Onaga

Family Medicine
Marcus Weiser, DO

Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Physician

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Medical & Surgical Care, Birth Center, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Marcus Weiser, DO
Dr. Marcus Weiser graduated from Bethany College with a bachelor’s degree in biology and from medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency at Via Christi (St. Joseph and St. Francis) in Wichita and served as chief resident. Dr. Weiser is board-certified in family medicine. He is also trained to do obstetrics and performs EGDs (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), colonoscopies, and C-sections. He particularly enjoys teaching both third- and fourth-year medical students as a clinical assistant professor in the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Family Medicine and as a clerkship preceptor for the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Weiser enjoys caring for others in a variety of settings. “I love family medicine, and it is a privilege to serve others as a family medicine physician. I find the variety that rural family medicine offers both challenging and rewarding,” he says. Dr. Weiser was born and raised in northwest Kansas and lives in Onaga with his wife and five children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, helping coach his kids’ sports teams, and, occasionally, golfing.
Nancy J. Zidek, MD

Family Medicine

Locations: Frankfort, Onaga, Holton

Position: Physician

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Birth Center, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Nancy J. Zidek, MD
Dr. Nancy Zidek graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of arts in microbiology and holds a degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Wesley Family Practice in Wichita, Kansas. She is particularly interested in women’s health and performs colposcopies and places birth control implants and intrauterine devices, or IUDs. Dr. Zidek is a lifelong Kansas resident and a second-generation doctor. Her father practiced for more than 40 years in Marysville, Kansas, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to join the same profession. She enjoys “being part of the family” and watching her young patients grow and mature into adults. Dr. Zidek is married and has two almost-grown kids. Her daughter, Bethany is married. She is a doctor and is in her Family Medicine Residency at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita, KS. Elijah is working in Kansas City. Dr. Zidek and her husband, Paul, enjoy being empty-nesters and are trying to travel more. They have two “spoiled mutts” and enjoy feeding hummingbirds in the summer, when they have up to 10 “hummers” who visit their feeders.
John Meriwether, MD

Emergency Department, Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Physician

Medical Service: Emergency Department

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John Meriwether, MD
Dr. Meriwether holds degrees from Kansas State University and McGill Faculty of Medicine in Montreal, Canada. He also completed his residency at McGill Faculty of Medicine.
Nancy Bosse, APRN‐C

Family Medicine

Locations: Onaga, Westmoreland

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Nancy Bosse, APRN‐C
Nancy Bosse, APRN-C, holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Washburn University and a master of science in nursing-family nurse practitioner degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Bosse worked in critical care, neurology, trauma, and general surgery for 20 years at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Her areas of clinical interest are women’s health, pediatrics, and geriatrics, and she loves family practice because it allows her to help patients while getting to know them and their entire family. Bosse says the most important thing patients can do is to “let us know if you are not getting better. Follow up so we can help you!” Bosse grew up in Onaga and now resides in Wamego with her husband and two children. When not at work, she enjoys attending kids’ activities, being outside, gardening, and helping at the farm.
Debra Rezac, APRN‐C

Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Debra Rezac, APRN‐C
Debra Rezac, APRN-C, holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Washburn University and a Master of Science degree in nursing from University of Southern Indiana, graduating in the family nurse practitioner specialty. Rezac is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Before coming to Onaga, Rezac worked in an intensive care unit and pulmonary-critical care practice in Topeka. She has been with CHCS since 2007. She is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. Areas of interest include women’s health, preventive care, general wellness, respiratory and cardiac care. Rezac’s practice includes patients of all ages, from infants to advanced age. “Working in rural health care certainly presents significant challenges, but it also provides unique rewards. There is something about being a part of people’s lives during the best and worst of times. You just don’t get to do that with most jobs,” she says. When not at work, she loves spending time with her family and close friends. She likes to travel with her husband, Lance, and spend time with her family. She lives on a farm south of Onaga and has three grown children.
Andrew Barnes, APRN‐C

