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2021 Directory of Physicians
Billings Clinic At-a-Glance
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system
serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas.
Vision: A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, Billings
Clinic is governed by a board of community members,
Billings nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic is an integrated
Clinic multi-specialty group practice with a 304-bed hospital and
will Level II trauma center. Billings Clinic has more than 4,700
employees, including more than 550 physicians and
provide advanced practitioners offering more than 80 specialties.
best in Billings Clinic has 15 regional partnerships, including
nation management agreements with 14 Critical Access Hospitals.
In addition, we conduct approximately 119 specialty care
clinical clinics per month at 22 different regional locations for
quality, residents of rural Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
patient We were designated as the first Magnet organization in
Montana in 2006 and are a member of the Mayo Clinic Care
safety, Network. Billings Clinic launched Montana’s first Internal
service, Medicine Residency program in 2014 and the state’s only
Psychiatry Residency program in 2018, a testament to its
and mission of advancing health care, education, and research.
value. Last year, Billings Clinic’s cost of Community Benefit totaled
more than $37.7 million, including $12.8 million in financial
assistance provided to nearly 14,600 patients.
2021 Directory of Physicians
Table of Contents
Departments Pediatric Hospital Medicine............................................. 21
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology........................................4 Neonatology........................................................................ 21
Cardiovascular Services............................................................4 Pediatric Neurology............................................................ 21
Cardiology...............................................................................4 Pediatric Ophthalmology................................................. 21
Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery...............................5 Pediatric Orthopedics........................................................ 21
Dermatology.................................................................................6 Pediatric Pulmonology...................................................... 21
Pediatric Urology................................................................ 21
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism..............................6
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.................................... 21
Emergency Medicine.................................................................6
Podiatry........................................................................................ 22
Family Medicine...........................................................................7
Billings Clinic Downtown.....................................................7 Psychiatric Services.................................................................. 22
Billings Clinic Heights............................................................7 Hospital only........................................................................ 22
Billings Clinic West.................................................................8 Outpatient only................................................................... 22
Gastroenterology........................................................................8 Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine..................... 23
Geriatrics........................................................................................8 Radiology.................................................................................... 23
Hospital Medicine.......................................................................9 Research...................................................................................... 24
Cancer Research.................................................................. 24
Infectious Diseases.................................................................. 10
Clinical Research................................................................. 24
Internal Medicine..................................................................... 10 Collaborative Science and Innovation.......................... 24
Billings Clinic Downtown.................................................. 10 Diabetes and Metabolic Research.................................. 25
Billings Clinic Heights......................................................... 11
Rheumatology .......................................................................... 25
Billings Clinic West.............................................................. 11
SameDay Care & ExpressCare.............................................. 25
Internal Medicine Residence Program.............................. 11
Faculty................................................................................... 11 Surgery......................................................................................... 26
Residents............................................................................... 12 Cardiac Surgery................................................................... 26
General Surgery................................................................... 26
Naturopathic Medicine.......................................................... 13
Metabolic Surgery............................................................... 27
Nephrology................................................................................. 13 Thoracic Surgery................................................................. 27
Neurosciences........................................................................... 13 Vascular Surgery................................................................. 27
Neurology............................................................................. 13 Urology........................................................................................ 28
Neurosurgery....................................................................... 14
Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine.......................... 28
Obstetrics & Gynecology....................................................... 15
Billings Clinic Downtown.................................................. 15 Branch Clinics, Affiliates & Regional Practices
Billings Clinic West.............................................................. 15 Billings Clinic Bozeman OB/GYN......................................... 28
Gynecologic Oncology...................................................... 15 Billings Clinic Bozeman Pediatrics...................................... 29
Maternal-Fetal Medicine................................................... 15 Billings Clinic Broadwater...................................................... 29
Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility......................... 15
Billings Clinic Cody................................................................... 29
Urogynecology.................................................................... 16
Billings Clinic Miles City.......................................................... 30
Occupational Medicine.......................................................... 16
Beartooth Billings Clinic......................................................... 30
Oncology/Hematology.......................................................... 16
Genetic Counseling............................................................ 17 Central Montana Medical Center........................................ 30
Gynecologic Oncology...................................................... 17 Colstrip Medical Center.......................................................... 31
Radiation Oncology........................................................... 17 Community Medical Center................................................. 31
Ophthalmology......................................................................... 17 Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center................................ 31
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.......................................... 18 Glendive Medical Center....................................................... 31
Otolaryngology......................................................................... 19 Livingston HealthCare............................................................ 31
Audiology............................................................................. 19 North Big Horn Hospital........................................................ 32
Palliative/Supportive Care..................................................... 19 Pioneer Medical Center.......................................................... 32
Pathology.................................................................................... 19 Powell Valley Healthcare........................................................ 32
Pediatrics..................................................................................... 20 Regional Services..................................................................... 32
Billings Clinic Downtown.................................................. 20 Roundup Memorial Healthcare........................................... 32
Billings Clinic West.............................................................. 20 Sheridan Memorial Hospital................................................. 32
Pediatric Cardiology........................................................... 20 Stillwater Billings Clinic.......................................................... 32
Pediatric Dermatology...................................................... 20
Pediatric Endocrinology.................................................... 20 Three Rivers Health.................................................................. 32
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.................................... 20 Wheatland Memorial Healthcare........................................ 32
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Welcome to Billings Clinic
Billings Clinic has more than 550 physicians and advanced practitioners as part of more than 4,700 clinical and support
staff providing health care, education and research to our community and region. We value our relationship with you and
hope this provider directory can assist you in partnering with Billings Clinic to provide the highest quality of care for the
patients we serve. With patients at the core of our multi-specialty group practice, our goal is to make the referral process
seamless, while emphasizing the importance of returning your patient back to you as quickly as possible.
Patient Transfer Process
The purpose of the Transfer Center is to assist you and your care team in determining what will best meet the
needs of your patient. The benefit of this process is to ensure a seamless connection from providers in the region to the
correct accepting provider. All of the information is obtained in one step. In addition, MedFlight dispatch will be on the
line to help coordinate a flight if necessary. Our specially trained staff will coordinate your transfer or arrange for a medical
conversation with a Billings Clinic physician.
