in Business Administration in the Executive Program at the University of Arizona, Dr. McCracken looks forward to continuing his passion for medicine while pursuing ways to address the current health care environment.
As our medical director, Dr. Glen McCracken looks forward to bringing his knowledge, care and diligence to the weight loss industry and is proud to bring Valley Medical Weight Control to the Phoenix area.
Dr. Emily Keranen is the on-staff physician at Valley Medical Weight Control, a Tempe-based clinic whose mission is to offer affordable weight loss to Valley residents. Dr. Keranen and her team of Medical Assistants formulate individual strategies consisting of pharmaceutical medications, pharmaceutical grade supplements and focused nutrition plans to assist each patient in achieving their weight loss goals.
The focus of her practice is to create sustainable and affordable weight loss for each individual patient in order to decrease the risk factors associated with obesity as well as to improve self-confidence, health and overall quality of life.
Before joining VMWC, Dr. Keranen followed her dream of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor by graduating with high honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is passionate about volunteering her time to various community organizations related to women’s health and animal welfare. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.