Family Medicine

Locations: Centralia, Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Andrew Barnes, APRN‐C
Andrew Barnes, APRN, holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Baker University and a master of science in nursing from Washburn University. He is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a board-certified emergency nurse. He takes a special interest in emergency medicine, trauma, and acute care. Barnes was drawn to medicine through his father’s encounters with healthcare providers who always amazed him. He lives in Wheaton with his wife and three children, and he enjoys being outdoors with his family. They enjoy caring for cattle as well as dogs and barn cats.
Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Family Medicine

Locations: Corning, Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Wound Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN, and FNP-BC, is a rural Kansas native who has established a longstanding clinical practice of more than 25 years as a family nurse practitioner in her hometown of Onaga. She holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Washburn University and master of science in nursing plus doctor of nursing practice degrees from the University of Kansas. Reisinger serves on several local community and faith-based committees supporting her rural community. She is active in regional organizations including Big Lakes Developmental Center Quality Review Committee, Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance Advisory Group, and numerous doctoral committees involving the education of nurse practitioners. Professional affiliations include American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau nursing honorary, and Phi Kappa Phi academic honorary. In addition to her clinic practice, Reisinger is full-time graduate-level nursing faculty at Washburn University School of Nursing and the Primary Investigator on a Health Resources & Services Administration-funded grant focused on the education and preparation of rural nurse practitioners for practice in medically underserved communities. She is a prior fellow for the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities and was named a Rural Health Fellow by the National Rural Health Association. Reisinger’s clinical interests include preventive health/wellness, chronic disease management, and children with developmental exceptionalities. Michele has advanced training in wound, ostomy, and continence care and performs consultative services in these areas. She sees clients across the lifespan at CHCS clinics in Onaga and Corning.
Amanda Rempe, APRN

Family Medicine

Locations: Onaga, Westmoreland

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Service: Family Medicine

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Amanda Rempe, APRN
Rempe graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in December 2015. She briefly worked in the Stormont Vail emergency department as a Registered Nurse before returning to Community HealthCare System and working in the hospital’s acute nursing department for 6 years. She later decided to pursue her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree, which she earned from Washburn University in 2021.
Taylor Havenstein, APRN-C

Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Service: Family Medicine

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Taylor Havenstein, APRN-C
Taylor Havenstein, APRN-C, holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Kansas Wesleyan, where she also played collegiate softball and basketball for two years and served as the nursing junior/senior class president. She obtained a master of science in nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havenstein is certified in by both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Women’s health and pediatrics are her special areas of interest, and she has worked in Emergency Room and Pre-op/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit environments. Havenstein enjoys building patient- and family-centered relationships and strives to give patients the time and attention they deserve to discuss health needs and to fully understand their goals and wishes. “I look forward to working in family practice because I love caring for people and families of all ages, watching them grow, and helping improve their overall health and well-being,” she said. When not at work, Havenstein enjoys being outdoors, going for long walks, and spending time with her family. She lives just north of Wamego in a country setting with her husband, three children, and their Weimaraner named Milo.
Merica Surdez, APRN‐C

Executive Team, Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Merica Surdez, APRN‐C
Merica Surdez, APRN-C, holds a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Kansas Medical Center and a master of science in nursing-family nurse practitioner degree from Fort Hays State University. She maintains board certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is also certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation. Surdez’s areas of clinical interest include women’s health, including contraception counseling; reproductive health; prenatal care; lactation support; and preventive care. Surdez enjoys helping others when they need it most, creating relationships, and watching families grow. When asked for advice to share with patients, she says, “We all take our health for granted. Sometimes it takes work to better yourself. Do it! You’ll never regret investing in your health.” Surdez was born and raised in Frankfort, Kansas, and lives there with her husband, Derek, plus their two sons, Bowen and Blake, and their daughter, Wren. Surdez does not like chocolate but does enjoy spending time with family and friends, creating memories with her children, playing volleyball, and membership in the Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) church group.
Surgery
David Cancelada, MD

