Providers
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Michelle Aube, CRNA
Specialty Anesthesiology Certification National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists Area of Expertise Independent anesthesia provider for all types of anesthetic services including general, obstetrical and regional techniques. Patient Care Philosophy To make each person’s anesthetic experience comfortable, safe and positive. -
Caitlin Brazle, PA-C
Speciality Family Medicine Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Patient Care Philosophy - Approachable and compassionate patient care
- Supports and encourages patients' choice with their medical care
- Provide patients with the most current information and education about their care options
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Campbell Bryson, MD, FRCSC
Specialty Urology Board Certifications - American Board of Urology
- Canadian Board of Urology
Areas of Expertise - Cancer Treatments
- No-Scalpel Vasectomy
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy
- Circumcision
- Peyronie's Disease
- Infertility
- Urinary Incontinence
Patient Care Philosophy - Compassionate care and patient autonomy.
- Strong belief in patient education and understanding of their urological issues.
- Ensure patients are comfortable and confident working together to reach their care goals.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with medical and radiation oncology as appropriate.
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Renee Burnett, ARNP
Speciality Family Medicine Certification American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Family Medicine Patient Care Philosophy - Empower patients to take control of the various medical issues in their life
- Support and encourage patients' choice
- Provide up to date information on various medical conditions
- Treat each patient as family
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Richard Demmler, MD
Speciality Family Medicine Board Certifications - American Board of Family Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine in Geriatrics
Areas of Expertise - Geriatric Medicine
Patient Care Philosophy - I attempt to assess the patient as they are experiencing their life and situation.
- Formulate a shared plan of care that allows the patient and/or their families to enjoy life to the fullest possible.
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Adriane Fain, CRNA
Specialty Anesthesiology Certification National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists Areas of Expertise - Anesthetic care during pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative period
- Provide pain management for women during childbirth
- Develop individual plans to manage post-operative pain
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Shana Fogarty, MD
Specialty Hospice Board Certifications American Board of Family Medicine Areas of Expertise - Non-Alzheimer's Dementia
- Stroke
- Chronic Diabetes
Patient Care Philosophy - Communication is the most important part of the practice of medicine.
- Patients deserve to understand their bodies, their disease process and the treatment options available.
- I pride myself on educating people, so they are empowered to make the decision that best meet their goals of care.
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Timothy Graves, MD
Specialty General Surgery Certification American College of Surgeons Areas of Expertise - Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Hernia Repairs (Adult and Pediatric)
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Endoscopy
Patient Care Philosophy - I strive to treat people the way I would like to be treated and as if they are family.
- I enjoy contributing to the health and well-being of those I meet.
- Needing surgery is scary. I do my best to deliver the highest-quality surgical care.
- I believe continuity of care is important and enjoy seeing patients through to recovery.
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Brenden Hansen, MD, FACEP
Specialty Emergency Medicine Board Certification American Board of Emergency Medicine Areas of Expertise - Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury
- Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care
- Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy - Provide up-to-date, evidence-based emergency care.
- Provide a comforting, caring experience during stressful emergencies.
- Invite patients to be active participants in their care by discussing the benefits and risks of treatments and tests with the goal of empowering the patient and providing better care.
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Kristina “Katarina” Johnstone, DNP, FNP
Specialty Family Medicine Certifications - Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nursing Credential Center
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the American Nursing Credentialing Center
Areas of Expertise - Treatment of the whole family, from infancy to the elderly
- Geriatrics
Patient Care Philosophy - Partnering with patients to provide individualized, compassionate, and holistic care.
- Supporting and encouraging patients to take a proactive role in their healthcare through evidence-based practices.
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Carla Jolley, ANP-BC, AOCH, ACHPN
Specialty Palliative Care Certifications - American Nursing Credentialing Centers
- Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Certification Corporation
Areas of Expertise - Pain and symptom management
- Help navigating the health care system and community resources
- Guidance and support with difficult and complex treatment choices
- Advance Care Planning
- Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
Patient Care Philosophy - Match goals and values to an individual’s care.
- Partner with patients, family members and providers to give an extra layer of support to those living with a serious illness.
- Focus on the patient rather than the disease; address how patients are dealing with both symptoms and treatments.
- Empower patients to achieve quality of life goals no matter where they are in the journey: recently diagnosed, in active treatment, completed therapy or nearing end of life.
- Recognize that living with a serious illness affects not only patients and family/support systems, but also influences what kind of emotional and spiritual support is needed.
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Douglas Langrock, MD
Specialty Family Medicine Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine Areas of Expertise - Comprehensive family medicine, including pediatrics, women’s health (excluding obstetrical care), internal medicine, non-surgical orthopedics and geriatrics
- Exercise treadmill testing
- Special interest in primary care cardiology and metabolic disorders
- Minor surgical procedures, including circumcision, laceration repair, joint injection and “lumps and bumps”
Patient Care Philosophy - Apply the best available evidence to my medical practice every day.
