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.
Zach Zabadal, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I want patients to feel comfortable and empowered when it comes to healthcare.”
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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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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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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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Lakhvir Kaur, DO
Hospital Medicine
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I like to treat my patients as I would like my family to be treated.”
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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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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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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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Kenneth Aduba, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I approach every individual with respect and compassion as we journey to wellness and health.”
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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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Kelly L. Downes, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I aim to be an advocate for every patient through shared decision-making and open dialogue.”
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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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Nathan Champine, PA-C, MS
Hospital Medicine
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I work with you to achieve shared goals to better your health.”
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Anne Becker, MD, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I provide patient-centered care through nonjudgmental listening, clear communication, and respecting each patient’s lived experience.”
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Natalie Hood, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I will uphold the dignity and autonomy of my patients throughout their healthcare visit.”
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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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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.
