THE HISTORY OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
South Central Kansas Medical Center has a proud history of providing needed medical services to Cowley County and its surrounding communities. The organization’s long-term success has been possible due to the ongoing collaborations between the City of Arkansas City government, SCKMC’s Board of Trustees and staff, partnering medical professionals, and tremendous community support.
SCKMC was originally founded in Arkansas City on the corner of First Street and Birch in 1906 as Mercy Hospital. In 1914, a group of physicians purchased the hospital and in 1921 it was incorporated. Extensive remodeling in 1920 increased the facility’s capacity to 50 beds. The City of Arkansas City purchased the structure and property in 1946, following the Great Depression and threats of foreclosure. Although the hospital’s ownership had changed, it continued to be supervised by the previous stockholding physicians. In 1951, the original building was torn down, beginning a series of major construction projects. That same year the facility’s name was changed to Arkansas City Memorial Hospital. A new wing was added in 1951 with 20 more beds and a 35 bed convalescent care section. Additional construction projects continued through the 1970’s and 80’s.
In 1996, the facility changed its name to South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in recognition of the fact that its service area had expanded beyond the boundaries of the immediate community. That same year hospital officials began working on plans for a replacement facility. The replacement facility plan evolved from what had originally been a three phase redesign of the original structure. However, after conducting a feasibility study, the hospital Board of Trustees determined building new would be more cost effective, and have longer term benefits for the community. The idea was to leave behind an outdated facility and construct a new building that would allow the hospital to expand the services they offer by taking advantage of a modern and efficient design.
With the decision made to proceed with new construction, the hospital Board faced two new challenges: Where do you locate this new facility and how should the organization be structured? Several locations were researched, and then in 2001, one hundred and sixty-eight acres of land North of Arkansas City was generously donated to be used for the site of the replacement hospital. The entire parcel was island annexed to the City of Arkansas City at the request of the medical center, and named “Patterson Park” in recognition of the donors. The regional accessibility and availability of resources allow not only room for the hospital to expand over time, but to also develop the entire property as a complete medical campus. The campus concept includes independent businesses such as a dialysis center, medical supply companies, pharmacies, physician offices, a cancer center, and more.
The organizational structure for the new facility changed several times throughout the planning phase. Federal programs such as HUD and USDA were explored, as well as private investor ownership. In the end, the facility remained a “quasi-municipal” entity, connected to the City of Arkansas City in both its ownership and funding for the project.
The project was financed through revenue bonds in coordination with the City of Arkansas City through the formation of a public building commission. This multi-step process was boosted by a 10 year, one-half cent sales tax initiative passed by the local voters in November of 2008, and an additional one-percent sales tax initiative in 2016.
Construction crews broke ground on the replacement facility on November 5, 2009. In addition to the hospital, the initial site development also included an outpatient services building (OSB), and a maintenance building. On March 17th, 2011 South Central Kansas Medical Center, the word “Regional” was removed to shorten the name, received their first patients at the new facility.
Throughout the years, SCKMC has evolved from providing the most basic acute and convalescent care services to an organization that continually strives to lead through providing state-of-the-art technology and quality care to the community. Since the move, SCKMC has expanded to include an off-site outpatient primary care clinic, telemedicine services partnering with medical providers from around the world, and a 12-bed senior health unit. All in addition to the hospital’s wide range of health care services.
Today SCKMC’s available services include: cardiology, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, emergency medicine, a wide range of laboratory services, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, anesthesia services, 24 hour acute care, general medicine, radiology services which include MRI, CT and mammography, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, obstetrical/gynecological services and childbirth education, bone density testing, nuclear medicine, social services, ophthalmology services, dietary services, pharmacy services, and more.
To continuously improve health care through personalized and compassionate care close to home.
OUR VISION IS...
To serve as the foundation for our community's wellness and medical care through service, leadership, and community partnerships.