To contact the Transfer Center call Billings Clinic’s Physician Communication Line:
(406) 255-8411 or 1-800-325-1774, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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MedFlight
Billings Clinic’s MedFlight Air Ambulance Service was the first flight team west of the Mississippi River and began serving
the region in 1978. Now a regional leader in patient transport, the MedFlight team strives to offer the highest level of
clinical assessment and treatment during transport. The patient is our first priority. The focus of MedFlight is to deliver the
highest quality care in the safest environment possible while minimizing costs to the patient.
Capabilities: MedFlight is able to bring additional equipment, medications and resources to the patient if needed.
These include blood products, whole blood for trauma patients, medications to reverse anticoagulants, antivenin for
rattlesnake bites, and a balloon pump to help a post cardiac injury patient. Our Billings Clinic physicians will coordinate
care between the sending facility and our flight team.
Specialized teams: Billings Clinic offers specialized flight teams for high risk OB, and NICU (Neonatal ICU) patients.
The flight team is composed of Registered Nurses and Registered Respiratory Therapists. MedFlight can also transport
any adult or pediatric patient requiring transfer to another facility.
Safety: MedFlight is committed to the safest possible transport of patients. Our two Beechcraft King Air 200 turbo-jet
fixed wing aircrafts have dual engines and are flown by two pilots.
Value: MedFlight remains committed to delivering the highest quality care at the lowest possible cost, thereby delivering
both great care and great value. With the increasing number of Air Medical Providers in the region, we encourage you to
investigate each provider agency for their capabilities, safety and value, as many providers cost substantially more.
BillingsClinicConnect
Our vision is to be a national leader in providing the best clinical quality, patient safety, service and value. Shared
electronic medical records are one way we have worked toward achieving that goal. For secure electronic access to
shared patients medical records we have established BillingsClinicConnect, a secure portal in which you can view
records and have access to a variety of resources.
To enroll in BillingsClinicConnect, please visit billingsclinicconnect.com
or call our Physician Communication Line at (406) 255-8411 or 1-800-325-1774.
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Allergy, Asthma & three electrophysiologists.
Services include diagnostic
Immunology electrophysiology studies, tilt-table
The physicians in the Department of testing, pacemaker and defibrillator
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology implantation and follow-up,
provide diagnosis and treatment for radiofrequency ablations, and Laser
asthma, pediatric and adult allergies, lead extractions.
clinical immunology, Tarek Clara
immunodeficiency diseases,
Billings Clinic has state-of-the-art Ibrahim, MD Kwan, MD
cardiac catheterization labs where
urticaria, allergic rhinitis and food
cardiologists perform cardiovascular
allergies. Consultations and
interventions such as coronary
educational programs are available.
angioplasty, intracoronary stent
placement and atherectomy,
structural heart; including TAVR and
chronic total occlusion. The
electrophysiology lab features an EP
monitoring system and X-ray Robert Brett
equipment that augments leading Minor, MD Oestreich,
edge technology for complex (Missoula) MD
Juan Kathleen ablation procedures, including
Adams, MD Davis, MD, treatment for atrial fibrillation.
FACAAI Wellness and prevention services
include a heart failure management
clinic, cardiac rehabilitation, and
nutrition education and counseling
with a registered dietitian.
Brian Juan Pablo
Cardiology Rah, MD, Rodriguez-
FACC Escudero, MD
George
Lanske, MD
Cardiovascular
Services
Physicians in the Department of Luis Loren Kristin Per
Cardiology offer consultative, Alvarez, MD Budge, MD, Scott-Tillery, Sommer, MD,
diagnostic, treatment and FACC MD, FACC FACC, FSCAI
therapeutic services to adult
patients with cardiovascular
diseases. They work closely with
members of the Department of
Cardiac Surgery. Pediatric Cardiology
for children under age 18, is
available through Billings Clinic’s
Pediatric Center (see page 20.) William Barbara Alan Douglas
Dresen, MD Dudczak, MD, Thometz, Waldo, MD
Consultative services and a wide FACC MD, FACC (Missoula)
range of specialized cardiac
procedures are offered, including
exercise and pharmacological stress
testing, echocardiography, nuclear
cardiology, cardiac imaging
including cardiac MRI and CT, holter
monitoring, cardiac catheterization,
coronary arteriography, and Collin Emily Matthew Thomas
coronary interventional procedures. Fischer, MD Hanson, MD Weiss, MD Wolford, MD
In addition, the department has (Missoula) (Cody)
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Cardiovascular Services – Cardiac, Thoracic &
Cardiology (cont’d)
Vascular Surgery
The Department of Cardiac, Thoracic &
Photo Vascular Surgery, located on the second
Not floor of the clinic, provides a wide array
Available
of services which include primary and
reoperative coronary artery bypass, and Zachary Sarah
cardiac valve surgery including valve Bland, MD Counts, MD
Zach Sara replacement and repair, along with
Appel, PA Becker, NP minimally invasive valve surgery in
(Cody) selected patients. Cardiac
revascularization generally includes the
utilization of the internal mammary
artery. Some patients are candidates for
minimally invasive off pump (beating
heart) bypass surgery. Operations for
Daniel John
acute and chronic aortic dissection, as Gregory, MD
Gramins, MD
well as thoracic aneurysms, are
Steven Robin performed by the division. Surgical
Blohm, FNP Garland, NP treatment of atrial fibrillation is available.
Billings Clinic thoracic surgeons provide
surgical evaluation and treatment for
pulmonary, pleural, mediastinal and
chest wall cases. Our surgeons offer
expertise in Video-Assisted
Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Robert Eric
robotic-assisted surgery, complex cases Hancock, MD Howell, MD
Kellan Erin requiring thoracotomy and employ
Harris, PA Lafavor, PA minimally invasive techniques when
appropriate.
