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Dr. Waseem Ahmad

Neurologist
Dr. Ahmad is a graduate of Punjab Medical College. He completed his Neurology Residency at OUHSC in Oklahoma City, OK.

Michelle Blackmer

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Blackmer, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, RN earned her BSN at University of Illinois-Chicago and her MSN Family Nurse Practitioner at Clarkson College in Omaha. She is also certified as a Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner as well.

Dr. Suraj Bopanna

Pulmonologist
Dr. Bopanna is Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

Steve Braasch

Counselor
Steve Braasch, M.S.Ed., LCPC earned his advanced graduate degree in Counselor Education from Western Illinois University in Moline, Illinois. His undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology was earned from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.

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Dr. Thane Cody

Ear Nose and Throat Specialist
Dr. Cody graduated from the Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1991.

Brandon Dennis

Physician Assistant
Brandon Dennis, Physician Assistant, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomy from the University of South Florida. He then attended Gannon University in Erie PA where he obtained his Master of Physician Assistant degree. He moved back to Florida where he worked at Tampa General Hospital for four years. He finally decided to move North to our area and started working in our Family Care Clinic primarily treating our walk-in patients.

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Dr. Nicky Eustace

Family Practice
Dr Nicky received her medical degree from Medical University of the Americas, and completed her Family Medicine residency from University of Illinois College of Medicine/Dixon RTT.

Ruth Fiedler-Eaton

Family Nurse Practitioner
Ruth has been treating patients in Erie since August 1998. She received her BSN from Luther College and the MSN- Family NP from the University of Illinois College of Nursing. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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Dr. Abdul Foad

Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Foad received his medical degree from Penn State University and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

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Dr. Priyanka Gauravi

Endocrinologist via Tele-health
Dr. Gauravi provides medical services via tele-health. She is assisted by Nurse Practitioner Teresa Stout in the Morrison Hospital Clinic to diagnose, treat, and manage the illnesses that can arise when hormone imbalances or endocrine gland problems occur. Dr. Gauravi completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Louis Weiss Memorial Hospital, affiliated with the University of Illinois, Chicago.

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Dr. George Georgiev

Dermatologist
Dr. Georgiev completed medical school at the Medical University in Sofia Bulgaria and a second degree at Idaho State University in Pocatello Idaho.

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Dr. John Hahn

Ophthalmologist
Dr. Hahn graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.

Asad Jamal, MD

Family Practice
Asad Jamal, MD is a Family Practice Doctor in the Morrison Family Care Clinic. He graduated from Kazakh National Medical University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He then completed his Residency at Loyola University/ Cook County Hospital in 2006. He practiced at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis, Stroger Hospital in Chicago, and KSB in Dixon before transferring to Morrison Community Hospital. He is a board certified Family Practice physician with the Society of Hospital Medicine and a member of the American Board of Family Medicine.

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Dr. Mudappa Kalaiah

Rheumatologist
Dr. Mudappa Kalaiah joins Morrison Community Hospital as a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, with expertise in the advanced diagnosis and treatment of systemic inflammatory diseases.

Christina Lutz

Counselor
Christina Lutz, M.S.Ed., LCPC earned her advanced graduate degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University. Her undergraduate degree in Psychology was also earned at Northern Illinois University

Dr. Ricky Maddox

General Surgeon/Gastroenterology
Dr. Ricky Maddox is a Board Certified General Surgeon with MCH and has been serving the Clinton area for over 20 years.  Dr. Maddox received his medical degree from Duke University and continued on to complete his residency in General Surgery at Finch University of Health Sciences Chicago Medical School. His many years of clinical practice specializes in the treatment of varicose veins, gallbladder, appendectomies, upper/lower scopes, breast, hernia repairs and hemorrhoidectomies. You can make an appointment with Dr. Maddox by calling 815.772.5511.

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Dr. Faraz Manazir

Cardiologist
Dr. Manazir received his Medical Degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi University, in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Dr. Mathew C. Mathew

Urologist
Dr. Mathew is a graduate of Christian Medical College in Vellore. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

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Melissa McNamara

Nurse Practitioner
Melissa graduated with honors with a MSN-FNP from Graceland University in 2019.

Marci Miner

Nurse Practitioner
Marci Minor, Nurse Practitioner received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2020 from Bradley University. Prior to that she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011 from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She has extensive experience in urgent care and she was also a past school nurse at Erie Schools.  She is a CPR Certified Instructor with the American Heart Association, ACLS Certified Instructor, AHA, PALS Certified Instructor, and AHA Prehospital Certification- PHRN

Robb Rydzynski, D.O.

Gynecologist
Dr. Robb Rydzynski offers comprehensive care for the reproductive system in women. His background in gynecology provides him expertise to care for women’s general health in a non-pregnant state. Dr. Rydzynski treats patients with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Infertility, Pelvic Floor Weakness, Urinary incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, and Well Woman Care.

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Teresa Stout

Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Educator
Teresa obtained her Master’s in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. 

Ashlie Snowden

Nurse Practitioner
Ashlie has over 12 years of experience in different healthcare environments that includes critical care, cardiac and birthing units. She provides compassionate patient centered care and holistic approach. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Chamberlain University in Addison, IL with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Track. 

Alexa Dillin

Physicians Assistant
Alexa completed her Master of Physician Assistant studies at St. Ambrose University in 2021. Prior to that she graduated Cum Laude from Coe College in Cedar Rapids with a degree in Biology and Neuroscience. She has completed clinical rotations in Cardiology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General/Trauma Surgery. She is certified in BLS, ACLS and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Jessica West

LCSW
Jessica provides individual therapy to children and teens and enhance parent skill training. She collaborates with pediatricians and other pediatric providers on behavioral health cases including ADHD, anxiety, and depression.  She manages tele-psychiatry appointments, working with the pediatric psychiatrist, parents, and children.

Bridgette Woodall

Nurse Practitioner
Bridgette obtained her Associates Degree at Sauk Valley College 2007 focusing on ICU. She then obtained her Masters in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in 11/2015. She has worked in Women’s Health/Obstetrics with a focus on Urogynecology alongside Dr. Rydzynski since her graduation in 03/2016.

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Dr. David Yeager

Podiatrist
Dr. Yeager attended Seattle University where he graduated from the Honors Program in addition to graduating with two degrees; one in General Science and the other in English.