OUR VALUES:
I CARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) Demonstrate Integrity in all we do and say. Be Compassionate to our patients, their family and our co-workers. Be Accountable for our actions and words. Show Respect to others at all times. Seek Excellence in all we do.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dan Jurkovich - Board Chairman Kanyon Gingher - Vice Chair Paul Klaassen, MD - Chief of Staff Duane Oestmann - Secretary Jay Warren - Treasurer Karen Welch
ADVISORS TO THE BOARD: Chad Giles & Clayton E. Soule - Legal Counsel
Shayla McDonald | Chief Quality Officer/ Risk Manager Jimmie Seacat | Director of Business and HIS Services Tracy Austin | Director of Nursing Krista Carrillo | Director of Human Resources Trevor Langer | Director of Marketing William Jarvis | Director of Information Technology
Elrea Mullen | President JoAnn Baker | Vice President Rose Anstine | Treasurer Fern Knocke | Gift Shop Treasurer Leslie Sherman | Program Chairperson
SCK PRIMARY CARE - ARK CITY CLINIC
510 west radio lane, Arkansas City
Ark City Clinic is a physician owned multi-provider practice specializing in family medicine and obstetrical care. SCKMC is proud to partner with the Ark City Clinic to provide a complete spectrum of health care services to our community.
SCK PRIMARY CARE - SUMMIT CLINIC
515 North Summit, Arkansas City
In July of 2014, South Central Kansas Medical Center partnered with local providers to form South Central Kansas Clinic. South Central Kansas Clinic provides a full spectrum of primary care services and comprehensive medical exams for people of all ages. Our family health center is staffed by highly skilled and compassionate physicians and nurses offering the entire family quality preventative healthcare, management of chronic conditions, and more.
SCK SPECIALTY CLINIC
6403 Patterson parkway, Arkansas City
At the medical center, it is our goal to provide the highest quality of service possible. This is why we work with a variety of medical specialists to offer convenient service for a number of health related issues. Over a dozen physicians provide same day surgery services at SCKMC and/or our Outpatient Specialty Clinic.
SCK PRIMARY CARE - WINFIELD
3625 Quail ridge drive, winfield
Winfield Medical Arts partnered with SCKMC in October of 2017, forming one of the largest multi-specialty clinics in the region. Family practice, women's health, internal medicine, and general surgery specialties are all found under one roof. All the physicians are board certified and participate in continuing education to keep them up-to-date in the latest medical advances. Winfield Medical Arts is located at 3625 Quail Ridge Drive in Winfield, KS.
SCK Midwives
1726 Chicago Ave, winfield
SCK Midwives joined SCK Health in December of 2020. We provide personalized, family, centered care in a home away from home environment. We respect birth as a normal physiologic process and we support clients to make informed decisions. Our midwives are trained to manage emergencies and are certified in basic, neonatal, and advanced cardiac life support.
Cowley County has many unique and abundant opportunities whether you are looking to live, work and/or play here.
Located within 1 hour of Wichita. Arkansas City, or "Ark City," is a beautiful community rich in history, located on the Kansas/ Oklahoma border and is known as the gateway to the Cherokee Strip Land Run. An agricultural and business center, this progressive community has approximately 13,000 residents.
Ark City has grown into an industrious community offering many cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Cowley County Community College has a diverse enrollment and offers a large variety of courses and a beautiful campus.
There are many distinct cultures that are reflected in our world class festivals, history, nature, and arts. Throughout the county are many breathtaking sites of natural beauty. Stone bridges are bountiful along the many creeks and streams. If it's quaint and charm that you like, look no further than our small communities with their unique personalities.
Opportunities for recreational activities are plentiful in this community. In addition to the seventeen parks, Arkansas City has a large community swimming pool, twelve public tennis courts, and two golf courses. The Recreation Center provides activities and facilities for all ages. The Cowley County State Lake and the Kaw Lake Recreation Area provide good hunting and fishing. Chaplin Nature Center provides an excellent opportunity for hiking, with over five miles of trails through diverse habitats.
Educational opportunities are exceptional, with award winning elementary schools, excellent higher education offering cutting-edge programs. Customized programs have helped our industries grow and retain quality employees.
Our rich heritage, culture and location are only a few reasons to check us out. In spite of the myth that Kansas is flat, you will find an abundance of rolling hills, wildlife and pristine rivers. Our location is attractive to the many who have chosen to call Cowley County home. If you prefer to live in a more rural setting with the amenities of metro areas, then Cowley County is the place for you.
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Dr. O'Donnell believes in emphasizing a whole-person approach to treatment and care. He decided to partner with Eric Flores, PA-C to form a company that could provide top-notch medical services in all areas across the state. The co-founders assembled a team of the most qualified practitioners in the area and are successfully providing the care they think everyone deserves.
