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Physician Specialties

  From the following list, choose a specialty and see the doctors that specialize in your choice, and read a little about your choice. All of the listed physicians have admitting privileges at Good Samaritan Hospital.  If you need help in choosing a physician, please call us at (541)-754-5121 or drop us a note at the PRNLine.
  

Anesthesiology  Cardiology  Critical Care 
Dermatology  Emergency Medicine  Family Medicine
Gastroentrology  Geriatrics Gynecology
Internal Medicine  Nephrology Neurology 
Neurosurgery   Obstetrics Oncology 
Ophthalmology  Orthopedic Surgery Otolaryngology 
Pathology  Pediatrics  Physical Medicine 
Podiatry  Psychiatry  Pulmonology 
Radiology  Surgery &Surgeons Urology 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Anesthesiologists

These are the people that provide anesthesia or pain control services during surgery and diagnostic procedures.

  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following people are Anesthesiologists.
 

Bissinger, Randell, MD Blatt, David H., MD
Caddy, Lance J., MD Clark, Richard E., MD
Fisher, Nancy A., MD Gilsdorf, Richard C., MD
Gulick, James W., MD McGrath, David M., MD
Price, Susan L., MD Solberg, Byron A., MD
Volk, Fred H., MD Wutte, Paula J., MD 

 
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Cardiologists 

These doctors diagnose and treat a variety of heart and circulatory diseases, including heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, angina and diseases of the heart valves such as mitral valve prolapse.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Cardiologists.
 

Frost, Janice L., MD  Garg, Sandeep, MD
Lee, Collin D., MD 

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Critical Care

These are physicians that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe, acute medical illness, usually in an Intensive Care Unit. Critical care specialists use modern technology to deal with complex and usually simultaneous medical problems. These conditions can involve the heart, lungs, digestive tract, kidneys and other organs.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

These are doctors that specialize in Critical Care.
 

Gotchall, John I., MD  Hall, Clifford A., MD 
Lakin, Robert C., MD  Weinstein, Louis W., MD 
Wiggins, Lloyd H,. MD

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Family Medicine 

These physicians provide comprehensive family medical care, accepting patients of all ages. Family physicians also provide primary health care in general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and minor surgery.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors specialize in Family Medicine.
 

Byram, Bruce P., MD  Castillo, Norman W., MD 
Cutsforth, David H., MD  Ferguson, William R., MD 
Garrett, Troy A., MD  Graham, Connie B., MD 
Graham, Craig D., MD  Grube, David R., MD 
Hartmann, Ronald A., MD  Hendon, Lorri L., MD 
Linford, Douglas M., MD  Lotay, Harpreet K., MD 
O'Connell, Patrick J., MD Olcott, Stephen W., MD 
Ouellette, Laura M., MD  Rampton, Mark E., MD 
Thomson, Bruce E., MD

 
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Gastroenterologists

These physicians evaluate and treat diseases of the digestive tract, including peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory diseases of the intestine, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallbladder disease, inflammation of the pancreas, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic diarrhea. In order to view the digestive tract, these physicians use flexible fiber-optic tubes called endoscopes.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Gastroenterologists.
 
 

Hill, Terrance A., MD  Ryckman, Albert E., MD 
Vasdev, Surinder M., MD 

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Geriatric
 

These are physicians who deal with the medical problems of the elderly. They treat problems such as failing memory, failing vision and hearing, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and circulatory problems. For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors specialize in Geriatrics.
 
 
 
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Gynecologists

These physicians treat disorders and diseases of the female genital and reproductive system, including diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the reproductive system.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Gynecologists.
 

Boyle, Jodell J., M.D.  Copeland, Ronald H., M.D. 
Davis, John M., M.D.  Enbom, Jon, M.D. 
Fox, Linda K., M.D.  Hart, Thomas J., M.D. 
Hickerson, Jess W., M.D.  Huerta-Enochian, Glenn, M.D. 
Lee, Amey Y., M.D.  Morcos, Carol L., MD 
Noble, Cynthia A., M.D., Ph.D.  Wentross, Sally J., M.D. 

 
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Internal Medicine

These physicians are devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of illnesses. Many Internal Medicine physicians are general internists as well as subspecialists in a particular area such as cardiology, critical care, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, oncology, nephrology and pulmonology. These physicians specialize in the treatment of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, gastrointestinal diseases and disorders associated with aging.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors  specialize in Internal Medicine.
 

