Hospitalist Program
We are the team that is completely dedicated to your hospital care and experience. Consider us your primary-care provider of the hospital: at your bedside, day or night, helping you make the best, most informed decisions about your care.
Why choose North Memorial Health
- Our sole focus is your care—we’re experts on what your hospital experience should be. We coordinate with your specialists to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want and need during your stay.
- We’re board-certified physicians who understand the importance of collaboration and connection. We value the time we spend with you: listening, learning, informing you of your options, setting you up with the right providers and plans, and advocating for you.
- We’re committed to making your hospital experience a healing one. It can be overwhelming when you are not feeling well and are being seen by a new team, with ever-changing details. We strive to provide a healing experience with clear communication, keeping you at the center at all times.
- We recognize that staying in the hospital is a very vulnerable experience. We bring compassion, and empathy and considerable medical expertise to your unique situation.
Care team
Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.
Steph Gordon, AGACNP
Hospital Medicine
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I partner with each individual to assist them in advancing toward their definition of health.”
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Kristi Anderson, DNP, APRN, CNP, AGACNP-BC
Hospital Medicine
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I aspire cura personalis which translates as ‘care for the individual person.’”
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Mara K. Waaraniemi, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I’m dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while prioritizing what matters most to patients.”
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Adam Poquette, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to understand my patients’ history to provide compassionate and wholistic care.”
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Aditya Rani Dodla, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to deliver the best compassionate care possible.”
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Kelly L. Downes, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I aim to be an advocate for every patient through shared decision-making and open dialogue.”
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Jibril Elabe, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I treat everyone with utmost respect, dignity and compassion.”
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Rashmi Kumar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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It’s a privilege to help people during their difficult times and learn from their stories.”
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Emily N. Ewan, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Open, honest, and respectful communication is the cornerstone of patient-centered medical care.”
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Charles Reinisch Salmen, MD, MPHIL
Hospital Medicine
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I partner with individuals and families to navigate health challenges and finding meaningful solutions together.”
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Eric Nitz, MD, FHM
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is getting patients from admit to discharge as safely and efficiently as possible.”
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Jereoha C. Nwobodo, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Healing begins with recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being.”
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Lu Ji, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to actively listen to each patient and develop individualized plans of care.”
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Nathan Champine, PA-C, MS
Hospital Medicine
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I work with you to achieve shared goals to better your health.”
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Abdurkedir Geda, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I aim for early and accurate diagnosis along with optimal treatment for my patients.”
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Ahmed Ali Omar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate medical care to all of my patients.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.