FamilyHealth Clinics | Northfield Hospital & Clinics

The providers listed below by area of specialty see patients at one or more FamilyHealth Medical Clinic locations, or at other clinics of Northfield Hospital & Clinics. They are arranged here by area of specialty and clinic location. Click on a provider’s name to learn more about that provider.

The medical staff for each of our clinics are also listed under the tab for each location.

Visiting specialty providers are listed on this page below our medical staff.

Unless otherwise specified, physician/provider services are provided by Mayo Clinic Health System.

Family Medicine

• Adam Ailabouni, MD
  Northfield
  

  Adam Ailabouni, MD

  Family Medicine (Northfield)

  • Graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Residency at University of Minnesota’s St. John’s Family Practice Residency Program in Maplewood
  • Special interests in sports medicine, preventive care and health promotion

  
• Jay Charles, PA
  Lakeville
  

  Jay Charles, PA

  Family Medicine (Lakeville)

  • Family medicine physician assistant, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Graduate of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa
  • Special interests in the areas of pediatrics, chronic diseases and men’s health

  
• Subhadra Chereddy, MD
  Lakeville
  

  Subhadra Chereddy, MD

  Family Medicine (Lakeville)

  • Sees a full range of patients of all ages
  • Graduate of the Guntar Medical College in India
  • Family medicine residency at North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program through the University of Minnesota
  • Professional interests include management of chronic conditions and preventive medicine

  
• April Fitzloff, PA
  Farmington
  

  April Fitzloff, PA

  Family Medicine (Farmington)

  • Family medicine physician assistant, board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa
  • Special interests in the areas of pediatrics, chronic disease management, women’s health and mental health

  
• Nicholas Krawczyk, MD
  Farmington
  

  Nicholas Krawczyk, MD

  Family Medicine (Farmington)

  • Graduate of University of Minnesota School of Medicine, family practice residency through the University of Minnesota at North Memorial
  • Undergraduate of St. John’s University
  • Certified through American Board of Family Medicine
  • Sees patients of all ages
  • Special interests include management of chronic conditions and preventive medicine.
  • Worked as a Paramedic/EMT before going to medical school
  • Previously practiced at Lakeview Health System in Stillwater, Minn
  • Previously practiced in Cannon Falls and Stillwater, MN

  
• Rhonda Meyer, FNP
  Lakeville
  

  Rhonda Meyer, FNP

  Family Medicine (Lakeville)

  • • Family Medicine
    • Preventative Care
    • Chronic Disease Management
    • Diabetes
    • Women’s Health
    • Mental Health
    • Pediatrics
  • Education:
    • Graduate with a Bachelor’s & Master’s from MN State University at Mankato in Nursing
    • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Program of MN State University of Mankato
    • Board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center as FNP
  • Professional Designations:
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • American College of Nurse Practitioners

  
• Gregory Randall, MD
  Lonsdale
  

  Gregory Randall, MD

  Family Medicine (Lonsdale)

  • Experienced family physician
  • Graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine
  • Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Sees patients of all ages and has special training in sports medicine

  
• Mary Ann Scheid, MD
  Lonsdale, Northfield
  

  Mary Ann Scheid, MD

  Family Medicine (Lonsdale, Northfield)

  • Graduate of Winona State University and the University of Minnesota School of Medicine
  • Mayo Family Practice Residency at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis.
  • Was a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic before pursuing a medical degree

  
• Alice Suchomel, MD
  Farmington
  

  Alice Suchomel, MD

  Family Medicine (Farmington)

  • Graduate of the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  • Sees patients of all ages
  • Special interests in the areas of chronic disease management, preventive care and emergency care

  

Pediatrics

• Kerry Ace, DO
  Farmington
  

  Kerry Ace, DO

  Pediatrics (Farmington)

  • Board-certified pediatrician who sees patients from birth through adolescence.
  • Graduate of  Minnesota State University, Mankato (nursing), and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
  • Pediatric residency at the University of South Florida
  • Most recently practiced at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

   

  
• Todd Amunrud, DO
  Northfield
  

  Todd Amunrud, DO

  Pediatrics (Northfield)

  • Newborn Care
  • Prevention
  • Child Development
  • Education:
    • Graduate of the University of Minnesota at Duluth and Des Moines University– Osteopathic Medical Center
    • Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Creighton University
    • Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Osteopathic pediatrician with special interests in sports medicine
  • Professional Designations:
    • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Personal Interests:
    • Lives in Northfield with wife and 2 children
    • Enjoys mountain bike racing, cross country skiing and spending time with family in Minnesota

  
• Patrick Enders, MD
  Lakeville
  

  Patrick Enders, MD

  Pediatrics (Lakeville)