Cherie Bahm, APRN
Facility/Office: Cowley HealthwoRX 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Family Nurse Practitioner-BC Cherie has over 15 years nursing experience in both men and women’s healthcare, labor and delivery, clinic management, and rural hospital settings. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Southwestern College in 1999, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baker University in 2002, and completed the Walden University Master of Science in Nursing in 2017. She is licensed by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (RN and APRN), and is Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Delivery of quality health care to underserved, uninsured, and underinsured populations has continued to be her passion. Originally from rural Nebraska, Cherie resides in Arkansas City and is the proud mother of two very active young men, Nicholas and Wyatt.
Marc Scarbrough, M.D., FACP, SFHM
Sunflower Telemedicine
http://www.sunflowertelemedicine.com
Dr. Scarbrough grew up in Wichita, KS, graduating from Goddard High School in 1989. He attended Kansas State University and received his degree in Electrical Engineering in 1995 before he attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After graduating from KU Med in 1999, he completed his residency in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in 2003.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a Senior Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has been a hospitalist for over 10 years at both large tertiary care centers and small rural hospitals .
His interests outside of the hospital include triathlons, ultimate frisbee golf, and soccer.
Jason Kimball, M.D. FACP
Sunflower Telemedicine
http://www.sunflowertelemedicine.com
After growing up in Topeka, Kansas and Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Jason P. Kimball, MD, attended the University of Kansas and graduated with Honors with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in 2000. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Kimball has been a hospitalist for Eagle Hospital Physicians for over 15 years, and has provided telemedicine services for over 5 years. He currently works as medical director of hospitalist program at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kimball is the current Medical Director for the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, the Topeka, Kansas, not-for-profit organization focused on improving healthcare quality.
He lives in Lawrence with his wife and three children, has many hobbies including swimming and golfing, and is enjoying providing telemedicine care to fellow Kansans.
Mark Wellemeyer, M.D.
SCKMC Surgery Schedule: Every third Wednesday
Contact Info: Office: 800-788-3060
Facility/Office: Greene Vision Group 1851 N. Webb Road Wichita, KS 67206-3413
Education: Medical School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Kansas City, KS, United States Graduated: 1989
Internship: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, KS
Residency: Residency Hospitals: LSU Health Science Center - University Hospital University of Kansas - School Of Medicine
Fellowship: Corneal Consultants of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN
Certification: Board Certified Ophthalmologist
More/Other Information: Professional Associations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Eric Flores, PA-C
Integrity Healthcare Professionals, LLC.
www.integrityhealthks.com
Eric graduated from Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program.Eric went on to work in the Emergency Department in southeast Kansas with a census of over 10,000 visits per year for 17 years.While working full-time in the ER, he worked part-time and PRN in several family practices, trauma-critical care at a Level 1 trauma center, urgent care and ER in 3 different ERs in Wichita, and general practice in a rural community in southwest Kansas for over 8 years. Eric decided to open his own medial staffing company to continue to teach others in the field and ensure premium medical care is provided in all areas.
Lisa Weber, M.D.
Clinic Schedule: 2nd Friday of Every Month SCKMC Specialist's Referral Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Contact Info: Office: 800-263-3366
Facility/Office: 1035 N Emporia, Suite 105 Wichita, KS 57214 Clinic Schedule: 2nd Wednesday AM
Education: Barton County Community College, Assoc Degree in Nursing, LPN Certificate
Wichita State University, B.S. Nursing, MSN work, Pre Med, Wichita, KS
University of Kansas, M.D., Kansas City & Wichita, KS
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Fellowship: Nephrology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Transplant Nephrology Certification, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Academic Appointments: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine, present
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Clinical Faculty Transplant Fellow
Erlanger Medical Center Minor Emergency Physician, Chattanooga, TN
Julie Jones, PA-C
Integrity Healthcare Professionals, LLC.
www.integrityhealthks.com
Julie graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2008. She received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas in 2013. The National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified Julie in 2013.
Additionally, she holds certificates in ATLS, ACLS, PALS, and BLS
Dr. Suhail Ansari
Clinic Schedule: Every Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SCKMC Specialty Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS
Facility/Office: SCK Specialty Clinic: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The Clinic is located at SCK Medical Center at: 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City KS 67005
Education: Dr. Ansari earned his Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, Master of Surgery, and Master of Orthopedic Surgery from Grant Medical College at Bombay University.
