4 The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory MD 2000 University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS RESIDENCY University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS
Kenneth Gowdy, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8470
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Anesthesiology
A N E S T H E S I O LO G Y
MD 1997 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
www.gprmc.com
Pam McKeag, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8470
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Anesthesiology
MD 1998 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI INTERNSHIP University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM RESIDENCY University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Anesthesiology
MD 2001 University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD RESIDENCY University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
www.gprmc.com
Forrest Ragland, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8470 www.gprmc.com
Ryan Rathjen, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-8470
AU D I O LO G Y
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Anesthesiology
EDUCATION Master of Science, University of Wyoming INTERNSHIPS Denver V.A. Hospital, University of Colorado Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Speech Language Hearing Association; American Academy of Audiology PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Advanced Hearing Aid Technology
www.gprmc.com
Mark A. Kripal, MS, CCC-A CERTIFIED CLINICAL AUDIOLOGIST Fitzpatrick Office Bldg. 801 William Ave. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3330
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Arshad Ali, M.D.
RESIDENCY State University, Buffalo, NY FELLOWSHIP Cardiovascular Disease - Oschner Foundation Hospital New Orleans, LA Coronary and Peripheral Intervention - St. John Hospital Detroit, MI BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
MD 1999 Wayne State University, Detroit, MI FELLOWSHIP Interventional Cardiology - St. John Hospital & Medical Center affiliated at Wayne State University of School of Medicine, Detroit, MI; Cardiovascular Medicine - Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTIES Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional and Nuclear Cardiology
EDUCATION Midland Lutheran College, Palmer College of Chiropractic
SPECIAL INTERESTS Palmer Package Techniques, Extremity Adjusting, Whole Family Chiropractic
EDUCATION University of Colorado, Denver, Co; Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX TECHNIQUES Gonstead, Diversified, Pro-Adjuster SPECIAL INFORMATION Member of Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Secure Care of NE, and American Chiropractic Association Member All major insurance assignments accepted.
www.gprmc.com
Roque Arteaga, M.D. Great Plains Heart & Vascular Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8577 www.gprmc.com
Satya Nelluri, M.D. Great Plains Heart & Vascular Center 601 West Leota North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-8577 www.gprmc.com
Kassandra M. Douglas, D.C. River Valley Chiropractic, LLC 1717 East 4th Street, Suite A North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5840
Curtis Dunlop, D.C. Chiropractic Life Center 1925 West A Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-0780 F 308-532-0785 bones@questoffice.net
C H I R O P R AC T I C
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Chiropractic Association, Nebraska Chiropractic Physician Association, Midlands Choice BCBS PPO
T 308-696-8577
C A R D I O LO G Y
MD 1999 Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador FELLOWSHIP Cardiology - Medical College of Georgia Hospital, Augusta, GA RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTIES Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography
Great Plains Heart & Vascular Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101
CARDIOLOGYINTERVENTIONAL
MD 1984 Rawalpindi, Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
COUNSELING
CHIROPRACTIC
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Michael J. States, D.C., M.S. DC 1988 Palmer Chiropractic College, Davenport, IA EDUCATION B.S. Kearney State College, M.S. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
T 308-534-3948 SPECIAL INFORMATION Acupuncture, Massage, Weight Loss, Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Specialist
EDUCATION B.A. Social Sciences M.S. Community Counseling SPECIAL INFORMATION Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Obesity Specialist , HCG Master Distributor SPECIAL INTERESTS Weight Issues, Parenting, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse Victims, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Adolescents, Marital, Women's Issues, Military Members and Their Families
EDUCATION BS Animal Science, Biology Minor: University of NE - Lincoln 1994 Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of NE Medical Center, College of Dentistry, 1999 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ADA, NDA, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Society of Dental Anesthesiology SPECIAL INTERESTS General, Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures & Partials, Endodontics, IV Sedation, Implants, Dental Anesthesiology, Extractions, Invisalign, Botox
D E N T I S T RY
North Platte Chiropractic Care 1811 West A Street (Westfield) North Platte, NE 69101
www.npchiro.net
S. Gayle Lawson, M.S., LIMHP Cornerstone Counseling Beyond the Scale Weight Issues 108 East 2nd Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-9271 C 308 520-2800 beyondthescale@live.com
Benjamin A. Lashley, DDS Maple Park Dental Associates, PC 805 South Maple Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-1289 F 308-534-1530 www.mapleparkdentalnp.com
Lannae Phelps, DDS MD/EDUCATION University of Nebraska at Lincoln Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS NDA, ADA, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry SPECIAL INTEREST Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Zoom! One Hour Whitening, 6 Month Smile Orthodontics, Veneers, Cerec - Single Visit Crowns, Bridges, Sealants, Root Canals, Dental Implants, Dentures, Partials, Invisalign
Phelps Family Dentistry 221 S. Jeffers Ste. #1 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4040 F 308-534-1087 www.phelpsdds.com
EDUCATION 2006 Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry RESIDENCY Pediatric Dentistry University of Nebraska Medical Center PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS NDA, ADA, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Board Certified SPECIAL INTERESTS Pediatric Dentistry, Hospital Based Dentistry, Laser Surgery/Dentistry
Jonathan Simpson, DDS Pediatric Dentistry 321 East 3rd Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-1332 F 308-534-1446 sandhillspediatricdentistry.com
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 7 EDUCATION Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, 1986 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ADA, NDA, Academy of General Dentistry SPECIAL INTERESTS General, Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures & Partials, Endodontics, Botox Dental Anesthesiology, Extractions, Invisalign, Implants
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS General Dentistry
Maple Park Dental Associates, PC 805 South Maple Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-1289 F 308-534-1530 www.mapleparkdentalnp.com
Brian J. Vineyard, D.D.S., P.C. 333 Maple Street PO Box 791 Sutherland, NE 69165 T 308-386-2236
EDUCATION 2005 B.A. Business Administation, Hastings College 2010 Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of NE Medical Center, College of Dentistry PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ADA, NDA SPECIAL INTERESTS General, Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures & Partials, Endodontics, Extractions, Implants
RESIDENCY SUMMA Health Systems Akron, OH BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Emergency Medicine
MD 2004 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Daniel A. Woodburn, DDS Maple Park Dental Associates, PC 805 South Maple Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-1289 F 308-534-1530 www.mapleparkdentalnp.com
Renee Engler, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8760 www.gprmc.com
Ben Fago, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8760
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Emergency Medicine
www.gprmc.com
E M E R GE N C Y M E D I C I N E
MD 1995 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
D E N T I S T RY
EDUCATION B.S. Biology Nebraska Weslyan D.D.S. University of Nebraska 1979 Lincoln, Nebraska
David L. Swanson, DDS
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MD 2005 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH
Todd Jensen, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8760
E M E R GE N C Y M E D I C I N E
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Emergency Medicine
MD 1988 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Emergency Medicine
MD 1995 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH
www.gprmc.com
Jim Smith, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8760 www.gprmc.com
Deborah Weaver, M.D. Great Plains Regional Medical Center 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8760
FAMILY PRACTICE
ENDOCRINOLOGY
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Emergency Medicine
MD 1994 University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines INTERNSHIP State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY FELLOWSHIP Endocrinology - Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
MD 1997 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska RESIDENCY 1998 Family Practice Residency, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, Family Medicine 2000 Family Practice Residency, Rural Training Track, University of Nebraska Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Academy of Family Practitioners
www.gprmc.com
Victor Adalbert de Villa, M.D. Endocrinology Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 200 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8270 www.gprmc.com
Kent P. Allison, M.D. Complete Family Medicine, LLC 811 William Avenue North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-2273 F 308-696-2279
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MD 1982 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
Janet E. Bernard, M.D. Family Medicine Associates 500 West Leota - Suite 100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4440 F 308-534-7675
Jeffrey Brittan, M.D. MD 1981 Creighton University RESIDENCY St. Joseph’s Hospital, Omaha, NE
Midlands Family Medicine 611 W. Francis, #100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2532 www.midlandsfamilymed.com
MD 1999 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jason M. Citta, M.D.
RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center FELLOWSHIPS Family & Rural Medicine BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
MD 1971 University of Nebraska Medical Center PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AAFP, Nebraska Medical Association SPECIAL INTEREST University of Nebraska Medical Center Rural Residency Program, 1998 to Present
EDUCATION MSN, APRN, FNP - University of Nebraska Medical Center PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Dermatology Nurses Association
Midlands Family Medicine 611 W. Francis, #100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2532 www.midlandsfamilymed.com
Gary L. Conell, M.D. Midlands Family Medicine 611 W. Francis, #100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2532 www.midlandsfamilymed.com
Faylene Dancer, APRN Family First Health Center 333 North Maple Sutherland, NE 69165
ACCREDITATIONS American Nurse Credentialing Center, Nebraska Board of Nursing
T 308-386-4799 F 308-386-4343
SPECIAL INTERESTS Family and Children’s health, Skin conditions medical and cosmetic Anti aging skin care
www.familyfirsthealthcenter.org familyfirsthealth@hotmail.com
FA M I LY P R AC T I C E
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
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MD 1999 Indiana University School of Medicine RESIDENCY Iowa Lutheran Family Practice, Des Moines, IA BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
MD 1974 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center
FA M I LY P R AC T I C E
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice; National Board of Medical Examiners
MD 2004 - University of Nebraska Medical Center RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION 2004 University of Nebraska Medical Center FCP-C, Omaha, NE ACCREDITATIONS AANP - Board Certified SPECIAL INTERESTS Women’s Health, Family Care, Prevention & Education for Wellness
MD 1971 University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE INTERNSHIP Bryan Hospital, Lincoln, NE BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
Wendy Gosnell, M.D. Family Medicine Associates 500 West Leota - Suite 100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4440 F 308-534-7675
Cleve H. Hartman, M.D. 810 West Reid North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5178
Joseph Kezeor, M.D. Family Medicine Associates 500 West Leota - Suite 100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4440 F 308-534-7675
Kelli King, APRN States Family Practice 209 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-8383
Leland F. Lamberty, M.D. Family Medicine Associates 500 West Leota - Suite 100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4440 F 308-534-7675
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 11 MD 1987 Leeds University Medical School, Leeds, England RESIDENCY 1991 Family Practice Residency Bradford Vocational Training Scheme Leeds University Medical School, Bradford, England BOARD CERTIFICATION American Academy of Family Practitioners
EDUCATION 1994 Master Degree of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Nebraska Physician Assistant, NCPPA Board Certified PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Physician Assistants Nebraska Academy of PA’s SPECIAL INTERESTS Skin conditions, Reproductive health, Families
RESIDENCY 2006-2009 University of Nebraska Medical Center Family Medicine BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Medicine PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AAFP, NAFP
EDUCATION MSN, APRN, FNP - University of Nebraska medical Center PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Nurse Practitioner ACCREDITATIONS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Board certification SPECIAL INTERESTS Family and Childrens Health Diabetic Management Education for Wellness
EDUCATION B.S. - Nursing, University of Nebraska Masters - University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1998 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing ACCREDITATIONS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners American Nurse Credentialing Center SPECIAL INTERESTS Women’s Health, Arthritis, Cosmetic Services
Complete Family Medicine LLC 811 William Avenue North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-2273 F 308-696-2279
Jill S. McAdam, PA-C The Center for Health 302 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6687 TF 877-534-6687 FAX 308-534-1874 thecenterforhealth@gmail.com www.yourcenterforhealth.com
Shawn P. Murdock, M.D. Midlands Family Medicine 611 W. Francis, #100 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2532 www.midlandsfamilymed.com
Angie Patrick, APRN Family First Health Center 333 North Maple Sutherland, NE 69165 T 308-386-4799 F 308-386-4343 www.familyfirsthealthcenter.org familyfirsthealth@hotmail.com
Misty Richards, APRN The Center for Health 302 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6687 TF 877-534-6687 FAX 308-534-1874 thecenterforhealth@gmail.com www.yourcenterforhealth.com
FA M I LY P R AC T I C E
EDUCATION 1998-2002 Chadron State College 2002-2006 University of Nebraska Medical Center
David G. Lindley, M.D.
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FA M I LY P R AC T I C E
EDUCATION 2009 Master's of Physician Assistant Studies, Union College, Lincoln, NE 2005 Psychobiology B.S., UNK, Kearney, NE CERTIFICATION National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants
MD 1992 University of Nebraska Medical Center RESIDENCY Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, NE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Medical Association, Nebraska Academy of Family Practice BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Family Practice
EDUCATION Technical Training BOARD CERTIFICATION Hearing Instrument Sciences
HEARING AID SPECIALIST
SPECIAL INTEREST Hereditary Hearing Loss OTHER INFORMATION Board member for Nebraska Hearing Society, Past President; hearing aid user for the past 20 years
EDUCATION Mid America Nazarene, Olathe, Kansas BOARD CERTIFICATION Hearing Instrument Sciences SPECIAL INTEREST Singing OTHER INFORMATION Past Board member for Nebraska Hearing Society, Past President; hearing aid business for the past 31 years.