Billings Clinic combines the expertise of
vascular surgeons, cardiothoracic
surgeons and interventional radiologists
to provide comprehensive vascular care
for patients in our region. Vascular Sean Scott
Surgery consists of experienced, Jones, MD Ziporin, MD
Leah Taylor
board-certified surgeons specializing in
Morissette, NP Pohle, PA
traditional vascular medicine and
surgery who provide treatment for
carotid and vertebral artery blockages,
peripheral arterial disease, thoracic and
abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracic
outlet syndrome, varicose veins and
deep vein thrombosis. The surgeons and
interventional radiologists also offer Chad Janice
Brittany Tanja endovascular procedures for arterial and Holgard, PA Ostermiller,
Silvers, NP Sloan, PA NP
venous intervention. The Billings Clinic
Vein Center is available for patients
needing evaluation and treatment of
vein disorders including lower extremity
varicose vein disease. The Vascular Lab
offers specialized diagnostic procedures
such as real time Doppler images of the
carotid arteries, segmental pressures and
exercise testing on upper and lower Christina Samantha
Joslyn Karista Richardson, Thompson,
Thompson, NP Walsh, NP, DNP extremities. PA NP
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Dermatology Diabetes, Endocrinology Emergency Medicine
The Dermatology Center offers the & Metabolism Emergency medical services are
most comprehensive medical The physicians and nurse provided at the Nationally
dermatology, skin cancer detection practitioners in the Department of Designated Level II Emergency &
and treatment in the region. The Diabetes, Endocrinology & Trauma Center located on the north
board-certified dermatologists Metabolism specialize in the side of the hospital off 10th Avenue
provide diagnosis and treatment for diagnosis and treatment of North. Billings Clinic Emergency &
children and adults of all ages with endocrine gland diseases. These Trauma Center has a full time Board
disorders of the hair, nails and skin. include diabetes, thyroid, Certified Emergency Physicians
The department has expertise in parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal prepared to provide care for any
geriatric dermatology, pediatric gland dysfunction. This team of
dermatology, phototherapy, contact acute illness or injury. Emergency
providers also focuses on metabolic services span the continuum of
allergy testing, whole-body photo disorders such as obesity and
mole mapping, Mohs micrographic emergency care, including
diabetes, and works with a
surgery of skin cancer, reconstructive pre-hospital medical control,
multidisciplinary team including
surgery, laser surgery and assessment, life-saving stabilization,
certified diabetes educators,
dermatopathology. registered dietitians, certified and patient disposition to
personal trainers, and social workers. in-hospital care. Physicians utilize
wireless tablets at the bedside to
access the patient’s medical history,
including medication information,
allergy information, lab, radiology,
test results, and physician notes.
Care managers are staffed to assist
the physicians in providing social
Jake Mark Reed Haleigh services interventions and discharge
Fagan, MD Jones, MD, Christensen, James, MD planning. The Emergency & Trauma
FAAD, FACMS MD, FACP Center is committed to providing
exemplary service-oriented, quality
care to patients, their families and
consultants.
Billings Clinic’s MedFlight Air
Ambulance Service optimizes our
regional service by providing safe
Gail Diana David James and rapid critical care airplane
Kleman, MD, Norton, MD Johnson, MD Mack, MD transport to the Trauma Center.
FAAD
MedFlight’s team is comprised of
critical care nurses and respiratory
therapists who are trained to
provide stabilization of all health
care needs available at our facility. To
arrange an emergency transfer via
MedFlight air or ground transport to
Samuel Michelle Jeanne Nolawit Billings Clinic Emergency & Trauma
Reck, MD, Spenny, MD Ortiz, MD, Tesfaye, MD Center call toll free: 1-800-325-1774.
FAAD FAAFP
Jeffrey Kim Jessica Nathan Jamiee
Williams, MD Ackerman, NP Scheer, NP Allen, MD, Belsky, MD
FACEP
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Emergency Medicine (cont’d)
Sara Jed Garett Robert
Nyquist, MD, Walker, DO Williams, MD Hauptman,
Brian Gary FACEP PA
Boguslawski, Breetz, MD
DO
Ronald Michael Cindy
Barbara Brian Winters, MD, Zieske, MD Murray, PA
Curry, MD, Guerico, MD FACEP
FACEP
Family Medicine Billings Clinic Heights
Billings Clinic has board-certified
family medicine physicians,
physician assistants and nurse
practitioners. To provide effective
health management and education,
these physicians emphasize
Whitney Daniel preventive health care and
Gum, MD Hurst, DO screening. They provide continuing Cameron Seth
care for the entire family, including Grove, DC, Larson, DO
women’s health services, prenatal MD
care, newborn care, immunizations,
physical examinations, urgent and
chronic care.
Billings Clinic
Curtis
Lee, MD,
Peter
Light, MD,
Downtown
FACEP FACEP Kristen Micah
Prewitt, DO Puyear, DO
Cynthia Virginia
Mary Bethany James Brewer, DO, Mohl, MD,
McMaster, MD Miller, DO, FAAFP PhD Sarah
FACEP Larry
Bradley, PA Cruse, NP
Larry Michael
Emily Ryan Severa, MD Temporal, MD
Morrison, DO Neidhardt, MD
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Family Medicine – Gastroenterology
Billings Clinic Heights (cont’d)
Our board-certified
gastroenterologists provide
screening, diagnosis and treatment
for digestive tract diseases including
nutritional disorders, biliary tract
Cody Angela disease and hepatology. The
Englert, DO Goodman, physicians offer leading-edge
MD technology such as capsule
Zachary Hanah
Halgren, NP Heser, NP endoscopy, BRAVO 48 hour pH
testing, high resolution anal rectal
manometry, and esophageal
motility testing. Outpatient
diagnostic procedures are
performed at Billings Clinic Hospital.
Consultations, including therapeutic
Donald Daniela endoscopy and educational
Grewell, DO, Mestre, MD programs, are available.
