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.
Brennan Shutt, DO, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individuals daily to optimize their health.”
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Jae Woo Kim, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to deliver care that is collaborative, thorough, and dedicated.”
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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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Meme N. Vang, APRN, CNP
Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Hospital Medicine
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My responsibility is to improve patient outcomes by respecting their situation and utilizing evidence-based interventions.”
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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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Aditya Rani Dodla, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to deliver the best compassionate care possible.”
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Angel D. Aponte, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Treat every person as if they are family or friend.”
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Ese B. Aghenta, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality care for individuals during some of their most challenging times.”
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Hudson M. Omweri, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Hospital Medicine
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Your health needs and goals are my priority. I’m here to help you achieve them.”
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Alyssa R. Friesen, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I utilize evidence-based medicine and custom integrated decision making to provide compassionate care.”
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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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Tesfatsiyon M. Ergando, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I am committed to providing compassionate care.”
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Maria Borrero, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I empower individuals with the information needed to make the best decisions for their health.”
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Jacob Fiocchi, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I seek to develop a partnership with my patients and their families.”
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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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Shannon Peterson, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality, compassionate and individualized care.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.