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.
Mikaela Hartzler, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is to provide equitable and holistic care to all patients.”
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Abdurkedir Geda, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I aim for early and accurate diagnosis along with optimal treatment for my patients.”
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Angel D. Aponte, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Treat every person as if they are family or friend.”
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Rodney D. McFadden, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I give my patients respect and do my best in treating their illness.”
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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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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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Jacob Fiocchi, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I seek to develop a partnership with my patients and their families.”
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Alvin Varghese, DO
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to help individuals navigate healthcare by providing thoughtful medical care and care coordination.”
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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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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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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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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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Yetmwork D. Berhanu, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate medical care to my patients.”
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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 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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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.