Athay, Steven G., MD  Buchanan, John L., MD 
Burton, Robert M., MD  Ehlers, David M., MD 
Ellison, Melanie A., MD  Frost, Janice L., MD 
Gearn, Mary E., MD  Gotchall, John I., MD 
Hall, Clifford A., MD  Hill, Terrance A., MD 
Koski, James R., MD  Ladd, John R., MD 
Lakin, Robert C., MD  Lee, Collin D., MD 
Marker, Thomas L., MD  Mohammed, Mohammed, MD 
Neville, Stephen V., MD  Norek, George L., MD 
Rushing, James L., MD  Sazie, Elizabeth S., MD 
Simpson, Rhonda, M.D.  Terhune, Charles A., MD 
Thomas, Frank D., MD  Turner, Pamela E., MD 
Weinstein, Louis W., MD  Weisensee, Fred W., MD 
Weisman, Karen L., MD  Wiggins, Lloyd H., MD 
Williams, J. Bruce, MD  Wolf, Edward C., MD 

 
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Nephrologists

These physicians are specialists concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. They treat patients with acute or chronic kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, cystic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease and disturbances of the chemicals in the body. These physicians also evaluate patients for dialysis. Dialysis is the removal of waste products from the body following kidney failure, by filtering the blood.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Nephrologists.
 

Mohammed, Mohammed, MD  Thomas, Frank D., MD 

 
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Obstetrics

This is the branch of medicine involving care of the pregnant woman before, during and following delivery of a baby. These specialists manage the health of the mother and the baby throughout pregnancy.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors specialize in Obstetrics.
 

Copeland, Ronald H., MD  Davis, John M., MD 
Fox, Linda, M.D.  Hart, Thomas J., MD 
Hickerson, Jess W., MD  Huerta-Enochian, Glenn, MD 
Lee, Amey Y., MD  Morcos, Carol L., MD 
Noble, Cynthia A., MD  Wentross, Sally J., MD 

 
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Oncologists

These physicians specialize in the treatment of cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer. Treatment often includes surgery and / or chemotheraphy, and radiation, both of which are available through Samaritan Health Services.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Oncologists.
 

Frey, Bruce E., MD  Gearn, Mary E., MD 
Huntington, Michael C., MD  Kenyon, Peter D., MD 
Neville, Stephen V., MD  Norek, George L., MD 

 
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Orthopedic Surgeons

These surgeons evaluate and surgically correct bones, joints, muscles, and tendons which are damaged from disease or injury. These surgeons specialize in advanced procedures including joint replacement for hips and knees, arthroscopic surgery, broken bones and surgical treatment of hand and spine injuries.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Orthopedic Surgeons.
 

Bynum, E. Bruce, MD  Cronk, Richard V., MD 
Dodds, Robert A., MD  Erkkila, John C., MD 
Lewis, Todd J., MD  Malkin, Leon H., MD 
Steele, Robert E., MD  Sukin, Dean C., MD 
Teal, Stephen W., MD  Welch, Robert L., MD 

 
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Otolaryngologist

These physicians, also called ENT's, are physicians who provide medical and surgical treatment for diseases or injury to the ears, nose, throat, head, face, and neck. These physicians perform tonsillectomies and manage other disorders of the ears, nose and throat. They evaluate and treat hearing loss and diseases of the ear, evaluate and treat allergies and perform surgery to repair abnormalities or injuries to the head and neck.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Otolaryngologists (ENT's).
 

Benton, Nick C., MD  Olsen, Armin B., MD 
Stevens, Kenneth M., MD  Watson, John W., MD 

 
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Pathologists

These doctors study and diagnose diseases through tests performed in the laboratory. The pathologist evaluates blood and body fluids and tissues of the body to determine the causes of disease.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Pathologists.
 

Apter, Roy J., MD  Fortune, Michael A., MD 
Phillips, Wayne H., MD 

 
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Pediatric Physicians

These physicians specialize in the health of children from birth to adolescence. They are instrumental in the overall wellness of the child by maintaining their immunizations, studying the child's growth and development and treating diseases, injuries and disorders in children.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Pediatric Physicians.
 

Allender, M. Patrick, MD  Berry, John R., MD 
Campagna, Paul A., MD  Cornelius, Lisa, DPM 
Metzler, Eunju R., MD  Nusrala, James M., MD 
Rapp, Robert S., MD  Richman, Suzanne, MD 
Schmitt, Edward J., MD  Wong, Micheal L., MD 

 
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Podiatrists

These physicians are specialists in the treatment of disorders and injuries to the feet. They are especially needed in maintaining the health of the feet of persons with diabetes.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Podiatrists.
 
 

Cornelius, Lisa, DPM  Domrose, Daniel S., DPM 
Murphy, John S., DPM 

 
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Pulmonologists

These physicians specialize in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. These include emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and cancers of the lungs.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Pulmonologists.
 

Gotchall, John I., MD  Hall, Clifford A., MD 
Lakin, Robert C., MD  Rushing, James, M.D. 

 
 
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Radiologists

These specialists use a wide variety of sophisticated imaging equipment involving x-rays, sound waves, or radio waves to diagnose diseases and injuries to all parts of the body. Some of the equipment and procedures that are used include: Computerized Tomography (CT) scan, Nuclear Cardiology, Ultrasound, Mammography, X-rays, Echocardiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Radiologists also perform some treatment procedures which require the use of x-ray equipment.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following specialists are Radiologists.
 