Surgery

Locations: Onaga, Holton, St. Marys

Position: Surgery

Medical Services: Medical & Surgical Care, Specialty Clinics

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David Cancelada, MD
Dr. David Cancelada attended the nation’s military medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his surgical training at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in both general surgery and surgical critical care. He has 25 years of experience in the U.S. Army, which included assignments in numerous military medical facilities to include the U.S. Army Burn Unit, multiple deployments to Iraq as commander of a forward surgical team, as well as Honduras and Haiti in support of the 2010 earthquake disaster. Military decorations include the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit. He and his family moved to Kansas in 2006 when he was transferred to Fort Riley, and since leaving the military in 2010, Dr. Cancelada has continued to serve the people of Kansas as a general surgeon. Dr. Cancelada’s professional memberships include Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). His interests include trauma/critical care, bariatric and anti-reflux surgery, cancer (breast, colon) surgery. Hospital memberships include Community HealthCare System and Stormont-Vail Medical Center (SVMC), where Dr. Cancelada is an active member of their Level 2 trauma service as well as Course Director for their Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training program. Dr. Cancelada is also an assistant professor of surgery at USUHS and a preceptor for the Kansas State University Physician Assistant Program.
Behavioral Health
Cassandra (Cassie) Gaddis, LSCSW, CST, CTF-CBT, LIMPH-NE, LMSW-NE

Behavioral Health

Locations: Onaga, St. Marys

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Youth Services, Specialty Clinics, Mental Health Services

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Cassandra (Cassie) Gaddis, LSCSW, CST, CTF-CBT, LIMPH-NE, LMSW-NE
Cassandra (Cassie) Gaddis has extensive experience in the social work field including child welfare, implementation and supervision of clinical services, and medical social work. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Social Work (MSW) from Washburn University. She has also achieved the highest level of social work licensure in Kansas; a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) certification. A nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TFCBT), she has experience serving children, adults, and families. Gaddis is also a certified sex therapist (CST) with specialized training and experience treating children and adolescents who demonstrate unsafe sexual behaviors or boundaries, treating survivors of sexual assault or other unhealthy sexual dynamics, couples struggling with intimacy in their relationships and other sexual health and mental health related concerns. Gaddis has 3 children as well as 3 dogs and 3 cats. She states she is a home body and could spend hours in her sewing room piecing together a quilt. She also enjoys camping, gardening, canning and food preservation, and anything that makes her feel more grounded and in touch with nature.
Cardiology
Chen Chow, MD

Cardiology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Cardiac Care, Specialty Clinics

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Chen Chow, MD
Dr. Chow has clinical interests in heart failure and echocardiography and works with the Cotton-O'Neil Heart Center. He attended medical school at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He also completed a fellowship at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland.
John Joliff, MD

Cardiology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Cardiac Care, Specialty Clinics

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John Joliff, MD
Dr. Joliff is a visiting cardiologist from St. Francis Heart and Vascular Center. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Joliff is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology.
Nilay V. Patel, MD

Cardiology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Cardiac Care, Specialty Clinics

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Nilay V. Patel, MD
Dr. Nilay V. Patel is a cardiologist with the Stormont Vail Cotton O'Neil Heart Center in Topeka. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed his residency at St. Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey as well as a fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Ears, Nose & Throat
Tyler Grindal, MD

Ears, Nose & Throat

Locations: Onaga, St. Marys

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Ear, Nose & Throat, Medical & Surgical Care, Specialty Clinics

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Tyler Grindal, MD
Dr. Grindal's clinical interests are adult and pediatric earn, nose and throat and head and neck surgery. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Kansas State University and attended medical school at the University of Kansas. He completed his residency at the University of Florida department of otolaryngology.
Emergency Department
Rebecca Simon, MD

Emergency Department

Location: Onaga

Position: Physician

Medical Service: Emergency Department
John Meriwether, MD

Emergency Department, Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Physician

Medical Service: Emergency Department

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John Meriwether, MD
Dr. Meriwether holds degrees from Kansas State University and McGill Faculty of Medicine in Montreal, Canada. He also completed his residency at McGill Faculty of Medicine.
Chance Williams, MD

Emergency Department

Location: Onaga

Position: Physician

Medical Services: Emergency Department, Family Medicine
Bonnie McKinsey, APRN-C

Emergency Department

Location: Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Service: Emergency Department

