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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 is the anchor of our medical team.
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.
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, Fridays in Madison, Wednesdays in West Point and Thursdays in Norfolk. Patients are welcome to refer to her as "Dr. Siva" (pronounced See-va).
ALLISON WALLICK
MD
Dr. Wallick joined Midtown in 2021. She is a South Dakota native, receiving her undergraduate degree at South Dakota State and medical degree at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Clarkson Family Medicine in Omaha. She sees patients of all ages with particular interests in chronic disease management, preventative medicine, psychiatric care, and women’s health. She also provides Medical Assistive Treatment services.
KELSEY PETERSON
PA
Kelsey 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.
ISABELLA HEMMER
PA
Isabella is a board-certified physician assistant. She joined Midtown in December of 2020 and received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at the College of St. Mary. Isabella is originally from Albion, Nebraska and has made it her goal to provide care for patients in northeast Nebraska. Her desire is to create a lasting relationship with her patients and provide the highest quality of care. Isabella is part of the Xpress Clinic staff at Midtown Health and has experience in a variety of healthcare fields.
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 and Thursdays.
TWILA HOFERER
APRN
Twila Hoferer, an advanced nurse practitioner, recently joined Midtown Health Center and will see patients at Midtown’s Xpress Care Clinic. She received both her bachelors and master’s degrees from South University in Savannah Georgia and has over 13 years of nursing experience in education/management and neuro and critical care in Lincoln. Twila is passionate about caring for patients across the lifespan with an emphasis on preventive care. Twila was born in Arizona, spent most of her childhood in O’Neill, NE, and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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 as well as family care. She is also available for testing/treatment of both males and females for sexually transmitted infections.
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. He is available to see patients on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in West Point or Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Norfolk.
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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
JENNY STAMAN
APRN
Jennifer Staman is a Family Nurse Practitioner who recently joined Midtown’s pediatric department. Jenny has 10 years of nursing experience, with the last four years in the Women’s and Children Department at Faith Regional Health Services. Jenny is originally from Butte, Nebraska, is a mother of four, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She is passionate about serving children and their parents and is currently accepting new patients.
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.
TRACY PEITZ
DDS
Dr. Tracy Peitz is a Northeast Nebraska native, growing up in Hartington. She attended Concordia University for her undergraduate, and graduated from the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln in May of 2021. Dr. Peitz enjoys working on children but welcomes patients of all ages to see her.
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
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.
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.
TINA KARMANN
PSYCH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Tina graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Masters in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. She has 16 years prior Nursing experience in a variety of settings. Tina will provide psychiatric medication management with focused care for children and adolescents. She’s originally from Cedar Rapids, NE and a mom of four. Tina enjoys spending time at kids’ activities and enjoying the outdoors. She is pleased to provide mental health care in the area.
KRISTIN KIRBY
LMHP
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.
MICHAEL SAEGEBARTH
PLMHP
A Northeast Nebraska native, Michael earned his Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. Michael has experience working with adults and children, and enjoys empowering individuals to overcome their life obstacles. Michael is available to see patients at all Midtown locations and via telehealth.
KRISTEN NEUHALFEN
LICSW, LADC, LIMHP
Kristen, a native of Nebraska, earned her Masters of Addiction Studies from the University of South Dakota in 2012 and her Masters of Social Work through Walden University in 2018. She has experience with addiction and mental health treatment in a variety of settings, from residential to outpatient clinics. She provides a variety of behavioral health services for adults and children including Initial Diagnostic Interviews, Individual Therapy, Substance Use Evaluations and Addiction Disorder Treatment. She is available to see patients Monday through Friday at all Midtown clinic locations and via telehealth.
YOLI ANDERSON
PLMHP
Yoli is a graduate of Bellevue University. She began work with Midtown as an Intern and is an established and valued member of the team. Yoli currently sees patients at all Midtown sites as well as via telehealth.
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