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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Kristina Tester-Klashnya Chien, MD, JD
Hospital Medicine
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I partner with patients for whatever life brings.”
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Ese B. Aghenta, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality care for individuals during some of their most challenging times.”
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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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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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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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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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Katie Schleif, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I value listening to each individual and promoting their involvement in the healthcare team.”
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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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Alaka Nagaraj, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I value being compassionate and communicative in caring for my patients.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.