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Bonnie McKinsey, APRN-C
Bonnie McKinsey, APRN, completed a bachelor of science in nursing degree at Washburn University and a master of science in nursing at Wichita State University. She as experience in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including the emergency department at Via Christi, the Riley County Health Department, and Lafene Student Health Center at Kansas State University. She has worked nights in the emergency department at Onaga since relocating here nearly six years ago. McKinsey is married to an Onaga native, and they made the decision to try small-town living at the time when their two youngest children were starting school and the oldest was off to college. They have found living, working, raising children, and enjoying life in a community where people truly care about their friends and neighbors to be a singularly wonderful experience. McKinsey feels blessed to have the opportunity to serve those in her community and neighboring communities alongside a remarkable healthcare team. McKinsey enjoys country outings with family and friends in our beautiful, bucolic setting.
Sheila Talley, PA‐C

Emergency Department

Location: Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Service: Emergency Department

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Sheila Talley, PA‐C
Sheila Talley, PA-C, holds a bachelor of arts degree in human biology from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Wichita State University. Talley is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants. Her areas of clinical interest include hospital and emergency medicine. She also regularly assists in surgery. Talley is originally from the Seneca area in Nemaha County. She lives south of Corning with her husband, Ross, and four children. She enjoys attending Centralia school sporting events and KU basketball games. Talley also enjoys exercising and spending quality time with friends and family.
Marcy Evans, PA‐C

Emergency Department

Location: Onaga

Position: Advanced Practitioner

Medical Service: Emergency Department
Neurology
Amanda Lamb, APRN

Neurology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Service: Specialty Clinics

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Amanda Lamb, APRN
Amanda earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, Kansas. She continued her education and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Rogers Sate University in Claremore, Oklahoma in 2013. In 2017, Amanda graduated from Marysville University, St. Louis, Missouri with her Masters of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner. Amanda has worked as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis in Neurology since May 2017.
Oncology/Hematology
Adrian Caracioni, MD

Oncology/Hematology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Service: Specialty Clinics

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Adrian Caracioni, MD
Dr. Adrian Caracioni is an oncologist from The University of Kansas Cancer Center at St. Francis Campus. He has practiced for more than 25 years and treats patients with blood disorders such as anemia or hemophilia as well as blood cancers and other cancers in patients age 16 and over. Dr. Caracioni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and graduated from the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara in Romania.
Orthopedics
Daniel Samani, MD

Orthopedics

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Orthopedics, Specialty Clinics

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Daniel Samani, MD
After earning his medical degree from The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Dr. Samani completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospitals and Clinics. There, he also completed a preceptorship in shoulder reconstruction in 1994. Dr. Samani specializes in joint replacement and reconstructive surgery, as well as other surgical and non-surgical treatments for a wide range of degenerative conditions and joint injuries (including sports injuries) affecting shoulders, knees, and hips. He says his care philosophy starts with listening, so he can understand every individual’s health concerns to create a personalized care plan for their needs.
Podiatry
Timothy Gateley, DPM

Podiatry

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Medical & Surgical Care, Podiatry, Specialty Clinics

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Timothy Gateley, DPM
Timothy B. Gateley, D.P.M., is a licensed podiatrist in Topeka, Kansas who has been practicing Podiatric Medicine for over 15 years. He is a residency-trained foot surgeon offering both surgical and conservative treatments. Dr. Gateley attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in zoology in 1999. He then attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2003. Dr. Gateley completed a two-year surgical residency at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center, where he was the chief resident.
Dr. Mia Cosentino

Podiatry

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Services: Podiatry, Specialty Clinics

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Dr. Mia Cosentino
Dr. Mia has been serving the Manhattan area's podiatic needs since August 2020. A Cum Laude graduate of Biology at K-State, and a Wichita native, Dr. Mia returns to Kansas after studying at Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine, and completing a 3 year surgical residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY. During residency, she trained heavily in wound care and trauma of the foot and ankle at a small but high-volume trauma hospital. Dr. Mia found her passion for the biomechanics of the foot as a competitive in-line speed skater, and a roller derby competitor. She was further inspired while working as a member of Big Lakes Developmental Center where she aided the clients during their medical appointments. During her years at BLDC, Mia had the privilege of meeting Dr. Tran and was inspired to apply to podiatry school. She completed her podiatry education and returned to Manhattan to serve the community that inspired her to become a physician.
Anesthesia
Rebecca Kramer, CRNA

