Education:  

• Baker High School, Baker, Montana
• Associate of Arts from Dawson Community College, Glendive, Montana
• Associate Applied Science in Registered Nursing from Miles Community College, Miles City, Montana
• Bachelor of Science Nursing from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
• Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Military - AMEDD Captains Career Course

Specialties:

• Family Practice

Organizations:

• AAPA American Academy of Physician Assistant
• United States Army Reserve
• American Legion

Other:

• Hobbies: Grandkids, horses and cows.

Seth W. Fisher, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

• A native of Mott ND, Mr. Fisher received his bachelor of arts degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and his Doctorate of Nursing Practice (FNP) from the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota

• Internal Medicine
  

• North Dakota and National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration

• 2020 North Dakota NADONA Nurse Administrator of the Year Award
• 2020 National NADONA NW Regional Nurse Administrator of the Year Award

Tammy Jo (Froehlich) Grosulak, CRNA, MS
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Education:

• Graduated from Belfield High School (Proud Belfield Bantam!)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, BS - from the University of Mary; Bismarck, ND.
• Registered Nurse, BSN - from Dickinson State University; Dickinson, ND.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, MS - from Texas Wesleyan University; Fort Worth, Texas.

Specialties:

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Prior Work Experience:

• Twenty-seven years at CHI, Dickinson, ND

Personal Mission:

• Esther 4:14: Who knows if you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
• Dream Small (song by Josh Wilson): summarizes eloquently personal mission statement as a health care professional in rural North Dakota.
  (Please google and watch song lyric video)

Personal Conviction:

•  Bigger is NOT always better! The beauty of faith, family, community, and excellence can be all summed up in one equation……”RURAL HEALTH!”

On A Personal Side:

• Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson, North Dakota.
• License Plate:“DRMSMAL” (dream small) or “SWTDRMS” (sweet dreams): Don’t be shy to give me a wave…. J!
• Personal Mantra: Be excellent in” ALL” you do! Leave fingerprints wherever you go that exemplify “EXCELLENCE!”
• When not working Tammy enjoys her family time, especially with her first grandchild.

Education:  

• A Hettinger native, graduated from HHS, received Associate Degree in Nursing from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.
• Started first Diabetes Education Program at Community Memorial Hospital with education from International Diabetes Education Center, St. Louis Park, MN.
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Mary, Bismarck, ND with Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Nursing Administration from University of Mary Bismarck, ND.
  
  

Specialties:

• Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Trauma-Informed Care.  She welcomes children, adolescents and adults.

Organizations:

• National Honor Society of Nursing
• North Dakota Organizations of Nurse Executives
• Beauty of Hettinger
• Holy Trinty Catholic Church

Hobbies:

• Enjoys outdoors, horses, dogs, gardening and birding

Rebecca Howe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

Specialities:

• Family medicine with a special interest in Women’s Health and the care of her community.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Organizations:

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Hobbies:

• Volunteered at Lone Tree Bible Camp, Capitan, New Mexico; The Love of Christ Ministries, Johannesburg, South Africa; Medical Missions, Nicaragua
• Enjoys spending time with family, farming, and traveling to warm places.

Tara L. Jorgenson, LPCC

Education:  

• Kensal High School; Kensal, North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Science; North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
• Master of Science in Child Development and Family Science (emphasis on Couple and Family Therapy); North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota

Specialties:

• Provides Individual, Couple and Family Counseling

Organizations:

• North Dakota Counseling Association
• North Dakota Mental Health Counselor's Association
• American Counseling Association

Other:

• Program Coordinator/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Practicing clinics through West River Health Services include Hettinger and Lemmon clinics.

Lesley D. Kling, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.

Specialties:

• Family medicine, acute care, preventative care, and chronic disease management.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS)

Organizations:

• American Nurse Association
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association
• South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association

Awards:

• Received the 2023 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year from the Hettinger Area Chamber Commerce

Hobbies:

• Enjoys camping, helping work cattle, and spending time with family.

