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.
Alaka Nagaraj, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I value being compassionate and communicative in caring for my patients.”
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Zach Zabadal, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I want patients to feel comfortable and empowered when it comes to healthcare.”
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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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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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Maria Borrero, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I empower individuals with the information needed to make the best decisions for their health.”
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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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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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Rashmi Kumar, MD
Hospital Medicine
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It’s a privilege to help people during their difficult times and learn from their stories.”
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Kristi Anderson, DNP, APRN, CNP, AGACNP-BC
Hospital Medicine
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I aspire cura personalis which translates as ‘care for the individual person.’”
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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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Jack Kotecki, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to provide quality care by really listening to 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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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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Abdirahman I. Rone, DNP
Hospital Medicine
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Empowering health through compassion and care.”
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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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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.