Thomas F. Arnold, MD, FACOG, FACS
Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Education:

• Undergraduate degree: Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota
• Medical school: UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Residency: OB/GYN-University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
• Residency: Sinai Medical Center, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin

Specialties:

• Board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist
• Vice Chair of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (UNDSMHS) Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology 
• Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director of the UNDSMHS Southwest Campus

Certifications:

• Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Professional Interests:

• Laparoscopic, vaginal, abdominal, and gynecologic surgeries

Other:

• Medical Director of the Connect Medical Clinic in Dickinson
• Chairs the UNDSMHS Advisory Council
• Serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Central Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Chair of the North Dakota Maternal Mortality Committee
• Voted Best Obstetrician and Gynecologist Doctor in the 2024 BEST OF THE WESTERN EDGE CONTEST
• Hobbies: Enjoys hobby farming, running, and spending time with his family

Nicole M. Gullickson, M.D.
Family Medicine

Education:

• Dr. Gullickson is from Center, North Dakota, where her family still owns and operates the farm where she grew up.
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Communication, Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Residency at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, Inc. in Sioux City, Iowa

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Family Practice with a professional interest in women's health, obstetrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and medical education.

Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Memberships:

• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Family Physicians

Honors and Awards:

• Friend of Respiratory Therapy, Fargo VA HCS
• Charles and Emma Bollinger Scholarship, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• College Fellow in Communication, Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota

Hobbies:

• When she's not working, she likes to play the piano, hike, and spend time in the great outdoors.

Catherine E. Houle, M.D.
Family Medicine 

Education:  

• A native of Beach ND, Dr. Houle received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, Doctor of Medicine from the University of Iowa at Iowa City, and completed her residency at Broadlawns Family Practice in Des Moines.

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Family Practice with a special interest in obstetrics and is a Diplomate of American Academy of Family Physicians.
• Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine (University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences)
• Family Medicine is total health care of patients and their families, regardless of age.

Organizations:

• ND Medical Association
• Hospital-based trainer for neonatal resuscitation program
• Clinical associate faculty for the Dept. of Family Medicine at UND
• Rural Opportunities in Medical Education Site Coordinator
• Site Director for the UND Family Medicine Residency - Hettinger

Other:

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for West River Health Services
• Serves Hettinger, New England, and Bowman Clinics, traveling 680 miles a month.
• She is licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota.
• Selected for the 2016 Dean's Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Volunteer Faculty from UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks.
• 2019 Medical Services Provider of the Year from the Hettinger Area Chamber Commerce.

Steven C. Kilwein, DPM

Education:  

• A native of New England, Dr. Kilwein is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, received his undergraduate degree from Dickinson State University and went on to receive his master’s degree in physical education, exercise physiology, and athletic training from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He attended medical school at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines. He completed his residency at Roseland Surgical Center, Roseland, NJ.

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Dr. Kilwein has practiced at West River since 1990.

Organizations:

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Past President elect of ND Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
• Past President of ND Podiatric Medical Association
• Past ND Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee
• West River Health Services committees: safety, library education, wound care, diabetic team, recruitment, equipment, and operations council.

Other:

• Serves Hettinger, Bowman, Lemmon, Mott, New England West River Health Services Clinics and Dickinson Longterm Care Facilities traveling 1,760 miles a month.
• Licensed to practice podiatric medicine in North and South Dakota.

John F. Kludt, O.D.

Education:  

• A native of McClusky, North Dakota, Dr. Kludt is a graduate of McClusky High School; attended North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota; and received both his Bachelor and Graduate degrees from Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. Kludt has completed internships at Washington State School for the Visually Impaired, Vancouver, WA; IHS Eye Clinic, Fort Yates, North Dakota and Southeast Health Clinic, Portland, Oregon.
• Dr. Kludt's postgraduate education include IAB certification in the treatment and management of ocular disease, as well as Advanced Ocular Treatment certification by Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, Oregen. Dr. Kludt has practiced for West River Health Services since 1991.
• Licensed to practice optometry in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Specialties:

• Dr. Kludt's special interests include glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, and autoimmune disease.

