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New Provider WelcomeSEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Katherine Abtahi, DOEastern Iowa Health Center
Medical Degree, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency in OB/Gyn, Wright State University
Prior to coming to Iowa, she resided in Dayton, Ohio and practiced at Wright State University and Miami Valley Women’s Health Center
At Wright State University, she was responsible for resident and medical student education
Sayeed Ahmed, MDCRMEF Resident 1
MBBS, Rajshahi Medical College, Bangladesh
MHA, Des Moines University, Des Moines
Nursing degree, Mercy College, Des Moines and nurse practitioner degree from Simmons College, Boston
Prior to joining CRMEF, he worked as a NP hospitalist at Mercy, Des Moines
He is married and has two daughters
Silvia Alvarez, MDMercy Pulmonology Clinic
Medical Degree, San Carlos University, Guatemala
Residency in Internal Medicine, New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center
Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care, New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
She enjoys playing piano, reading and watching movies
Jonathan Arnold, MDMercy Healing Center
Medical Degree, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
FM Residency, Baptist Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital
Prior to coming to Cedar Rapids was a medical director in wound healing at Fort Madison Community Hospital and Great River Medical Center in West Burlington
Board Certified in FM, Preventative Medicine and Wound Management
Rachel Atherton, MDCRMEF Resident 1
Undergraduate Degree, Central College, Pella
Medical Degree, University of Iowa She grew up in Cedar Falls She enjoys spending time with
family including her husband and several nieces and nephews
She likes baking, cooking and swimming
She has a dog named Ellie
Sadra Azizi, MDMercy Gastroenterology Clinic
Medical Degree, Albany Medical College
Internal Medicine Residency, Albany Medical Center
Coming to Cedar Rapids from Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Albany Medical Center
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Enjoys playing basketball and has an extensive collection of shoes
Kristin Baker, ARNP, DNPUnityPoint Multi-Specialty – Infectious Disease
DNP, MSN and BSN all from University of Iowa
Prior to taking the position in Infectious Disease, she was a Nurse Practitioner at the UnityPoint Family Practice Clinic in Marion
Prior to that, she was a clinical research assistant, nursing assistant, and RN at the U of I
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, gardening and exercising
David Barnes, MDMercy Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
Medical Degree, University of Tennessee
Surgery Residency, Baptist Memorial Hospital
Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Northwestern University Medical School
Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Fellowship, Northwestern University Medical School
When not working at Mercy, he is at home in Chattanooga, TN
Hillary Behn, ARNPMercy Cardiology Clinic
BSN, Mount Mercy University MSN, FNP, Chamberlain College of
Nursing in Downers Grove, IL Trained in adult cardiology and
family practice Prior to coming to Mercy, she was
an RN in the Critical Care Unit and Cardiovascular Surgery Recovery Unit at Mercy – North Iowa
Enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and Iowa Hawkeye Football
Andrew Behounek, ARNPMercy Cardiology Clinic
BSN, Mt. Mercy University FNP, Allen College He comes to us from Mercy Iowa
City where he was an ICU nurse and most recently a House Supervisor
He used to work at Mercy as a patient care tech and ICU nurse back in 2004-2010
He has a wife and daughter at home
Oleksandra Bem, MDCRMEF Resident 1
Medical School, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
She came to the US first living and working in Florida
She is happy with the four seasons of the Midwest
Special interest in obstetrics, as well as inpatient and outpatient medicine
She and her husband enjoy traveling, kayaking and making framed bug art
Molly Berger, PA-CMercyCare Prairie Creek
BS, Illinois State University Master of PA Studies, University of
Iowa Interests in Family Medicine,
dermatology and pediatrics Member of the American
Academy of Physician Assistants Enjoys time outdoors, baking and
spending time with family
Erin Burns, ARNP, MSNMercy NICU
MSN, University of Iowa Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Certificate, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Certified Critical Care RN Prior to coming to Mercy she
worked in the NICU and PICU at the University of Iowa
Kyle Cassidy-Wescott, MDCRMEF Resident 1
Undergraduate Degree, Coe College
Medical Degree, American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten
Iowa native, born and raised in Springville
Enjoys basketball, exercising and trying new foods/wines and traveling
Has a golden retriever named Midas
Kashif Chaudhry, MDMercy Cardiology Clinic
Bachelor of Medicine from Pakistan Residency in Internal Medicine, Mt. Sinai
School of Medicine Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine
and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Maryland
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and is board eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Award winning writer, Blogger at The Huffington Post
Enjoys photography, traveling, writing and soccer
Melissa Deer, DOCedar Rapids OB/Gyn Specialists
Undergraduate Degree in Biology and Spanish, Simpson College
Medical Degree and residency, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Professional interests include obstetrics including vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), infertility, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
She is engaged and they have a puppy
Michelle Dole, DPMPCI Podiatry
BA/BS, University of Northern Iowa Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Dr.