FAAFP
Rachel Jill
McDonald, PA Powell, PA
Billings Clinic West
Ryan Krysta Christopher Michael
Schwanke, Devries, PA Blevins, MD Fischer, MD
MD
Shelly Emily
Castles, MD Colson, MD
Marie Kristy Steven Eric
Kennedy, PA Martin, NP Hammond, Nelsen, MD
MD
Dawn Jessica
Corso, MD Cozzens, MD,
MPH
Heather Chris Bradley
Schroder, NP Smith, PA Zins, MD
Geriatrics
Jennell Heidi
Duey, MD The board-certified physicians and
Duncan, MD,
FAAFP certified non-physician providers
with the Division of Geriatric
Medicine bring a team approach to
helping diagnose and manage
Karen health care for elderly persons. A
Stainton, NP
comprehensive assessment can be
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completed by a multidisciplinary team Hospital Medicine
that helps identify the chronic, medical
and psychosocial needs of frail elderly. The Hospitalist Program consists of
The staff works with elderly persons board-certified and board-eligible
who are inpatients, outpatients or physicians whose goal is to provide
living in a nursing home. The geriatrics high quality, safe, efficient inpatient
team also brings expertise in diagnosis care for patients while they are in
and management of patients with the hospital, as well as medical Matthew Brian
dementia and other psychological consultation for other hospital Fischer, MD Fullerton, MD
illnesses. services. Not having an office
practice and remaining in the
hospital all day allows the hospitalist
physician to respond to the patient’s
needs in a timely manner. The
hospitalist physicians not only focus
on patient care but maintain
excellent communication between
patients, nurses, care managers, Julian Glen
Irene Larry families and referring physicians. Grecco, MD Guzman, MD
Lohkamp, MD Severa, MD
Shelly Brendan Joseph Thomas
Basye, MD Bellew, MD, Law, MD Luers, MD
Eliza Marji PhD
Caldwell, NP Cunningham,
NP
Jeri Lynn Andrea Peter Kevin
Leigh Casagrande, Darilek, MD, Mitchell, MD, Moran, MD
Amy DO FAAP, FHM
Gipe, NP Hansen, PA FACP
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Alden Edward Emily Jacob
Christine Danielle Dykstra, MD Ferman, DO Pearlman, Perrin, MD
LaVerdiere, Martin, NP MD
NP
Jennnifer Catherine
Miranda Pflug, MD, Stephens,
Meunier, NP FAAP MD, FCCP
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The board-certified and fellowship- The Department of Internal Medicine
trained physicians in the Infectious offers comprehensive medical services
Diseases Department provide for adults. In the Internal Medicine
diagnosis and treatment for acute department, board-certified
and chronic viral, bacterial, and physicians, physician assistants and
fungal infections, consultation in nurse practitioners provide primary
cases of complicated infectious care for adults and adolescents with
Laura Di
Szabo, MD Wu, MD processes, and advice on the a broad range of general medical
prevention of communicable problems. They also offer routine
diseases. Special expertise includes physical examinations and
Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, MRSA, management of acute and chronic
COVID-19, sexually transmitted medical illnesses. Physicians, physician
diseases, tuberculosis, Q fever, assistants and the nurse practitioners
Norwalk virus, travelers’ illnesses, in the division have a strong interest
post-operative infections, wound in preventive medicine.
infections and wound
Jessica Christina management. Billings Clinic Downtown
Amsden, PA Armstrong, PA
Evan Tsun Fran Alyssa
Kate Joseph Bell, MD Sheng Ku, MD Argani, MD Burkhart, MD
Blakeslee, PA Epperson, PA
Martin Anne Michal Gay Dana
Prager, MD Stevens, MD Canaris, MD Davis, MD
Elizabeth Grace
Grandahl, PA West, PA
Keith Baskar
Davis, MD Duval, MD
Taylor Kylie
Easley, MD Ebner, DO
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Internal Medicine – Billings Clinic Heights Internal Medicine
Billings Clinic Downtown (cont’d)
Residency Program
Faculty
Dale
Steven Matthew Emery, MD
Gerstner, MD, Hartman, MD
FACP
Alyssa Gay
Billings Clinic West Burkhart, MD Canaris, MD
James Joseph
Jackson, MD Kerley, MD
Christopher Katie
Dietrich, DO Germany, MD Dana Keith
Davis, MD Davis, MD
Kale Jason
Knudson, MD Kunz, DO
Daniel Kari
Gomez, MD Kale, MD Christopher Taylor
Dietrich, DO Easley, MD
Megan Matthew
McMillan, MD Niemeyer,
DO
Joseph Eric
Peila, MD Saberhagen, Kylie Steven
MD Ebner, DO Gerstner, MD,
FACP
Sarah Barr
Peila, MD Petersen, MD
Janelle Seth
Sunvold- Wilson, PA Daniel Matthew
Palmer, NP Gomez, MD Hartman, MD
Noelle Lacy
Thomas, MD Tangedahl, NP
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Program – Faculty (cont’d)
Eric Noelle Brittany Kendell
Saberhagen, Thomas, MD Christensen, Coburn, DO
MD MD
James Joseph
Jackson, MD Kerley, MD
Residents
Jennifer Jafary
Eitingon, MD Fafara, MD
Kale Jason
Knudson, MD Kunz, DO Conrad Sydney
Addison, MD Asper, MD
William Paul
Greene, DO Harrie, MD
Megan Virginia
McMillan, MD Mohl, MD, Travis Joel
PhD Bailey, MD Barnett, MD
Seth Barbara
Heikkila, MD McMullan, MD
Matthew Joseph
Niemeyer, Peila, MD Jay Thomas
DO Brahmbhatt, Brockhoft, MD
MD
Sarah Andrew
Mete, DO Monforton,
MD
Sarah Barr
Peila, MD Petersen, MD Vera TyaJean
Bude, MD Campbell, MD
Jaclyn Dillon
Nguyen, MD Noland, DO
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Internal Medicine Residency Naturopathic Medicine Malta, Miles City, Plentywood,
Program – Residents (cont’d) Poplar, Scobey, Shelby, and Sidney,
Billings Clinic offers integrative Montana, and Cody and Lovell,
medicine for whole-person care, Wyoming.
including but not limited to
naturopathic medicine and
integrative oncology. This integrative
approach combines a philosophy of
holistic care with state-of-the-art
medical services. Services offered
Ethan Jacob through the Integrative Medicine
Pauley, MD Perrin, MD
Department include well exams for
men and women; menopause/ Grace Heather
peri-menopause treatment options Kim, MD McGuire, MD
(including bio-identical hormones);
nutrition, botanical medicine,
vitamin/mineral supplementation;
and integrative cancer care.
