Outpatient Clinics
Audiology
M’Elizabeth Maatta, AuD
Audiology Associates, Manhattan Medical Center, Manhattan, KS.
State Licensed Audiologist.
State Licensed Hearing Instrument Dispenser.
Clinics are held the 1st Wednesday and the 3rd Friday of each month. ASHA Certification.
Dr. Maatta has a strong background in sign language, interpreting & deafness; as well as experience in aural rehabilitation with hearing impaired.
Specializing in Adult & Child Hearing Testing & Hearing Aids.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext. 162. No referral needed unless required by your insurance.
Allergy & Asthma
Allen Kossoy, D.O.
Board Certified in Asthma, Allergy & Immunologic Diseases & Pediatrics.
Cotton – O’Neil Clinic, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Clinical interest includes sinusitis, allergic rhinitis & drug reactions.
Also available are through NVCH are Pulmonary Function Testing, Asthma & Allergy Testing, Peak Flows, Oximetry and Skin testing.
Appointments are made through Dr. Kossoy’s office in Topeka @ 785-354-9591.
Referrals required.
Cardiology
F. James Weyrens, MD, FACC-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease.
Cotton O-Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS.
Clinical interests are in Coronary Angioplasty & Cardia Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Clinic is held once a month depending on schedule.
Appointments are made through the Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center @ 785-270-4100 or 800-468-0177.
Referrals required.
Brian M. Beard, MD, FACC-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography.
Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS.
Clinical interest include non-invasive cardiac imaging & preventive cardiology.
Clinic is held once a month depending on schedule.
Appointments are made through the Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center @ 785-270-4100 or 800-468-0177.
Referrals required.
Rajya Malay, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Cardiology Board November 2007.
Cardiology Consultants of Topeka, Topeka, KS.
New Cardiologist to the Topeka Area, Dr. Malay will be providing services here the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Appointments can be made through the NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referrals required.
Ears, Nose & Throat
Douglas Barnes, MD, FACS-
Topeka Ear, Nose & Throat, Topeka, KS.
American Board Certified in Otolaryngology.
Adult & Pediatric Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery.
Sinus Treatment, Surgery, Voice Disorders, Swallowing, Head/Neck Surgery, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, Dizziness & Balance Disorders.
Clinic is held the 1st Friday of each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Gastroenterology
Robert Braun, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology.
Clinical interest include Liver Disease & Diagnostic/Therapeutic Biliary (ERCP).
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Robert L. Ricci, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology.
Clinical interest include General Internal Medicine & Diagnostic/Therapeutic Biliary (ERCP).
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Curtis Baum, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology.
Clinical interests are in Administrative Medicine & Inflammatory Bowl Disease.
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Thomas Welton, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Clinical interest include Helicobacter – Induced Ulcer Disease, Chronic Liver Disease & Colon Caner Prevention.
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Patrick Schroeder, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology.
Clinical interest include Colorectal Disease, Chronic Liver Disease & Pancreatic Illness.
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Brent Roeder, MD-
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Clinical interest include Endoscopic Ultrasound & Colorectal Cancer.
Gastroenterologist Cotton-O’Neil Digestive Health Center, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 3rd Thursday each month with a rotating schedule of doctors.
Appointments can be made through the NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Neurology
Taijun Zhao, M.D. , Neurologist
Dr. Zhao, neurologist with Cotton-O’Neil will hold his clinic every other month.
Physician referral is required for an appointment.
To schedule an appointment, call the outpatient clinic at 785-336-2189, ext. 162
Nephrology
Lakshmi K. Duvvur, M.D.
Certified in American Board of Internal Medicine & Nephrology.
Clinic is held every other month on the 3rd Wednesday.
Appointments are made through Dr. Duvvur’s office in Topeka @ 785-354-9491.
Referral Required.
OB/GYN
Michael R. Morrison, MD-
American Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
Lincoln Center Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.A., Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Oncology
Raja Mehdi, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology.
Cancer Medicine & Hematology, PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 4th Monday of each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Orthopedics
Joseph E. Mumford, MD-
American Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Kansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Appointments are made through Kansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Topeka @ 785-357-0301 or 800-332-0016.
Referral required.
Richard E. Polly, MD, FACS-
American Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Kansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Appointments are made through Kansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Topeka @ 785-357-0301 or 800-332-0016.
Referral required.
Kenneth Teter, MD-
American Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery & as a Carticel Surgeon.
Tallgrass Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, Topeka, KS.
Clinical interest include Hip & Knee Replacements, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery and Specializing in all orthopedic operations except spinal procedures.
Clinic are held weekly on Wednesdays.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Ophthalmology
Randall J. Kresie, MD-
American Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
Kresie & Penzler, MD’s PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinical interest include Cataracts, Glaucoma, Surgery of the Eye Lids & Diabetic Eye Diseases.
Clinic is held the 1st Tuesday & Wednesday of the month along with the 3rd Monday morning each month. Surgical Procedures are the 1st Tuesday each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Urology
Richard N. Isaacson, MD, FACS
Diplomate, American Board of Urology.
Urology Associates of Topeka, PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 3rd Tuesday each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Alfredo Iloreta, MD-
American Board Certified of Urology.
Topeka Urology Clinic PA, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 2nd Friday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ex 162.
Referral required.
Bradley W. Rupp, MD-
Board Certified Urologist.
Rupp Urology Clinic PA, Topeka, KS.
Practicing in Female Urology/Incontinence, GU Oncology, Vasectomy, Vasectomy Reversal & Pediatric Urology.
Clinic is held the 4th Friday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Podiatry
Steve J. Sitek, DPM, PA-
Atchison, KS.
Clinic is held the 2nd Monday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
No referral needed unless required by your insurance.
Christopher Brodine, DPM
Advanced Foot Care Center, Topeka, KS.
Certified in American Board of Orthopedics & Podiatric Primary Medicine.
Clinic is held the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
No referral needed unless required by your insurance.
Wound Clinic
Joseph G. Sankoorikal, MD-
American Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehab.
Midwest Rehabilitation, PA, Topeka, KS.
Interest include Wound Care & Pain Management along with EMG Studies & Trigger Point Injections.
Clinic is held the 3rd Friday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic @ 785-336-6181 ext 162.
Referral required.
Dermatology
Judy Dowd, RN, BSN, RPA-C
Cotton-O’Neil Clinic, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 1st Monday of each month offering complete diagnosis & management of skin disorders.
Appointments are made through the Topeka Office @ 785-368-0444.
Referral required.
VA Clinic
Roscoe Shepherd, PA
Veterans Administration, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 1st Friday and 3rd Tuesday each month.
All clinic appointments and inquires need to be called to Topeka Office @ 785 350-3111 ext 4485 or 800-574-8387; Lawrence Office @ 785-350-3111 ext 54650
Dietitian
Sara Kramer, RD LD
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
She is a fulltime dietician at NVCH
Physician Referral required.
Surgeons
Gary Sinning, MD-
Hiawatha Surgical Associates, Hiawatha, KS.
Clinics are held weekly on Mondays.
Contact the Surgery Department @ NVCH for appointments or inquires.
Rod Warren, MD-
Board Certified in General Surgery.
Hiawatha Surgical Associates, Hiawatha, KS.
Clinics are held weekly on Mondays.
Contact the Surgery Department @ NVCH for appointments or inquires.