William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine
Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center
Special interests in sports injuries, fractures, bunions, flatfoot reconstruction and diabetic limb salvage
Enjoys time with family, reading and traveling
Rene Duregger, MDMercy Family Counseling
Medical Degree, St. George’s University School of Medicine, West Indies
Residency in Psychiatry, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency in Child Psychiatry, University of Iowa
Board certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Before joining Mercy, Dr. Duregger was a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Nevada, Mo
Amal El-Bakush, MDMercy Pulmonology Clinic
Medical School, University of Tripoli, Libya
Residency in Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care, East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center
Special interest in asthma, COPD, diffuse lung disease, pleural diseases, lung cancer, bronchoscopy, Endobronchial procedures and EBUS
R. Joe Ewing, MDMercy Gastroenterology Clinic
Medical degree, University of Iowa Residency and fellowship,
University of Iowa Has worked for Mercy
Gastroenterology at Mercy Iowa City 2010-2018
Prior to working at Mercy Iowa City he managed his own independent clinic – Gastroenterology Associates of IC
He is currently practicing in Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant in addition to Cedar Rapids
Kara Fort, FNP, MSNMercy Palliative Care
MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner degree, Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN, Iowa Wesleyan College Member of the Iowa Nurses
Association Prior to coming to Mercy, worked
at the University of Iowa and Mercy Iowa City
Michaelangelo Fuortes, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa
Medical Degree, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn NY
Fellowship in Neuroradiology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Specialty: Neuroradiology In practice since: 2013 With RCI since: August 2018
Steve Gunn, PA-CMercy Cardiothoracic &Vascular Clinic
BA, University of Northern Iowa Physician Assistant Studies, Des
Moines University Member of National Commission
on Certification of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Enjoys time with family, camping, traveling, gardening and sports.
Scott Harring, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa
Medical Degree, Washington University
Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging, Duke University
Specialty: Abdominal Imaging, Breast Imaging
In practice since: 2013 With RCI since: August 2018
Patrick Hawkes, MDAesthetic Consultants of Iowa
Medical Degree, University of Utah Residency in General Surgery,
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency in Plastic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Married with 3 wonderful children Enjoys the outdoors and spending
time with his family
Michael Hierl, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa
Medical Degree, Temple University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Musculoskeletal, Rush University Medical Center
Specialty: Musculoskeletal Radiology
In practice since: 2013 With RCI since: July 2018
Danielle Howsare, DOCRMEF Resident 1
BS in Biology, University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Medical Degree, A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Two favorite parts of Family Medicine is pediatrics and women’s health
Lifelong Hawkeye fan, raised in Iowa City
Played 4 years of NCAA Volleyball while at Northwestern
Robin Hynek, ARNPMercy Pulmonology Clinic
BSN, Mt. Mercy College Masters in Nursing, Adult
Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Walden University
Special interest in gerontology, critical care and pulmonology
Enjoys time with family, being outdoors, gardening, decorating, golf and dogs
David Jerkins, MDPCI Plastic Surgery
BS in Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston
MD, University of Texas Health Science Center
Plastics Residency, Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Special interest in breast and Mohs reconstruction
Enjoys backpacking, scuba diving and playing soccer
Kim Keiser, ARNPMercyCare Urgent Care
BA, Iowa State University ADN, Kirkwood Community
College BSN, Mt. Mercy University FNP, Allen College Specialty is Urgent care Prior experience as a staff RN at
Mercy in neurosurgery/oncology and birthplace
David Kowalczyk, MDMercy Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
Medical Degree, Virginia Commonwealth University/ Medical College of Virginia
MBA, University of Mississippi
ENT Residency, The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Member of American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Rob Lancaster, ARNP, DNPMercyCare Vernon Village
BA, University of Northern Iowa MSN, University of Iowa DNP, Rush University Special interest in Men’s Health,
LGBTQ+ Health and Integrative Medicine
Enjoys running, cycling, yoga, health and fitness, cooking, reading and travel
Brendan Leiran, PA-CPCI Orthopaedics
BA/BS in Biology, Coe College Master of Physician Assistant
Studies, St. Ambrose University Participates in the American
Academy of Physician Assistants and Iowa Physician Assistant Society
Enjoys time with his fiancé and golden retriever, pick-up basketball, slow pitch and other outdoor activities
George Luiken, MDThe Ghosh Center
Medical Degree, University of Iowa Residency in Internal Medicine,
Naval Medical Center, San Diego Fellowship in Oncology, Naval
Medical Center, San Diego Board certified in Internal
Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology
Nicholas Masse, MDRadiology Consultants of Iowa
Medical Degree, Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Fellowship in Breast Imaging, University of Chicago Medical Center
Specialty: Breast Imaging In Practice since: June 2018 With RCI since: September 2018
Ramya Maturu, MDSound Physicians
Medical Degree, Kakatiya Medical College in South India
Internship and Residency, Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation
She enjoys singing Indian classical music, cooking Indian food, traveling, yoga and spending time with family
She is married to Dr. Sujan Vadarevu who also works at Mercy with Sound Physicians and they have a 7 mo. old baby girl
Maureen McDonagh, DNP, ARNPMercy Family Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Iowa
DNP, University of Iowa MSN, ARNP, University of Iowa BSN, University of Iowa Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner Board Certified and Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Worked in Dubuque prior to coming to Cedar Rapids
Dog lover
Tiernan Murphy, MDCRMEF Resident 1
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick
Medical Degree, Saba University School of Medicine
Played soccer for University of New Brunswick on the Varsity Reds
He and his wife live in Cedar Rapids with twin sons and daughter
Enjoys sports, music and camping
Karen Nelson, PhD, HSPCRMEF Faculty
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University
Prior to joining CRMEF, she worked at University of Iowa on the clinical faculty in Psychiatry where she focused on teaching residents, psychotherapy and formal assessment.
