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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

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Jonathan Bates, MD practices Internal Medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners

Dr. Bates grew up in rural Southeast Kansas. He went to medical school knowing that he wanted to return to rural Kansas to be a primary care physician for children and adults.

He desires to develop relationships with his patients over time as he works alongside them to help them achieve their highest potential for health.

Dr. Llaura Beach is a telemedicine hospitalist at Newman Regional Health

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Dr. Bradon Bitter practices surgery at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Surgical Specialist. He is proficient in Robot-assisted surgery.

Born and raised in Hoisington, Kansas, Bradon Bitter graduated from Wichita State University with two separate degrees: a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in Spanish. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Bitter completed his surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.

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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Jonathon Blake, MD is a physician specializing in Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R)
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. A physician having completed training in this field is referred to as a physiatrist. Unlike other medical specialties that focus on a medical “cure,” the goals of the physiatrist are to maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve quality of life.

Johnathon R. Blake, MD, earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Washburn University and medical degree and master of health services administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Blake completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Blake is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Medical Association.

Heather Brazzle, PA-C - Read Full Profile

Heather Brazzle, PA-C has been practicing medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Express Care since 2018. During her tenure, she has also practiced Emergency Medicine in the Newman Regional Health Emergency Department.

Heather has been in healthcare since 2000, practicing in Wamego and Burlington, Kansas. Heather is a bilingual provider speaking both English and Spanish.

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

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

Derrek Brown, MD - Read full profile

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.

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

Dr. Cline is a telemedicine hospitalist at Newman Regional Health

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.

Dr. Roland Darey practices Emergency Medicine at Newman Regional Health

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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

Dr. Rebecca Douglas -Read Full Profile

Dr. Rebecca Douglass has been practicing medicine since 2016 and joined Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Surgical Specialists in 2022.

Dr. Douglass places great emphasis on care and compassion of her patients while also providing them the most up-to-date surgical care. She is trained in the use of the da Vinci Robotic System for hernia and gallbladder procedures.

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

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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.

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

Jamie Foley, MD in an emergency medicine provider at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS.

Dr. Foley graduated Valedictorian from McDonald High School 2005. He was recruited for and accepted to med school from high school for an accelerated B.S./M.D. program through Northeast Ohio Medical University. He then graduated from Kent State University Magna cum laude with Bachelor of Science in Integrated Life Sciences with a Minor in Biology in 2008. and his M.D. was attained in 2012. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Summa Akron City Hospital in 2015.

Adam Galindo, APRN-C is on the Hospitalist Team at Newman Regional Health

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, PA-C - Read full profile

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.

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

Dr. Catherine Grote is a hospitalist at Newman Regional Health

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

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

Dr. Bryce Heitman - Read full profile

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!"

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

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

Justin Kelley, PA-C practices Emergency Medicine at Newman Regional Health

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Justin Kelley, PA-C has a long-held passion for caring for patients in an emergent or trauma-based environment. Following his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at Kansas State University, he completed his graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Wichita State University.

He graduated from the Flight Surgeon Course at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, Ft. Rucker (now Ft. Novosel) in Dale County, Alabama. He continues his service to the country through the Army National Guard.

Dr. Joshua Klemp received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan. He completed his internship and residency from the University of Kansas Hospital. Dr. Klemp is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society.  He is board eligible in Surgery (Neurosurgery)

Andrew Kneib - Read Full Profile

Andrew Kneib is a certified Physician Assistant with Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He also serves as a provider in the Newman Regional Health Emergency Department. Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He continued his education for healthcare at Nova Southeastern University receiving a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant.

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

Dr. Anna Lasota - Read full profile

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.

Dr. Ryal LaSota - Read full profile

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.

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
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Surgery of the Hand, the highest qualification available.
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

Zebida Lisso, APRN-C is a hospitalist at Newman Regional Health

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 - Read full profile

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 and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lloyd has more than 25 years of experience in interventional cardiology.

Alana Longwell, DO is a hospitalist and Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation

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.

Dr. Son Nguyen joined Newman Regional Health in December 2022. A member of the American Urological Association and certified by the American Board of Urology, Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting both adult and pediatric patients.

Dr. Nguyen received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, and completed his six-year urologic residency at the University of Cincinnati. Afterwards, he served as Chief of Urology for Innovis Health in Fargo, North Dakota for 9 years. During that time, he also served as Clinical Instructor of Surgery for the University of North Dakota Medical School.

Megan Northup, MD practices Obstetrics and Gynecology for Stormont Vail Cotton O'Neil

Medical School: University of Kansas Medical School

Internship: Naval Medical Center

Residency: Naval Medical Center

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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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Ladun Oyenuga, MD is a member of the Hospitalist team

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, APRN-C - Read full profile

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.

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

Dr, Bradley Rupp practices Urology and surgery

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:
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

Hannah Schmidt, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Hannah Schmidt is a Nurse Practitioner for Central Care Cancer Center at the Newman Regional Health location in Emporia, KS. She completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Emporia State University in Emporia, KS. Hannah has 7 years of experience as a nurse in the Emergency Department at Newman Regional Health. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Hannah specializes in the treatment and management of all cancer types, blood disorders, leukemias, and lymphomas.

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Dr. James Seberger practices Emergency Medicine

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

EDUCATION: Saint Joseph University School of Medicine, M.D., Beirut, Lebanon
RESIDENCY: University of Kansas School of Medicine, M.D., Wichita, KS
FELLOWSHIP: Nephrology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine, present

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

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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

Kaitlin Tennyson, MD - Read Full Profile

Dr. Tennyson practices family medicine at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine. She is a native of Andover, KS, and attended Southwestern College in Winfield, KS where she obtained her B.S. Biology degree and graduated Summa Cum Laude. After receiving her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Salina, KS she performed her residency at St Mary's Family Medicine in Grand Junction, CO

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

Dr. Matthew Turner - Read full profile

Following his surgical residency in Buffalo, NY, Dr. Turner began his practice at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Surgical Specialist in 2012. As a general surgeon, Dr. Turner has knowledge of the entire surgical process, from the initial evaluation through preparation, procedure, and post-operative management.

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

Ali Wazir, MD completed his medical oncology and hematology fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He completed his internal medicine residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY, where he was chief resident of his program. Dr. Wazir received his medical education at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Wazir specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all solid cancer types, leukemias, and lymphomas. He also diagnoses and treats benign hematological medical conditions.

Some of Dr. Wazir's professional memberships include the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Julie Weakley, APRN-C works in the Emergency Department

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

Melandrea Worsley, M.D. is a hospitalist at Newman Regional Health

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

Dr. Darrell Youngman - Read full profile

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.