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AUGUST 29, 2019

Bhavya Akhauri, MDMercy Gastroenterology Clinic

Medical Degree - Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India Internal Medicine Residency - St. Johns Mercy Medical Center

in St. Louis and University of Iowa Gastroenterology Fellowship - University of Iowa Prior to coming to Mercy she worked at Gastroenterologists, PC Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Enjoys yoga, traveling, music, dancing, cooking and reading

Cailey Anderson, ARNP, DNP, NP-CMercy Geriatrics Clinic

BSN and DNP - University of Iowa

Member of Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certifiedin Adult-Gerontology

ANCC Gerontology Nurse Certification

Prior to coming to Mercy she worked at the University ofIowa as a staff nurse in the Surgical and Neuroscience ICU

Melanie Blais, ARNPMercy Inpatient Rehab Unit

Master of Arts, Adult Nurse Practitioner – College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Nursing – Luther College in Decorah

Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner

Prior to coming to Mercy she worked at PCI

She is dedicated to teaching students – has been a clinical preceptor for many years

Jennifer Botsford, ARNP, FNP-CPCI Ortho

MA/MS – MSN-FNP – Purdue University

BSN – Kaplan University, Cedar Rapids

Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Enjoys hiking, kayaking, running and spending time with family

Cody Breinholt, DOLinn County Anesthesiologists

MD – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA

Residency – University of Iowa

Prior to coming to Cedar Rapids, Dr. Beinholt worked in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ

Married with 4 children

Enjoys tennis, golf, camping/hiking, and weight lifting

Amanda Brenneman, ARNP, DNP, FNP-BCMercyCare Marion

DNP – Clarke University MSN – University of Iowa Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders - Elmira

College Interested in family health, women’s health, preventative

health and disability services Amanda is an Assistant Nursing Director at Camp

Courageous Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

and Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society Enjoys playing guitar, sign language, and spending time

with family

Alan Burnette, PA-CMercy Cardiothoracic and Vascular Clinic

Bachelor of Science, PA Studies – University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio

Arts and Sciences, Genetics – Ohio State University

Experienced PA (19 years as a PA in cardiac surgery) – most recently worked at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital since May 2004

Has a wife and daughter, is a gourmet cook, and has a cat named Ryzik which is Russian for reddish-orange

He speaks Russian

Ryan Cook, DOCRMEF Resident 1

DO – Des Moines University

Professional interests include behavior health, geriatrics, palliative care and LGBT health

Married with a fur-baby black cat named Bagheera

Enjoys art, music, gardening, running and entertaining

Chelsea Lima, MDCRMEF Resident 1

MD – University of Iowa

Participated in 3 medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Earned distinction in Global Health

Married to Fellipe Lima, also a CRMEF Resident 1 and together they have a son name Dani

Enjoys salsa dancing

Grew up in Waterloo

Fellipe Lima, MDCRMEF Resident 1

MD – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil

Before starting residency, he worked in a rural family medicine clinic and rural ERs in Brazil

He is passionate about serving the underserved

He has a wife and son, loves to cook, plays guitar and percussion

Joel Dennhardt, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa

MD – University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN

Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Iowa

Diagnostic Radiology Residency – University of Iowa

Internal Medicine Residency – University of Tennessee

Enjoys golf, theatre, reading, cooking and spending time with his wife and child

Christopher Donahue, PA-CPCI Ortho

Master of Physician Assistant Studies – South University, Savannah, GA

BA/BS – University of Iowa

Special interests in surgical management of spinal conditions of the neck and back, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, disc herniation and spine fracture management

Enjoys hiking, spending time with his dogs, weight lifting and tennis

Sarah Doyle, ARNPMercy Health Partners

MSN/NP – Walden University

BSN – University of Iowa

Interested in Family Medicine and Oncology

Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Enjoys running, playing sports, knitting, shopping, coffee with friends and spending time with her husband and daughters

Alina Dumitrescu, MDUniversity of Iowa Ophthalmology

MD – “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellowship –University of Iowa

Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics Fellowship – University of Iowa

Board Certified - American Board of Ophthalmology

ROP Consultant for Mercy’s NICU

Bailey Englund, DOCRMEF Resident 1

DO - Kansas City University

Professional interests include Obstetrics and Culinary Medicine

Married to Josh, has a Golden Retriever named Charlie

Loves to garden, cook, and drink coffee

Grew up in Nebraska, Go Big Red!

