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HEALTH NEWS
THE
MARVELS
OF
MODERN
MEDICINE
JUNE
ISSUE—2008
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Named
Business of the Year
B
ozeman Deaconess was named 2007 ‘Business of the Year’
by Prospera Business Network at its annual membership dinner.
Prospera, a private, non-profit, member-supported economic development
organization that serves Gallatin and Park Counties, is dedicated to
encouraging and supporting business expansion, retention
and relocation. They provide access to guidance, capital,
professional development,
networking and recognition.
Prospera Business Network
recognizes outstanding area
businesses in categories such
as: Entrepreneur of the Year,
Business of the Year, Innovation
Award and Start-up Business
of the Year.
Skincare, Acupuncture, Massage Services and More
T
NONPROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE PAID
BOZEMAN DEACONESS
HEALTH SERVICES
PERMIT NO. 41
he newly opened Bozeman Deaconess
Synergy Medical Spa offers the holistic
approach and comfort of a traditional day spa
with conventional and complementary
medical modalities. All services including East Asian medicine (acupuncture),
massage and aesthetics services, are
provided by licensed healthcare
professionals under the medical
direction of Drs. Shaun Gillis and
Melissa Casper of Bozeman Deaconess Big Sky Women’s Specialists.
Breakthrough skincare services offered
at Synergy Medical Spa include advanced
technology intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for removal
of unwanted hair, freckles, age spots, and rosacea; laser treatment of vascular lesions such as spider veins; and SilkPeel® dermalinfusion, which makes
microdermabrasion obsolete by stimulating new cell growth and addressing
specific conditions to revitalize the skin. This spring, our co-medical directors
will offer cosmetic procedures—Botox® to relax facial muscles and smooth
wrinkles and cosmetic injectable fillers to fill-in facial lines and plump/define
lips. Botox can provide a smoother, more relaxed and youthful appearance
with just one treatment. The simple injection that improves wrinkles for up to
six months at a time, say Drs. Gillis and Casper, has very few complications.
Cosmetic injectable fillers, also safe, are used for natural-looking skin
rejuvenation by filling crease lines in the face as well as plumping lips.
East Asian medicine, offered by Licensed Acupuncturist Christina Clark,
assists in restoring the natural flow and balance of life (Qi) to promote health
and well-being. Clark, who has advanced training in reproductive medicine and the treatment of women’s health issues,
received a master’s degree in oriental medicine
at Southwest Acupuncture College.
The massage experience at Synergy Medical
Spa offers a form of healing and relaxation that
has been around for centuries. Massage therapy
has many benefits—it can strengthen the
immune system, improve posture, increase
joint flexibility and range of motion, and lower
blood pressure.
The new spa, in a serene, pleasing
setting on the fourth floor of Highland Park 4
on the Bozeman Deaconess Medical Campus,
is open from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
To schedule an appointment or purchase a gift
certificate call 556-5140.
915 Highland Boulevard
Bozeman, MT 59715
Synergy Medical Spa:
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JUNE ISSUE—2008
HEALTH NEWS—THE MARVELS OF MODERN MEDICINE
Varicose Vein Treatment in the 21st Century: Minimally Invasive
Office Procedures Allow Quick Recoveries with Minimal Pain and Excellent Results
Varicose veins
to talk with a physician about the history, evolution,
stripping operation, are rarely needed these days;
are a com-
and symptoms of your varicose veins. This is also the
nearly all patients can get effective vein treatment with
mon medical
time to talk about your expectations and goals of vein
procedures done in the office setting.
condition
treatment—whether you are interested in improving
In addition to helping your legs feel better and look
and may be
how your legs feel, how they look, or both. An examina-
better now, treatment of your veins helps prevent prob-
present in up to
tion of your legs and varicose veins will be done and,
lems with your legs in the future. And while most people
25% of women
in most cases, an ultrasound test will be obtained to
appreciate the improvement in the appearance of their
and 15% of men. Varicose veins are poorly functioning
evaluate the superficial veins in your legs. This specialized
legs after treatment, many people seek treatment for
veins that range in size from small “spider” veins to large,
venous ultrasound looks for poorly functioning
relief of symptoms. This is much different than treatment
bulky veins. They are usually blue or purple in color
veins under the skin, veins that may not be visible on
for just “cosmetic” reasons. Insurance carriers often have
and occur most frequently in the legs and feet. Although
physical exam. Using the ultrasound to identify abnormal
coverage for varicose vein procedures.
varicose veins can be completely asymptomatic,
veins allows for more accurate and thorough treatment
The Montana Vein Clinic specializes in the
varicose veins are often accompanied by symptoms of
and better results.