EDUCATION Associate of Arts, Midlands College, Nebraska; BA, Moorehead State University, Minnesota
OTHER INFORMATION Member of Nebr. State Licensing Board for Hearing Aid Specialists; 35 years experience
SATELLITE LOCATIONS Holdrege, Lexington, Cozad, Alma, Broken Bow, Franklin, Beatrice, Deschler, Minden, McCook, Valentine, Ainsworth
Carmen Richman, PA-C Complete Family Medicine, LLC 811 William Avenue North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-2273 F 308-696-2279
Douglas States, M.D. States Family Practice 209 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-8383
Sherri Dodson Family Hearing Specialists LLC 905 S. Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-1880 F 308-532-0585 www.nohuh.com
Dan Stevens Stevens Hearing Center 501 South Jeffers Street North Platte, NE 69101 1218 East B Street McCook, NE 69001 T 308-345-4836 TF 800-371-4836 stevenshearingcenter@gmail.com
Sam White, H.A.S., H.A.D. & F White’s Advanced Hearing Aid Center 408 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-5114 TF 800-584-9108 www.whitesadvancedhearing.com OTHER LOCATIONS Kearney, Norfolk, O’Neill, Lincoln, Hastings
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 13 MD 1987 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Brian Bossard, M.D. Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101
RESIDENCY Internal Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
T 308-696-8000 BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
www.gprmc.com
MD 1991 University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO
Raymond Carlson, D.O. Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101
RESIDENCY Internal Medicine University of Kansas School of Medicine, Witchita, KS
T 308-696-8000 BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Lahey Clinic,Burlington, MA BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine CERTIFICATION Board Eligible
MD MBBS 2004; MD 2004 Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Prodesh, India RESIDENCY Internal Medicine Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center; Affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Raj Goje, M.D.
COMING SUMMER OF 2012
Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-8000 www.gprmc.com
Narendra Sajja, M.D. Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8000
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
www.gprmc.com
MD 1992 Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
INTERNSHIP
Woldecherkos Shibeshi, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
FELLOWSHIP Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Boston/Brookline, MA
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8000 www.gprmc.com
H O S P I TA L I S T
MD 2001 MBBS Osmania Medical College, India
www.gprmc.com
14 The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory MD 2002 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India RESIDENCY Internal Medicine Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center; Affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
H O S P I TA L I S T
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
MD 2003 Karnatoka Medical Council, India RESIDENCY Internal Medicine Texas Tech University Health Science Center Odessa, TX BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
MD 2003 University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia RESIDENCY Internal Medicine Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Sri Suravarapu, M.D., MPH Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8000 www.gprmc.com
Ajay Vaikuntam, M.D. Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8000 www.gprmc.com
Jovanka Vuksanovic, M.D. Inpatient Physicians of Great Plains 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8000
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
www.gprmc.com
INTERNAL MEDICINE
I N F E C T I O US DISEASE
MD 2000 University of Gama Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA INTERNSHIP Internal Medicine - Hospital Santa Casa da Miscericordia (Mercy Holly Home), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil FELLOWSHIP Infectious Disease - Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Infectious Disease
MD 1973 University of Nebraska College of Medicine RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine; Diplomat in Critical Care Medicine
Eduardo Freitas, M.D. Infectious Disease of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 200 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8280 www.gprmc.com
Ronald L. Asher, M.D. Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
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Loretta Baca, M.D.
RESIDENCY University of Colorado & St. Joseph Hospital
The Center for Health 302 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101
FELLOWSHIP Rheumatology, University of Colorado BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology SPECIAL INTERESTS Complete Health Care, Alternative Medicine, Anti-aging, Weight Loss
EDUCATION Clarkson College, Omaha, NE, MSN, Nursing Education; University of Nebraska Medical Center, APRN, Adult & Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners American Association of Critical Care Nurses ACCREDITATION American Nurse Credentialing Center
RESIDENCY University of Missouri at Kansas City Affiliated Hospital BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
MD Allama Iqbal Medical College, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan INTERNSHIP Fellowship in Nephrology at Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio RESIDENCY Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago Illinois BOARD CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology
MD University of Nebraska, Omaha RESIDENCY Creighton University - Internal Medicine PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American College of Physicians Fellow American College of Physicians BOARD CERTIFICATION Internal Medicine
thecenterforhealth@gmail.com www.yourcenterforhealth.com
Julie Johng, APRN Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
Mark A. Nielsen, M.D. Midlands Family Medicine 611 W. Francis North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2532 www.midlandsfamilymed.com
Zakaria Saleem, M.D. Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
Susan Schuckert, M.D., FACP Schuckert Internal Medicine 209 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5313
INTERNAL MEDICINE
MD 1986 University of Nebraska
T 308-534-6687 TF 877-534-6687 FAX 308-534-1874
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Eric R. Schwartzkopf, M.D.
INTERNSHIP University of Colorado Affiliated Hospitals
Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101
INTERNAL MEDICINE
RESIDENCY University of Colorado Affiliated Hospitals BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine, Recertification 11/2011
T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
Lyndann Sokolowski, APRN EDUCATION Midlands Lutheran College, BSN Nursing University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, MSN, APRN
Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101
ACCREDITATIONS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
EDUCATION University of Nebraska Medical Center
Natalie A. Waskowiak, PA-C
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Internal Medicine Associates of North Platte, LLC 500 W. Leota, Suite 150 North Platte, NE 69101
N E U R O LO G Y
M A S T E C TO M Y S E RV I C E S
CERTIFICATION NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants
T 308-532-3022 TF 877-532-3022
EDUCATION 2002 CAMP Institute of Applied Technology
Mandi Sedlak, CMF, BOC COF
SPECIALTY Non-Surgical Breast Reconstruction & Traditional Mastectomy Products, Custom Breast Prosthesis, Post-Surgical Mastectomy, Traditional Breast Forms, Maternity Supports, FREE Consultations
Owner Women’s Orthotics & Prosthetics Healthcare Services 220 W. Leota Street, Suite 400 North Platte, NE 69103
BOARD CERTIFICATION 2002 BOC Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification for Certified Mastectomy Fitters, 2002 American Board for Certification Orthotics & Prosthetics, 2010 BOC for Orthotics & Prosthetics Certification for Certified Orthotic Fitters
MD 2001 Quaid e Azaml Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan INTERNSHIP Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI RESIDENCY Wayne State University , Detroit, MI FELLOWSHIP Movement Disorder - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Clinical Neurophysiology Wayne State University, Detroit, MI BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
T 308-238-2230 TF 888-234-3323 mandisedlak@hotmail.com
Noman Ahmed, M.D.
COMING SUMMER OF 2012
Neurology Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 270 North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-8830 www.gprmc.com
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 17 MD 2000 La Salle University Medical School, Mexico City, Mexico RESIDENCY University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX FELLOWSHIP Vascular Neurology (Stroke), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Neurosonology
Jose Cardenas, M.D. Neurology Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 270 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8830 www.gprmc.com
RESIDENCY University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR FELLOWSHIP Sleep Medicine - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology SUB-SPECIALTY Certified in Sleep Medicine
MD MBBS 1989; MD 1989 BJ College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India RESIDENCY State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY FELLOWSHIP Neurophysiology and Epilepsy - University of Chicago, Chicago, IL BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy
Sowmini Oomman, M.D. Neurology Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 270 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8830
N E U R O LO G Y
MD 1998 Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
www.gprmc.com
Sona Shah, M.D. Neurology Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 270 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8830 www.gprmc.com
MD 1989 Creighton School of Medicine, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Kansas, Wichita BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
EDUCATION APRN, MSN, RN South Dakota State University University of Nebraska Medical Center ACCREDITATIONS NCC Board Certified; Womens Health Nurse Practitioner PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence; non-surgical treatment of pelvic pain; special emphasis on patient education, teen issues, Wellwoman care, lactation counseling, prenatal care
North Platte OB/GYN PC 1115 South Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4804
Jenifer Fowler, APRN North Platte OB/GYN PC 1115 South Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4804
OB/GYN
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Women’s health, Family-centered routine and high risk obstetrics, general and complicated gynecologic care, incontinence, infertility and female cancers, minimally invasive laparoscopic, same day discharge hysterectomy
Michael Bianco, M.D.
