Christopher Johnson, MD, FAAFP, CSCS
Chief Medical Officer
Family Medicine
Site Medical Director
HHS East Bluff
Dr. Johnson joined the Heartland team in 2022 and became our Chief Medical Officer in July 2023. He has been practicing medicine since 2013. Dr. Johnson has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work. He is a father to 4 kids and several pugs, and is married to his wife Michelle. In his…
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James Barnett, MD
Family Medicine
HHS East Bluff
Dr. Barnett joined the Heartland team in 2007. His roots and early medical practice were in Africa which nurtured an enjoyment of work with many cultures. He hopes to bring a ‘love our neighbors as ourselves’ focus to medical practice. In his personal time, he enjoys his family (wife and…
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Sarah Koscica, MD
Family Medicine
Site Medical Director
HHS Garden
Dr. Koscica joined the Heartland team in 2014. With over 15 years of experience in family medicine, she enjoys seeing multiple generations within the same family. In her spare time, Dr. Koscica likes to stay busy. When she’s not spending time with her family and twin boys, you can find…
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Roxie Oliver-Payne, MD
Family Medicine
HHS Carver
Dr. Oliver- Payne joined the Heartland team in 2015. She is a proud University of Illinois graduate and has studied on almost all of the U of I campuses. She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health and family planning. As a mother of two, she is interested in all baby related…
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Brogan Bahler, MD
Family Medicine & Obstetrics
Director of Obstetrics
HHS East Bluff & Olt
Dr. Bahler joined the Heartland team in 2022. He has practiced medicine for 6 years. Dr. Bahler's characteristic style of practice is patient centered, focusing on patient education and advocacy. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for 13 years and has 3 sons. He…
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Archana Ramesh, MD
Family Medicine & Obstetrics
HHS Olt & East Bluff
Dr. Ramesh joined the Heartland team in 2022. She looks forward to growing her practice and connecting with her community. Medical School Chicago Medical School Residency University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria Fellowship University of Illinois College of Medicine Professional Memberships…
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Brian Bamberger, MD
After Hours Care Director
Internal Medicine & Pediatric Medicine
HHS Knoxville
Dr. Bamberger has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. He joined the Heartland Health Services team in 2014 as a resident and continues to serve the community as our After Hours Care Director. In his free time, Dr. Bamberger enjoys long distance running. Medical School Doctorate…
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John Mihelcic, MD
Family Medicine, Obstetrics, and Gynecology
HHS East Bluff
Dr. John Mihelcic practices medicine by treating the patient as a whole person, including their emotional, mental, and spiritual health, not just their physical wellbeing. He empowers his patients to take charge of their health and tailor the care plan to the individual. While caring for pregnant women…
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Elena Patel, DO
Family Medicine
HHS East Bluff
Dr. Elena Patel viewed coming to Heartland as a unique privilege to help underserved communities in our area. Her goals are to help increase access to quality healthcare and services for her patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric. Medical School Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine…
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Gretchen Evans, DPM
Podiatry
HHS Garden
Dr. Evans has been practicing medicine for over almost 25 years. She joined the Heartland Health Services team in 2017 providing family podiatry, arthritic foot and ankle care, orthotics, sports medicine, pediatric and diabetic foot care and nail disorders. In her free time, Dr. Evans enjoys…
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Kristina McCue, PMH-NP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
HHS East Bluff
Kristina has been an employee of Heartland Health Services since 2009. She has been in the medical field for 39 years, starting as a pharmacy technician in 1985 later becoming a certified nurse assistant and shortly thereafter entering nursing school, graduating in 1994 from Methodist School of Nursing…
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Courtney Wyatt, WHNP
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
HHS Knoxville
Courtney Wyatt joined Heartland Health Services in 2023 and is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who has been working in Women’s Health for the last 12 years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University in 2009 and shortly after began working on a Labor and Delivery…
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Yvonne McCall, PA-C
Physician Assistant Certified
HHS Garden
Yvonne joined the Heartland team in 2009 and serves on the provider retention committee. With over 15 years of experience in community health, she is dedicated to promoting overall wellness among her patients. In her personal time, she enjoys running, spending time with family, and watching her two…
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Ashley Droege, PA-C
Physician Assistant Certified
HHS Garden
Ashley joined Heartland Health Services as a PA-C in 2018 and then as a PRN in 2019. In 2023, she came back to HHSIL full time in the role of PA-C. Ashley chose Heartland Health Services because she has 2 children who are very busy with sports and being home in the evenings and on the weekends…
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Braden Williams, PA-C
Physician Assistant Certified
HHS Garden
Braden joined Heartland Health Services in 2023 following the completion of his Master's of Physician Assistant degree at St. John's University in Queens, New York. He specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics for youth ages 14+. Braden provides high quality care for all and is dedicated…
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Angela Miller, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
HHS East Bluff
Angela joined Heartland Health Services in 2017 in primary care/walk-in clinic. She accepted the role of our Telehealth provider in 2023. Angela enjoys caring for those in our community with the greatest needs. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family. Education Saint…
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Kathryn Endress, APN
Family Nurse Practitioner
HHS Human Service Center
Kathryn joined the Heartland team in September of 2014 at our Garden location. She began splitting her time between Garden and the Human Service Center the following year in 2015. In early 2018, She accepted a position at the Health Department, but continued serving Heartland patients at the After-Hours…