Organizations:

• ND Optometric Association
• American Optometric Association

Mark S. Kristy, M.D. , CMO  

Education:  

• A native of Chicago, Dr. Kristy received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He received his M.D. from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria.
• He completed his medical internship and diagnostic radiology residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center at Phoenix, Arizona.

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• Dr. Kristy has practiced at West River since 1995.

Organizations:

• Women's Way Medical Advisory Board
• Roentgen Ray Society
• ND Medical Society
• Radiological Society of North America.

Other:

• Licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota.
• Offers Injection Therapy Services

Joshua C. Ranum, M.D.

Education:  

• A native of Scranton, ND, Dr. Ranum attended college at Jamestown College in ND and finished at North Dakota State University, Fargo, where he received his bachelor of science degree. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks and did his internship through Altru Health in Grand Forks, ND and completed his Internal Medicine residency at a Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in Michigan.

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences)
• Rural Opportunities in Medical Education Site Coordinator
• Professional Interests: Critical care, primary care, nutrition, medical education, and medical economics
• Internal Medicine is the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disease. Internist see patients with allergies; disease of the heart and blood vessels; disorders of the digestive tract; diseases of lungs; diseases of joints; or disorders of the kidneys.

Organizations:

• Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP)
• Associate Community
• Professor of Internal Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
• American College of Physicians Associate
• President of the North Dakota Medical Association

Other:

• 2022 Laureate Award recipient by the ND Chapter of the American College of Physicians
• 2018 Emerging Rural Health Leader Award from the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health
• Serves WRHS clinics in Hettinger, Mott and Lemmon, traveling 520 miles a month.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, North and South Dakota.
• Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, reading, and outdoor activities.
• Selected for the 2016 Dean's Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Volunteer Faculty from UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks.
• Named 2019 Partner in Community Pride from the Hettinger Area Chamber Commerce.

Education:  

• Dr. Carrie Ann Ranum grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota and obtained her bachelor of science from the University of Minnesota, received her medical degree from University of North Dakota School of Medicine, and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Specialties:

• Board-certified pediatrician at West River Health Services. 
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences)
• She is specially trained in the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. Her special interests include well-child visits, asthma, the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression and other behavioral issues.

Organizations:

• American Academy Pediatrics.
• North Dakota Medical Association

Other:

• She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, sewing and traveling.
• Serves WRHS Clinics in Hettinger, New England, Bowman, Mott and Lemmon traveling 1,200 miles a month.
• Licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and South Dakota.
• Named 2019 Partner in Community Pride from the Hettinger Area Chamber Commerce.

Karl M. Viddal, M.D.
Family Medicine with a Special Interest in Emergency and Hospital Medicine

Education:  

• Undergraduate - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Canada in Biological Sciences
• Graduate - University of Western States, Portland, Oregon in Chiropractic
• Medical Education M.B. from American University of Integrative Sciences, St. Maarten School of Medicine, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
• Medical Education M.D. from American University of Integrative Sciences, St. Maarten School of Medicine, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
• Medical Education M.D. from University of North Dakota of Medical Science, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Family Medicine with special interest in Emergency and Hospital Medicine.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Honors and Awards:

• High Honors in Clinical Medicine

Organizations:

• American Academy of Family Physicians

Other:

• Exercising, hiking, skiing, hockey, world travel and spending time with my family and friends.

Education:  

• Dr. Wellman grew up in Fort Benton, Montana and attended Montana State University obtaining her bachelor of science.  She then received her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency in Pocatello, ID.

Specialties:

• Board-certified in Family Medicine with a special interest in obstetrics and women’s health.

Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)

Professional Interests:

• Obstetrics, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, and Chronic Disease Management.

Organizations

• American Academy of Family Physicians and Montana Medical Association.

Other:

• Serves Hettinger, Bowman, and Lemmon Clinics.
• Licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
• Enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and reading.