18 The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory EDUCATION DNP, University of Missouri Kansas City, Missouri, MSN, FNP University of Nebraska Medical Center ACCREDITATIONS ANCC Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner, SANE Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence; nonsurgical treatment of pelvic pain; special emphasis on patient education, teen issues, Well-woman care
Kelley Hasenauer, DNP, APRN Platte Valley Women’s Healthcare 810 West Reid, Suite 4 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0090 www.PlatteValleyWomensHealthcare.com
MD 1985 Ohio State University College of Medicine RESIDENCY University of West Virginia, 1985-1988, Chief Resident, 1988-1989, Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
OB/GYN
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Women’s healthcare, Family-centered routine and high risk obstetrics, general and complicated gynecologic care, incontinence, infertility and female cancers, In-office sterilization (Essure), Urodynamics testing, minimally invasive laparoscopic, same day discharge hysterectomy
EDUCATION APRN, MSN, Creighton University Omaha, NE ACCREDITATIONS Board Certified Nurse Practitioner; American Academy of Nurse Practitioners PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Non-surgical treatment of urinary incontinence; non-surgical treatment of pelvic pain; special emphasis on patient education, teen issues, Wellwoman care, lactation counseling, prenatal care
MD 1975 University of Southern California RESIDENCY University of Colorado INTERNSHIP University of Colorado BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Family-centered routine and high risk obstetrics, general and complicated gynecologic care, incontinence, infertility and female cancers.
Chris Johng, M.D. North Platte OB/GYN PC 1115 South Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4804
Rachel Ramm, APRN North Platte OB/GYN PC 1115 South Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4804
Michael W. Trierweiler, M.D. Platte Valley Women’s Healthcare 810 West Reid, Suite 4 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0090 www.PlatteValleyWomensHealthcare.com
MD 1992 University of Nebraska Medical Center RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Women’s healthcare, Family-centered routine and high risk obstetrics, general and complicated gynecologic care, incontinence, infertility and female cancers, minimally invasive laparoscopic, same day discharge hysterectomy
Walt Weaver, M.D. North Platte OB/GYN PC 1115 South Willow North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-4804
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 19 MD 2002 Aga Khan University School of Medicine Karachi, Pakistan RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - University of Texas Houston, TX FELLOWSHIP Hematology/Medical Oncology - Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine
MD 1994 University College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines RESIDENCY Internal Medicine – State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY INTERNSHIP State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY FELLOWSHIP Hematology/Medical Oncology, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, MA
Callahan Cancer Center - GPRMC 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7386 www.gprmc.com
Irfan Vaziri, M.D. Callahan Cancer Center - GPRMC 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7386
O N C O LO G Y
MD 1990 Aga Khan University School of Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND INTERNSHIP Aga Khan University School of Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan FELLOWSHIP Hematology/Medical Oncology - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE Infectious Disease - University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology
Ahmed Awais, M.D.
www.gprmc.com
Maria Editha de Villa, M.D. Callahan Cancer Center - GPRMC 601 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7386
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine SUBSPECIALTY Certified in Medical Oncology and Hemotology
www.gprmc.com
EDUCATION Undergraduate - University of Illinois Chicago 1966 INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY Cook County Hospital 1974 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Ophthalmology
Jeffrey S. Tennant, M.D. 1214 West A Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-5960 F 308-532-2772
SPECIAL INFORMATION Member of Nebraska Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Provider BC/BS, VSP, Medicare, Eyemed
Complete Eyecare Associates 111 South Bailey North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2000 TF 877-990-3937 F 308-534-2001
O P TO M E T RY
Kim A. Baxter, O.D. EDUCATION University of Nebraska-Lincoln South California College of Optometry
OPHTHALMOLOGY
MD University of Illinois - Chicago 1970
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EDUCATION Undergraduate Studies at Kearney State College, O.D. - 1986 Ohio State University SPECIAL INFORMATION Full scope optometry, contact lens fitting, ocular disease evaluation and treatment, co-management of cataract refractive surgeries, provider for Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, VSP
OD 1995 Indiana University School of Optometry EDUCATION Mid-Plains Community College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Indiana University School of Optometry
O P TO M E T RY
SPECIAL INFORMATION Member of Nebraska Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Provider BC/BS, VSP, Medicare, Eyemed
Mark A. Blackledge, O.D. North Platte Vision Center, LLC 402 South Dewey North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-1753 F 308-532-3480
Scott W. French, O.D. Complete Eyecare Associates 111 South Bailey North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2000 TF 877-990-3937 F 308-534-2001
John J. Gutschenritter, O.D. EDUCATION Dual Life Sciences & Physical Sciences, Kansas State Univ. O.D. 1989 Pacific University SPECIAL INFORMATION Full scope optometry, contact lenses, ocular disease evaluation and treatment, co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries, provider for Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, VSP
EDUCATION University of Nebraska - Lincoln Southern College of Optometry SPECIAL INFORMATION 30 years experience with full scope eye care, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease and pre and post operative management PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Optometric Association, Nebraska Optometric Association
Clear Focus Eyecare, LLC 1225 South Poplar, Suite 400 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-7100 F 308-534-5002 clearfocuseyecare@yahoo.com
Tim M. Meyer, O.D. 1214 West A Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-5960 F 308-532-2772
Jeffrey T. O’Connor, O.D. EDUCATION B.S. Biology, Kearney State O.D. 1987 Illinois College of Optometry SPECIAL INFORMATION Member of Nebraska Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Provider BC/BS, VSP, Medicare, Eyemed
Complete Eyecare Associates 111 South Bailey North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2000 TF 877-990-3937 F 308-534-2001
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INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY Des Moines General Hospital, Des Moines, IA HAND FELLOWSHIP Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City BOARD CERTIFICATION National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
NCC - Physician Assistant NCC Surgery Specialty
North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
Scott Carroll, D.O. North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
Casey Fowler, PA-C North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
John D. Hannah, M.D. MD 1993 Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA RESIDENCY Loma Linda University BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
Bryce Jarzynka, PA-C EDUCATION 2008 Chadron State College Bachelor of Science-Human Biology, Chadron, NE Master of Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
O RT H O PA E D I C S
EDUCATION 1993-1996 - Chadron State College, Rural Health Program 1996-1998 - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Masters Degree, Physician Assistant Studies
Ben Bissell, M.D.