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Susannah Dintzis, APN
Family Nurse Practitioner
HHS East Bluff
Susannah Dintzis, APN. BC-FNP, joined Heartland Health Services in 2019. She has worked in a variety of settings, including school-based health care, the Chicago Health Department, and urgent care. She enjoys serving culturally diverse patient populations. She spent time…
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Larisa Savage, CNM, APN
Certified Nurse Midwife
HHS Olt & East Bluff
Larisa joined Heartland Health Services in 2023. She chose to join the Heartland Health Services family because the Peoria area feels like home. She was excited to return and care for a community that shaped her into the midwife that she is today. Larisa had the privilege of caring for patients as a…
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Ciara White, APN
Family Nurse Practitioner
HHS East Bluff
Ciara joined the team in 2022 and serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner for the walk-in clinic at East Bluff. She worked as a pediatric nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois for 7 years before becoming an APN. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family and…
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Alison Pendergast, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
HHS Garden
Alison joined the Heartland team in 2022 and has worked in the industry for 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, reading and strength training. Education Bachelor's degree from Loyola University New Orleans Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health…
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Mary Jennifer Meister, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
HHS East Bluff
Mary Jennifer received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Divinity from Loyola University in 2006. She brings with her a wide range of experience including chaplaincy work, hospice, social work, foster care therapy, pastoral care, youth ministry, and community mental health. Mary Jennifer specializes…
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David Gonzalez, LCPC
Director of Behavioral Health - MAT Clinic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
HHS East Bluff
Education Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
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Shelly Shallat, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Peter Alahi, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Olt
Saurabh Kumar Bansal, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Joel Borden, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Kristen Chambers-Damm, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Tulika Chatterjee, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Deepshikha Garg, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Jackson Graves, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Jessica Hanks, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Emily Horvath, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Larry Lindahl, MD
Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Knoxville
Matthew McGath, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Christopher Nau, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Matthew Mischler, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Christopher Nau, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
William Nulty, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Reem Saadoom, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville-After Hours
Bradley Oliver, MD
Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Sidney Ann Stewart, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Anne Risk, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Hasanki Warnakula, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Kaylee Rosenbaum, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Ninah Clegg-Johnson, DO
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Manajyoti Yadav, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Felicia Couri, DO
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Jay Patel, DO
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Kody Dormire, DO
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville-After Hours
Matthew Jager, DO
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Amitoj Sachdeva, DO
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Brendan Minardi, DO
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Knoxville
Donald Yang, MD
Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Anastasia Nast, MD
Family Medicine, Women's Health
East Bluff
Paula Nguyen, MD
Family Medicine, Women's Health
East Bluff
David Gregory, MD
Family Medicine, Tele-Health
East Bluff
Joshua Croland, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Melvin Fleming, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Jeffrey Galvan, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Larry Overcash, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Bindu Patel, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Teresa Lynch, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Shruti Chakravarthy, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Stephen Thompson, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Neelam Verma, MD
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Kaleb Jacobs, DO
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Katie Crawley, DO
OB/GYN
Knoxville
Thomas Lee, DO
OB/GYN
Knoxville
John Mueler, MD
UIC Preceptor, OB/GYN
Knoxville
Jennifer Van Swol, MD
Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Knoxville
Ann Parkin-Cohen, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Zohra Moeenuddin, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Oluchukwu Okonkwo, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Nathan Petersen, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Peter Phan, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Gail Streater, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Christina Pica, DO
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Katie Stapleton, DO
Pediatrics
Knoxville
Rachel Samuel, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville-After Hours
Kayla Thomas, MD
Pediatrics
Knoxville-After Hours
Chad Marshall, DO
Pediatrics
Knoxville-After Hours
Madison Chu, MD
Tele-Psychiatry
Martha Willi, MD
Ophthalmology
Garden
Patrick Whitten, MD
Pulmonology
Garden
Bethany Ferguson, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Knoxville-After Hours
Tina Saddler, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Knoxville-After Hours
Da'Kira White, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Knoxvile-After Hours
Michelle Whitelow, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Knoxvile-After Hours
Christy Enright, APN
Certified Nurse Midwife
Olt
Magdalena Malloy, APN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Garden
Robert Lucia, APN-FPA
Family Nurse Practitioner
Knoxville-After Hours
Elizabeth Hensold, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
