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.

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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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Nathan Champine, PA-C, MS

Hospital Medicine
I work with you to achieve shared goals to better your health.
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Charles Reinisch Salmen, MD, MPHIL

Hospital Medicine
I partner with individuals and families to navigate health challenges and finding meaningful solutions together.
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Nghia La, MD

Nghia La, MD

Hospital Medicine
I focus on providing the highest quality of care through evidence-based practices, showing empathy and the use of holistic healing.
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Mary Trombley, APRN, CNP

Hospital Medicine
I empower individuals through education to best care for themselves.
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Rashmi Kumar

Rashmi Kumar, MD

Hospital Medicine
It's a privilege to help people during their difficult times and learn from their stories.
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Kristi Anderson

Kristi Anderson, DNP, APRN, CNP, AGACNP-BC

Hospital Medicine
I aspire cura personalis which translates as 'care for the individual person.'
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Kelly L. Downes, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
I aim to be an advocate for every customer through shared decision-making and open dialogue.
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Timothy Joseph N. Joson, MD

Hospital Medicine
I believe that the body has a natural tendency to heal itself without much intervention.
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Tom Cho, MD

Hospital Medicine
I collaborate with my customers to achieve their desired healthcare goals.
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Suzanne Schermerhorn, MD

Hospital Medicine
I approach each person as an individual as we navigate their healthcare together.
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Lu Ji, MD

Hospital Medicine
I strive to actively listen to each customer and develop individualized plans of care.
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Ahmed Ali Omar, MD

Hospital Medicine
I strive to provide compassionate medical care to all of my customers.
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Kenneth Aduba

Kenneth Aduba, MD, MPH

Hospital Medicine
I approach every individual with respect and compassion as we journey to wellness and health.
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Kristie A. Akintunde, MSW, MD

Hospital Medicine
I enjoy providing quality care, one customer at a time.
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Brennan Shutt, DO, FACP

Hospital Medicine
I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individuals daily to optimize their health.
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Jason Chiang

Jason Chiang, DO

Hospital Medicine
My goal is to always focus on customer-centered care.
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