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Name
Brandon Abbott, DOMedical School:
A.T. Still University
Kirksville, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Jacquelyn Addington, RN-BSN, CNRN, FNPNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, Mo
Graduate School:
Master of Science – Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, Mo
Certifications:
American Board of Neuroscience Nurses
Specialty
PulmonologyName
Ashley Alumbaugh, M.D.Medical School:
University of Louisville School Of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky
Residency:
Obstetrics/Gynecology at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recent Blog Posts
Specialty
GynecologyName
Douglas Anderson, M.D.Medical School:
University of Iowa – College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
Residency:
Saint Joseph Family Practice
Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Muhammad Asif, M.D.Medical School:
Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan
Residency:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center Upland, Pennsylvania
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics
Specialty
PediatricsName
Lynn Birchmier, D.O.Medical School:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville, MO
Residency:
Obstetrics/Gynecology Northeast Regional Medical Center Kirksville, MO
Board Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recent Blog Posts
Specialty
GynecologyName
Greg Bliss, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine Columbia, MO
Residency:
Orthopedics University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fellowship:
Division of Bone & Mineral Metabolism Jewish Hospital - Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO
Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty
OrthopedicsName
Dana Brewington, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine Kansas University school of Medicine - Via Christi Family Medicine Wichita, KS
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Jayne Brockhaus, M.D.Medical School:
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Residency:
Family Medicine Baptist Medical Center Kansas City, MO
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Practice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Warrensburg Family Practice of Central Missouri – HigginsvilleSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Richard Brown, M.D.Medical School:
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Fellowship:
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Certifications:
Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified
Specialty
CardiologyPractice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Higginsville Family Practice of Central Missouri – WarrensburgSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Bradford Carper, D.O.Medical School:
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV
Residency:
Internal Medicine Riverside Osteopathic Hospital Trenton, MI
Specialty
Internal MedicineName
Tina Carter, MPAS, PA-CEducation:
MS, Physician Assistant Studies
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
BS, Nursing
Avila College
Kansas City, MO
Professional Licenses:
PA License, Nursing License
Missouri Board of Healing Arts
Specialty
OrthopedicsName
Neha Chaudhry, M.D.Medical School:
Midwestern University
Downer's Grove, Illinois
Residency:
Internal Medicine
Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health System
Clinton Township, Michigan
Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty: Rheumatology
Specialty
RheumatologyName
Jill Cobb, FNP-BCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Ks
Graduate School:
Master of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurse Credentialing Center
Specialty
Express CareName
ConnectCareFor more information on ConnectCare's providers and services, visit www.connectcarespecialists.org.
Name
Mark Covington, MDMedical School:
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Residency:
Wilford Hall Medical Center - Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
San Antonio, TX
Certifications:
American Board of Otolaryngology
Specialty
Ear, Nose, and ThroatName
Dawn Diamond, FNP-BCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Graduate School:
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Specialty
Express CareName
Ihab Doss, M.D.Medical School:
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine Alexandria, Egypt
Residency:
Anesthesiology
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey, PA
General Surgery
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt
Certification:
American Board of Anesthesiology Interventional Pain Management
Specialty
Pain ManagementName
Liz Elwell, FNP-BCUndergraduate Degree:
University of Central Missouri, Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing
Graduate Degree:
University of Central Missouri, Master’s degree of Science in Nursing
Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certification for Botox for therapeutic treatment of chronic migraine
Specialty
Pain ManagementName
Shea Fijal, RN-BSN, FNP – BCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo
Graduate School:
Master of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Specialty
OncologyName
Patricia Gawf Garcia, FNP-BCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
Graduate School:
Masters of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo
Certification:
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurse Credentialing Center
Specialty
Express CareName
Amira Ghazali, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Residency:
General Surgery University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Certifications:
American Board of Surgery
Specialty
General SurgeryName
David Glover, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine Baptist Memorial Hospital Kansas City, MO
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Drew Glover, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Residency and Fellowship:
Family & Community Medicine University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine Kansas City, MO
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Deborah Gregory, D.O.Medical School:
University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences Des Moines, IA
Residency:
Obstetrics/Gynecology Henry Ford Health System Bi-County Community Hospital Warren, MI
Fellowship:
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Science Des Moines, IA
Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Specialty
GynecologyName
Kenyon Hagen, BC/FNPNursing School:
Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa
Practice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Higginsville Family Practice of Central Missouri – WarrensburgName
Syed Hasan, M.D.Medical School:
Rajendra Medical College, Ranchi University Jharkhand, India
Residency:
Internal Medicine Howard University Hospital Washington, D.C.
