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.
Brennan Shutt, DO, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individuals daily to optimize their health.”
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Saron Yohannes, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to treat my patients with dignity, compassion and uttermost respect.”
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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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Ahmed Ali Omar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate medical care to all of my patients.”
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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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Jack Kotecki, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality care by really listening to patients.”
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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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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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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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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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Maichel Abouelmakarim Gharabawy, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Serving Whom in need with love and integrity.”
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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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Jibril Elabe, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I treat everyone with utmost respect, dignity and compassion.”
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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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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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Jerrod D. Quarles, MD
Hospital Medicine
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The healing process truly begins after someone clearly understands the disease and treatment options.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.