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Family Medicine Physician A. Francesca Valerio, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Cadott Center.

Dr. Valerio is board certified in family medicine.

To schedule an appointment, call 715-289-3102.

Family Medicine Physician Marifel Fernandez, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Cornell Center.

“I have found the community and my new patients very welcoming and appreciative of another physician at the Cornell Center, where Dr. Dickson has done such a wonderful job over the years,” she said. “Cornell is an active community, and I would like to help promote health and wellness here.”

Dr. Fernandez completed advanced training in family medicine and sports medicine.

To schedule an appointment, call 715-239-6344.

Cardiovascular Surgeon David Arzouman, M.D., has joined the heart care team at Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, providing services at Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Ambulatory Care Center and Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.

Dr. Arzouman completed advanced training in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery. He is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery.

For more information, call 715-858-4901.

Endocrinologist Kent Ray, D.O., has joined Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, providing consultation and treatment of diseases affecting the endocrine system, such as diabetes, hormonal imbalance and other metabolic disease.

Dr. Ray completed advanced training in osteopathic medicine and endocrinology.

For more information, please call 715-858-4949.

Neurologist Shana Vifian Ray, M.D., has joined the Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center, providing neurology and sleep medicine consultation and treatment.

She completed advanced training in neurology, sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology.

For more information, call 715-858-4437.

Internal Medicine Physician Nouman Farooq, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Center, providing medical care for adults.

“I am enjoying the opportunity of serving patients in the Ladysmith area,” he said. “I feel welcome in the community and appreciated.”

Dr. Farooq completed advanced training in internal medicine.

To schedule an appointment, call 715-532-2440.

Shahjahan Chaudhry, M.D.,has joined Marshfield Clinic and is providing care to hospitalized patients at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Hospitalists care for patients while they are in the hospital, performing examinations, ordering tests and discussing treatments. They update your primary care doctor.

Dr. Chaudhry completed advanced training in geriatric medicine and is board certified in internal medicine. His wife, Afshan Chaudhry, M.D., has also joined the Clinic as a pediatric endocrinologist.

For more information, call 715-387-5537.

Thomas R. Fritsche, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the Pathology Department at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, specializing in laboratory medicine and clinical microbiology.

Dr. Fritsche completed fellowship training in clinical microbiology. He is board certified in clinical pathology and medical microbiology and will be involved in clinical laboratory practice and translational research at Marshfield Clinic.

For more information, call 715-261-6300.

Anesthesiologist Brennan Harding, M.D., M.P.H., has joined the Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center staff, caring for patients before, during and after surgery.

He is board certified in anesthesiology and echocardiography. He has special training in cardiovascular anesthesiology and transesophageal echocardiography.

For more information, call 1-800-782-8581.

Anupama Inaganti, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center as a hospitalist, caring for patients at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

Dr. Inaganti is board certified in internal medicine. Hospitalists provide care at all times to patients while they are in the hospital, performing examinations and procedures, and ordering tests and discussing treatments. Dr. Inaganti is working on a research project involving risk factors associated with interval breast cancer.

For more information, call 715-387-5501.

Randy Musack, D.O, D.V.M., has joined the Radiology staff at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center.

Board certified in diagnostic radiology, Dr. Musack divides his time between on diagnostic body imaging and mammography. He expects to be involved in a new diagnostic modality, virtual colonography, which utilizes CT scans to visualize areas of the colon typically seen only by colonoscopy.

For more information, call 715-387-9200

Denis E. Percell, D.O., has joined the obstetrics/gynecology staff at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, treating a full spectrum of women’s health issues.

“I’m a generalist. I like every aspect of obstetrics and gynecology,” he said. Dr. Percell has performed research into advanced gynecologic endoscopy and developed a special vaginal hysterectomy procedure.

For an appointment, please call 715-387-5161.

Wadad Fayez Ailabouni, M.D., has joined the Nephrology staff at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center. Nephrologists diagnose and treat patients with kidney or liver disease and disorders, hypertension, lupus and metabolic disorders.

Dr. Ailabouni is board certified in nephrology and has advanced training in the specialty and as a transplant nephrologist, caring for transplant patients.

For more information, call 715-387-5345.

Asif Hussain, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center as its third internal medicine - pediatric physician, caring for children and adults, some of whom have lifelong health conditions.

Dr. Hussain is board certified in internal medicine and completed special training in the combined field of internal medicine and pediatrics (Med-Peds). “I am glad my patients can get all the care they need under one roof. Marshfield Clinic’s electronic health record makes patients’ care smooth, effective and efficient,” he said.

For more information, call 715-387-5600.

Josephine Ng, D.O., has joined the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation staff at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield and Weston Centers.

She is one of eight specialists focusing on musculoskeletal and spine problems. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists help restore abilities lost or compromised as a result of injury or disease.

To schedule an appointment, call 715-387-5040.

Vijaya Nirujogi, M.D., has joined the General Surgery staff of Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, specializing in bariatric surgery.

Dr. Nirujogi completed special training in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery.

She anticipates most of her practice will be in bariatric surgeries, including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric band or LAP-BAND procedure. She also performs general surgery, in which she is board certified.

For more information, call 715-387-9220.

John S. Sholl, M.D., has joined the Obstetrics and Gynecology staff of Marshfield Clinic Marshfield and Weston Centers. He is the department’s third maternal fetal medicine specialist.

