Specialty & Outpatient Providers
Providing Specialty Services Close To HomeSpecialty Providers
KCHS is privileged to welcome a variety of visiting providers into our facility to perform Specialty Outpatient Clinics and Services. This is a great benefit for you, as a patient, so you can reduce the travel outside our community and still receive quality, specialty medical care.
For questions on Specialty Clinic provider schedules, contact us at 308.832.3400
– Brittani Hergenreder, RN, Director of Specialty Clinic ext, 2323
– Alicia Sinsel, RN, Specialty Clinic Nurse ext. 2324
*Schedules are subject to change*
Behavioral Health
![Susan Gregg, APRN - Behavioral Health](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Susan-Gregg-APRN-Behavioral-Health-219x300.jpg)
Suzanne Gregg, APRN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Lanning Center for Behavioral Services – Hastings, NE
Schedule:
4th Tuesday of each month
Education:
– Creighton University – Master’s of Nursing Degree
– University of Nebraska Medical Center – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree
– Certified Autism Specialist
Areas of Specialty:
Works with children and adults providing medication management for a variety of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, developmental disorders, and more.
Cardiology
![Doug Netz, MD FACC - Cardiology](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Doug-Netz-MD-FACC-Cardiology-300x276.png)
Schedule:
2nd Wednesday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha – Doctor of Medicine
– University of Nebraska medical Center, Omaha – Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
– Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
– Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
Areas of Specialty:
Interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. He provides comprehensive cardiology services including diagnostic cardiac imaging, interventional therapy for coronary artery disease, preventative cardiac care, and medical treatment of cardiovascular disease.
![Lindy Vakoc, APRN - Cardiology](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lindy-Vakoc-APRN-Cardiology-300x224.jpg)
Lindy Vakoc, APRN, MSN, FNP
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Pioneer Heart Institute – Lincoln, NE
Schedule:
1st Monday of each month
Education:
– South Dakota State University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
– Walden University, Minneapolis, MN – Master of Science Degree, Family Nurse Practitioner
– Board Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Areas of Specialty:
Her cardiology interests include structural heart disease, interventional cardiac care, heart failure, and electrophysiology.
![Douglas Kosmicki, MD - NHI2](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Douglas-Kosmicki-MD-NHI2.jpg)
Schedule:
3rd Monday afternoon each month
Education:
– Nebraska Wesleyan University – Bachelor’s Degree
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Doctorate of Medicine
– American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology
Areas of Specialty:
His focus is interventional cardiology, general cardiology as well as structural heart disease.
![Amy Theesen, APRN - NHI2](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Amy-Theesen-APRN-NHI2.jpg)
Schedule:
4th Wednesday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – College of Nursing
– Creighton University – School of Medicine
Areas of Specialty:
![John Waters, MD - Cardiology](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/John-Waters-MD-Cardiology.jpg)
Schedule:
2nd Tuesday of each month – Starting in May 2024
Education:
– University of California Sacramento, CA
– University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KA – Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
– Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
Areas of Specialty:
Specializes in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the heart and blood vessels using catheter-based procedures to treat complex cardiac conditions.
E.N.T. (Otolaryngology and Audiology)
![John P. Blecha, MD - ENT3](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/John-P.-Blecha-MD-ENT3-214x300.png)
Schedule:
3rd Thursday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska at Kearney – Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Molecular Biology
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Medical Doctorate
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Surgical Training in Otolaryngology
– Board Certified in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Areas of Specialty:
Ear, nose and throat surgery and has a special interest in pediatric disorders, chronic sinus disease, facial trauma, neck masses and chronic ear disease.
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Blecha, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
![(Sara) Renee (Craft) Guthard - ENT](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sara-Renee-Craft-Guthard-ENT-214x300.jpg)
Schedule:
3rd Thursday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska Lincoln – Undergraduate studies in Athletic Training with a minor in Psychology
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Master of Physician Assistant Studies
– Board Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Areas of Specialty:
She enjoys all areas of ear, nose and throat surgery with special interests in pediatric ear conditions, chronic sinus diseases, and management of thyroid disease.
