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Hospitalist Program

Hospitalists: Your Go-To Hospital Care Experts

We are the team that is completely dedicated to your hospital care and experience. Consider us your primary-care provider of the hospital: at your bedside, day or night, helping you make the best, most informed decisions about your care.

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The North Memorial Health Advantage

  • Our sole focus is your care—we’re experts on what your hospital experience should be. We coordinate with your specialists to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want and need during your stay.
  • We’re board-certified physicians who understand the importance of collaboration and connection. We value the time we spend with you: listening, learning, informing you of your options, setting you up with the right providers and plans, and advocating for you.
  • We’re committed to making your hospital experience a healing one. It can be overwhelming when you are not feeling well and are being seen by a new team, with ever-changing details. We strive to provide a healing experience with clear communication, keeping you at the center at all times.
  • We recognize that staying in the hospital is a very vulnerable experience. We bring compassion, and empathy and considerable medical expertise to your unique situation.

Care Team

Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.

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Aditya Dodla

Aditya Rani Dodla, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to deliver the best compassionate care possible.”
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Barry Marolt, DO

Hospital Medicine
“ I believe in the best care possible for all of my patients.”
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Maria Borrero

Maria Borrero, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I empower individuals with the information needed to make the best decisions for their health.”
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Nathan Champine, PA-C, MS

Hospital Medicine
“ I work with you to achieve shared goals to better your health.”
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Rachael Starcher

Rachael W. Starcher, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I care for people as if they were my own family.”
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Emily Halverson

Emily Halverson, MD

Hospital Medicine
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Natalie Hood

Natalie Hood, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I will uphold the dignity and autonomy of my patients throughout their healthcare visit.”
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Charles Reinisch Salmen, MD, MPHIL

Hospital Medicine
“ I partner with individuals and families to navigate health challenges and finding meaningful solutions together.”
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Perpetua Okechuwu

Perpetua Adanna Okechukwu, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I treat each patient as a whole, including considering biological, physical, psychological and socioeconomic determinants of health.”
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Yetmwork Berhanu

Yetmwork D. Berhanu, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I strive to provide compassionate medical care to my patients.”
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Lakhvir Kaur

Lakhvir Kaur, DO

Hospital Medicine
“ I like to treat my patients as I would like my family to be treated.”
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Jerrod D. Quarles, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ The healing process truly begins after someone clearly understands the disease and treatment options.”
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Jessica Idahor

Jessica Idahor, DNP, APRN, PHN, FNP-C

Hospital Medicine
“ I am empathetic and provide individualized care with a focus on education and disease prevention.”
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Khalid Mohamood

Khalid A. Mohamood, MD

Hospital Medicine
“ I enjoy assisting patients in managing their entire health, including their mental and emotional wellbeing.”
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Eric Nitz

Eric Nitz, MD, FHM

Hospital Medicine
“ My goal is getting patients from admit to discharge as safely and efficiently as possible.”
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Mikaela Hartzler

Mikaela Hartzler, PA-C

Hospital Medicine
“ My goal is to provide equitable and holistic care to all patients.”
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