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Hospitalist Program

Hospitalists: Your Go-To Hospital Care Experts

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.

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The North Memorial Health Advantage

  • 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.

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Natalie Hood

Natalie Hood, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I will uphold the dignity and autonomy of my patients throughout their healthcare visit.”
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Meme Vang

Meme N. Vang, APRN, CNP

Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Hospital Medicine
“ My responsibility is to improve patient outcomes by respecting their situation and utilizing evidence-based interventions.”
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Barry Marolt, DO

Hospital Medicine
“ I believe in the best care possible for all of my patients.”
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Edwin Kwakugah

Edwin Kwakugah, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to do the best and be compassionate with the customer.”
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Aditya Dodla

Aditya Rani Dodla, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to deliver the best compassionate care possible.”
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Ese B. Aghenta, MD, MPH

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide quality care for individuals during some of their most challenging times.”
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Kaylle Foley, APRN, CNP

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide compassionate care with a holistic focus.”
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Katie Schleif

Katie Schleif, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I value listening to each individual and promoting their involvement in the healthcare team.”
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Perpetua Okechuwu

Perpetua Adanna Okechukwu, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I treat each patient as a whole, including considering biological, physical, psychological and socioeconomic determinants of health.”
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Zalaya Ivy

Zalaya K. Ivy, MD, MS

Hospital Medicine
“ I am a liaison to ensure my patients understand their health and the medical system.”
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Hani Al Salti Al Krad

Hani Al Salti Al Krad, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ Taking care of patients as if they were my family is my philosophy.”
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Saron Yohannes

Saron Yohannes, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to treat my patients with dignity, compassion and uttermost respect.”
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Alyssa R. Friesen, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I utilize evidence-based medicine and custom integrated decision making to provide compassionate care.”
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Vannesa Hang Cederstrom, MD

Vannesa Hang Cederstrom, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide compassionate person- and family-centered care.”
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Alex Hubbell

Alex M. Hubbell, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ People drive their own health decisions and I help deliver the results.”
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Jibril Elabe

Jibril Elabe, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I treat everyone with utmost respect, dignity and compassion.”
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