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.
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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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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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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Abdulaziz Gabow, MBBS/MD
Hospital Medicine
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I believe in listening closely to patients and providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to their needs.”
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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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Parker M. Korbitz, MD
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is to provide the tools you need to make your own healthcare decisions.”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Emad F. Beshai, Ph.D, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy solving complex health issues while working together with my patients.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.