Residency: Dr. Ansari did 54 months as an Orthopedic Surgery resident through the NHS Hospital system in the United Kingdom, serving at locations in Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Kilmarnock, and Glasgow.
Fellowship: Dr. Ansari has been a surgical and orthopedic fellow as several different healthcare systems across the globe, including; Bristol University, Oldchurch Hospital in London, Baylor University, Medical College of Ohio, and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Biography: Before working with SCK Health, Dr. Ansari had run a successful solo practice in Liberal, Kansas. There he was able to see patients throughout a 50-mile radius in a 50,000-person population.
Mandy Wood NP
Clinic Schedule: Every Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SCKMC Specialty Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS
Facility/Office: SCK Specialty Clinic: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The Clinic is located at SCK Medical Center at: 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City KS 67005
Education: Mandy Wood received her Associates Degree of Science from Cowley County Community College, Licensed Practice Nurse education from Wichita Area Technical College, Registered Nurse education from Butler Community College, and her Bachelors of Science from Fort Hayes State University.
Certifications: Mandy Wood is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Karim Masri, MD
Clinic Schedule: South Central Kansas Medical Center Specialty Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS 67005
Contact Info: Office: 620-441-5711
Dr. Karim Masri is one of SCKMC's tele-medicine specialty clinic providers. He attended the University of Houston - Downtown for his undergraduate degree. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed his internal medicine internship and residency from the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita.
In addition, Dr. Masri completed a rheumatology fellowship from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Masri is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He also is certified by the American College of Rheumatology in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RhMSUS).
He uses musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of inflammatory arthritis. His interests in rheumatology include SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout/pseudogout, vasculitis, scleroderma, and myositis.
He is fluent in Arabic. In his spare time, Dr. Masri enjoys travel, soccer, cycling, snowboarding, and weight training.
Elshami Elamin, M.D.
Facility/Office: Central Care Cancer Center at Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Dr. Winfield, KS 67156
Education: Bachelor of Medicine | Bachelor of Surgery MBBS Residency: Internal Medicine New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Fellowship: Medical Oncology Fellowship New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998 American Board of Medical Oncology, 2000 & 2010
Biography: Dr. Elshami Elamin, medical oncologist, is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1998. He completed both his internal medicine residency and an oncology fellowship at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, which is affiliated with Cornell Medical Center. His compassionate and caring manner when treating patients is an excellent complement to his clinical training and experience. Dr. Elamin is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Kansas Medical Society.
More/Other Information: Practices / Procedures: Diagnosis, Management of Solid and Hematological Malignancies including Breast, Lung, GI, Head and Neck cancers, Leukemias, and Lymphomas. Chemotherapy including intrathecal. Benign Hematological disorders including anemia, bleeding and coagualation disorders. Bone marrow biopsy.
Dr. Damion Walker, D.O.
Clinic Schedule: Every Tuesday SCKMC Specialty Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS
Facility/Office: Orthopedic & Sports Medcine at Cypress, LLC 9300 E. 29th ST. N. Suite 205 Wichita, KS 67226
Education: University Of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Grandview/Kettering Medical Center Athens, OH
Fellowship: St. Louis University Medical Center St. Louis, MO
Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
More/Other Information: Minimally Invasive Fracture Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Gregory Boxberger, M.D.
Clinic Schedule: 3rd Tuesday AM SCKMC Specialist's Referral Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS
Contact Info:
Office: 800-657-7250
Facility/Office: 2600 N. Woodlawn Wichita, KS, 67222
Education: Gregory Boxberger, MD, FACC is a Kansas native who grew up in the community of Russell. He graduated from Wichita State University, where he lettered in basketball, then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1978. He completed an internship and residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio and received his cardiology training at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fellowship: Dr. Boxberger is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.
Certification: Dr. Boxberger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
Anand Kaul, M.D.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Adult Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Cardiology, Hematology, Intensive Care and Geriatric Care
Dr. Anand Kaul has practiced in the Winfield area for over 35 years. He is a specialist in Adult Internal Medicine with special interest in Diabetes, Cardiology, Hematology, Intensive Care and Geriatric care. Dr. Kaul is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIN)
Kamran Shahzada, M.D.