General Surgery
![Caleb Schroeder, MD 2 - General Surgery2](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Caleb-Schroeder-MD-2-General-Surgery2.jpg)
Schedule:
Most Fridays every month
Education:
– Doane College, Bachelor of Science
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Doctorate of Medicine
– Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Areas of Specialty:
He performs surgery to address diseases of the gallbladder, breast, skin, lymph nodes, skin cancer, wound care, hemorrhoids, small and large bowel. He performs a variety of laparoscopic procedures, as well as colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Schroeder, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
![Craig, Cade6](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Craig-Cade6-225x300.jpg)
Cade Craig, MD
Family Medicine
Kearney County Health Services
Schedule:
Most Fridays every month
Education:
– University of Nebraska at Kearney, Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) Recipient
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
Areas of Specialty:
Colonoscopy procedures
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Craig, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Obstetrics/Gynecology
![Todd A. Pankratz, MD - Obstetrician and Gyno](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Todd-A.-Pankratz-MD-Obstetrician-and-Gyno.png)
Todd Pankratz, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Mary Lanning Memorial Healthcare – Hastings, NE
Schedule:
1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays (as needed)
Education:
–
Areas of Specialty:
Obstetrics and gynecology services
Ophthalmology
![Daniel Agraz, MD - Kearney Eye 2](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Daniel-Agraz-MD-Kearney-Eye-2.png)
Schedule:
As needed
Education:
– University of Nebraska Lincoln – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Spanish
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Doctor of Medicine
– Fellowship in Cornea, Refractive, and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgeries
– Certified from the American Board of Ophthalmology
Areas of Specialty:
Cataract surgery
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Agraz, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Oral Surgery
![Marse McCann-Carpenter - Dental](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Marse-McCann-Carpenter-Dental.webp)
Schedule:
As needed
Education:
–
Areas of Specialty:
Oral surgery
Orthopedics
![Jeffery Schopp, MD 2 - Orthopedics](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jeffery-Schopp-MD-2-Orthopedics-250x300.jpg)
Jeffrey Schopp, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Schedule:
Every 2 weeks, alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays
Education:
– Southern Illinois University
– Southern Illinois University Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
– Doctorate and Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Areas of Specialty:
Total Joint Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine, Overuse Syndrome, Nerve Entrapments, Arthritis
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Schopp, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Pain Management
![Pravardhan Birthi, MD - Pain Management](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pravardhan-Birthi-MD-Pain-Management-224x300.png)
Pravardhan Birthi, MD
Pain Management Specialist
Grand Island Pain Relieve Center – Grand Island, NE
Schedule:
Varying Thursdays of each month
Education:
– Bangalore Medical College in India – Medical Doctorate
– University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY – Residency and Fellowship in Pain Medicine
– Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
Areas of Specialty:
Treatment or relief of acute to chronic pain utilizing medications, injections, and/or therapies
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Birthi, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
![Kelly Stevenson PA-C - Pain Management](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kelly-Stevenson-PA-C-Pain-Management-279x300.jpg)
Kelly Stevenson, PA-C
Pain Management Specialist
Grand Island Pain Relieve Center – Grand Island, NE
Schedule:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Education:
– Nebraska Wesleyan University – Undergraduate degree
– Union College – Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
– Board Certified through NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Areas of Specialty:
Treatment or relief of acute to chronic pain utilizing medications, injections, and/or therapies
![Jennifer Chavez APRN FNP-C - Pain Management](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jennifer-Chavez-APRN-FNP-C-Pain-Management-294x300.jpg)
Jennifer Chavez, APRN, FNP-C
Pain Management Specialist
Grand Island Pain Relieve Center – Grand Island, NE
Schedule:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Education:
– Chamberlain University – Masters of Nursing Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner
– Board Certified through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Areas of Specialty:
Treatment or relief of acute to chronic pain utilizing medications, injections, and/or therapies
![Benjamin L. Huls, CRNA, MS - Pain Management](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Benjamin-L.-Huls-CRNA-MS-Pain-Management-214x300.png)
Benjamin Huls, CRNA, MS
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kearney Anesthesia Associates, PC – Kearney, NE
Schedule:
As needed
Education:
– Nebraska Wesleyan University & Creighton University – Undergraduate degree
– University of Kansas / Bryan LGH School of Nurse Anesthesia – Master of Science in Allied Health
– Board Certified by the National Board Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
Areas of Specialty:
Epidural steroid injections for pain relief
For surgical procedures performed by Ben, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Podiatry
![Robert Hinze, DPM - Podiatry](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Robert-Hinze-DPM-Podiatry.png)
Schedule:
1st Friday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska, Lincoln – Undergraduate degree
– Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA – Medical degree
– Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Areas of Specialty:
Podiatric outreach clinic and surgical services
For surgical procedures performed by Dr. Hinze, see Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Pulmonology
![Mathew Stritt, MD - Pumonology](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mathew-Stritt-MD-Pumonology.png)
Matthew Stritt, MD
Pulmonologist
Hastings Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic, Mary Lanning Healthcare – Hastings, NE
Schedule:
2nd Monday of each month
Education:
– University of Nebraska-Kearney – Undergraduate degree
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Doctorate of Medicine
– Board Certified in Internal, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine
Areas of Specialty:
Full scope of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
![Abby Gallagher, APRN-C - Pulmonology2](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Abby-Gallagher-APRN-C-Pulmonology2.jpg)
Abby Gallagher, APRN-C
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Hastings Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic, Mary Lanning Healthcare – Hastings, NE
Schedule:
2nd Monday of each month
Education:
– Hastings College – Bachelors Degree in Psychology
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Masters of Nursing Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Areas of Specialty:
Pulmonary medicine
Wound Care
![Farquhar, Sally 4](https://kchs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Farquhar-Sally-4.jpg)
Schedule:
Weekly each Tuesday
Education:
– University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha – Masters in Nursing Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Areas of Specialty:
Healing wounds and optimizing outcomes for patients
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Minden, NE 68959
Phone: 308-832-3400
Email: info@kchs.org
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