Nicole James
Phillips, MBBS Rankin, MD
Kim Jolene
Trostel, MD, Karls, PA
PhD
Roberta
Bourgon, ND Neurosciences
Brian Julia
Neurology
Reidy, DO Robison, MD Nephrology The Department of Neurology
Board certified nephrologists specializes in disorders of the
provide diagnosis and treatment of neurological system and structures
diseases involving the kidneys, such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy
including acute and chronic renal and seizure, sleep disorders, stroke,
failure, glomerulonephritis, vasculitis muscular dystrophy and movement
and complicated cases of disorders. In collaboration with the
hypertension and electrolyte pediatric department, we offer
disturbances. Dialysis services for diagnosis and treatment to both
Elizabeth “Ellie” Pavel children and adults for disease of the
Schiedemayer, Shevtsov, MD patients are available in the Billings
MD Clinic Dialysis Center, located near brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves
the hospital, as well as at our satellite and muscles. Our board certified
dialysis site in Sheridan, Wyoming. physicians also perform neurological
We have established working testing in the clinic, such as
relationships with several transplant electromyography(EMG) and
centers, and assist patients in electroencephalography(EEG).
preparation for kidney
transplantation. We also provide
Meredith Chance ongoing care for patients following
Sladic, MD Stewart, MD kidney transplant.
Outreach clinic locations include
Bozeman and Miles City, Montana,
and Cody and Sheridan, Wyoming.
Telemedicine appointments are also Steven Michael
available in Baker, Big Timber, Circle, Arbogast, DO Bradshaw, MD
Culbertson, Ekalaka, Forsyth,
Glasgow, Glendive, Livingston,
Katherine
Zitello, MD
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the insertion of implantable pain
pumps and electrical stimulation of
the nervous system for the treatment
of chronic pain of multiple etiologies.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is
available for certain neurologic
Ashley Adam diseases centered in the brain.
Adams, PA Lambert, PA
Gauhar Martha
Chaudhary, MD Cruz, DO
Eugen Michael
Pamela Dolan, MD Morone, MD,
Smith, NP PhD
Mary John
Gaddy, MD Herndon, MD
Neurosurgery
The Neurosurgery physicians offer
diagnosis, treatment and surgery for
diseases and injuries to the brain,
spinal cord, peripheral nerves and
muscles in both adult and pediatric Mark Dusty
Piedra, MD Richardson,
patients. Treatment encompasses
MD
Sarah Jalyoung both non-operative management
Hughes, DO Joe, MD (prevention, diagnosis-including
image interpretation-and treatment
such as, neurocritical intensive care,
brain and spinal cord injury and
rehabilitation) and operative
management with its associated
image use and interpretation. The
Christopher Holly
operative treatment of brain Stewart, DO Blehm, NP
disorders includes surgery for head
Richard Dennis trauma, the excision and biopsy of
Lewis, MD O’Brien, MD brain tumors, surgical procedures
involving both the intraand extra
cranial vascular supply to the brain,
pituitary surgery, epilepsy surgery
and surgery requiring computer-
assisted stereotactic localization of
brain lesions. The neurosurgical Laura Reid
treatment of spinal disorders Forcella, NP Gage, PA
includes minimally invasive spinal
Sara Scott surgery for the treatment of disc
Qureshi, MD Riggins, MD disorders as well as complex spinal
reconstructive surgeries due to
spinal degeneration, previous spinal
surgery, trauma and scoliosis. These
complex spine surgeries often utilize
instrumentation to stabilize the
spine as well as computer assisted Jamaica Randal
stereotaxis to aide in the correct Moore, PA Pearson, PA
placement of the instrumentation. In
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Obstetrics &
Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology is staffed by board-
certified and board-admissible
physicians and nurse practitioners.
The department offers a wide range of C.H. Tersh James Kristin Michael
basic and specialized services McCracken III, Metherell, Bell, PA Heath Hines,
including maternal/fetal medicine,
MD, FACOG MD, FACOG PA
reproductive endocrinology and
infertility, in-vitro fertilization, genetic Billings Clinic West Maternal-Fetal Medicine
counseling, microsurgical procedures,
high risk obstetrics with amniocentesis
and ultrasound services. Gynecologic
care includes gynecologic urology and
minimally invasive daVinci robotic
surgery. The ob/gyn physicians are
proficient in gynecologic endoscopy
including colposcopy, laparoscopy,
Dana Camille Michael Kaitlyn
and hysteroscopy. Edwards, MD, Osborn, MD, Gordon, MD Leenheers, PA
The Family Birth Center is based on the FACOG FACOG
LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery,
postpartum) model. The Family Birth
Center features 21 private birth suites,
in-room sleeping accommodations for
the birth partner and private
bathrooms. Facilities include onsite
triage rooms for labor assessment, two
surgical suites and a Level III Neonatal Bridget Doreen Kelsey
Intensive Care Unit. Board-certified Eckley, PA Kenfield, PA Ogilvie, PA
ob/gyn physicians are on staff, as well
as maternal-fetal medicine physicians Gynecologic Oncology Reproductive
and neonatologists.
Endocrinology & Fertility
Billings Clinic Downtown Reproductive Endocrinologists offer
advanced reproductive medicine
treatments and procedures including,
Comprehensive female and male
fertility evaluation, including ovarian
Justin Elizabeth function, pelvic ultrasound and
Bottsford- Connor, MD hysterosalpingogram (HSG);
Miller, MD Fertility-specific management of
Amy Amanda endometriosis and polycystic ovarian
Hopstad, MD, Langager, MD, syndrome; Microscopic and
FACOG FACOG minimally-invasive surgery, including
tubal reversals; Surgical correction of
uterine abnormalities; Fertility
treatments, including ovulation
induction and intrauterine
Alexis Megan insemination (IUI); In-vitro fertilization
Hokenstad, MD Petersen, MD program.
