Our Physicians

Beginning at birth and continuing for a lifetime, Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is your connection to quality healthcare services. MCH&HS takes pride in the talented team of physicians and physician's assistants that have been assembled within our health system.

Our dedicated medical staff serves the residents of Washington and Burt counties by providing primary care services at the Blair Clinic, on our main campus, and through our outreach clinics in Tekamah and Fort Calhoun.

The MCH&HS Specialty Clinic hosts more than 30 physicians practicing in a wide range of specialties from Allergies and Asthma to Urology and Pulmonology. Surgical services are offered in orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, podiatry, OB/GYN, ear, nose and throat (ENT) and general surgery.

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Blair Clinic

john_simonsonJohn Simonson, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Simonson attended college and also completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Nebraska Association of Family Medicine. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. His special interests are in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Geriatrics.


 

ruth_villafrancaRuth Villafranca, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Villafranca attended medical school at Southwestern University College of Medicine, Cebu City, Philippines. She completed her residency at the University of North Dakota, Minot. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Medical Association, the Nebraska Medical Association and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. She practices at the Blair Clinic and has a special interest in Family Medicine, including Obstetrics and Geriatrics.

john_reneltJohn Renelt, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Renelt attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Clarkson Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, and the Nebraska Medical Association. Dr. Renelt is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. His special interests are in Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Preventative Medicine and Orthopedics.

carol_wecmullerCarol Weckmuller, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Weckmuller attended and completed her residency at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Medical Association. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Weckmuller has special interests in Women's Health, Geriatrics and Gynecology.

brad_sawtelle Bradley Sawtelle, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Sawtelle attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his residency there as well. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has special interests in the areas of Occupational Medicine, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Family Medicine.

chauncey_wilkinsChauncey Wilkins, M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. Wilkins attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the Nebraska Medical Association and is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Medicine. He has special interests in the areas of Geriatrics, Preventive Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Procedural Medicine, OB/GYN, Chronic Illness and Critical Care Medicine.

andrea_vermaasAndrea VerMaas , M.D.
Blair Clinic

Dr. VerMaas attended college and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of both the Nebraska and American Family Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. VerMaas is certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Advanced Obstetric Life Support. Her special interests include OB Care, Women's Health and Pediatrics.

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Bruce Town
Physician's Assistant

Medical School: University of Iowa
College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

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Dana McCabe
Physician's Assistant

School: UNMC, Omaha, Neb.

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Jennifer Connel
Physician's Assistant

School: University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Lynda Arnold
Physician's Assistant

School: Bowman Gray School of Medicine,
Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Jenna Kenney
Physician's Assistant

 

Cottonwood Clinic

 

garret_shawGarret Shaw, M.D.
Cottonwood Clinic

Dr. Shaw attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his residency there. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is Board Certified by the Americna Board of Family Medicine. His areas of special interest include Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Rural Healthcare.

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Rebecca Guzinski
Physician's Assistant

School: UNMC, Omaha, Neb.


 


Fort Calhoun Clinic

 

jim_jordan Jim Jordan, M.D.
Fort Calhoun Clinic

Dr. Jordan attended medical school at Saba University School of Medicine, Netherlands-Antilles. He completed his family medicine residency with Clarkson Family Medicine in Omaha. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Nebraska Association of Family Practice and the American Medical Association. Dr. Jordan's areas of special interest are obstetrics, sports medicine and general family practice.

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Matt Garris
Physician's Assistant

School: UNMC, Omaha, Neb.


 

Emergency Medicine

 

cory_wilsonCory Wilson, M.D.
Emergency Medicine

Dr. Wilson received his undergraduate degree from Dana College in Blair. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and performed his residency at Southwest Washington, Vancouver, WA. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Christian Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Family Practice Medicine.

walter_wood_2Walter Wood, M.D.
Emergency Medicine

Dr. Wood received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies and performed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is board certified in Family Practice Medicine, and is a full-time addition to the Emergency Department. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Association of Family Physicians and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

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Cam Ourda
Physician's Assistant

School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.


 

 
 

Specialty Clinic

 
kettlehutAllergy, Asthma & Immunology
Brett V. Kettelhut, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center Pediatric Internship & Residency: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Allergy/Immunology Fellowship at the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md.

 

 
pettisAnesthesia/Pain Management
Shawn J. Pettis, M.D.

Medical School: Creighton University Medical School Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn. Fellowship: University of Washington Hospital,
Seattle, Wash. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

 

 
diamantisCardiology
Steven Diamantis, M.D.