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Shahzada completed his undergraduate degree at Punjab University in Lahore, Pakistan. He received Bachelor of Science degrees in Nutrition at Montclair State College in Montclair, NJ and in Clinical Medicine at Hunter College of the City University of New York in New York, NY. Dr. Shahzada attended UTESA School of Medicine in Santiago, Santa Domingo and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, NJ.
Dr. Shahzada relocated to Arkansas City in 1992 to begin his practice at the Summit Clinic.
Education: Dr. Richardson received his medical education form the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. Residency: Dr. Richardson did his residency at the University of Nebraska medical Center in Omaha.
Fellowship: Dr. Richardson is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Practice Locations: Pratt Regional Medical – Pratt, KS South Central Kansas Medical Center – Arkansas City, KS
Tarena has been a CNM for 10 years. During that time she has assisted over 1,000 women at William Newton Hospital to bring their babies into the world. Tarena received several awards including the Soroptimist Ruby Women Helping Women and American College of Nurse-midwives Thatcher Midwifery Leadership. Tarena is dedicated to providing moms with safe, quality, midwifery care and giving them the birth experience they want.
Tarena has been a CNM for 10 years. During that time she has assisted over 1,000 women at William Newton Hospital to bring their babies into the world. Tarena received several awards including the Soroptimist Ruby Women Helping Women and American College of Nurse-midwives Thatcher Midwifery Leadership. Tarena is dedicated to providing moms with safe, quality, midwifery care and giving them the birth experience they want.
Jamie has been a CNM for 9 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7 years. She joined Sunflower OB/GYN 2 years ago after practicing in Eldorado and Wichita. Jamie also teaches at Wichita State University and serves as President of KS American College of Nurse-midwives. Jamie is passionate about reducing maternal mortality and is involved in numerous political advocacy ventures to improve women's health. Jamie believes that all women should have the option of a midwife for their care.
Jamie has been a CNM for 9 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7 years. She joined Sunflower OB/GYN 2 years ago after practicing in Eldorado and Wichita. Jamie also teaches at Wichita State University and serves as President of KS American College of Nurse-midwives. Jamie is passionate about reducing maternal mortality and is involved in numerous political advocacy ventures to improve women's health. Jamie believes that all women should have the option of a midwife for their care.
Perry Lin, M.D.
Facility/Office:
CRMC Medical Group 1717 W. 8th St. Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 Contact Info: Office: 620-251-0777 Website: https://www.crmcinc.org/doctor/lin-perry-md/
Education: Dr. Lin received his undergraduate education in Science from McGill School in Montreal, Canada. He also received his graduate education from the McGill School of Medicine. Fellowship: Dr. Lin served his Fellowship at McGill University. Biography: Dr. Perry Lin, MD is a doctor primarily located in Coffeyville, KS, with other offices in Arkansas City, KS. He has 33 years of experience. His specialties include Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Anand Kaul, M.D.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Adult Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Cardiology, Hematology, Intensive Care and Geriatric Care
Dr. Anand Kaul has practiced in the Winfield area for over 35 years. He is a specialist in Adult Internal Medicine with special interest in Diabetes, Cardiology, Hematology, Intensive Care and Geriatric care. Dr. Kaul is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIN)
David Schmeidler, M.D.
Facility/Office: Arkansas City Clinic, P.A. 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Schmeidler was born and raised in Wichita, KS. He completed his undergraduate degree at Kansas Newman College in Wichita. Dr. Schmeidler attended the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City, KS and completed his Family Practice Residency at Tulsa Medical College in Tulsa, OK.
Dr. Schmeidler relocated to Arkansas City with his family in 1982 to begin his practice at the Ark City Clinic. His free time is spent motorcycling, running, and participating in various community plays and activities.
Dr. Schmeiler is certified with the American Board of Family Practice, and interests in his practice include all aspects within the scope of family practice.
Kamran Shahzada, M.D.
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Shahzada completed his undergraduate degree at Punjab University in Lahore, Pakistan. He received Bachelor of Science degrees in Nutrition at Montclair State College in Montclair, NJ and in Clinical Medicine at Hunter College of the City University of New York in New York, NY. Dr. Shahzada attended UTESA School of Medicine in Santiago, Santa Domingo and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield, NJ.
Dr. Shahzada relocated to Arkansas City in 1992 to begin his practice at the Summit Clinic.
Paul Klaassen, M.D.