 

Babbel, Robert W., MD  Beck, Charles L., MD 
Calley, Nicholas T., MD  Clautice, Leslie A., MD 
Ehlers, David M., MD  Hamlin, Jefferson A., MD 
Ito, Bruce Y., MD  Lloyd, William K., MD 

 
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Surgery and Surgeons

Surgery is the specialty which treats diseases and injuries through surgical operations.
The professionals of Samaritan Health Services offer traditional surgery and the most modern surgical techniques.
General Surgeons perform many of the most common surgical procedures such as gallbladder removal, hernia repair, colon surgery, and trauma surgery.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons deal with the repair or restoration of injured, deformed, or destroyed parts of the body, by transferring tissue, skin, or bones.
Thoracic Surgeons specialize in the area of the chest between the neck and abdomen, specifically dealing with the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc.
Cardiothoracic Surgeons, much like Thoracic surgeons, deal with the area of the chest between the neck and abdomen, but primarily with the heart.
Neurosurgeons specialize in working with the nervous system. Including the brain, spinal cord, ganglia, nerves, and nerve centers which control responces to stimuli and consciousness.
Oral Surgeons specialize in working and treating injuries to the mouth and jaw.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121   The following doctors are Surgeons.
 

Brossart, Fred J., MD  General Surgery 
Camacho, Arturo., MD  Neurosurgery 
Hand, Dwight E., MD PhD Cardiothoracic Surgery
Harada, Mary K., MD  General Surgery 
Hinkle, Peter A., MD General Surgery 
Hudson, Peter C., MD General Surgery 
Kantor, Joseph R., MD  General Surgery 
Korn, Howard N., MD Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Leman, Craig B., MD General Surgery
Noel, Robert F., MD  General Surgery 
Peterson, Mark S., MD General Surgery
Rosenberg, Steven L., DMD Oral Surgery 
Rubin, Stephen L., MD  General Surgery
Schlegel, Robert C., DMD Oral Surgery 
Watson, John W., MD Facial & Plastic Surgery 

 
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Urologists

These doctors specialize in the treatment of the urinary system in men and women and the reproductive system in men.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following doctors are Urologists
 

Aaberg, Randal A., MD  Kiesling, Victor J., MD 
Moore, Robert G., MD  Poole, Robert R., MD 
Toland, Kent C., MD 

 
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Ophthalmologists

These physicians specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of diseases of the eye. Ophthalmologists evaluate and treat disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, retina detachment, diabetic eye diseases and low vision. Some are corrected with state of the art ophthalmic lasers. These physicians also perform surgery to correct injury to the eye.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121

The following physicians are Ophthalmologists.
 

Chaimov, Alan L., MD  Genstler, Darrell E., MD 
Hufsmith, Sandra J., MD  Lees, John D., MD 
Wolfe, D. Randall, MD 

 
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Neurology
 
 These physicians specialize in the diseases and disorders of the nervous system. This can include the brain, spinal cord, ganglia, nerves, and nerve centers that deal with how the body responds or reacts to stimuli.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121   The following physicians are Neurologists.
 

Brooks, Allen G., MD  Keller, Cecilia A., MD 
Knox, George W., MD  Lafrance, Richard A., MD 
Throop, George R., MD 

 
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Emergency Medicine
 
These physicians are responsible for treating people that come to the Emergency Room at the hospital. They deal with patients that are victims of car accidents, accidents of the home or other truama that need immediate care.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121   The following physicians work in Emergency Medicine.
 
 

Dale, P. Daniel, MD  Fallon, Troy T., DO 
Hochfeld, Paul R., MD  Ramsay, Carl V., MD 
Reeves, William B., MD  Spann, Stefan O., MD 
Wilson, Ethan B., MD 

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Neurosurgery

These physicians specialize in surgery involving the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. These surgeons work with the nervous tissues, ganglia, and nerves that transmit impulses to the brain.
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Camacho, Arturo, MD 

 

 
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Psychiatry
 
These physicians deal with the study, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the mind, including psychoses and neuroses, and emotional maladjustments.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121   The following physicians are Psychiatrists.
 
 

Downey, Bryce, MD  Gordon Rebecca G., MD 
Hart, David A., MD  Heck, David J., MD 
Jacobson, Roger E., MD  May, Michael A., MD 
Myers, Edmund P., MD  Phelps, James R., MD 
Rung, Laura S., MD  Sobotka, Jon D., MD 
Swiff, Rebecca M., MD 

 
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Physical Medicine
 
Also called Occupational Medicine; These physicians deal with diseases and injuries that are specific to or relate to the workplace. These can include repetitive motion injuries, or toxins in the workplace.
  For further information on how to choose a doctor, please call  the PRNLine, 757-5121   The following physicians work in Occupational and Physical Medicine.
 

McNabb, Craig D., MD  Wagner, Sheldon L., MD 

 
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