Medical School: university of Nebraska College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals, Omaha, NE
hailuCardiology
Admassu Hailu, M.D.

Medical School: State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y.
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at State University of New York at Stony Brook.
henryCardiology
John Henry, M.D.

Medical School: Northwest University Medical School, Chicago, Ill.
Residency and Cardiology Fellowship: Wilford Hall Medical Center, United States Air Force,
San Antonio, Texas
oconnorCardiology
Stephen O'Connor, M.D.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Neb.
Cardiology Fellowship: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Calif.
pritzaCardiology
Ronald Pritza, M.D.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Neb.
Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals

Cardiology
Dawn M. Bodnar, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency & Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certifications: American College of Cardiology, Nebraska Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography

 

carollo_webCardiology
Scott C. Carollo, M.D.

Medical School: Creighton Universtiy School of Medicine
Residency: Creighton University Medical Center
Fellowship: St. Louis University Medical Center and Washington University School of Medicine
 

Cardiology
Mark D. Chouinard, M.D.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Internship & Residency: USAF Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi
Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology

 
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ogrenENT Specialist
Frederic Ogren, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.
Internship: College of Medicine and Affiliated Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.


 

schackENT Specialist
Stanley Schack, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Internship and Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.


 

 

reynoldsGeneral Surgery
Andrew Y. Reynolds, M.D., FACS

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Internship/Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Certification: American Board of Surgery
 

 

 

 

schulteGynecology
Raymond L. Schulte, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

 

 


 

 
andersonInternal Medicine Consultants
Ronald W. Anderson, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
 

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Nephrology
Bryce Lund, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Omaha, NE
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine with a sub specialty in Nephrology

 

 
SantaMariaNeurology
Pamela M. Santamaria, M.D.

Medical School: University of Iowa
Internship: Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Residency: Neurology at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City
 

 
trevesNeurosurgery
John S. Treves, M.D. , F.A.C.S.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
 

 
lemonOncology
Stephen J. Lemon, M.D., M.P.H.

Medical School: University of Washington
Residency: Michigan State University
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.
 

renno_webOncology & Hematology
Samer I. Renno, M.D.

Medical School: American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Residency: Department of Internal Medicine - University of Kansas School of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Oncology, American Board of Hematology

 

 

haskinsOphthalmology
Gregory Haskins, M.D.

 

 

 

kumagaiOrthopedic
Steven Kumagai, M.D.

Medical School: University of Arizona in Tucson
Residency: Creighton University, Nebraska Medical Center


 

buck_webOrthopedics
David Buck, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Eligible American Medical Association Nebraska Medical AssociationMedical School: University of Washington
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dr. Buck is the team Physician for Dana College Athletics

 

 

keough_webOrthotics & Prosthetics
Jacob Keough, Certified Orthotist

Jacob is certified by the ABC (American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics) and has been in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Field since 2001. He has extensive experience in the design and fabrication of Lower Extremity and Spinal Orthotics, and provides Orthotic care for several area Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers and Nursing Facilities.
 



 

 

Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
Douglas Ramos, MD

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency: Creighton & Tuffs University (Boston, Mass.)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Residency: Harvard University
Certification: American Board of Surgery and Plastic Surgery; American Society of Plastic Surgery; American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; fellow of American College of Surgeons

 

 

Podiatry
Kent R. DiNucci, DPM

Medical School: Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency: Providence Seattle Medical Center in 1999
Certification: American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric; Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeions; Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association

 

 

korbelikPodiatry
Ron Korbelik, D.P.M.

Medical School: Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine
Internship: Westside Hospital, Long Beach, Calif.


 

ungPodiatry
Kham Vay Ung, D.P.M.

Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
Residency: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa


 

vukonichPodiatry
James T. Vukonich, D.P.M.

Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
Residency: Minneapolis VA Medical Center

marzianPodiatry
Jeff Marzian, D.P.M.

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Residency: Cleveland VAMC/PPMR

 
wearPulmonology
Robert E. Wear III, M.D.

Medical School: Creighton University
Residency: Creighton University

 

 
greenwaldUrology
Herman Greenwald, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Urology
khanUrology
A. U. Khan, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Urology, Fellow of American College of Surgeons

meyerUrology
Galen M. Meyer, M.D.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine


 


 

 
wattenhoferVascular
Scott Wattenhofer, M.D.

Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion. Surgical residency at Kansas
University Medical Center. Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Kansas University Medical Center