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O RT H O PA E D I C S
MD 1986 University of South Dakota School of Medicine RESIDENCY University of Kansas School of Medicine BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION 2007 Athletic Training, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Mark McKenzie, M.D. North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
Danny Roelfs, PA-C North Platte Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101
O RT H OT I C S & PROSTHETICS
T 308-534-6655 F 308-534-6662
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Exercise Science University of Nebraska Lincoln Prosthetic and Orthotic Certification, California State University SPECIALTY Below knee prosthetics, above knee prosthetics, C-LEG, hand and upper extremity prosthetics BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board for Certification in Prosthetics, The Board of Certification International in Orthotics SPECIAL INFORMATION Clinics in North Platte, Norfolk, O’Neill & McCook, Nebraska
OTO L A RY N G O LO G Y
MD 1993 Tulane University School of Medicine INTERNSHIP 1994 Tulane University School of Medicine, General Surgery RESIDENCY 1998 Tulane University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Otolaryngology
MD 1996 Tulane University School of Medicine INTERNSHIP Tulane University School of Medicine, General Surgery RESIDENCY Tulane University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Otolaryngology
Jim Sedlak, CP, BOCO Prosthetic Healthcare Services, Inc. 220 W. Leota Street, Suite 400 North Platte, NE 69103 T 308-338-3162 TF 877-338-3162
Elaine Fitzpatrick, M.D. Fitzpatrick Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, PC 801 William Ave. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3330 F 308-532-3334
Phillip Fitzpatrick, M.D. Fitzpatrick Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, PC 801 William Ave. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-3330 F 308-532-3334
MD 1983 University of Louisville School of Medicine MS University of South Florida, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine RESIDENCY Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Otolaryngology Anti-Aging Medicine
RESIDENCY Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS FELLOWSHIP Pain Management - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Anesthesiology & Pain Management
MD 1992 Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Clinic, L.L.C. 106 East C Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-6165 F 308-532-7464
Burt McKeag, M.D. Pain Management Associates of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 270 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8230
PA I N MEDICINE
MD 1998 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Roger J. Simpson, M.D., M.S.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
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www.gprmc.com
Kathy S. Lopez, M.D. Great Plains Pediatrics 210 McNeel Lane
RESIDENCY Children’s Hospital, Pittsburg, PA BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Pediatrics
INTERNSHIP Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town RESIDENCY New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY CERTIFICATION Board Eligible
T 308-534-9230
Soogandaren Naidoo, M.D. Great Plains Pediatrics 210 McNeel Lane North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-534-9230 www.gprmc.com
MD 2003 University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa INTERNSHIP Addington Hospital, Dunban, South Africa RESIDENCY New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Pediatrics
Grishma Parikh, M.D., FAAP Great Plains Pediatrics 210 McNeel Lane North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-534-9230 www.gprmc.com
P E D I AT R I C M E D I C I N E
MD 2003 University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA)
North Platte, NE 69101
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P E D I AT R I C M E D I C I N E
EDUCATION Masters of Physician Assistant Studies University of Nebraska Medical Center
Kristin A. Roelfs, P.A.-C Great Plains Pediatrics
BOARD CERTIFICATION National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
210 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-9230
MD 1973 University of Nebraska, Omaha NE RESIDENCY University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dell A. Shepherd, M.D. Great Plains Pediatrics 210 McNeel Lane
BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-9230
FELLOWSHIP Baylor College of Medicine, Dallas TX
MD 1984 College of Medicine, University of Ibaden, Nigeria RESIDENCY Columbia University-Harlem Hospital, New York, NY
P S YC H I AT RY
SURGERY RESIDENCY Lagos University Teaching Hospital INTERNSHIP Columbia University-Harlem Hospital, New York, NY BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
MD 1983 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Chicago, Chicago, IL BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
PULMONOLOGY
SUBSPECIALTY Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
MD 1976 Tehran University School of Medicine, Tehran, Iran RESIDENCY Internal Medicine - Creighton Universaty School of Medicine, Omaha, NE FELLOWSHIP Respiratory Medicine - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Board of Pulmonary Medicine
Ajibade Adeladan, M.D. Psychiatric Medical Care of Great Plains 601 West Leota, Suite C North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7251 www.gprmc.com
Randall Sullivan, M.D. Psychiatric Medical Care of Great Plains 601 West Leota, Suite C North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7251 www.gprmc.com
Massood Molavi,
M.D., DTCD, FRCPC
Pulmonology Services of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 110 North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-8530 www.gprmc.com
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RESIDENCY University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO BOARD CERTIFIED American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine SPECIAL INTERESTS Musculoskeletal Pain, Spinal and Joint Injections, EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies, Neurological Rehabilitation, Medical Botox
Caroline Sorenson, M.D. Platte River Rehab Medicine, PC 601 South Dewey St. Suite #1 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-9100
Loretta Baca, M.D.
RESIDENCY University of Colorado & St. Joseph Hospital
The Center for Health 302 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101
FELLOWSHIP Rheumatology, University of Colorado BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology SPECIAL INTERESTS Complete Health Care, Alternative Medicine, Anti-aging, Weight Loss
MD 2000 University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
T 308-534-6687 TF 877-534-6687 FAX 308-534-1874 thecenterforhealth@gmail.com www.yourcenterforhealth.com
RHEUMATOLOGY
MD 1984 University of Colorado Medical School
REHABILITATION
MD 2001 University of Colorado School of Medicine
Brendon Curtis, M.D.
INTERNSHIP Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI RESIDENCY Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI FELLOWSHIP Minimally Invasive Surgery Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Surgery
RESIDENCY Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Surgery
MD 1999 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Michigan State University, Lansing, MI BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Surgery
T 308-534-5370 www.gprmc.com
Timothy P. O’Holleran, M.D. North Platte Surgical Associates, PC 516 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 308-534-5370
Christopher C. Seip, M.D. North Platte Surgical Associates, PC 516 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 308-534-5370
SURGERY - GENERAL
MD 1977 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
General Surgery of GPRMC 516 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101
SURGERY GENERAL
26 The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory MD 2006 Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha, NE RESIDENCY University of Missouri Department of Surgery Columbia, MO INTERNSHIP University of Missouri Department of Surgery Columbia, MO
SURGERY ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGERY - ORAL
BOARD ELIGIBLE
DDS 1973 University of Nebraska RESIDENCY 1976-1979 Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Oral & Maxillo Facial Surgery BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery; National Dental Board of Anesthesiology SPECIAL INFORMATION Fellow: American Assocation of Oral & Maxillo Surgeons; Fellow: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology; Associate: American Academy Cosmetic Surgery; Offices in North Platte, McCook & Ogallala; Member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Michael Simonson, M.D. General Surgery of GPRMC 516 West Leota North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5370 www.gprmc.com
Steven R. Hinze, D.D.S. 921 South Willow, North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-532-5283 TF 800-658-3112 F 308-532-4770 306 West D Street, McCook, NE 69001 T 308-345-4118 202 Diamond Springs Trail, Ogallala, NE 69153 T 308-284-8485
Charley Gates, M.D. MD 2004 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA RESIDENCY University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA BOARD ELIGIBLE
Orthopaedic Surgery of Great Plains 215 McNeel Lane North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-6655 www.gprmc.com
T H E R A P Y - O C C U PAT I O N A L
Cory D. Morris, OTR/L CLT CPAM EDUCATION BS Natural Science - Midland Lutheran College BS Occupational Therapy - Creighton University BOARD CERTIFICATION Certified in Physical Agent Modalitics Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Director of Rehabilitation Services Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Laren A. Roper, MSOTR/L CPAM EDUCATION BA in Phychology MS Occupational Therapy SPECIAL INTEREST Hand Therapy, Industrial Medicine, Outpatient O.T.
Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
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Kaylene J. Sodawasser, EDUCATION BS Occupational Therapy 1986 University of North Dakota SPECIAL INTEREST Industrial Rehabilitation Ergonomics Hand Rehabilitation Lymphedema SPECIAL INFORMATION Member of AOTA
BOARD CERTIFICATION Certified in Physical Agent Modalitics SPECIAL INTEREST Inpatient Therapy and Home Health Services
EDUCATION Master of Arts - Wichita State University Speech and Language Pathology SPECIAL INFORMATION Certified LSVT - Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Voice Therapy for Neuro Disorders with Emphasis in Parkinson’s Disease
Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456
Gloria A. Spiehs, MSOTR/L CPAM Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Carly Thomas,
THERAPY - OCCUPATIONAL
EDUCATION MS from University of South Dakota - Vermillion BS in Exercise Science from University of Nebraska Lincoln
OTR/L CLT CPAM
MA, CCC/SLPL
Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
EDUCATION Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion Business & Health, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association
EDUCATION Chadron State College 2005, BS University of NE Medical Center 2007, Doctor of PT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association SPECIAL INTERESTS Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation, Athletic Medicine
Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 120 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0999 F 308-534-7299 www.midnebraskapt.com
Kellie Dodge, PT, DPT Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 120 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0999 F 308-534-7299 www.midnebraskapt.com
T H E R A P Y - P H YS I C A L
INTERNSHIP Orthopedic Outpatient, York Physical Therapy, Inc. & Mid Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center
Laura Dickinson, PT, DPT
28 The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory EDUCATION BS Doane College; Master of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002; Provisional Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Women’s Health Section Member SPECIAL INTERESTS Women’s Health Issues (pregnancy related pain, urinary incontinence,) Orthopedic & General Rehabilitation
EDUCATION BS Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Kearney 2001; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha 2004 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association
T H E R A P Y - P H YS I C A L
SPECIAL INTERESTS Geriatrics, General Orthopedic Rehabilitation
EDUCATION Masters of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Physical Therapist Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certified Clinical Instructor Certified Manual Therapy Level II, Trigger Point Dry Needling SPECIAL INFORMATION Orthopedic and Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Neck and Back Pain
EDUCATION Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Jennie Dyer, PT, DPT Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 333 N. Maple, Suite #105 Sutherland, NE 69165 T 308-386-4799 F 308-386-4343 www.midnebraskapt.com
Nikki Gracey, PT, DPT Sandhills Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab 616 W. Leota St. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5590 Satellite Clinic - Mullen, NE T 308-546-2306 www.sandhillspt.com
Jeff Kautz, PT, ATC, COMT, CSCS Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7456
Chad Kershner, PT, PPT, SCS, CSCS
BSED in Exercise Science, University of Nebraska LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed in Physical Therapy Sports Certified Specialist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist SPECIAL INFORMATION APTA, NSCA, NPTA, NSCA Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation
EDUCATION Mid-Plains Community College; University of Nebraska-Kearney; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Creighton University Medical School, 1996 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association SPECIAL INTERESTS Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation, Postural Restoration, Chronic Pain
Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7456
Christopher N. Krull, PT, DPT Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 120 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0999 F 308-534-7299 www.midnebraskapt.com
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 29 EDUCATION BS University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Master of Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Physical Therapy Section Member SPECIAL INTERESTS Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation, Athletic Medicine
EDUCATION Bachelors in Health Education, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE Masters of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed in Physical Therapy Certified in ASTYM Treatment SPECIAL INFORMATION Member APTA, NPTA
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed in Physical Therapy SPECIAL INFORMATION Acute Care, Geriatrics, Myofascial Release & Protonics, Joint Camp for total knee and hip replacement at GPRMC
EDUCATION South Dakota State University, BS in Physical Therapy from University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 1989 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Private Practice Section Member SPECIAL INTERESTS Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation, Aquatic Rehabilitation
EDUCATION BS Health Sciences, Chadron State College, 2001; Master of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2003; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy Section Member Nebraska Physical Therapy Association SPECIAL INTERESTS Sports Rehabilitation, General Outpatient Orthopedic Care
Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 120 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0999 F 308-534-7299 www.midnebraskapt.com
Darrick Parker, PT Rehab Supervisor Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7456
Kimberly K. Ryan, PT Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7456
Grant J. Schramm, PT Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy & Sports Center 120 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-0999 F 308-534-7299 www.midnebraskapt.com
Tyler Sexson, PT, DPT Sandhills Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab 616 W. Leota St. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5590 Satellite Clinic - Mullen, NE T 308-546-2306 www.sandhillspt.com
T H E R A P Y - P H YS I C A L
EDUCATION Bachelors of Biology, Hastings College Masters of Physical Therapy, Mayo School of Health Relate Sciences
Jason K. Merz, MPT
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T H E R A P Y - P H YS I C A L
EDUCATION Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed in Physical Therapy Certified in Functional Capacity Evaluations Certified in ASTYM SPECIAL INFORMATION Outpatient Orthopedics, Pediatrics (medical and educational), Aquatic Therapy
EDUCATION Fort Hays State University; Master of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center 2002; Doctor of Physical Therapy UNMC 2005 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Physical Therapy Association, Omaha Sports Medicine Alliance, National Strength & Conditioning Association Board Certified Sports Specialist
THERAPY SPEECH
SPECIAL INTERESTS Sports Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Neck & Back Pain
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education Master of Science in Education BOARD CERTIFICATION Nebraska State Certified ASHA Certified Vital Stim Certified SPECIAL INTEREST Dysphagia, Aphasia, Pediatric Therapy, Apraxia, Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
T R A I N E R - AT H L E T I C
SPECIAL INFORMATION Participates with traumatic brain injury support group
EDUCATION 2011 University of Nebraska - Kearney BS in Exercise Science/Athletic Training INTERNSHIP 2009 Great Plains Sports and Therapy Clinic 2010 Grand Island High School BOARD CERTIFICATIONS BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Nebraska Licensed Athletic Trainer SPECIAL INFORMATION Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, Event Coverage, Kinesiotaping
EDUCATION BS in Athletic Training University of North Dakota BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Certified Strength Training Specialist Emergency Medical Technician SPECIAL INTEREST Sports Medicine - Athletic Enhancement SPECIAL INFORMATION Level One ACEP Coach
Kristin Vyhnalek, MSPT Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-7456
Aaron Wenburg, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Sandhills Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab 616 W. Leota St. North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-5590 Satellite Clinic - Mullen, NE T 308-546-2306 www.sandhillspt.com