Jodi L. Moore, PA-C
Physician Assistant Family Medicine

Education:  

• Turtle Lake-Mercer Public High School, Turtle Lake, North Dakota
• Associate of Science in Practical Nursing from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Physician Assistant Certification from University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Specialties:

• Family Medicine
• Urgent Medicine
• Emergent Medicine
• Orthopedic Medicine
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy Physican Assistant (AAPA)
• North Dakota Physican Assistant (NDPA)
• Good Neighbor Garden Club
• Member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, New England, ND

Other:

• Nominated for Provider of the Year in 2015
• Nominated for Outstanding Physican Assistant of the Year in 2016
• Over the years, Jodi has been a mentor for Physician Assistant students from North Dakota and Montana. She strongly belives you are never too old to further your education in some way.
• In her spare time, Jodi enjoys her family time, especially with grandchildren, gardening, and horseback riding.

Education:  

• Dickinson Trinity High
• Dickinson State, LPN & RN
• UND, Grand Forks, Physician Assistant

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Advanced Training:
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants (NDAPA)
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Awards:

• Stork Award for delivering a baby outside of the hospital in 1996
• North Dakota PA of the Year in 2003
• National Rural PA of the year in 2004

Education:  

• Scranton High School; Scranton, North Dakota
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota
• Masters of Science in Nursing; Regis University, Denver, Colorado

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau: National Nursing Honor Society

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and reading.

John E. Roll, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Education: 

• Diploma of Nursing RN from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
• Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program
  • ANCC Accreditation as a Board Certified, AGCNS

Specialties:

• Adult-GerontologyPractice, Men's Health, Hospice/Palliative Care issues
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Abundant Life Assembly of God Church

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with his wife and Hopalong the kitty cat; our church; bible study and reading the word; outdoor activities; watching rodeo and old western movies and television show

Philosophy of Care:

• Treating my patients in the same manner in which I would want my family to be treated. This would include listening to patient problems and concerns and to include them in any decision making process in relation to treatment.

Karen E. Weflen, PA-C

Education:  

• Bachelor of Science in Biology; Eastern Washington University
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies; University of North Dakota

Specialties:

• Family Medicine
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy Physican Assistants (AAPA)
• North Dakota Physican Assistants (NDPA)

Other:

• Enjoys golfing, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Education:  

• Associate of Science in Practical Nursing; Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND
• Masters of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Specialties:

• Family Practice
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Organizations:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau: National Nursing Honor Society

Other:

• Enjoys spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and reading.

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.

                                                                                 

Education:

• Dr. Duncan Ackerman joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2009. He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery.
• A native of Minot, North Dakota, Dr. Ackerman received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He then attended medical school at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences where he received his Doctorate in medicine. Following medical school, he spent an additional five years training at the Mayo Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program in Rochester, Minnesota. He subsequently completed a one-year fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Specialties:

• Dr. Ackerman specializes in treatment of common and complex problems of the upper extremity including carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral nerve injury, arthritis of the small joints of the hand and wrist, elbow and shoulder problems, and upper extremity trauma.

Locations of Practice:

Derrick O. Cote,  M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Education:  

• Dr. Cote is a native of Turtle Lake, ND and graduated summa cum laude earned a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at
  University of North Dakota in 2005. In 2009 he obtained his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health
  Sciences. Following medical school, he completed five years of training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Orthopaedic Residency.

Specialties:

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Organizations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Locations of Practice:

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL 701-946-7400
1-866-900-8650

Hettinger Clinic/West River Health Services
1000 Hwy 12
Hettinger, ND 58639

The Bone & Joint Center
Dickinson, ND 58601
Appointment Scheduling
1-800-424-2663

                                                                         Some of the providers are independent contractors and not acting as a facility employee or agent.

