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.
Eric Nitz, MD, FHM
Hospital Medicine
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My goal is getting patients from admit to discharge as safely and efficiently as possible.”
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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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Angel D. Aponte, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Treat every person as if they are family or friend.”
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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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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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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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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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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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Lu Ji, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to actively listen to each patient and develop individualized plans of 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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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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Saron Yohannes, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to treat my patients with dignity, compassion and uttermost respect.”
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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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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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Jae Woo Kim, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to deliver care that is collaborative, thorough, and dedicated.”
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Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.