Melanie Giesler-Spellman, DO, FAOCOPCI ENT

MD – Des Moines University

Undergraduate – Mt. Mercy College

Residency in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery – Ohio University Affinity Medical Center

Certified by American Osteopathic Board Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

Special interests in chronic sinus problems and allergies; reconstruction of surgical defects from cutaneous carcinoma

Justin Gilbert, MDPCI Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

MD – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

MS – Colorado State University, Fort Collins

BS – Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Fellowship in Musculoskeletal and Interventional Spine at OrthoCarolina, Winston-Salem, NC

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certified

Joanna Godbey, ARNPMercy Cardiology Clinic

MSN/NP – Clarkson College

BSN – Mount Mercy University

Trained in Cardiology and Family Medicine

Enjoys spending time with family, boating and watching Iowa football

Michael Gomendoza, MDMercyCare Prairie Creek

MD – Far Eastern University

Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease – Coney Island Hospital, New York

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Has been in practice for more than 20 years

Prior to coming to Mercy in Cedar Rapids, Dr. Gomendozaworked for Mercy Internal Medicine in Coralville

Bledar Haxhiu, MDCRMEF Resident 1

MD – American University of Integrative Sciences; Barbados

Born in Albania

Interested in working in underserved communities and after graduation hopes to work in different countries where primary care is lacking

Enjoys scuba diving, soccer and sailing

Lisa Horner, ARNPMercy Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

MSN/FNP – Clarkson College

BSN – Saint Ambrose University

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, baking, reading and cheering on the Hawkeyes

James Huber, DOPCI Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

DO – Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Glassboro

BS in Chemistry – Rowan University, Glassboro

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency – New York Presbyterian Hospital

Special Interests in Kinetic Chain approach to diagnosis and treatment, musculoskeletal medicine, cancer rehab, electrodiagnostic medicine, spasticity management and occupational rehab

Enjoys baseball, working out, traveling, reading and DIY projects

Liv Kelley-Sellnau, ARNP, DNPCommunity Health Free Clinic

PMHNP Certification – University of Iowa

DNP, FNP – Clarke University

BSN – Mt. Mercy University

Prior to working at the Community Health Free Clinic, she held positions at the U of I, UnityPoint, Hospice of Mercy, and Jones Regional to name a few

She has a passion for hospice care and takes the holistic philosophies into practice to help foster strong provider/patient relationships

Pavlina Kemp, MDUniversity of Iowa Ophthalmology

MD – University of Iowa

BSE, Biomedical Engineering Major, German Minor –University of Iowa

Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship – Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology

ROP Consultant for Mercy’s NICU

Mikal Kidder, PA-CMercy Cardiothoracic and Vascular Clinic

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration – BYU Idaho

PA – Midwestern University

Member of National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Enjoys rock climbing, playing music and reading

Ujjwal Kumar, MDMercy Gastroenterology Clinic

MD – India

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship – University of Arkansas Medical Science

Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Internal Medicine Residency – Michigan State University

Internal Medicine Board Certified

Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali

Enjoys traveling, photography and music

Anne Langguth, MDWolfe Eye

MD – University of Iowa

Ophthalmology Residency – Northwestern University Medical School

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship –University of Iowa

Prior to going to medical school she earned a BA in Government from Harvard University

Scott LeGrand, MDLinn County Anesthesiologists

MD – University of Iowa

Residency in Anesthesiology – Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston

Fellow in Pediatric Anesthesiology – Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Prior to coming to Mercy, he was a staff anesthesiologist/pediatric anesthesiologist at MercyhealthHospital in Rockford, IL

Board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology

Michael Marquardt, MDRadiation Oncology of Cedar Rapids

Master in Public Health – University of Iowa

MD – University of Iowa

Residency in Radiation Oncology – University of Iowa

Internship in Preliminary Internal Medicine – University of Iowa

Member of American Medical Association

Natalie Matics, MDWeland Clinical Laboratories

MD – University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in New York

Fellowship in Pathology – Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston

Pathology residency and general surgical pathology fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina

Prior to starting at Weland, Dr. Matics worked with Ohio Valley Pathologists in Evansville, IN

Jami Maxson, MDMercyCare Edgewood

MD – University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science – University of Iowa

23 years experience

Comes to Mercy from North Liberty Family Health Center

Special interests in Family Medicine and Women’s Health

Enjoys running, hiking, biking, reading, scrapbooking and card making, volunteering in her community

Amanda McDonagh, PA-CMercy General Surgery Clinic

Physician Assistant Degree – University of Dubuque

Bachelor and Master of Music Degree – University of Northern Iowa

Did clinical rotations in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Washington

Member of Iowa Physician Assistant Society

Volunteers many hours and is involved in her community

Trained opera singer

Shelby Meyer, ARNPMercyCare Urgent Care

MSN/NP – Chamberlain University

BSN – Mount Mercy University

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification

Member of Emergency Nurse Association

Enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, pet pigs and dogs

Brock Mills, DOCRMEF Resident 1

MD – Des Moines University

Undergraduate - Iowa State University

Special interest in diet and fitness and using exercise to improve health

He enjoys going to Green Bay Packer and Cyclone football games, attending Nascar events and spending time with family and friends

