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Ayesha Ahmed, PA is a certified Physician Assistant for Central Care Cancer Center at the Emporia, KS clinic. She has a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Yale School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from The University of Kansas Medical Center. Prior to attending PA school, Ayesha has experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and Molecular Pathology with The University of Kansas Health System. She is a sustaining member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology.

Residency:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
July 1998

Board Certification:
American Board of Urology
Education & Training:
University of Kansas - Medical Degree
University of Utah - Urologic Training
Oncology fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Director of Urologic Oncology at the University of Kansas
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
July 2019

Llaura Beach, MD provides telemedicine health at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS

Hannah Bingham, MD is a telemedicine hospitalist at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS.

Since 2017, Nita has been caring for families and children in Emporia at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners. She provides care for a wide range of health issues with additional training in women's health topics, diabetes education, rural trauma/ATLS, and many recertifications of BLS, & ACLS.

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Jordan Blaufuss is a Certified Nurse Practitioner practicing Medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Express Care
Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Undergraduate Education:
Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Graduate Education:
Graceland University, Independence, MO

Date began at Newman Regional Health
January 2018

Heather Brazzle, PA is a Physician Assistant and practices medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Express Care

Residency:
Board Certification:
NCCPA: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Undergraduate Education:
Wichita State University
Graduate Education: 
Wichita State University
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2018

Kevin Brinker, DO practices emergency medicine
Board Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Undergraduate Education:
Friends University
Graduate Education:
University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 2019

Dr. Derek Brown has been on the staff of Newman Regional Health as a Pediatrician for the inpatient general and nursery floors/intermediate care nursery as well as the outpatient multi-specialty clinic since 2009.

Dr. Brown is a passionate physician and leader with 15 years of clinical experience in pediatrics and 11 years of extensive leadership expertise with the ability to confront issues tactfully and diplomatically in numerous medical specialties.

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Margaret Burghart, APRN is a nurse practitioner at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Express Care

Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Undergraduate Education:
Washburn University
Graduate Education:
University of Southern Indiana

Erik Calderon, MD is a telemedicine hospitalist at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS

Jerry Campbell, CRNA is a Nurse Anesthetist for Emporia Anesthesia Associates and practices at Newman Regional Health

Position:
Partner, Emporia Anesthesia Associates.

Board Certified:
National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

Undergraduate Studies:
Garden City Community College, Garden City, Kansas

Graduate Studies:
St. Catherine Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia, Garden City, Kansas,
Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas. Healthcare Education.
Saint Joseph’s College, North Windham, Maine.  Healthcare Administration.

Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
June 2002

Deshala Castille, DO practices women's medicine and Cotton O'Neil Emporia at Newman Regional Health

Board Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Residency:
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago

Graduate Education:
A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri

Began at Newman Regional Health 
August 2019

Charles Coffey, MD has joined the Newman Regional Health Emergency Department

Dr. Coffey previously has prepared resident physicians to practice full-scope family medicine.  Since 2014, he has provided emergency medicine services to urban and rural hospitals in Kansas and Idaho.

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics

Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2013

Residency
Wesley Medical Center

He is a private pilot and FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.

Residency:
North Colorado Family Medicine
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Undergraduate Education:
United States Air Force Academy
Graduate Education: 
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Date Began at Newman:
July 2018

Position:
President, Emporia Anesthesia Associates
Board Certified:
National Board of Certification & Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Undergraduate Studies:
Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, Nebraska
Graduate Studies:
Mercy School of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
University of New England, Portland, Maine

Residency:
Family Practice Residency of Idaho, Boise, ID
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Undergraduate Education:
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 1996

Residency:
University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Kansas Newman College, Wichita, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 1999

Residency:
University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 1999

Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology as well as Internal Medicine
Fellowship:
New York Methodist Hospital
Graduate Education:
University of Khartoum

Jennifer Esau, DO practices Family Medicine and Gynecology

Jennifer Esau, DO has been practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine since 2013. As a family physician, her practice provides care for men and women of all ages.

Many of her patients come to Dr. Easu to address women’s health issues. Dr. Esau is also known for infant care and other pediatric needs. She uses collaboration and informed advice as a method to develop a care plan for each patient.

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Residency:
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education:
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2008

Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Undergraduate Education:
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Graduate Education:
Washburn University
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
May 2013

Position:
Director of Anesthesiology
Board Certified:
National Board of Certification & Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Undergraduate Studies:
Hesston College, Hesston, KS
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Graduate Studies:
University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO
Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia, Kansas City, MO
Missouri State University - Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
Started Practicing at Newman Regional Health: 
April 2010

Board Certification:
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Undergraduate Education:
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Graduate Education:
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
June 2017

Lindsay Garrett is a certified Physician Assistant with Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Lindsay has a passion to help others overcome issues affecting their ability to stay active.