Special interests are teaching and motivational interviewing, treatment of behavior dysregulation, depression, and anxiety including OCD.
Enjoys time with family, working out, reading and cooking
Robert Null, MDWolfe Eye Clinic
Medical Degree, University of Iowa Ophthalmology residency,
University of Kansas Medical Center
Glaucoma Fellowship, University of Pittsburg
Member of American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Enjoys hiking, skiing, golfing, collecting vinyl records and spending time with his wife Kendra Null, OD
Erica Pasterski, ARNP, FNP-CPCI Orthopaedics
BSN, Mount Mercy University DNP, Clarke University, Dubuque Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Special interests in general
orthopedic procedures and health promotion
Callie Pittard, DOCRMEF Resident 1
Undergraduate, University of Nebraska
Masters in Biomedical Sciences and Medical Degree, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Special interests in women’s health, obstetrics, palliative care and rural medicine
Enjoys running, trying new restaurants and visiting family
Chad Proctor, BSN, FNP, MSNMercy Palliative Care/MercyCare Health Partners
BSN, University of Iowa FNP, Walden University Certified Clinical Documentation
Specialist Prior to becoming a FNP, Chad
was an assistant nurse manager for the Surgical Inpatient Unit at Mercy and Nurse Manager at University of Iowa
Jeffrey Ralston, MDPCI Orthopaedics
BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa
Medical Degree, University of Iowa Residency in orthopedic surgery,
Ohio State University Hospitals Research fellowship, Ohio State
University Hospitals Fellowship, Orthopedic Trauma
and Adult Reconstruction, University of Toronto at Sunnybrook
Board Certified Orthopedics
Srikanth Ravisankar, MD, FAAPMercy NICU
MBBS, Sri Ramachandra Medical College in India
Medical Degree, Harvard Medical School
Pediatric Residency and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine
Enjoys table tennis, playing mridangam, swimming and Cricket
Anna Riessen, MDLinn County Anesthesiologists
Medical School, University of Iowa Residency in Anesthesia, University
of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Fellowship in Critical Care
Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Hassan Sajjad, MDMercy Pulmonology Clinic
MBBS, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Internal Medicine Residency, Indiana University Hospital
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine Fellowship, University of Iowa
Board certified in Internal Medicine
Enjoys traveling, reading and photography
Lori Schumann, ARNP-CPCI Neurology
BSN, Mt. Mercy University MS, Graceland University Certified through Iowa Board of
Nursing and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Specialties in neurology and sleep medicine
Harinder Singh, MD, CCDPCI Rheumatology
MBBS, University of Delhi, India Internal Medicine Residency,
Saginaw Co-operative Hospitals Rheumatology Fellowship,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Geriatrics Fellowship, University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified in Rheumatology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine
Padget Skogman, MDMercy Pediatric Clinic
BA in Economics, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
Medical Degree, University of Iowa Pediatric Residency, University of
Iowa Interest in pediatric obesity, Type 1
diabetes, mental health in adolescence, medical economics and medical education
She enjoys interior design, jogging, yoga, baking and learning to golf
Christine Walker, ARNPLinn Co. Emergency Medicine
Allied Health Education, Graceland University
Certified through AANP Worked in healthcare as a
paramedic and nurse since 1995 Prior to coming to Cedar Rapids
she worked in Tampa, FL as a charge nurse in the ER
She has also previously been an ER manager in St. Louis and a flight nurse for the University of MO
Bradley Willis, MD, MHPCRMEF Faculty
Undergraduate Degree, University of Southern Indiana
Medical Degree, University of St. Eustatius School of Medicine
Prior to medical school, he was a social worker and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
He is family oriented and loves animals
He enjoys cooking, baking, playing cards, board games and bowling