John Hoyt, M.D. Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology

Education:  

• Medical School:
  University of North Dakota – Grand Forks, ND

• Residency (Internal Medicine):
  Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education – Rochester, MN

• Fellowship (Cardiology):
  University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

• Fellowship (Interventional Cardiology):
  University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certification/Specialties:

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
• National Board of Echocardiography

Professional Interests:

• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Septal Defects/PFO
• Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Valvular Heart Disease

Organizations:/Memberships

• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American College of Cardiology
• American College of Physicians
• American Medical Association
  
  

Monte J. Leidenix, M.D., FACS Ophthalmologist

Education:  

• Dr. Monte Leidenix grew up in McLaughlin, South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings with degrees in both Microbiology and Chemistry. He received his master's degree in microbiology / molecular biology from the University of North Dakota, and went on to receive his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, School of Medicine.
• Dr. Leidenix conducted additional research as an Ophthalmic Pathology Research Fellow at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. In addition, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr Leidenix is board certified in Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons.

Specialties:

• Cataract and lens implant surgery
• Treatment for glaucoma and related disorders
• Medical, surgical, and laser treatments
• Corneal surgery and treatment for external diseases
• Dr. Leidenix provides his cataract surgical patients with the most modern cataract techniques, including no-stitch clear corneal incisions and foldable intraocular implants.

Other:

Locations of Practice:
FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: 701-222-2020 or (800) 472-2620

Hettinger Clinic/West River Health Services
1000 Hwy 12
Hettinger, ND 58639
701-567-4561

The Eye Clinic of North Dakota
620 North 9th St.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Toll Free: (800) 472-2620
Phone: (701) 222-2020

Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic
2615 Fairway St
Dickinson, ND 58601

Hollevoet & Welk Orthodontics
1770 Market Dr. Suite C
Dickinson, ND 58601

Vision Source
901 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, ND 58341

CHI St. Alexius Health
2111 Landmark Cir
Minot, ND 58703

Johnson Eyecare & Eyewear
1525 31st Ave SW Ste E
Minot, ND 58701

Vision Care Associates
1400 10th Ave W #1
Mobridge, SD 57601

Glendive Medical Center
202 Prospect Dr
Glendive, MT 59330

David Ness, Au.D. Clinical Audiologist

Education:  

• Dr. Ness is a native of Bismarck, ND and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. Before beginning his practice he was in Boise, ID, where he practiced at the Hearing and Balance Centers at the Elks.

Specialties:

• Hearing evaluations for patients of all ages.
• Treatment of hearing loss, including hearing aids and Frequency Modulation (FM) systems (assessments, fittings and verification measures)
• Dizziness/vertigo evaluations and treatment.
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) evaluations.
• Works cooperatively with otolaryngology (ENT) and therapy services for those patients dealing with balance and dizziness/vertigo issues.

Organizations:

• American Academy of Audiology

Other:

• Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golfing and skiing

Locations of Practice:

Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
West River Health Services Foundation and Subsidiaries

Education: 

• Alyson is an Oklahoma native. After high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma and earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She furthered her education by receiving her Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Oklahoma State University. 

Specialties:

• Provides leadership and support for West River Health Services and Subsidiaries
  

Organizations:

•  Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)

Member:

•  American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  

Other:

• When not working she enjoys family time, traveling to rodeos, and the outdoors.
•  Received the Emerging Rural Health Leader Award from the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health in 2024.
  

• Nathan is a Reeder, ND native. After high school, he attended North Dakota State University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
  

• Certified Public Accountant
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Mark S. Kristy, M.D. Radiologist

Chief Medical Officer (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:

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for West River Health Services
• Licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota.
• Offers Injection Therapy Services

•  A native of Ray, ND, Mrs. Erickson received her bachelor of science degree from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota, and her Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota.
  

• Provides nursing leadership and support for West River Health Services and its Subsidiaries.
• Surgical services leadership

• Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
• American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
• Certified PeriOperative Nurse (CNoR)

• Enjoys camping and boating at Lake Sakakawea with family and friends.

• Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Healthcare Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado in May of 2022
  
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines in April of 2002

• Medical Laboratory Science
  
• Laboratory Management

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathologist
  
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

• Member or the American Society for Clinical Pathologis
• Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)
  

• She enjoys spending time with her family and visiting new places.