Facility/Office: Arkansas City Clinic, P.A. 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Klaassen completed his undergraduate degree at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. He received his MD from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Dr. Klaassen completed his Family Practice residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, where he completed an extra year of the Chief Resident Fellowship.
Dr. Klaassen has been a Board Certified Family Physician at Ark City Clinic since 1997. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Klaassen spends his time with his family in church, school activities, sports, and music.
Dr. Klaassen’s interests in family practice include all facets of life, from beginning to end. He has delivered over 300 babies, including twins and C-section births. Dr. Klaasen has a significant geriatric practice as the medical director of two local nursing homes. Caring for patients both in the hospital and in the clinic, Dr. Klaassen also treats diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, dermatologic problems, and orthopedic problems.
Chandy Samuel, M.D.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Biography: Dr. Klaassen completed his undergraduate degree at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. He received his MD from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Dr. Klaassen completed his Family Practice residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, where he completed an extra year of the Chief Resident Fellowship.
Dr. Klaassen has been a Board Certified Family Physician at Ark City Clinic since 1997. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Klaassen spends his time with his family in church, school activities, sports, and music.
Dr. Klaassen’s interests in family practice include all facets of life, from beginning to end. He has delivered over 300 babies, including twins and C-section births. Dr. Klaasen has a significant geriatric practice as the medical director of two local nursing homes. Caring for patients both in the hospital and in the clinic, Dr. Klaassen also treats diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, dermatologic problems, and orthopedic problems.
Dr. Patrick Bloedel
Facility/Office: 1230 East 6th Avenue | Suite 1-D Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Office: 620-221-8930
Biography: Dr. Patrick Bloedel was raised in Winfield and after graduating from Winfield High School, received his B.A. from the University of Kansas. Dr. Bloedel received his doctorate of medicine from St. George’s University and completed his residency in General Surgery at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Ohio in 2014. Dr. Bloedel is on staff at William Newton Hospital and is excited to return to his home town and provide surgical care to his patients close to home. He specializes in treatment of diseases of the gall bladder, colon, breast, skin, thyroid, and many other chronic and acute diseases.
Tyson Blatchford, M.D.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Biography: Dr. Blatchford was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Arkansas City. He completed his undergraduate degree at Southwestern College, in Winfield, KS. Dr. Blatchford attended the University of Kansas Medical School in Wichita, KS and completed his general surgery residency at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA.
Dr. Blatchford returned to Arkansas City in 2008 to begin his practice at South Central Kansas Medical Center. His free time is spent fishing, hunting, exercising, and enjoying family activities with his wife, Dr. Trisha Blatchford, and their two daughters.
Dr. Blatchford’s special interests in his practice are minimally invasive procedures, bariatrics, vascular, thoracic, and trauma / critical care surgeries.
Rhonda Green, M.D.
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005 Contact Info: Office: 620-442-4850 Website: www.sckclinic.com
Education: Dr. Green received her undergraduate education from Southwestern College in Winfield, achieving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She later received her Medical Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Residency: Dr. Green competed her Residency as the University of Oklahoma Family Medicine. She is licensed in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas and is NRP certified.
Tammy Cullum, APRN
Facility/Office:
Arkansas City Clinic 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005 Contact Info: Office: 620-442-2100
Education: Tammy Cullum received her Licensed Practical Nurse education from Wichita Area Technical College, her Associates Degree in Nursing from Pratt Community College, her Bachelor of Nursing Science from Grand Canyon University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Perdue Global University.
Certifications:
Tammy Cullum holds an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification.
Bill Simon, PA
Facility/Office:
Arkansas City Clinic 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005 Contact Info: Office: 620-442-2100
Education: Bill Simon received his undergraduate degree in biology from Sterling College and later a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Wichita State University.
Certifications:
Bill Simon holds certifications in Nuclear Medicine, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and is certified by the national commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Bill also is licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, and the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners.
Heather Irving, APRN
Facility/Office:
Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Heather Irving received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing education from Wichita State, graduating Cum Laude. She later received her Master of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University as well.
Certifications:
Heather Irving holds certification with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Sam Aitchison, PA
Facility/Office:
Arkansas City Clinic 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Contact Info: Office: 620-442-2100
Education:
Sam Aitchison received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He later received his Master of Physician Assistant education from Wichita State University.
