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.
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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Maichel Abouelmakarim Gharabawy, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Serving Whom in need with love and integrity.”
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Mikaela Hartzler, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is to provide equitable and holistic care to all patients.”
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Viet Pham, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to be compassionate and understanding in a time of need.”
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Katie Schleif, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I value listening to each individual and promoting their involvement in the healthcare team.”
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Lobsang Choedon Trasar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide holistic and compassionate care to all my patients.”
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Stijn Hentzen, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide conscientious care dedicated to each individual patient’s needs. ”
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Rodney D. McFadden, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I give my patients respect and do my best in treating their illness.”
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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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Alvin Varghese, DO
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to help individuals navigate healthcare by providing thoughtful medical care and care coordination.”
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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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Grace A. B. Totoe, MD, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
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Nilesh S. Jambhekar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I will listen, empathize, and treat you as I would my family. Let’s work together!”
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Brian J. Hansen, DO
Hospital Medicine
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I will always do my best to ensure my patients get the best care.”
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Kristie A. Akintunde, MSW, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy providing quality care, one customer at a time.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.