Anesthesia

Locations: Onaga, Holton, St. Marys

Position: Anesthesia

Medical Service: Medical & Surgical Care

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Rebecca Kramer, CRNA
Rebecca Kramer is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists. She holds an undergraduate degree from Wichita State University and a master's degree from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas.
Scott McCormick, CRNA

Anesthesia

Locations: Onaga, Holton, St. Marys

Position: Anesthesia

Medical Service: Medical & Surgical Care

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Scott McCormick, CRNA
Scott McCormick is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists. He is a registered nurse anesthetist. He graduated from Kansas Newman College in Wichita.
Sam Jeffers, CRNA

Anesthesia

Locations: Onaga, Holton, St. Marys

Position: Anesthesia

Medical Service: Medical & Surgical Care
Rick Abbott, CRNA

Anesthesia

Locations: Onaga, Holton, St. Marys

Position: Anesthesia

Medical Service: Medical & Surgical Care
Urology
Amy Meusborn, APRN

Urology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Service: Specialty Clinics

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Amy Meusborn, APRN
Amy Meusborn is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Associated Urologists in Manhattan. Amy is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and completed a bachelor of science in nursing at Baker University School of Nursing. She then received a master of science in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.
Apostolos Evangelidis, MD

Urology

Location: Onaga

Position: Specialty Clinic Provider

Medical Service: Specialty Clinics

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Apostolos Evangelidis, MD
Dr. Apostolos "Laki" Evangelidis is a board-certified urologist with Associated Urologists in Manhattan. He specializes in both adult and pediatric urology as well as robotic and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed an internship at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Dr. Evangelidis completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Executive Team
Todd Willert

Executive Team

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Lorraine Meyer

Executive Team

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Monica Holthaus

Executive Team

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief Financial Officer
Merica Surdez, APRN‐C

Executive Team, Family Medicine

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations

Medical Services: Diabetic Care, Men's Health, Senior Care, Youth Services, Family Medicine, Emergency Department, Women's Health

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Merica Surdez, APRN‐C
Merica Surdez, APRN-C, holds a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Kansas Medical Center and a master of science in nursing-family nurse practitioner degree from Fort Hays State University. She maintains board certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is also certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation. Surdez’s areas of clinical interest include women’s health, including contraception counseling; reproductive health; prenatal care; lactation support; and preventive care. Surdez enjoys helping others when they need it most, creating relationships, and watching families grow. When asked for advice to share with patients, she says, “We all take our health for granted. Sometimes it takes work to better yourself. Do it! You’ll never regret investing in your health.” Surdez was born and raised in Frankfort, Kansas, and lives there with her husband, Derek, plus their two sons, Bowen and Blake, and their daughter, Wren. Surdez does not like chocolate but does enjoy spending time with family and friends, creating memories with her children, playing volleyball, and membership in the Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) church group.
Mindy Olberding

Executive Team

Location: Onaga

Position: Chief Nursing Officer
Board of Directors/Officers
Justin Boswell

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Positions: Board Member, Chairman
Karen Harder

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Positions: Board Member, Vice Chairman
Tim Kite

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Positions: Board Member, Secretary
Melissa Wegner

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Positions: Board Member, Treasurer
Tracy Ahlquist

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Position: Board Member
Alan Fischer

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Position: Board Member
Robert Ladner

Board of Directors/Officers

Location: Onaga

Position: Board Member
Directors and Key Personnel
Andrea Lutz

Directors and Key Personnel

Location: Onaga

Position: Ancillary Services
Shannon Heim

Directors and Key Personnel

Locations: Centralia, Onaga, St. Marys

Position: Senior Services

Medical Service: Senior Care
Cindy Flentie

Directors and Key Personnel

Location: Onaga

Position: Human Resources
Dominic Freeman

Directors and Key Personnel

Location: Onaga

Position: Information Technology
Pam Holaday

Directors and Key Personnel

Location: Onaga

Position: Communications

Phone: (785) 889-5133

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