Certifications:
Sam Aitchison holds certification from both the Kansas Association of Physician Assistants and the American Association of Physician Assistants.
Eric Thomson, M.D.
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Education: Dr. Thomson completed his undergraduate degree at Drury College in Springfield, MO and graduate degree at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. He then attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS.
Residency: Dr. Thomson completed his Family Practice Residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Fellowship: Dr. Thomson completed the obstetrics fellowship in 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Folks, ND.
Biography: After graduation, Dr. Thomson began practicing at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. He and his family relocated to Arkansas City in 2012 and Dr. Thomson began seeing patients at the Ark City Clinic that June. Dr. Thomson transitioned to the South Central Kansas Clinic in June of 2014.
More/Other Information: Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Eric Thomson, M.D.
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Education: Dr. Thomson completed his undergraduate degree at Drury College in Springfield, MO and graduate degree at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. He then attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS.
Residency: Dr. Thomson completed his Family Practice Residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.
Fellowship: Dr. Thomson completed the obstetrics fellowship in 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Folks, ND.
Biography: After graduation, Dr. Thomson began practicing at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. He and his family relocated to Arkansas City in 2012 and Dr. Thomson began seeing patients at the Ark City Clinic that June. Dr. Thomson transitioned to the South Central Kansas Clinic in June of 2014.
More/Other Information: Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Angie Ziegler, APRN
Facility/Office: South Central Kansas Clinic LLC 515 N. Summit Arkansas City, KS 67005
Angie has over 11 years of experience including nursing, critical care, emergency medicine, urgent care and family practice. She is licensed (RN and APRN) by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Willie Posey II, D.O.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Biography: I was born in Gulfport, MS, completed my Bachelor's degree at Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL receiving 2 Bachelor degrees, a BS in Medical Technology, and a BA in Biology. I worked as a Medical Technologist before attending medical school. I graduated at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving my DO degree in 1988. My Internal Medicine Residency completed with Michigan State University, through the Detroit Osteopathic and Bi-County Community Osteopathic Hospitals completing my Residency in 1991. I then entered my sub-specialty training in Adult invasive/interventional Cardiology. My interest in medical practice include Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Hypertension.
Since finishing my training, my practice has centered around Family Medicine and Pediatrics. Working in a smaller community, which has always been where I wanted to practice medicine, (in fact the reason I decided to become a Doctor was to work in a small community), and doing so allows one the opportunity to have a wider scope in practice. Helping to take care of the "little ones" is always a joy especially to see how they will bounce back so quickly after an illness.
Adam Keesling, M.D.
Facility/Office: Arkansas City Clinic, P.A. 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr.Keeslingcompleted his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas Schools of Medicine in Kansas City and Wichita and completed his Family Practice Residency at the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Dr. Keesling has family in Wichita and after completing residency moved to Arkansas City to begin his practice at the Ark City Clinic. His free time is spent watching KU athletics, and volunteering to provide medical services during mission trips.
Dr. Keesling is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians. His special interests in his practice include whole health of a person, including the physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual health of an individual.
Whitney Reader, M.D.
Clinic Schedule: 2nd & 4th Thursday South Central Kansas Medical Center Specialty Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS 67005
Contact Info: Office: 800-362-2329
Facility/Office: 9350 E 35th St. North, Suite 102 Wichita, KS 67226
Education: M.D.-Tulane University School of Medicine - 1975 New Orleans, Louisiana
B.A.-Rice University - 1970 Houston, Texas
Internship: Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine Baylor Affiliated Hospitals, Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas - July 1975 - 1978
Fellowship: Fellowship of Cardiology, Emory Affiliated Hospitals Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Georgia - July 1978 - June 1981
Certification: National Board and Flex Examinations – 1976 Medical Licensure State of Texas - 1976 Medical Licensure State of Kansas - 1981
More/Other Information: Boards: Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine - 1978 Diplomate ABIM - Cardiovascular Diseases - 1981
Professional Societies: Fellow, American College of Physicians Fellow, American College of Cardiology Member, Medical Society of Sedgwick County Member, Kansas Medical Society
Affiliate Academic Appointment: Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, Kansas Since 1981
Mauricio Herrera, M.D.
Facility/Office: Ark City Clinic 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Herrera completed his undergraduate and doctorate degrees at the University of Costa Rica School of Medicine in San Pedro, San Jose Providence. He completed his Family Practice Residency at the Wichita Falls Family Practice Residency Program in Wichita Falls, TX.
