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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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Emily Ewan

Emily N. Ewan, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ Open, honest, and respectful communication is the cornerstone of patient-centered medical care.”
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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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Mikaela Hartzler

Mikaela Hartzler, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ My goal is to provide equitable and holistic care to all patients.”
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Abdurkedir Geda, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I aim for early and accurate diagnosis along with optimal treatment for my patients.”
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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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Shannon Peterson

Shannon Peterson, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide quality, compassionate and individualized care.”
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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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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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Angel Aponte Tirado

Angel D. Aponte, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ Treat every person as if they are family or friend.”
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Ryan James Greiner, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I embrace a holistic approach to healthcare, with an emphasis on risk assessment and prevention.”
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Alaka Nagaraj, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I value being compassionate and communicative in caring for my patients.”
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Lakhvir Kaur

Lakhvir Kaur, DO

Hospital Medicine
“ I like to treat my patients as I would like my family to be treated.”
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Mary Bernton

Mary Bernton, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to treat everyone with dignity and respect during their time in the hospital.”
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Grace Totoe

Grace A. B. Totoe, MD, FACP

Hospital Medicine
“ No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
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Maichel Abouelmakarim Gharabawy, MD

Maichel Abouelmakarim Gharabawy, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ Serving Whom in need with love and integrity.”
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Charles Reinisch Salmen, MD, MPHIL

Hospital Medicine
“ I partner with individuals and families to navigate health challenges and finding meaningful solutions together.”
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