  • Graduate of Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin Medical School
  • Residency in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Mayo Clinic
  • Master’s degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Affairs
  • Special interests in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adolescent health

  
• Ben Flannery, MD
  Northfield
  

  Ben Flannery, MD

  Pediatrics (Northfield)

  • • Childhood procedures
    • Newborn care
    • Childhood vaccinations
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Saint John’s University and the University of Iowa College of Medicine
    • Residency at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children’s Hospital Des Moines
  • Professional Designations:
    • Board Certified Pediatrician
    • Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Personal Interests:
    • Lives and works in Northfield

  
• Julia Kelley, MD
  Lakeville
  

  Julia Kelley, MD

  Pediatrics (Lakeville)

  • • ADHD
    • General Pediatrics
  • Education:
    • Graduate of the University of Colorado, Denver and the Univeristy of Colorado School of Medicine
    • Residency at the University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque
  • Professional Designations:
    • Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Medicine
    • Medical Group Affiliation of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Personal Interests:
    • Speaks Spanish

  
• Kristine Matson, MD, MPH
  Farmington
  

  Kristine Matson, MD, MPH

  Pediatrics (Farmington)

  • ADD
  • Special expertise and experience with mental health concerns; advocate for patients of all ages with attention deficit disorder
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., and the University of South Dakota School of Medicine
    • Pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota
  • Professional Designations:
    • American Academy of Pediatrics

  

Obstetrics/Gynecology

• Christine Braun, MD
  Farmington, Northfield
  

  Christine Braun, MD

  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Farmington, Northfield)

  • Graduate of Smith College and the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  
• Melanie H. Dixon, MD
  Lakeville, Northfield
  

  Melanie H. Dixon, MD

  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Lakeville, Northfield)

  • Routine and high risk obstetrics
  • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Duke University and University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    • Residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
  • Professional Designations:
    • Fellow American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  
• Dana Olson, MD
  Lakeville, Northfield
  

  Dana Olson, MD

  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Lakeville, Northfield)

  • Graduate of Luther College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Obstetrics/gynecology residency at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in Dearborn, Mich.
  • Board-eligible obstetrician/gynecologist

  
• Deborah Suppes, MD
  Farmington, Northfield
  

  Deborah Suppes, MD

  Obstetrics and Gynecology (Farmington, Northfield)

  • General and High Risk Obstetrics
  • Gynecologic Surgery including minimally invasive procedures
  • General Gynecology
  • Adolescent Gynecology
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Cornell College of Mt. Vernon IA and Mayo Medical School of Rochester MN
    • Residency at University of MN Integrated Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health
    • Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Professional Designations:
    • Surgery Chair 2011
    • Chair of Perinatology at Northfield Hospital 2006-2010
  • Personal Interests:
    • Married with three grown children
    • Enjoys sewing, Renaissance Faires, figure skating and belly dancing

  

Internal Medicine

• Katherine Helgen, MD
  Northfield
  

  Katherine Helgen, MD

  Internal Medicine (Northfield)

  • Graduate of St. Olaf College and St. Louis University School of Medicine
  • Internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
  • Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Special interests in the areas of travel medicine, geriatrics and hypertension

  
• Randolph Reister, MD
  Northfield
  

  Randolph Reister, MD

  Internal Medicine (Northfield)

  • • Management of Diabetes
    • Hypertension
    • Heart Failure
    • Kidney Disease
    • Disorders of the GI Tract
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Augustana College and the University of South Dakota School of Medicine
    • Residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University (ChiefMedical Resident)
    • Skilled endoscopist who preforms both colonoscopies and EGDs
  • Professional Designations:
    • Fellow of the American College of Physicians
    • Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Personal Interests:
    • Avid Runner
    • Baseball and Football Fan

  

Ear, Nose & Throat

• Gerard O’Halloran, MD
  Lakeville, Northfield
  

  Gerard O’Halloran, MD

  ENT (Lakeville, Northfield)

  • Graduate of Mayo Medical School
  • Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • Sees adults and children for nose and sinus issues, recurrent ear infections and hearing loss for children, sleep apnea and nasal breathing obstructions
  • Trained in noninvasive facial rejuvenation and minimally invasive neck liposuction
  • Board Certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Otolaryngology

Dr. O’Halloran is an independent provider.

General Surgery (services provided by Surgical Care Consultants, P.A.)