A strong background in participatory sports, competitive sports, and team activities motivated Lindsay to pursue a career in healthcare and specifically orthopedics and sports medicine. She also serves as a team medical provider for ESU athletics and attends games providing medical coverage at team events.

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Residency:
Ohio State University
Board Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology
Undergraduate Education:
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Date Began at Newman:
January 2010

Residency:
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Board Certification:
American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Academy of Pain Management
Undergraduate Education:
University of South Dakota
Graduate Education:
University of South Dakota
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
December 2012

Residency:
Trinity Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Board Certification:
Undergraduate Education:
Ladycliff College, BS in Biology
Western Carolina University, BSN
Graduate Education:
Augusta University, MSN
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
May 2018

Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Corporation

Originally from Dodge City, Dr. Harris and his family settled in Emporia more than 30 years ago.

Following deployment to Rota, Spain as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy, Dr. Harris and his wife, Virginia decided to return to the midwest to raise their family and to establish a medical practice.

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Pam Harrison, MD practices family medicine and obstetrics

Residency:
HCA Wesley, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Undergraduate Education:
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 1996

Bryce Heitman is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine. Dr. Heitman's practice philosophy is centered around her personal belief that "that family medicine is about developing relationships with your patients over time."

Dr. Heitman believes that there is a distinct privilege to care for people through the whole spectrum of their lives, "From newborn care, pediatrics, adult and geriatric medicine-that is what makes us unique, we specialize in patients!"

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Residency:
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Endovascular Medicine
Fellowship:
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Undergraduate Education:
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Graduate Education:
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD / Sioux Falls, SD
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
July 2016

Education & Training:
University of Kansas School of Medicine - Medical Degree
University of Kansas - Undergraduate Degree
Residency:
Geisinger Health System, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship:
Baylor College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2020

Jamie Jacobsen, DO provides urgent care in the Emergency Department at Newman regional Health in Emporia, Kansas

Dr. Jacobsen is a graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree.

She also graduated from the Cleveland Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as a Bachelor of Science-Human Biology degree.

Dr. Jacobsen attended Fort Hayes State University with a major in physical education and athletic training.

She performed her residency at Integris Northwest Family Medicine Program in Enid, OK where she received training in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, orthopedics, and internal medicine in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Residency:
University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics
Undergraduate Education:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman:
August 2010

Residency:
Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Fellowship:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Undergraduate Education:
William Jewel College, Liberty, MO
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
February 2019

David Kemp, MD, is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Residency:
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals, Oklahoma City, OK
Board Certification:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education:
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
November 2001

Board Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Undergraduate Education:
Central College, Pella, IA
Graduate Education:
Nova Southeastern University – Master of Medical Science
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2015

Residency:
Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Board Certification:
American Board of Osteopathic Internists
Undergraduate Education:
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Graduate Education:
Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
December 1981

Residency:
University of Missouri
Undergraduate Education:
Utah State University
Graduate Education:
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2010

Anna LaSota, DO has been practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine since 2013. Her primary focus is on her family medicine practice and women’s health issues. She likes to take her time getting to know patients as individuals so that she can treat them as a whole person.

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Ryan LaSota, MD has been practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine since 2013. His treatment philosophy revolves around two key themes; treat patients in a way that a doctor would like to be treated and give patients a choice when it comes to their medical care.

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Residency:
Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, Trenton, MI
Board Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
Undergraduate Education:
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Graduate Education:
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
June 2011

Residency:
Makati Medical Center in the Philippines
Fellowship:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Graduate Education:
De La Salle University College in the Philippines
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
June 2012

Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training:
University of Kansas School of Medicine - Medical Degree
Residency:
University of Arkansas
Fellowship:
University of California San Francisco
Lindenhofspital/Inselspital in Bern Switzerland
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2020

Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Undergraduate Education:
Wichita State University
Graduate Education:
Fort Hays State University
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
October 2016

Dr. Michael Lloyd has been on staff at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Cardiology as an Interventional Cardiologist since 2017.

Prior to joining Newman Regional Hospital, Dr. Lloyd was a member of the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita Kansas, a Medicare 5-star facility for cardiovascular services. Dr. Lloyd was also in private practice in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lloyd has over 25 years of experience in interventional cardiology.

