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.
Azeez Akinlolu, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I prioritize empathy in patient care, ensuring each individual feels heard, valued, and supported.”
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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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Edwin Kwakugah, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to do the best and be compassionate with the customer.”
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Yetmwork D. Berhanu, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate medical care to my patients.”
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Madison Culliver, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I am dedicated to empowering patients to make well-informed decisions tailored to their individual needs.”
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Vannesa Hang Cederstrom, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate person- and family-centered care.”
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Hamsa Mohamed, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Patient care goes beyond just treatment; it requires great understanding of one another.”
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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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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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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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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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Ryan James Greiner, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I embrace a holistic approach to healthcare, with an emphasis on risk assessment and prevention.”
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Kim Oelhafen, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I’m so grateful to be part of such an amazing, patient-centered team.”
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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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Angel D. Aponte, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Treat every person as if they are family or friend.”
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Alex M. Hubbell, MD
Hospital Medicine
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People drive their own health decisions and I help deliver the results.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.