• Jose Fulco, MD, FACS
  Farmington, Northfield
  

  Jose Fulco, MD, FACS

  Surgery (Farmington, Northfield)

  • Performs a full range of general and laparoscopic surgery procedures
  • Graduate of the University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
  • Residency at the University of Minnesota
  • Certified by the American Board of Surgery
  • Physician services provided by Surgical Care Consultants, P.A.
• Christopher Nielsen, MD, FACS
  Northfield
  

  Christopher Nielsen, MD, FACS

  Surgery (Northfield)

  • General Surgery Practice:
    • Trauma and Critical Care
    • Laparoscopy and Endoscopy
    • Endocrine – thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal concerns
    • Breast – Benign and malignant diseases
    • Gastrointestinal, Colorectal and Biliary Disease
    • Hernia, Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery
    • Venous disease
  • Education:
    • Graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Iowa College of Medicine
    • Residency in general surgery at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa
    • Fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Minnesota
  • Professional Designations:
    • American Board of Surgery – Certified in General Surgery and Critical Care
    • American College of Surgeons – Fellow
  • Physician services provided by Surgical Care Consultants, P.A.

Orthopedics (services provided by Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.)

• Clinton Muench, MD
  OFC-Northfield
  

  Clinton Muench, MD

  Orthopaedics (OFC-Northfield)

  • Joint Replacement • Arthroscopic Surgery • Fractures • Hand and Wrist Conditions •
    Sports Medicine • Physical Therapy
  • Sees patients at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield. Call 507-646-8900 to make an appointment.
• Robert Shepley, MD
  Farmington, OFC-Northfield
  

  Robert Shepley, MD

  Orthopaedics (Farmington, OFC-Northfield)

  • Experienced orthopedic surgeon who has practiced for many years with the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in Northfield, a service of Northfield Hospital & Clinics
  • Graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, and the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Internship at Hennepin County Medical Center and residency at the University of Minnesota
  • Particular interests in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement, treatment of fractures and trauma, and sports medicine
  • Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sees patients at FamilyHealth–Farmington and at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield
• Erik Stroemer, MD
  Lakeville, OFC-Northfield
  

  Erik Stroemer, MD

  Orthopaedics (Lakeville, OFC-Northfield)

  • Graduate of the University of St. Thomas  and Emory University School of Medicine
  • Completed his orthopedic training at the University of Minnesota and Tria Orthopaedic Center
  • Orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, a service of Northfield Hospital & Clinics
  • Special interests in hip, knee and shoulder surgery; fracture care; joint replacements; and sports medicine
  • Sees patients at FamilyHealth–Lakeville and at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield
• Bradley Wille, MD
  Farmington, OFC-Northfield
  

  Bradley Wille, MD

  Orthopaedics (Farmington, OFC-Northfield)

  • Experienced orthopedic surgeon who has practiced for many years with the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in Northfield, a service of Northfield Hospital & Clinics
  • Graduate of Emory University and the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Internship and residency at the University of Minnesota
  • Particular interests in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement, treatment of fractures and trauma, and sports medicine
  • Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sees patients at FamilyHealth–Farmington and at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield

Neurology

• Melinda Burnett, MD
  Farmington, Northfield
  

  Melinda Burnett, MD

  Neurology (Farmington, Northfield)

  • Provides diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders of the nervous system
  • Graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
  • Internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn.
  • Special interests include migraines and movement disorders
  • Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorder Society

  

Ophthalmology

• Michelle Muench, MD
  Northfield Eye Physicians & Surgeons
  

  Michelle Muench, MD

  Ophthalmology (Northfield Eye Physicians & Surgeons)

  • Ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care services
  • Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School; residency at the University of Texas-Southwestern
  • Practice includes cataract and lens implant surgery; treatment of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration; and eyelid surgery
  • Sees patients at River Valley Vision Centers, 2019 Jefferson Road, Northfield. For an appointment, call 507-645-9202.

Audiology

• Miriam Attias, AuD
  Lakeville, Northfield
  

  Miriam Attias, AuD

  Audiology (Lakeville, Northfield)

  • Independent, board-certified audiologist
  • Areas of interest include general audiology, hearing instrument dispensing, and Auditory Processing Disorder (ADP) assessment and intervention
  • Received her medical training at the University of Minnesota and University of Florida and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology

(Independent)

The visiting specialty providers listed below see patients at our Northfield clinic. Physician services are provided as noted.

Cardiology (Mayo Clinic Heart Clinic)

David Foley, MD
David Hayes, MD
Donald Johnston, MD
Wayne Miller, MD
R. Thomas Tilbury, MD
Farris Timimi, MD

Vascular Medicine (Mayo Clinic Heart Clinic)

Rajiv Gulati, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Steven Calvin, MD (Independent)
Norman Davies, MD (Mayo Clinic Outreach)
Carl Rose, (Mayo Clinic Outreach)
William Watson, MD (Mayo Clinic Outreach)

Medical Oncology (Mayo Clinic Outreach)

Robert Dalton, MD

Nephrology (Mayo Clinic Outreach)

Robert C. Albright, Jr., DO

Urology (Urology Associates, Ltd.)

Jeff Twidwell, MD
Dean Tortorellis, MD