Michael Moriarty, MDPCI Urology

MD – University of Iowa

Surgery Internship and Urology Residency – Medical College of Wisconsin

Member of American Urological Association

Enjoys restaurants, cooking, professional and college sports, exercise and piano

William Morio, DDSMorgan & Morio OMFS

Dental Surgery Degree – University of Iowa

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - University of Iowa

Participated in a mission trip to Jamaica to provide dental treatment to underserved citizens who had no access to dental care

Certified by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Enjoys traveling, biking, fishing and the outdoors

Melissa Much, MDWeland Clinical Laboratories

MD – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI

Completed residency in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and fellowship in hematopathology at Yale School of Medicine/Yale-New Haven Hospital

Prior to coming to Cedar Rapids, she worked with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Yale School of Medicine/Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board certified through American Board of Pathology for AP/CP and Hematology

Stephanie Noble, ARNPMercy Inpatient Orthopedic Unit

MSN/NP – Walden University

ADN – Kirkwood

Prior to becoming an ARNP, she worked on the Ortho unit as a staff nurse and shift supervisor

She also has prior experience as a nurse with Manor Care Health Services and U of I

Stephanie is a member of the American Nursing Association and National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses

She has 3 kids at home that keep her busy

Francisco Ojeda, MDMercy NICU

MD – Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad, Lima, Peru

Pediatric Residency – State University of New York

Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship – University of South Florida

Since fellowship, Dr. Ojeda has worked in various states to include New York, Florida, Kentucky and North Carolina

Stacy Pohlman, ARNPMercy Urology Clinic

Adult Gerontology Acute Care ARNP – Walden University

BSN – Mount Mercy University

Certified critical care nurse

Certified in urodynamics testing and PTNS for overactive bladder

Enjoys spending time with her 4 daughters and granddaughter

Zahn Raubenheimer, MDCRMEF Resident 1

MD – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Born in South Africa

Full athletic scholarship to play Division 1 hockey at the University of Omaha Nebraska

He enjoys spending time with his parents and wife’s family

He is a hunter and supporter of wildlife conservation

Matt Reid, DOMercyCare Urgent Care

DO – Des Moines University

Residency – CRMEF

Areas of interest are wellness/fitness, preventative medicine and sports medicine

He likes to exercise and travel; he also likes motorcycles

Casey Shaffer, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa

MD – University of Iowa

Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Diagnostic Radiology from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology from University of Iowa

Prior to coming to Cedar Rapids Dr. Shaffer worked at Spencer Municipal Hospital and Midwest Radiology in Spencer, Iowa

Enjoys watersports, exercise, travel, kayaking, college football, family time and biking

Britany Smelser, PA-CMercy Family Counseling

Master of Physician Assistant Studies – University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health

Bachelor of Science in Biology – South Dakota University

Member of Iowa Physician Assistant Society and American Academy of Physician Assistants

Prior to coming to Mercy she worked at the Abbe Center

Darin Smith, MDMercy Neurosurgery Clinic

MD – University of Iowa

Residency in Neurosurgery – University of Iowa

Board certified in Neurological Surgery

Specializes in both invasive and minimally invasive spinal surgeries

Dr. Smith and his wife enjoy taking care of their 6 children

Jennifer Somerville, ARNPHPCC Surgical Oncology

FNP – Clarkson College

MSN – DePaul University

BA in Psychology – University of Iowa

She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses as well as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Jen is a Big Sister for an 11 year old girl

Christian Stutzman-Mann, DNP, FNPMercyCare Urgent Care

DNP – University of Iowa

MSN – University of Iowa

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Special interest in family medicine and diabetes care

Enjoys dachshunds, sewing and crocheting and Hawkeye basketball

Carol Ann Tan, MDMercyCare Prairie Creek

MD – Far Eastern University

Residency and Fellowship – Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York

Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine

Prior to coming to Mercy, Cedar Rapids she worked at Mercy Internal Medicine in Coralville

She is a member of the American College of Physicians

Jordan Tortorich, DDSEastern Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

DDS – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – University of Iowa

He participated in a mission trip to Trujillo, Honduras in 2011 and 2012 performing routine exodontia under local anesthesia alongside an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association

Kelsey Webb, ARNPMercy Geriatrics Clinic

MSN/NP – Purdue University

BSN – Kaplan University

Kelsey comes to Mercy from Waterloo

She is a certified adult-gerontology primary care nursepractitioner

She is also a certified dementia practitioner through theNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Timothy Witalka, MDLinn County Emergency Medicine

MD – Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Residency – University of Iowa

In addition to practicing medicine at Mercy, he also practices at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo and Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell

Member of Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, American College of Emergency Physicians, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine

Enjoys canine training, hiking, backpacking, baseball and golf