Melissa I Harmon, MS CCC/SLPL Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Brigham Becker, ATC/LAT Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Todd Grothe, LATC, CSTS Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
The North Platte Telegraph 2012 Regional Healthcare Directory 31 EDUCATION Masters of Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Physical Therapist Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certified Clinical Instructor Certified Manual Therapy Level II, Trigger Point Dry Needling SPECIAL INFORMATION Orthopedic and Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Neck and Back Pain
EDUCATION Metropolitan State College of Denver, Behavioral Science CERTIFICATION International Sports Science Association, Certified Trainer, UPRR Ship II Certified PERSONAL INTERESTS Personal Training, Strength Training, Aerobic Conditioning, Weight Loss Management, Body Shaping, Exercise supported by Nutrition
EDUCATION US Career Institute CERTIFICATION North American Bodybuilding Federation, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Nutrition Specialist PERSONAL INTERESTS Inner Strength Fitness, Connecting Mind & Body, Specialize in All Natural BodyBuilding
Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottowood North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Doug Long, Ph.D., ATC/LAT Great Plains Sports & Therapy Center 1115 South Cottonwood Plaza North Platte, Nebraska 69101 T 308-696-7456 www.gprmc.com
Allen Parr Nebraska Athletic Club 701 E. 4th Street North Platte, NE 69101
T R A I N E R - AT H L E T I C
EDUCATION PhD Health Education University of NE Lincoln BOARD CERTIFICATIONS 1985 Nebraska State Athletic Training License 1984 Certified by National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Specialist SPECIAL INTEREST Sholder, Knee Cap, and Anterior Cruciate Rehabilitation Game Coverage SPECIAL INFORMATION President of Mid-America Athletic Trainers Association (7 states) Pro Memberships: National Athletic Trainers Association for 31 years
Jeff Kautz, PT, ATC, COMT, CSCS
T 308-386-8954 aparr13@msn.com
Rochelle Splane Nebraska Athletic Club 701 E. 4th Street North Platte, NE 69101 C 308-529-2936 ro2fitness@yahoo.com
Bunny Hinde, CFT International Sports Science Association Certified Fitness Trainer Union Pacific Railroad Exercise Specialist Second Degree Reiki Usui System of Natural Healing National Board of Fitness Examiners
SPECIAL INTEREST Pre and Post Surgery Conditioning, Strength Training, Posture Re-Training, Aerobic Conditioning, Exercise for the Aging, Nutritional Guidance for Healthy Eating Choices
All Around Fitness, LLC Fire House Gym, Inc. 908 East 7th Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-530-9420 firehousegym247@gmail.com www.firehousegym.com
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EDUCATION 2005 Master’s Degree of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Nebraska Physician Assistant, NCPPA Board Certified
U R GE N T C A R E
EDUCATION 2011 MSN, APRN, FNP University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE ACCREDITATIONS American Nurses Credentialing Center American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
EDUCATION 1994 Creighton University of Medicine, Omaha, NE RESIDENCY Family Practice Residency of Idaho, Boise, ID LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Medical Doctor, American Board of Family Medicine
EDUCATION 1965 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Medical Doctor, American Board of Family Practice
Blaine M. Cornelius, PA-C Twin Rivers Urgent Care, LLC 220 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2900 F 308-534-2903
Cheryl A. Hunt, APRN Twin Rivers Urgent Care, LLC 220 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2900 F 308-534-2903
Bryan D. Nokelby, M.D. Twin Rivers Urgent Care, LLC 220 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-534-2900 F 308-534-2903
Wayne K. Weston, M.D. Twin Rivers Urgent Care, LLC 220 West Leota Street North Platte, NE 69101
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T 308-534-2900 F 308-534-2903
MD 1996 Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, IL INTERNSHIP Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland Air Force Base, TX RESIDENCY Uniformed Health Education Consortium San Antonio, TX BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Urology
Michael Gallentine, M.D. Urology Care of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 230 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8740 www.gprmc.com
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INTERNSHIP Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC RESIDENCY Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Urology
Millie Pevzner, M.D. Urology Care of Great Plains 611 West Francis, Suite 230 North Platte, NE 69101 T 308-696-8740 www.gprmc.com
U R O LO G Y
MD 2003 Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC
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e've all heard the adage "no pain, no gain," and while it is often true, there are certain areas in life where it does not apply. Take fitness, for example. While it is true that you have to work out hard to see results, and that can sometimes cause pain initially, frequent intense pain during or after workouts is not a good sign. When you engage in strenuous activity, small tears occur in the ligaments and tendons. The response is natural, and although painful, the connective tissues will repair themselves quickly. More intense pain, on the other hand, is not normal and should be attended to immediately. Intense pain during exercise can signal a number of things. You could be suffering from cramps. These tend to occur in the calves
and feet due to dehydration. You could also be suffering from an injury due to improper use of equipment, incorrect form or forgetting to warm up and cool down. Common injuries include tendonitis, fascia injuries, ligament injuries, sprains and muscle tears. The treatment for these injuries varies according to the severity of the damage. Most will involve some form of the R.I.C.E. method-rest, ice, compress and elevate. When an injury occurs, you should stop exercising immediately and may be advised to rest, ice, wrap and elevate the area. Mild muscle pain from workouts is to be expected. Severe muscle pain, accompanied by burning and stinging, is not. Seek medical treatment at the first sign of intense pain. You could be suffering from an injury.
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our time on the couch in front of the TV has come to an end, and you're ready to get fit. How you go about this journey is up to you. You could take a martial arts class, you could take up running, you could swim at the local pool, you could enroll in a dance class or you could simply walk. That's right. Walking half an hour on most days of the week will help you get into shape and stay healthy, and unlike some other disciplines, walking is easy and requires little in the way of equipment. Interested in walking your way to a better you? Read on! Before you get started, you need to take an assessment of your health. Do you have some health issues? If so, you should make an appointment with your physician to ensure you are healthy enough to start a fitness walking program. The same goes if you are over the age of 65. Next, you need to gather the right equipment. Walking doesn't require much, just some comfortable clothes and a good pair of walking shoes. You will want shoes in good condition that fit well. You may also want to purchase a water bottle to carry with you on longer stretches. This will ensure you don't get dehydrated. You also need to consider where you will be walking. Clearly you will want somewhere safe, such as a nearby
park, gym or track. You can also walk in your neighborhood or on a local trail. If possible, try to find a buddy. There is safety in numbers, and having someone to walk with will keep you motivated. When you are ready to begin, go slowly. Always take the time to warm up and cool down to prevent injury. Once you have warmed up with some stretches, go for a brisk 10-minute walk. Do this every day for a week, and then tack on another five minutes onto your walks the next week. Continue to do this until you have built up enough strength and stamina to go the distance desired. While you are walking, pay attention to your stature. Are you standing up straight? Are your shoulders relaxed and your head held high? Are your abdominal muscles tight? When done right, walking can improve posture and slim the waistline. As you build your strength and stamina, you can pick up the pace and go for longer stretches at a time. If you are looking to shed some pounds, you will want to walk briskly for 45 to 60 minutes five days a week. Of course, keeping up the program could turn out to be the hardest part. Look to your walking buddy for support and just think of how good you'll look and feel within a few months!