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Residency:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Graduate Education:
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2011

Dr. Moll received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004 and went on to complete his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita campus in 2008.

Krista Ohmie has been practicing medicine as a Certified Physician Assistant at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Cardiology since 2017. She began her practice of medicine in 2014. Her training was focused on a wide range of patient types and conditions but decided that cardiac care was most dear to her.

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Residency:
Harlem Hospital Center, NY, NY
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education and Training:
Masters in Public Health from Emory University in Atlanta, GA
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date began at Newman Regional Health:
September 2017

Tammy Patterson is a certified advanced practice nurse and has been practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine since 2019. Prior to joining the family medicine practice in Emporia, Tammy was in private practice at Osage Family Care, in Osage City, KS.

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Board Certified:
American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Internal Medicine
Residency:
Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship:
American College of Radiology
American College of Radiation Oncology
Undergraduate Education:
University of Michigan
University of Kansas Medical Center.
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2020

Board Certified:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Education & Training:
University of Kansas School of Medicine - Medical Degree
Residency:
Oregon Health & Science University, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Fellowship:
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Group, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sport Medicine
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2020

Residency:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Urology
Undergraduate Education:
University of Missouri
Graduate Education:
University of Missouri Hospitals & Clinics
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2009

Residency:
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Board Certification:
AOA Board of Family Physicians in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Graduate Studies:
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency:
Internal Medicine – James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East TN State Univ., Johnson City, TN
Board Certification:
Sleep Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine
Fellowship:
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine – Univ. of TX Health Science Center at Houston, TX
Undergraduate Education:
Graduate Education:
Universite Saint-Joseph Faculte De Medecine, Beirut, Lebanon
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
December 2015

Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Residency:
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Graduate Education:
Creighton University School of Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Oklahoma State University

Residency:
Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
Family Practice
Graduate Education:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
July 2007

Residency:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 2003

Residency:
Via Christi Family Practice, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Fellowship:
Undergraduate Education:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2000

Helena Stormont is a certified advanced practice registered nurse practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. For more than 20 years, Helena has served the greater Emporia community in many capacities in the medical, surgical, emergency, family medicine, and college health fields. She has been with Newman Regional Health for more than 16 years.

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Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training:
University of Texas School of Medicine - Medical Degree
Fellowship:
University of Pennsylvania
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
January 2020

Residency:
Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Baker University, Emporia State University
Graduate Education:
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2017

Position:
Vice President, Emporia Anesthesia Associates

Board Certified:
National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

Undergraduate Studies:
Butler Community College, El Dorado KS
Southwestern College, Winfield KS.

Graduate Studies:
Newman University, Wichita KS

Started practice: 
October 2012

J. Samuel Tovar, MD practices Family Medicine and Obstetrics

Residency:
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Practice
Undergraduate Education:
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 2002

Residency:
State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Undergraduate Education:
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Graduate Education:
University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2012

Angelica Varga is a Certified Physician Assistant for Central Care Cancer Center at the Emporia, KS clinic. Prior work experience has been as a Medical Technologist in Immunology and Chemistry at John Hopkins and St Joseph Hospitals in Baltimore, MD. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Angelica received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Missouri State University at Springfield. She has been a Physician Assistant since January 2009 and is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants.

Residency:
St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita, KS
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Fellowship:
Undergraduate Education:
Pittsburg State University
Graduate Education:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
August 2017

Residency:
University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, Tulsa 1993
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Undergraduate Education:
Southwestern College, Winfield, KS 1985
Graduate Education:
University of KS School of Medicine, 1990
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
April 2016

Board Certification:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Undergraduate Education:
Newman Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, 1985
BSN at Tabor, Wichita, 2009
Graduate Education:
MSN, Washburn University, 2015
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
October 2015

Residency:
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA
Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology
Undergraduate Education:
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Graduate Education:
Pennsylvania State University, Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Date Began at Newman:
December 2010

Undergraduate Education:
University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI
Graduate Education:
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Date Began at Newman Regional Health:
September 2000

Since 2019, Dr. Darrell Youngman has been practicing Cardiology with Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Cardiology. His practice in Emporia emphasizes patient education with thoughtful treatments. He believes in the importance of a complete understanding of conditions following a comprehensive diagnostic exam.

Dr. Youngman has more than 40 years of experience specializing in Cardiovascular Disease. He has practiced medicine at the David Grant USAF Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Cardiovascular Consultants of Kansas, and Via Christi Health.

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