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.
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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Jack Kotecki, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality care by really listening to patients.”
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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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Adam Poquette, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to understand my patients’ history to provide compassionate and wholistic care.”
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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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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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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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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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Lobsang Choedon Trasar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide holistic and compassionate care to all my patients.”
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Azeez Akinlolu, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I prioritize empathy in patient care, ensuring each individual feels heard, valued, and supported.”
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Steph Gordon, AGACNP
Hospital Medicine
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I partner with each individual to assist them in advancing toward their definition of health.”
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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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Parker M. Korbitz, MD
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is to provide the tools you need to make your own healthcare decisions.”
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Kaylle Foley, APRN, CNP
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide compassionate care with a holistic focus.”
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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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Meme N. Vang, APRN, CNP
Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Hospital Medicine
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My responsibility is to improve patient outcomes by respecting their situation and utilizing evidence-based interventions.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.