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trokes are one of the most terrifying medical conditions you can encounter. Because of their sudden onset and the lack of ability to walk, talk or otherwise communicate, they can be very scary for anyone around when they occur. There are some reasonable methods to reduce the overall risks of stroke, including regular exercise, quitting smoking, not drinking in excess and reducing high blood pressure. Some people believe that ingesting fish oil can be added to a regular regimen of stroke prevention techniques. The idea has caught on with those who are genetically predisposed to strokes as well as those with a history of strokes. Does it do any good? The use of fish oil as a therapy for preventing strokes has been shown to have an effect primarily on thrombotic strokes. There are two main types of strokes: those caused by blockage of arteries to the brain and those caused by bleeding in the brain. A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood clot breaks loose from somewhere in the body and races to the brain, stopping blood and oxygen from getting to it. The key to the benefits come from the Omega-3s in fatty fish. These are long chains of unsaturated fats with numerous effects. Fish oils can reduce inflammation throughout the body. They can reduce the number of triglycerides and the amount of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream. Perhaps most importantly for their effects on thrombotic
strokes, they can keep blood from clotting excessively by decreasing the aggregation of platelets, which are responsible for clots to begin with. Substances that contain alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) like flaxseed, soybeans, and walnuts can provide similar effects, as the human body can transform LNA into Omega-3s. Fatty fish include salmon, tuna and cod. It is generally recommended that two servings of fatty fish be eaten per week for healthy individuals and that fish be eaten daily for those with proven cardiovascular problems. If fatty fish aren't available in your area, you don't like fish or you are concerned for other reasons, many supplements now contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oils are also generally available in the health food section of many stores. As with most processed foods, the procedure to isolate the nutrient can reduce its effectiveness. These can be a great way to get the nutrients without eating fish every day. First news of the ability for fish to affect heartdisease and stroke rates was published in 2001, and the American Heart Association has recently come to recognize the value of these Omega-3s and recommends that they be incorporated into a regular diet. For centuries, a Mediterranean diet has been recognized as a very healthy way to live. With the high intake of fish oil, good fats and a relaxed lifestyle, maybe it's time for people to look there for clues to striking out strokes.
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621 W. Francis, North Platte • 308-534-8800 www.npsurgerycenter.com E X P E R I E N C E T H E B E S T FAMILY PRACTICE Kent Allison MD Jason Citta MD Gary Conell MD David Lindley MD Shawn Murdock MD Douglas States MD
811 William Avenue 611 W. Francis #100 611 W. Francis #100 811 William Avenue 611 W. Francis #100 209 McNeel Lane
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GENERAL Brendon Curtis MD Timothy O'Holleran MD Chris Seip MD Micheal Simonson MD
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INTERNAL MEDICINE Ron Asher MD Mark Nielsen MD Susan Schuckert MD Eric Schwartzkopf MD
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OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY Michael Bianco MD Chris Johng MD Michael Trierweiler MD Walt Weaver MD
1115 S. Willow 1115 S. Willow 810 W. Reid #4 1115 S. Willow
534-4804 534-4804 534-0090 534-4804
OPHTHALMOLOGY James Shreck MD Jeffrey Tennant MD
1307 S. Willow 1214 West A
532-3937 532-5960
ORAL Steven Hinze DDS Benjamin Lashley DDS Jonathan Simpson DDS Daniel Woodburn DDS
921 S Willow 805 S. Maple 321 E. 3rd Street 805 S. Maple
532-5283 534-1289 534-1332 534-1289
ORTHOPAEDIC Scott Carroll DO Charley Gates MD J.D. Hannah MD Mark McKenzie MD Ben Bissell MD
215 McNeel Lane 215 McNeel Lane 215 McNeel Lane 215 McNeel Lane 215 McNeel Lane
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY Elaine Fitzpatrick MD Phillip Fitzpatrick MD Roger Simpson MD
801 William 801 William 108 East C
532-3330 532-3330 532-6165
PHYSIATRY Caroline Sorenson MD
210 McNeel Lane
534-9100
PODIATRY Alicia Ericksen DPM Rich Raska DPM Justin Raatz DPM Clinton Schafer DPM
815 S. Maple 815 S. Maple 815 S. Maple 815 S. Maple
532-3600 532-3600 532-3600 532-3600
UROLOGY Michael Gallentine, MD Millie Pevzner, MD
611 W. Francis #230 611 W. Francis #230
696-8740 696-8740
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ater is vital to life. Without it, very little can survive, including the human body. Obviously, you need to consume enough water to keep your body functioning well, but how much is enough? Eight glasses of water daily, right? Wrong. Although that may be the magic number for many people, including some doctors, there is no scientific evidence to support the fact that the body needs eight glasses of water per day. Water intake should be based on lifestyle. Here are some more myths surrounding the component vital to life. More water, fewer toxins While some scientific studies show that water aids the release of toxins from the body, some don't. Drinking more water does not necessarily improve the function of the bladder and kidneys and speed up the excretion of toxins. What it does do is dilute the toxins and make them easier to excrete. More water, better organ function Water is vital for organ function. No organ can function properly without the right amount of water for very long. Consuming more than the amount of water needed, however, will not improve organ function. The organs will use only what they need and the rest will be excreted.
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More water, lower weight While it's true that drinking water might make a person feel fuller and eat less at the time, that doesn't mean the person won't feel hungry later and eat then. Drinking water to eat less does not necessarily translate into weight loss. The calories reduced by water intake might very well be made up later, reducing the chance of weight loss. More water, better skin tone The skin needs water, just like every other organ in the body. Drinking more water, however, does not guarantee great skin, as very little of the water consumed ends up in the skin. There are no scientific studies to prove a direct correlation between increased water intake and improved skin tone. More water, fewer headaches While drinking water will prevent dehydration, which can cause headaches, drinking more of it will not ward off headaches indefinitely. Headaches can arise from a number of conditions, from tension to health problems, few of which have anything to do with the consumption of water. There is very little scientific evidence touting the benefits of increased water intake. Rather than push yourself to drink the magic eight, why not just drink the recommended amount for your lifestyle and stay hydrated and feeling good?
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