Dr. Sholl is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine, and has completed advance training in the latter. His practice will focus exclusively on treating women who have complicated or at-risk pregnancies and whose unborn babies may be at high risk for special health problems.

For more information, call 715-387-5161.

Neonatologist Audra A. Winder, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center, caring for newborns delivered in the region’s only neonatal intensive care unit at Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Neonatology is the treatment of newborn, premature and sick babies. “We can help babies who are born as early as 24 weeks and their families. Some of them are here with us for a month or more, depending on how their lungs are doing,” she said.

For more information, call 715-387-5251.

Interventional Cardiologist Dan Gavrila, M.D., has joined the Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care heart care team, providing cardiology services at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua and Weston Centers.

“As a heart specialist with Marshfield Clinic, I am able stay involved in heart care research and be more aware of advances and clinical trials,” he said. “I am interested in all aspects of cardiac, cerebral and peripheral vascular disease, and in advanced heart and vascular imaging.”

Dr. Gavrila completed advanced training in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

For more information, call 715-358-1000.

General Surgeon Daniel Mehr, M.D., provides advanced surgical care services at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Ambulatory Surgery Center and Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He also does outreach surgery consultation at Marshfield Clinic Eagle River and Park Falls Centers.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to provide high quality surgical services for patients in the rural communities of the Lakeland area,” he said. “My wife and I are both originally from this area, and we are enjoying the chance to reconnect with the people who live and work in this area.”

Dr. Mehr is board certified in general surgery.

For more information, call 715-358-1221.

Hematologist/Oncologist Mohan K. Tummala, M.D., has joined the oncology provider team at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center, offering advanced cancer services for people in Northern Wisconsin.

“I have a special interest in cancer care for mature adults,” he said. “I am excited to practice here, working closely with the oncology specialists and staff.”

Dr. Tummala completed advanced training in hematology and oncology. He is board certified in hematology/oncology and internal medicine.

For more information, call 715-358-1861.

Sailaja Tummala, M.D., has joined the family medicine provider team at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center.

“My husband and I were impressed with the Clinic’s system of care,” she said. “The Minocqua area offers enjoyable year-round recreational opportunities and a healthy, safe environment to raise our family.”

Dr. Tummala completed advanced training in family medicine. She is board certified in family practice.

For an appointment, call 715-358-1824.

Ann Jacobs, D.D.S., has joined Marshfield Clinic and is providing patient care at Park Falls Dental Center.

“Dental care is very important to a patient’s overall health,” she said. “I am excited to be able to further improve access to dental services in an area where, in the past, people may have had a difficult time seeing a dentist.”

For an appointment, call 715-762-0200.

Oncology/Hematology Physician Stephen Toothaker, M.D., has joined Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Center.

Dr. Toothaker completed advanced training in internal medicine and hematology/oncology. His research has focused on many common forms of cancer, including lymphomas and non-small cell lung cancer.

For more information, call 715-236-8200.

Gastroenterologist M. Khalouck Abdrabbo, M.D., has joined the staff at Marshfield Clinic Wausau and Weston Centers. He treats disorders of the digestive system.

“My philosophy of care is to listen carefully to my patients, provide appropriate evaluation, and treat my patients as if they were members of my own family,” Dr. Abdrabbo said. He completed advanced specialty training and is board certified in gastroenterology.

For more information, call 715-847-3262.

Ines Carrasquillo, M.D., FACS, who recently joined Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center, performs both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Examples of reconstructive procedures are treatment of hand problems (including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers and hand injuries), breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery and skin cancer surgery. Cosmetic procedures include liposuction, breast augmentation and body contouring after massive weight loss.

She is board certified in general surgery and in plastic surgery and completed advanced specialty training in hand surgery, plastic surgery and microsurgery/breast surgery. For appointments, call 715-847-3304.

Sabo Tanimu, M.D., has joined the Gastroenterology Department at Marshfield Clinic Wausau and Weston Centers.

Dr. Tanimu is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and completed advanced specialty training in gastroenterology and endoscopic oncology. His specialty includes using endoscopic ultrasound to diagnose “lumps and bumps” within the digestive tract and determining whether those areas are cancerous.

For more information, call 715-847-3262.

Interventional Cardiologist Dan Gavrila, M.D., is providing services at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua and Weston Centers. He has completed advanced specialty training in cardiology and interventional cardiology, with special interests in comprehensive cardiovascular diseases, evaluation and therapy, and advanced cardiovascular imaging.

Dr. Gavrila is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.

For more information, call 715-847-3333.

Roger Kulstad, M.D., is an endocrinologist at Marshfield Clinic Weston Center, a specialist in treating disorders caused by hormone imbalances. These include diabetes, elevated cholesterol, some causes of high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, osteoporosis and adrenal and pituitary problems. He is board certified in pediatrics and internal medicine and currently sees adult patients.

During his advanced training, Dr. Kulstad gained extensive experience in performing an ultrasound-guided procedure to biopsy the thyroid for cancer.

For more information, call 715-393-1366.

Jeanette Abraham, M.D., is practicing family medicine at Marshfield Clinic Wittenberg Center.

“Family medicine is a specialty where you can provide more complete care for the whole person over time,” she said.

Dr. Abraham is board certified in family medicine and has special interests in pediatric care, adolescent care and women’s health.

To schedule an appointment, call 715-253-2119.