Fellowship:
Hematology
Howard University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
Sickle Cell Disease
Howard University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialty
Internal MedicineName
HCA Multispecialty GroupFor more information about HCA Multispecialty Group providers and services, visit hcamidwestcommunitycare.com/locations/warrensburg.
Name
HealogicsFor more information on Healogics Wound Care services, visit www.Healogics.com.
Name
Rachel Henderson, MSN, CNMNursing School:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Graduate School:
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Specialty
MidwiferyName
Brent Hoke, D.O.Medical School:
University of Missouri Health Sciences Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Wesley Medical Center Wichita, KS
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Sara Howe, MDMedical School:
University of Missouri - School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Katie Jolliffe, CRNA/DNAPBSN: Truman State University
CRNA/DNAP: Louisiana State University
Specialty
AnesthesiologyName
Drew Jordan, CRNA/DNAPBSN: University of Missouri – Kansas City
CRNA/DNAP: Missouri State University
Specialty
AnesthesiologyName
Sarah Kirchhoff, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Scott Koerber, D.O.Medical School:
University of Missouri
Residency:
University of Missouri
Fellowship:
Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified
Specialty
CardiologyName
Sarah Krause, FNP-BCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Baker University-School of Nursing, Topeka, KS
Graduate School:
Masters of Science-Nursing
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo
Certifications:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Name
Cierra Lawson, BSN, RN, CDCES, CPNEducation
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Certification:
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Specialty
Diabetes EducationName
Stephanie Long, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Practice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Higginsville Family Practice of Central Missouri – Warrensburg ObstetricsSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Victor Lovell, M.D.Medical School:
Kansas University School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS
Residency:
Pediatrics
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Specialty
PediatricsName
Brandon Machicao, D.O.Medical School:
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Kansas City, Missouri
Residency:
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctors Hospital, Grant Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Specialty
General SurgeryName
Emily Martinez, DNP, CNM, IBCLCNursing School:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Independence, MO
Graduate School:
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Certifications:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Specialty
GynecologyPractice
Warrensburg Express Care Family Practice of Central Missouri – Higginsville Family Practice of Central Missouri – WarrensburgSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Marco Mazzella, M.D.Education
University of Missouri Kansas City
Fellowship
University of Missouri Kansas City
Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified
Specialty
CardiologyName
Kyle Miller, D.O.Medical School:
Kansas City University
2015
Residency:
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
2018
Fellowship:
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
2021
Specialty
CardiologyName
Andrew Morris, D.O.Medical School:
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences School of Osteopathic Medicine
Rockhurst University, D.O./M.B.A. in Health Care Leadership
Drake University, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Residency:
Urologic Surgery
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Certification:
Urological Surgery, American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Specialty
UrologyName
Lisa Morris, CRNA/DNAPADN: State Fair Community College
BSN: Central Methodist
Bachelor's in Biology: University of Central Missouri
CRNA/DNAP: Missouri State University
Specialty
AnesthesiologySpecialty
CardiologyName
Joy Nelson, CRNABSN: Southeast Louisiana University
CRNA: Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Specialty
AnesthesiologyName
Evan Neuls, M.D., FRCSResidency:
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Graduate Education:
Doctor of Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands-Antilles
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
FRCSC, General Surgery
Specialty
General SurgeryName
Alexander Palmer, D.O.Medical School:
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation South Pointe Hospital
Cleveland, OH
Fellowship:
Surg/Hand-Upper Extr,
Kettering Health Network Program
Dayton, OH
Specialty
OrthopedicsName
Shajadi Patan, M.D.Medical School:
Kurnool Medical College - India
Residency:
Louisana State University
Fellowship:
Louisiana State University
Certification:
Medical Oncology - Board Certified
Specialty
OncologyName
Ciara Pennock, NPNursing School:
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Graduate School:
Master of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Angela Phelps, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Residency:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Suzanne Pierce, RN-BSN, FNP-BCUndergraduate School:
Bachelors of Arts – Sociology
Bachelors of Science – Nursing
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Graduate School:
Masters of Science – Nursing, Nurse Educator
Post Master Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Name
Mark Pluym, M.D.Medical School:
Saba University School of Medicine
Island of Saba, Netherland-Antilles
Residency:
Internal Medicine
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Fellowship:
Pulmonary/Critical Care
