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.
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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Rachael W. Starcher, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I care for people as if they were my own family.”
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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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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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Alaka Nagaraj, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I value being compassionate and communicative in caring for my patients.”
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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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Katie Clabo, AG-ACNP, CNP
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to listen to each individual’s story and provide a holistic, caring approach.”
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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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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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Mara K. Waaraniemi, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I’m dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while prioritizing what matters most to patients.”
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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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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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Brian J. Hansen, DO
Hospital Medicine
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I will always do my best to ensure my patients get the best care.”
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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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Vannesa Hang Cederstrom, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate person- and family-centered care.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.
