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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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Shannon Peterson

Shannon Peterson, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide quality, compassionate and individualized care.”
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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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Khalid Mohamood

Khalid A. Mohamood, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I enjoy assisting patients in managing their entire health, including their mental and emotional wellbeing.”
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Hani Al Salti Al Krad

Hani Al Salti Al Krad, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ Taking care of patients as if they were my family is my philosophy.”
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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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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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Eric Nitz

Eric Nitz, MD, FHM

Hospital Medicine
“ My goal is getting patients from admit to discharge as safely and efficiently as possible.”
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Mehdi Dastrange, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I provide compassionate, patient-centered healthcare.”
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Katie Schleif

Katie Schleif, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I value listening to each individual and promoting their involvement in the healthcare team.”
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Jerrod D. Quarles, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ The healing process truly begins after someone clearly understands the disease and treatment options.”
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Kelly L. Downes, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I aim to be an advocate for every patient through shared decision-making and open dialogue.”
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Alex Hubbell

Alex M. Hubbell, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ People drive their own health decisions and I help deliver the results.”
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Zach Zabadal, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I want patients to feel comfortable and empowered when it comes to healthcare.”
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Lu Ji, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to actively listen to each patient and develop individualized plans of care.”
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Lobsang Choedon Trasar, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide holistic and compassionate care to all my patients.”
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Jack Kotecki

Jack Kotecki, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide quality care by really listening to patients.”
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