Dr. Herrera relocated with his family to Arkansas City in 2010 to begin his practice at the Ark City Clinic.
Dr. Herrera is certified with the American Board of Family Practice, and special interests include serving the Hispanic population, as he is fluent in Spanish.
Mauricio Herrera, M.D.
Facility/Office: Ark City Clinic 510 W. Radio Lane Arkansas City, KS 67005
Biography: Dr. Herrera completed his undergraduate and doctorate degrees at the University of Costa Rica School of Medicine in San Pedro, San Jose Providence. He completed his Family Practice Residency at the Wichita Falls Family Practice Residency Program in Wichita Falls, TX.
Dr. Herrera relocated with his family to Arkansas City in 2010 to begin his practice at the Ark City Clinic.
Dr. Herrera is certified with the American Board of Family Practice, and special interests include serving the Hispanic population, as he is fluent in Spanish.
Nick Rogers, DDS
Facility/Office: 1939 North 11th, Arkansas City, KS
Contact Info: Office: 620-442-5660
Biography: Dr. Nick Rogers has called Arkansas City home for almost 30 years. During that time he has been involved in a multitude of community and professional activities. His unsurpassed passion for the community is shown by his compassion for his patients and their care.
Dr. Rogers is an active member of many dental organizations serving in a leadership capacity for most. These include the Kansas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Kansas Orthodontic Society for General Practitioners and several state advisory boards. He just finished serving a 5 year term on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Rogers was instrumental in writing the grant to begin the local Head Start and the Tiny Teeth Project.
Lyle Zepick, M.D.
Clinic Schedule: 1st Tuesday AM SCKMC Speciality Clinic 6403 Patterson Parkway, Arkansas City, KS
Contact Info: Office: 316-616-2020
Facility/Office: 9350 E 35th St. North, Suite 102 Wichita, KS 67226
Education: University of Calgary, Canada
Internship: University of Ontario, Canada
Certification: -Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease -Board Certified in Internal Medicine -Board Certified in Family Practice (Canada) -Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology -Credentialed in Cardiac CT
Biography: Dr. Zepick was born in and trained in Canada.He moved to Wichita in 1981 and has been in practice since then. His interests include music, wine and bicycling.
Willie Posey II, D.O.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Biography: I was born in Gulfport, MS, completed my Bachelor's degree at Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL receiving 2 Bachelor degrees, a BS in Medical Technology, and a BA in Biology. I worked as a Medical Technologist before attending medical school. I graduated at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving my DO degree in 1988. My Internal Medicine Residency completed with Michigan State University, through the Detroit Osteopathic and Bi-County Community Osteopathic Hospitals completing my Residency in 1991. I then entered my sub-specialty training in Adult invasive/interventional Cardiology. My interest in medical practice include Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Hypertension.
Since finishing my training, my practice has centered around Family Medicine and Pediatrics. Working in a smaller community, which has always been where I wanted to practice medicine, (in fact the reason I decided to become a Doctor was to work in a small community), and doing so allows one the opportunity to have a wider scope in practice. Helping to take care of the "little ones" is always a joy especially to see how they will bounce back so quickly after an illness.
Willie Posey II, D.O.
Facility/Office: Winfield Medical Arts 3625 Quail Ridge Drive Winfield, KS 67156
Contact Info: Winfield Medical Arts: 620-221-6100
Biography: I was born in Gulfport, MS, completed my Bachelor's degree at Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL receiving 2 Bachelor degrees, a BS in Medical Technology, and a BA in Biology. I worked as a Medical Technologist before attending medical school. I graduated at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving my DO degree in 1988. My Internal Medicine Residency completed with Michigan State University, through the Detroit Osteopathic and Bi-County Community Osteopathic Hospitals completing my Residency in 1991. I then entered my sub-specialty training in Adult invasive/interventional Cardiology. My interest in medical practice include Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Hypertension.
Since finishing my training, my practice has centered around Family Medicine and Pediatrics. Working in a smaller community, which has always been where I wanted to practice medicine, (in fact the reason I decided to become a Doctor was to work in a small community), and doing so allows one the opportunity to have a wider scope in practice. Helping to take care of the "little ones" is always a joy especially to see how they will bounce back so quickly after an illness.