Maureen Nicole
Lucas, MD, Mandala, MD,
FACOG FACOG
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& Fertility (cont’d)
Medicine
Occupational Medicine is staffed
with physicians who are board
certified in preventive medicine/
occupational medicine, experienced
physician assistants, and physical Stephanie Tia Robinette,
therapists familiar with industrial Melmer, MSW, LCSW
rehab. They provide a range of
LCSW
Colleen Stacy
Milroy, MD Shomento, occupational health services
MD, FACOG including diagnosis and treatment
(Bozeman) of occupational illnesses and
injuries, comprehensive
preplacement & DOT exams by a
Certified Medical Examiner, onsite
work safety, drug testing, health
Shannon
consultations, periodic exams, IME’s, Shirley, LAC,
second opinions, FCE’s and care LCPC
management.
Christine Melanie
McDonnell, PA Schmitz, PA The department offers a multitude
(Bozeman) of services for businesses, employers
Oncology/Hematology
and their employees to promote Located in the comprehensive
Urogynecology health in the workplace and to Cancer Center and using a team
Billings Clinic has the only restore ill or injured employees to approach with surgery,
urogynecologists in Montana, Wyoming productive work. interventional radiology ,
and North Dakota who are specially gynecologic oncology and radiation
trained to treat pelvic floor disorders. oncology, physicians in the
Other conditions treated include pelvic Department of Oncology and
organ prolapse, stress urinary Hematology offer comprehensive
incontinence, birth trauma, recurrent diagnosis and treatment of oncologic
urinary tract infections, vaginal atrophy, and hematologic disorders. The staff
urethral abnormalities, congenital includes board-certified physicians in
abnormalities of the female reproductive internal medicine, oncology and
tract, fistual repair, and revision of John Trish hematology.
previous mesh complications. Types of
Petrisko, MD Barker, PA
(Livingston) The department is involved with
treatment include botox injections,
staging and treatment plans for all
cystoscopy, non-invasive treatment,
types of cancers and participates in
minimally invasive surgery, and sacral
clinical cancer research with the
neuromodulation or InterStim.
National Cancer Institute, Montana
Cancer Consortium, Gynecologic
Oncology Group, and several
pharmaceutical companies.
Susan Bryce
Cervoski, PA Doak, PA
Erik Craig
Hokenstad, MD Mayr, MD, PhD
Jesus Michael
Fabregas Kidd, MD
Julia Jennifer Finn, Mercado, MD
Marsik, PA MSW, LCSW,
OSW-C
Sheila Tanielle
Sarmiento, PA Unger, PA
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Oncology/Hematology (cont’d) Genetic Counseling provide radiation treatments with
intensity modulated radiation
therapy (IMRT), stereotactic
radiosurgery, including Gamma
Knife procedures, image guided
radiation therapy (IGRT) and high
dose rate brachytherapy.
Le Min Shin Yin
Lee, MD Lee, MD Andrea
Crawford, MS
Gynecologic Oncology
Christopher Michelle
Goulet, MD Proper, MD
(Missoula)
Cesar Carlos
Ochoa, MD Silva, MD
Justin Elizabeth
Bottsford- Connor, MD
Miller, MD
John Breanne
Schallenkamp, Terakedis, MD
MD
Christian Tauna
Brady, NP Jeffery, NP
Ophthalmology
Alexis Megan Board-certified physicians in the
Hokenstad, MD Petersen, MD Department of Ophthalmology
provide complete diagnosis and
treatment of ophthalmologic
disorders in pediatric and adult
patients. Special interests include
pediatric eye care and surgery;
Maria Kyle diagnosis and treatment of diabetic
Krasowski, Raymond, PA retinopathy, macular degeneration
NP, DNP and retinal detachment, glaucoma
Kristin Michael treatment including laser surgery,
Bell, PA Heath Hines,
PA cataract surgery, eye plastic surgery
in addition to routine eye exams.
Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation
Oncology offers the most innovative
Diane
technology in the region and is part
Truchot, NP,
MSN of the Cancer Center’s
multidisciplinary team. These
physicians take part in several
Brock Julia
weekly site-specific Tumor Boards Alonzo, MD Byrd, MD
and work together with surgeons, (Pediatric)
medical oncologists and
gynecologic oncologists to provide
the most effective oncology
treatments for our patients. They
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7th Avenue North.
Billings Clinic Orthopedics & Sports
Medicine is certified in Hip and Knee
Replacement by the Joint
Commission.
Jennifer Kylinn
Archibald, PA Brenden, PA
James Curtis
Cornetet, MD, Frewin, MD
FAAO
Nicholas Steven
Beck, MD Fischer, MD,
FAAOS
Randi Jillian
Ellis, PA Hatfield, PA
Robert Brendan
Gaskill, OD Girschek, MD
Bryon Noah
Hobby, MD, Marks, MD,
FAAOS FAAOS
Stephanie Stephen
Morup, PA Rogers, PA
Daniel
Weaver, MD,
FAAO (Pediatric)
Orthopedics &
Sports Medicine Shane Brian
The Department of Orthopedics & Milu, DO Piazza, MD
Sports Medicine offers Lanny Elie
comprehensive diagnosis and Schneider, PA Soueidi, PA
treatment for disorders of the
musculoskeletal system in children
and adults. The board-certified
physicians and physician assistants
have special interests in trauma,
adult reconstructive hip and knee
surgery, pediatric orthopedics, Danielle Whitney
Ries de Robinson,
arthroscopic surgery, broken bones; Chaffin, MD MD, FAAOS
foot and ankle, shoulder, knee and Brian Troy
elbow injuries; athletic injuries and Sullivan, PA Wagner, PA
surgery, total joint replacements,
hand injuries and hand surgery. The
sports medicine physical
rehabilitation is housed in this
facility. Sports Specific Training
programs are offered by Certified
Guy Barry
Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Schmidt, MD, Smith, MD,
Occupational Therapists and FAAOS FAAOS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Matthew
Specialists. Walsh, PA
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Otolaryngology Audiology
The Department of Otolaryngology The providers in the Department of
– Head and Neck Surgery provides Audiology evaluate and manage adults
complete diagnosis and treatment for and children with hearing loss and
disorders of the ear, nose and throat balance disorders. The audiologists
in children and adults. It is staffed by assess the hearing mechanism utilizing
board-certified otolaryngologists and behavioral techniques as well as
electrophysiologic tests including Irene Diane
certified audiologists with interests in
otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry
Lohkamp, MD Jones, NP,
otology (diseases and surgery of the MSN
and auditory evoked potentials.