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Recent Blog Posts
Specialty
PulmonologyName
Ruthie Porter, RN, BSN, IBCLCMedical School:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
Certification:
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Recent Blog Posts:
Specialty
Breastfeeding ServicesName
David Pulliam, D.O.Medical School:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
USAF Medical Center
Scott Air Force Base, IL
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Practice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Warrensburg Family Practice of Central Missouri – HigginsvilleSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Krysta Ramirez-Henry, CNMGraduate School:
Masters of Science in Nursing: Certified Nursing Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Certification:
American Midwifery Certification Board
Specialty
GynecologyName
Moeid Riaz, FNP-CNursing School:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Graduate School:
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified
Specialty
OncologyName
Sherry Roberts, MPH, RD, CDCESEducation:
Certifications:
Specialty
Diabetes Self-ManagementName
Aaron Rupp, D.O.Medical School:
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery
St. Mary's Medical Center
Blue Springs, MO
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery
American Sports Medicine Institute
Birmingham, AL
Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty
OrthopedicsName
Saint Luke’s Health SystemFor more information Saint Luke’s Health System providers and services, visit www.SaintLukesKC.org.
Practice
Cardiology Private: Endocrinology Private: NeurologyName
Craigin Shimmens, FNP-C,MSNNursing School:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
Graduate School:
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified
Specialty
OncologyName
Jillian Simmons, CNMGraduate School:
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
Certification:
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Specialty
GynecologyName
Krystal Scarbrough, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CCRNGraduate School:
Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Certification:
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Specialty
Family MedicineName
Jaswinder Singh, MDMedical School:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Residency:
Panjab University
Certifications:
Medical Oncology - Board Certified
Hematology - Board Certified
Specialty
HematologyName
Scott Smith, CRNABSN: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
CRNA: Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Specialty
AnesthesiologyName
Teresa J. Smith, APRN, NP, AGNP-CEducation
University of Missouri
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
CardiologyName
Jason Snowden, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Residency:
Family Medicine
Via Christi Family Medicine
Wichita, KS
Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Practice
Family Practice of Central Missouri – Warrensburg Obstetrics Family Practice of Central Missouri – HigginsvilleSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Braden Spangler, CRNA/DNAPBSN: University of Missouri – Kansas City
CRNA/DNAP: Kansas University
Specialty
AnesthesiologyName
Megan Stutheit, FNPMedical School:
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
Certification:
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Practice
Western Missouri Family Healthcare – Concordia Warrensburg Express CareSpecialty
Family MedicineName
Diane Switzner, M.D.Medical School:
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Residency:
North Carolina Memorial Hospital
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Valley Medical Center
University of California - San Francisco
Fresno, CA
Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Specialty
Wound CareName
Sridhar Thirumalai, M.D.Medical School:
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Health System, Cleveland, Ohio
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialty
Internal MedicineName
Casey Tribble, NPEducation
Maryville University
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Specialty
CardiologyName
Nedra Twillie, M.D.Medical School:
University of Arkansas School of Medicine
Little Rock, AR
Residency:
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
St. Louis University Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialty
PediatricsName
Omkar Vaidya, MDMedical School:
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Residency:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Fellowship:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
UMKC School of Medicine
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Specialty
Intensive & Critical CareName
Christopher Wittgren, D.O.Medical School:
Toura University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Henderson, NV
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences/St. Mary's Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Fellowship:
Orthopedic Surgery
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Kansas City, MO
Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty
OrthopedicsName
Adonius Wright, WHNP-BC, ANP-BCNursing School:
Bachelors of Science in Health Care Administration and Planning from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN
Graduate School:
Master of Science in Nursing – Women’s and Adult Health from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN
Specialty
GynecologyName
Jackie Yates, D.O.Medical School:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kirksville, Missouri
Residency:
General Pediatric Residency, Children's Mercy Hospital - Kansas City, Missouri
Fellowship:
Sleep Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri
Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
Practice
Building Blocks Pediatrics Pediatric Sleep Medicine Sleep CenterSpecialty
Pediatric Sleep Medicine