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.
Alyssa R. Friesen, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I utilize evidence-based medicine and custom integrated decision making to provide compassionate care.”
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Jeremiah Johnson, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to treat the person and not just the disease.”
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Abdulaziz Gabow, MBBS/MD
Hospital Medicine
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I believe in listening closely to patients and providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to their needs.”
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Viet Pham, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to be compassionate and understanding in a time of need.”
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Jerrod D. Quarles, MD
Hospital Medicine
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The healing process truly begins after someone clearly understands the disease and treatment options.”
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Anne Becker, MD, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I provide patient-centered care through nonjudgmental listening, clear communication, and respecting each patient’s lived experience.”
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Maichel Abouelmakarim Gharabawy, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Serving Whom in need with love and integrity.”
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Kenneth Aduba, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I approach every individual with respect and compassion as we journey to wellness and health.”
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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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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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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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Alex M. Hubbell, MD
Hospital Medicine
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People drive their own health decisions and I help deliver the results.”
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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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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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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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Brennan Shutt, DO, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individuals daily to optimize their health.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.