ear), rhinology (diseases and surgery Balance disorders are evaluated and
of the nasal and sinus passages), treated utilizing videonystagmography
laryngology (voice and swallowing and vestibular testing. The audiology
disorders), pediatric otolaryngology, staff assesses a patient’s need for
tumors of the head and neck, snoring amplification and other aural
and obstructive sleep disorders, rehabilitation, fitting hearing
fracture, trauma, and cosmetic or instruments and assistive listening
reconstructive surgery of the ears, devices as well as cochlear implant Anna
nose and face. mapping. Weber, NP
Pathology
The Department of Pathology is
staffed by board-certified
pathologists who provide a full
range of anatomic pathology of
both surgical and sub-subspecialty
Jennifer Maria Kristy Janice pathology, including cytopathology,
Andrus, MD, Buniel, MD Foss, MCSD Johnson, AuD
FACS hematopathology and
gastrointestinal pathology. They also
provide clinical pathology services
including consultations in
transfusion medicine, clinical
chemistry, coagulation and medical
microbiology. Laboratory medical
directorships and consultant
Paul Robin Kelsey Sarah services are provided to regional
Byorth, MD Horrell, MD, Mann, AuD Schied, AuD laboratories by Billings Clinic
PhD pathology department.
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Not Supportive Care Photo
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Palliative care is provided by a team Available
of doctors, nurses, and other
specialists who work together with a
patient’s other doctors to provide an
Phillip Afton
Key, MD Bruffey, NP extra layer of support. It is Bruce Simone
appropriate at any age and at any Britton, MD Davion, MD
stage in a serious illness and can be
provided along with curative
treatment.
Erica
Lathrop, NP Christina Ronald
Kavran, DO Linfesty, MD
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David Kathryn
Higgins, MD Lysinger, MD
Trudie Luke
Muir, MD Plumier, MD Nancy
Hua, DO
Pediatric Dermatology
Jon Matthew Patricia
McDonald, MD Notario, MD
Mark Jeffrey
Sheiko, MD Smith, MD
Gail Samuel
Kleman, MD, Reck, MD,
FAAD FAAD
Leslie Joan Pediatric Endocrinology
Poling, MD Sorenson, MD,
Parker FAAP
Marquardt, PA
(ASCP)
Pediatrics
Pediatricians specialize in diseases
Colleen Janelise
and conditions of infants, children
Brian Megan Wood, MD Clarke, NP
and adolescents. Services include care
Starr, MD Poser, NP
and consultation for acute and
chronic pediatric illness, disease Pediatric Hematology/
prevention, nutrition information and Billings Clinic West Oncology
routine physical evaluation. Special
expertise includes high-risk newborn
care, cardiology, gastroenterology,
hematology, oncology, neurology,
pulmonology, diabetes mellitus,
genetics and dysmorphology and
child abuse and neglect.
Karen Elizabeth
Billings Clinic Downtown Breetz, MD, McDonald,
Jack Staddon, MD
FAAP MD
Deborah Erin
Agnew, MD, Allen, MD Michelle
FAAP Pierson, MD
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Pediatric Hospital Pediatric Neurology Pediatric Urology
Medicine
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E. Lynn Erin
Lance Scott Wood, MD Grantham, MD
Robbins, DO Stephens, DO (August 2021)
Physical Medicine &
Pediatric Ophthalmology Rehabilitation
The Department of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation is staffed by
board-certified physiatrists. They
provide inpatient consultations for
patients who require comprehensive
Caitlin Katie rehabilitation management as a result
Wainscott, MD Skelton, NP
of their medical problems. Outpatient
Julia Daniel Weaver, rehabilitation management of any
Byrd, MD MD, FAAO
Neonatology neurological, medical or
musculoskeletal diagnosis resulting in
Neonatology is a subspecialty of
pediatrics focused on the medical Pediatric Orthopedics loss of function or quality of life for
both children and adults.
care of ill or premature newborn
Interventional procedures and electro
infants in the Billings Clinic Family
diagnostic services (EMG/NCS) are
Birth Center’s Level III neonatal
also provided by this department.
intensive care unit (NICU). Our
neonatologists and pediatricians,
along with our maternal-fetal
medicine specialists, work together
with NICU nurses in the care of Brian
high-risk moms and their babies. Piazza, MD
Maternal and neonatal emergency
transport is available by MedFlight
air ambulance to our NICU. Pediatric Pulmonology Lindsey Terrence
Beck, DO Cahill, MD
Fermin Jeffrey Jerimiah Shelly
Blanco, MD Cooper, MD Lysinger, MD Eagen, NP Aaron Earl
Flanagan, MD Healy, DO
Nadine Kaitlyn
Seger, MD Frenk, PA
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Rehabilitation (cont’d)
Billings Clinic Psychiatric Services
provides comprehensive mental health
services, including inpatient treatment
for adults and youth, as well as the
Youth Partial Hospitalization Program.
