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RAYMOND HELLER
M.D.
A Creighton Medical School graduate, Dr Heller came to Midtown in 2012 with over 15 years of experience as a family physician. He has an abundance of knowledge and experience in all ages of the life cycle. Dr. Heller serves as the collaborating physician for our nurse practitioners and physician assistants and serves as Midtown’s Chief Medical Officer. He currently provides care in the Norfolk clinic Tuesday through Friday.
EMILY VUCHETICH
M.D.
Dr. Vuchetich joined the Midtown team in June of 2015. She is board-certified pediatrician who joined us after practicing for 11 years at Children’s Hospital Urgent Care Center in Omaha. Her special area of interest is preventative care for children and adolescents. Dr. Vuchetich currently provides care in the Norfolk clinic Monday through Thursday.
MARY SMITH
APRN-NP
Mary Smith is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner working in Women‘s Health. A native of Howells, NE, Mary joined our clinic in 2012 after 24 years of experience in the United States Air Force. Mary came to us with extensive training and expertise in Women’s Health, ranging from yearly exams to OB care. She provides care in Norfolk on Wednesday, and Thursday and in West Point on Tuesdays.
JEAN ALLEN
APRN
Jean is a family nurse practitioner with special interests in diabetes treatment/prevention, high blood pressure, cholesterol treatment, and heart disease. She was integral in the clinic’s initial startup in 1999 and has served patients at the clinic for more than 12 years. Currently, she provides care in Norfolk on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
KASSIDY HORST
APRN
Kassidy joined Midtown Health Center in 2017. Kassidy completed the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. She provides a wide range of women’s health care including annual examinations, OB care, and reproductive health. Ms. Horst is also available for testing/treatment of both males and females for sexually transmitted infections.
ANGELA ANDERSON
APRN
Angela Anderson is a Nurse Practitioner who sees patients in Norfolk. A native of Wakefield, NE, Angela began her healthcare career after several years in the U.S. Army. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alaska- Fairbanks, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons College in Boston, MA.
MATT SCHNEIDER
APRN
Matt Schneider is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified by both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He joined Midtown in 2018 and sees patients in our Madison clinic. A resident of West Point, NE, and a Nebraska City native, Mr. Schneider attended UNMC, receiving his degree in 2018. Matt has a wide variety of experience in the healthcare field. Matt also provides Medical Assisted Treatment services and is dedicated to serving others.
KELSEY PETERSON
PA
Kelsey Peterson is a board-certified physician assistant. She is a Nebraska native and graduate of Des Moines University. Her area of interests include preventative medicine, diabetes management, and psychiatric care. Kelsey enjoys working with all ages from birth to elderly and also provides Medical Assisted Treatment services.
LOSIKA SIVAGANESHAN
M.D.
Dr. Sivaganeshan joined Midtown Health Center in 2019 and is accepting new patients. A native of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, she received her medical degree from All Saints School of Medicine in the Commonwealth of Dominica and completed her family medicine residency at Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha. Her passion lies in the holistic approach of family medicine with special interests in preventative medicine and geriatric care. Dr. Sivaganeshan is available to see patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays in Norfolk and on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Madison. Patients are welcome to refer to her as "Dr. Siva" (pronounced See-va).
Dental
DAVID SEGER
DDS
Dr. David Seger is a native of O’Neill, NE and a University of Nebraska Medical Center- College of Dentistry graduate. Dr. Seger joined the Midtown Dental team in 2016 and serves as Midtown’s Chief Dental Officer. He enjoys treating patients of all ages and is available for appointments in the dental clinic Tuesdays through Fridays from 7:00am-6:00pm.
RACHAEL WADE
DDS
Dr. Rachel Wade joined the Midtown Dental team in 2018. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2011 and attained a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2015. Dr. Wade provides a variety of dental services and enjoys serving patients of all ages.
STACY GIBREAL
DDS
Dr. Gibreal is a native of Ravenna, NE, and a graduate from Midwestern Arizona School of Dental Medicine. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interest in oral surgery. Stacy chose to pursue a career in dentistry because she enjoys seeing the confidence people gain from improving their smile.
KATIE WEBSTER
RDH
Katie Webster began her dental hygiene career with Midtown when the clinic re-opened in 2009 as the Norfolk Community Health Care Clinic. She is a native of Battle Creek, NE and an UNMC- College of Dentistry for Dental Hygiene graduate. Katie provides a full scope of dental hygiene services, but truly loves working off-site on outreach and education projects, often traveling to schools and daycares to provide both off-site services and education on oral health to both young children and adults. Katie is available for appointment at the Norfolk Clinic all day on Mondays and until noon on Tuesdays.
MICHELLE SCHRAMM
RDH
Michelle Schramm joined the Midtown team as a dental hygienist in 2015. She is a native of Plainview, NE and a graduate of the University of South Dakota. Although she provides a full scope of services, treatment and maintenance, periodontal disease is of special interest to her. She spends her Tuesdays treating patients off site at both the Norfolk Regional Center and Norfolk Veterans Home but is available for appointment at the Norfolk clinic Wednesdays through Fridays.
Behavioral Health
STEVEN WESTBY
Ph.D
A native of South Dakota, and a University of North Dakota graduate, Dr. Westby provides access to on-site behavioral health appointments at the Norfolk location. Although providing a wide array of behavioral health services, those with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, autism, behavioral disorders and attachment issues are of special interest.
JOSH TUREK
Ph.D.
Dr. Josh Turek, a licensed psychologist, is a Nebraska native and a University of Kansas graduate. He has experience collaborating with children and families in a variety of settings, including schools, university medical centers, and in primary care clinics. Josh provides a variety of behavioral health services, including assessment and treatment of common child/adolescent behavioral and developmental disorders.
THOMAS STANTON
LMHP
Thomas joined the Midtown team in 2016 after working in both the Norfolk and Columbus area. A native of Grand Island, NE, he received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. Although he provides services for both adults and children, Tom enjoys Parent/Child Interaction Therapy and has training in childhood behavioral problems and eating disorders. He serves as the Integrated Care Behavioral Health Manager and is available in the Norfolk location daily Monday through Friday and in Madison by appointment.
SHANNON KINNAN
M.D.
Shannon Kinnan is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and currently serves as a faculty member at Creighton University Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry. She is board certified in Psychiatry as well as Addiction Medicine. Her current interests include: treating psychiatric illness in the primary care setting, treating addictions and improving access to high-quality psychiatric care. She is on the American Psychiatric Association’s Integrated Care Committee and recently published an article in December 2019 edition of Psychiatric Services titled, “How a Health Care Center Eliminated the Waiting List for Psychiatric Services.” She joined Midtown in January 2019 and provides psychiatric services to Midtown patients on-site and via telehealth.
KELLI MEANS
LIMHP, LADC
Kelli Means is a Northeast Nebraska native and a Wayne State College graduate. She holds dual licensure as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Kelli has also obtained certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional. Though she provides services for both adults and children, Kelli enjoys working with adults struggling with addiction, major mental illness, and trauma. She is available to see patients Monday through Friday at all Midtown clinics.
KRISTIN KIRBY
PLMHP
Kristin Kirby earned her Masters of Science in Human Services Counseling from Capella University in 2010. She has experience working with both children and adults, and enjoys making a difference in the lives of her patients. Kristin is available to see patients Monday through Friday at all Midtown clinic locations.
Midtown Health Center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
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