Oaklawn’s Dr. Eric Ebner to retire May 15

After 42 years at Oaklawn, gynecologist Eric Ebner, M.D., FACOG will officially retire May 15. Since his arrival at Oaklawn in 1982, Dr. Ebner has seen thousands of patients and delivered more than 5,000 newborns. 

After having his own private practice on West Mansion Street for three decades, Dr. Ebner joined Oaklawn Medical Group in 2012.  When he arrived at Oaklawn in 1982, he was one of 18 physicians.  Today, there are approximately 350 providers in the Oaklawn system.

A letter is going out to his patients informing them of his retirement and that gynecology services would still continue at the Beadle Lake office.  Dr. Travis Terrell will be overseeing gynecology patients at the Beadle Lake location (14231 Beadle Lake Road, 269-962-0441) after Dr. Ebner retires.

 “It’s been a wonderful 42 years,” said Dr. Ebner.. I’ve had great patients, and I have enjoyed working at Oaklawn. It’s been a great place to work with good people. I will miss the patients.. A lot of these people, I delivered their children and their grandchildren, and we’ve become friends, and I will miss those friends.”

“I had a patient I saw the other day – she started when she was 12 and now she is 54,” Dr. Ebner continued. “The exam almost becomes secondary compared to catching up with them every year to see how they are doing.”

After retiring, Dr. Ebner said he is looking forward to restoring a couple of old buildings in Marshall and travelling to South America to visit his sons and grandchildren in Brazil and Peru.

On the Oaklawn website, there are dozens of positive patient reviews for Dr. Ebner, including:

Dr. Ebner is a true professional. He is a caring human and amazing doctor. He successfully delivered two of the greatest gifts in my life. He will be missed. 

He has been the absolute best healthcare provider I have ever encountered in 42 years. He is kind, listens and makes you feel heard. His bedside manner is top notch! He will be missed greatly!

Dr. Ebner received high praise from Oaklawn Chief Medical Officer Dr. Summer Liston-Crandall.

“Dr. Ebner has been a trusted partner to me and the other physicians who care for women at Oaklawn,” said Liston-Crandall. “His steadiness, expertise and passion for excellence are unparalleled… He has touched so many lives, in so many impactful ways.”

“When Dr. Ebner arrived to the Birth Center—even for an emergency in the early morning hours—he infused the space and the team with assurance that all would be well,” added Liston-Crandall.

Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg shared the same sentiment of Dr. Ebner’s expertise and professionalism.

“Dr. Ebner is revered by his patients and colleagues alike,” noted Beeg. “He has earned the respect, gratitude and admiration of each of us as he has delivered more than 5,000 newborns and cared for thousands of Obstetric and Gynecologic patients. As we bid farewell to Dr. Ebner, we reflect on the immense contributions made to our hospital and community. His dedication, expertise and compassionate care have left an indelible mark on all those he has served. While we will miss Dr. Ebner, we celebrate a career filled with excellence and commitment to high-quality personalized care. As Dr. Ebner embarks on this new chapter of retirement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes for a fulfilling and joyful journey ahead.”