These services are provided at Billings Angela Melinda
Clinic Psychiatric Center, located at Schell, NP Truesdell, NP
2950 10th Ave. North on the main
Christopher James campus. Comprehensive outpatient
Ideen, MD Johnson, MD
services, including psychiatric, Outpatient only
psychological testing, and mental
health counseling for individuals and
families are available at Billings Clinic
Behavioral Health Clinic, located at
1020 North 27th Street, Suite 410.
Hospital only
Michael Lynn Jared Julie
Moore, MD Shenk, DO Bozeman, MD Kelso, MD
Podiatry
The management of diabetes-related
foot problems is the primary focus, but
a broad spectrum of services is offered, Adrienne Allie
such as: diabetic foot screening and Coopey, DO Davis, DO
preventive care, management of
diabetic foot infections, treatment of John Svetlana
diabetic foot ulcers, care of skin and Powers, MD Yakov, MD
toenail problems, fungal infections
management of painful foot
deformities, flat feet, bunions,
hammertoes, arthritic conditions,
treatment of heel pain, management of
Mariela Amy
nerve conditions of the foot, surgical Herrera Rojas, Schuett, MD,
treatment of the above conditions MD FAPA
when indicated, and hospital consults.
John Rebecca
Andre, PhD Davis, PhD
Susan Diane
Paul Ryan Finn, NP Goedde, NP
Ouradnik, Payne, DPM
DPM Brenda Angela
Roche, PhD Wagenaar,
PhD
Bonnie Jackie
Sarah Sample- Karinen, FNP LaVé, NP
Eppinger,
DPM
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Psychiatric Services – critical care medicine. The
Outpatient only (cont’d) department is associated with the
Sleep Disorders Center which is
accredited by the American Sleep
Disorders Association.
LaNora Lynette
Dixon, NP Gordy, NP
Mark Annette
Ackerman, NP Darkenwald,
LCSW
Rafael Manfred
Arciniegas, Baumgartner,
MD MD
Kendra Tanner
Oestreich, PA Rienhart, PA
Danielle Diane
Eldridge, Hurd, NP
LCSW Radiology
The Department of Radiology is
Fernando Aleksandra staffed by board-certified diagnostic
Photo Caceres, MD Kwasnik, MD
radiologists and RPA/RA non-
Not physician providers. They provide a
Available
full range of vascular-interventional,
musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic,
general and neuroradiologic
Andrea Anne diagnostic services including: MRI,
MacDonald, McRae, NP CT, CT angiography, Cardiac CT,
NP Cardiac MR, Ultrasound, image
guided biopsy, diagnostic and
Robert Joyce
Merchant, MD, Pang, MD therapeutic Nuclear Medicine, PET/
Pulmonary, Critical FCCP CT, Digital Mammography with CAD,
Care & Sleep Medicine 3D Tomosynthesis, and breast
interventional procedures, Breast
The Department of Pulmonary
MRI, Breast US, Pain Management,
Disease, Critical Care and Sleep
Radiography /Fluoroscopy,
Disorders Medicine offers diagnosis
Myelography, Arthrography,
and treatment of a variety of
Angiography, Angioplasty,
respiratory system related illnesses.
Thrombolysis, Interventional
Prognosis and specific expertise are
Dave Robert Oncology, Vascular Stent Placement
offered in: Chronic obstructive
Pucci, DO, Pueringer, MD, and Venous ports. State-of-the-art
pulmonary disease; Asthma; Cystic
FCCP FCCP, FACP equipment, training and techniques
fibrosis ; Lung cancer; Interstitial
ensure accurate and efficient
lung disease; Tuberculosis; Sleep
performance of procedures and
medicine; Pulmonary Hypertension
exams.
and Pleural disease; Pulmonary
physiology and exercise testing.
Intensive Care Department
physicians are available around the
clock for consultation by phone. All
physicians in the department are Erin Jamie
Rains, DO Riha, MD
American Board of Internal Medicine
certified in pulmonary disease and
Doug Zachary
Bell, MD Bland, MD
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which we are members through the
Montana Cancer Consortium. We
also continue to offer
pharmaceutical trials and specimen
collection trials with Total Cancer
Care program with Moffitt Cancer
John Sarah Center.
Sillery, MD Stilwill, MD
Tara John
Bowman Brandon, MD
Seitz, MD Clinical Research
Clinical Research is being done in
many departments in the Billings
Clinic including Diabetes and
Endocrinology, Cardiology, Allergy,
Gastrointestinal, Internal Medicine,
Infectious Disease, and Pediatrics
Mariah Patrick involving over 40 research trials.
Dean Andrew White, MD Minchow,
RPA, RRA Current studies are being conducted
Bruschwein, Cox, MD for Asthma, Gout, Cystic Fibrosis,
MD
Diabetes, and COPD. Clinical
Research trials bring new
medications and technology to
patients in our community. To find
out the latest trials available for
patients please check the Billings
Clinic web.
Mike Nielsen,
Joshua Heather RPA, RRA
Delavan, MD Gale, MD Collaborative Science
and Innovation
Research Established in 1999, the Center for
Clinical Translational Research
Cancer Research identifies and studies the most
The Billings Clinic Cancer Research effective ways to organize, manage,
program is involved in more than finance and deliver high quality care;
100 clinical trials ranging from phase reduce medical errors; and improve
1-4. Clinical trials are available to a patient safety and quality of care.
Jonathan Sean wide variety of cancers with an
Graeve, MD Jones, MD The Center works together with
emphasis on the newest therapies. urban and rural community clinics,
Billings Clinic is part of the newly health care professionals and health
formed National Cancer Institute care agencies throughout the region
(NCI) Community Research Program to test new methods of providing
(NCORP) with the Montana Cancer the most efficient, effective and
Consortium. The program is a highest quality care possible. The
combination of the Community Center works via Telemedicine in
Cancer Oncology Program (CCOP) partnership with rural communities
and the NCI Community Cancer to conduct studies pertaining to
George Jeffry
Center Program (NCCCP). Besides chronic disease management.
Knight, MD Lindenbaum,
MD, PhD clinical research a new area offered Studies are currently being
is Cancer Care Delivery Research conducted in Billings, as well as
(CCDR). This new research which will numerous rural communities in both
look at how cancer care is being hospital and clinic environments.
delivered. Redesign of the The Center also collaborates on
cooperative group program has also research studies with university and
occurred with the formation of medical clinics, as well as health care
research bases Alliance, NRG, and systems, across the nation.
Eric Scott
May, MD Paulsen, MD
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