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.
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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Viet Pham, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to be compassionate and understanding in a time of need.”
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Kristie A. Akintunde, MSW, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy providing quality care, one customer at a time.”
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Brennan Shutt, DO, FACP
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individuals daily to optimize their health.”
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Cameron McDonald-Hyman, MD, PhD
Hospital Medicine
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I care for individuals with exceptional attention to detail.”
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Rodney D. McFadden, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I give my customers respect and do my best in treating their illness.”
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Suzanne Schermerhorn, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I approach each person as an individual as we navigate their healthcare together.”
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Jereoha C. Nwobodo, MD
Hospital Medicine
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Healing begins with recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being.”
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Russell Eide, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I am dedicated to providing personalized care which starts by listening to customer concerns.”
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Kenneth Aduba, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
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I approach every individual with respect and compassion as we journey to wellness and health.”
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Kristi Anderson, DNP, APRN, CNP, AGACNP-BC
Hospital Medicine
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I aspire cura personalis which translates as 'care for the individual person.'”
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Jessica Idahor, DNP, APRN, PHN, FNP-C
Hospital Medicine
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I am empathetic and provide individualized care with a focus on education and disease prevention.”
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Kelly L. Downes, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
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I aim to be an advocate for every customer through shared decision-making and open dialogue.”
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Marco Salmen, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I enjoy working with customers and their families during important health transitions and acting as their navigator across the continuum of acute care.”
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Rachael W. Starcher, MD
Hospital Medicine
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I care for people as if they were my own family.”
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Katie Clabo, AG-ACNP, CNP
Hospital Medicine
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I strive to listen to each individual's story and provide a holistic, caring approach.”
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Locations
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