Dr. Jana Van Rybroek grew up in Iowa City, Iowa. She attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota where she earned an undergraduate degree in Biology. After several years of working at The University Iowa as a research assistant in the Department of Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), she began volunteering at a local women’s health clinic and the rape victim advocacy program. Dr. Van Rybroek went to Medical School at Des Moines University at which time, she was able to complete rotations in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Ohio, and Michigan. She completed her residency at a community-based hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan about 10 miles south of Flint, Michigan.
In her free time, Dr. Van Rybroek enjoys exercising (she has run 6 marathons) and yoga. She also spends as much time as possible with her friends, family, and husband, Matt.