- Collect, integrate and use all available information to treat the whole person, not simply an illness or injury.
- Emphasize correct diagnosis, since proper diagnosis is essential to effective treatment.
- Involve my patients to participate collaboratively in their care.
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Erica McDonald, CRNA
Specialty Anesthesiology Certification National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists Area of Expertise Independent anesthesia provider for all services, including general, regional, and obstetric care. Patient Care Philosophy - To provide compassionate and high quality anesthesia to each patient she encounters.
- She believes in the importance of a calm and comforting environment; putting patients at ease during what can be a very stressful time.
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Jakdej Nikomborirak, MD
Specialty Sleep Care Board Certification American Board of Sleep Medicine Areas of Expertise - Diagnosis of common sleep disorders utilizing different types of sleep studies
- Treatment of sleep disorders using respiratory equipment, oral appliances, cognitive behavior therapy and medication
- Care for patients 12 years of age and older
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Mare Pallerine, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Specialty Behavioral Health Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center Areas of Expertise - Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive and related disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic disorders
- Sleep-wake disorders
- Trauma and Stressor related disorders
- Substance-Related and Addictive disorders (outpatient)
- Feeding and Eating disorders
- Somatic Symptom and related disorders
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Gender Dysphoria
- Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct disorders
- Neurocognitive disorders
- Dissociative disorders
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
Patient Care Philosophy - Build trust with patient to allow for therapeutic alliance (this is a two-way street in which she must respect and believe her patients too!), and utilize family relationships to support and provide additional perspectives regarding their loved one's mental health symptoms.
- Honor patients by utilizing the least invasive treatments and working within their abilities and/or limitations.
- Address underlying cause(s) of mental health symptoms (physical ailments, trauma, environmental exposures, maladaptive behaviors, ineffective coping mechanisms) to improve outcomes and prevent worsening of symptoms.
- Find positive coping strategies and community to support growth and progress.
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Nicholas Perera, MD, FACEP
Specialty Emergency Medicine Board Certification American Board of Emergency Medicine Areas of Expertise - Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury
- Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care
- Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy - Provide personal and prompt care in emergencies.
- Ensure a healthy patient experience through teamwork with patient, family and nursing staff.
- Whenever possible, explain step by step to patients and family what is happening and why.
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Zachary Phelps, MD
Specialty Emergency Medicine Board Certification American Board of Emergency Medicine Areas of Expertise - Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury
- Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care
- Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy - Discuss my thought process with patients to enhance their understanding of the reasoning behind tests and treatments I recommend.
- Involve patients in weighing a treatment’s potential benefits versus potential side effects.
- Diagnose whenever possible within the constraints of the Emergency Department while also treating symptoms even if a diagnosis is not achieved.
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John Plastino, MD
Specialty Emergency Medicine Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine Areas of Expertise - Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury
- Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care
- Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy - Approach every patient encounter with tact, sympathy and understanding.
- Combine medical knowledge, intuition and judgment to alleviate suffering and conquer disease.
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John Sherman, MD
Specialty Emergency Medicine Board Certification American Board of Emergency Medicine Areas of Expertise - Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury
- Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care
- Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy - Embrace patient welfare as my primary professional responsibility.
- Work cooperatively with others who care for, and about, emergency patients.
- Respect the rights and protect the interests of my patients; treat everyone fairly.
- Act as a responsible steward of health care resources entrusted to me.
- Study continually to maintain the knowledge and skills to provide high quality care.
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Chase Simpson, CRNA
Specialty Anesthesiology Certification National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists Area of Expertise Independent anesthesia provider for all types of anesthesia services, including general, regional and obstetric. Patient Care Philosophy Inform, educate, and address patient concerns and questions, while providing the safest anesthesia possible for every patient. -
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Amy Walchenbach, FNP
Specialty Family Medicine Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center Patient Care Philosophy - Encourage patients to be responsible for their health by offering counsel regarding health risks and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Guide patients suffering from chronic disease, illness, and disability to meet or exceed our goals
- Develop long-lasting relationships with patients and families as we experience life’s challenges.
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Justin Williams, MD
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Board Certification Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Areas of Expertise - Gynecology
- Obstetrics
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Patient Care Philosophy - People seek care to improve their lives. Health involves the whole person.
- I work with individuals to achieve shared health goals, not just see them as having a problem to fix.
- Everyone deserves compassionate, individualized attention, especially when dealing with sensitive issues.
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Kristine Young, PA-C
Specialty Family Medicine Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Areas of Expertise - General medical care for patients from birth to old age
- In-office procedures, such as X-rays, mole removal and joint injections
- Coordination with nursing staff to provide the best possible integrated care
Patient Care Philosophy - Listen carefully to a patient's history and address all their needs.
- Thoroughly explain all test results.
- Teach about disease processes and focus on preventive care.
- Work with patients to find the treatment that works best for them.
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