evaluation and treatment of patients with all types of
leg discomfort. Common complaints include throbbing,
There has been great progress in the treatments
varicose veins. Recently opened and conveniently located
aching, itching, burning, or swelling of the legs.
available for varicose veins. In contrast to years past,
on the Bozeman Deaconess medical campus, we can
Standing in one place for a long time usually makes
nearly all procedures today are done in a physician’s
provide all the treatments mentioned above. Our skilled
these symptoms worse.
office without the need for general anesthesia. Modern
staff has extensive experience working with insurance
If left untreated, varicose veins generally become
vein treatments use only tiny incisions which have
companies to obtain authorization for coverage of
larger and more numerous over time. Superficial blood
minimal associated pain and allow immediate return to
varicose vein treatments.
clots, skin inflammation, and skin ulcers are other
normal activity. One of the more common treatments
complications that occasionally occur in people with
uses laser energy to permanently close abnormal veins.
untreated varicose veins. Fortunately, today there are
Laser treatment may be appropriate for either larger
many options available to help alleviate symptoms,
veins under the skin or smaller “spider” veins on the skin
remove uncomfortable or unsightly veins, and to help
surface. Other office based treatments include microphle-
prevent complications of varicose veins.
bectomy (removal of superficial veins through tiny
Treatment for varicose veins is often easier than
incisions) and sclerotherapy (injections which make veins
people think. An initial office visit allows the opportunity
close down and fade). Larger surgeries, such as a vein
By Andrew Grace,
MD, FACS
Dr. Grace, director of the Montana Vein Clinic, is a Fellow of
the American College of Surgeons and a Member of
the American College of Phlebology—an organization of
physicians that specialize in the treatment of varicose veins.
Please call (406) 587-0704 to schedule an appointment.
Three-Dimensional Ultrasounds Take
“Baby’s First Photo”
Expectant parents no longer have to wait until the birth to see their
Best results are
baby’s face. Bozeman Deaconess Big Sky Women’s Specialists now offers a
obtained between
non-diagnostic 3-D ultrasound called “Baby’s First Photo.” Carol Mosby,
29 and 32 weeks
Bozeman Deaconess Big Sky Women’s Specialists clinic supervisor, says
gestation. “At approxi-
“First Photos” are available to all pregnant women in southwest Montana—
mately 28 weeks, as
not just patients of the Bozeman Deaconess Health Group practice. “We’re
babies are building more
the only site in the area offering 3-D ultrasounds,” she said, noting that now
fat, more facial features
there is no need to travel to Billings for this exciting service that has become
can be seen,” Mosby
more common among today’s expectant parents.
explains. Some babies pose
“It’s always fun to see the baby in
motion. Family and friends
are welcome to join the session.
We can take as many people into
our imaging room as will
comfortably fit.”
for their close-up; others hide
behind their hands and feet.
During the ultrasound, technicians do all they can to encourage the
baby to “face the camera” although there is no guarantee on image quality.
“It’s always fun to see the baby in motion. Family and friends are welcome
to join the session. We can take as many people into our imaging room as
will comfortably fit,” Mosby says.
“Baby’s First Photo” is a cosmetic ultrasound—insurance doesn’t cover
the charge. The one-hour appointment costs $232. Expectant mothers must
have had a 20-week ultrasound for anatomic survey prior to the 3-D ultrasound. Parents-to-be can enjoy their baby’s funny positions and take home
“Baby’s First Photo”
using 3-D ultrasound
keepsake pictures. They also receive a CD and pictures to share with family
and friends who were unable to be present for the “picture-taking.”
Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center
Cleaning Products Pose
Child Poison Dangers
and The Wellness Community Initiate Partnership to
Offer Extended Support and Education to Patients
The Bozeman Deaconess Cancer
The Wellness Community–Montana
Center initiated a partnership with The
offers a variety of professionally
Wellness Community–Montana to offer
facilitated support groups, educational
increased cancer support and education
programs, mindfulness-based self care,
to cancer patients.
yoga, retreats, and resources for indi-
Bozeman Deaconess Cancer
viduals and family members affected by
Center provides direct patient care,
cancer in Bozeman and the surrounding
social services and all cancer related care
communities. According to Becky
necessary for people in our community
Robideaux, executive director of The
diagnosed with cancer. “For additional
Wellness Community, Bozeman
support our patients need that may not
Deaconess now funds the organization’s
be provided by the Cancer Center, we’ve
program director position.
developed a partnership with The
The new partnership with The
Wellness Community–Montana. They
Wellness Community, says Gwinner,
are a non-profit organization whose
extends our commitment to patients,
mission is to offer cancer support,
recognizing their need for comprehen-
education and hope,” says Wendy
sive supportive care addressing the
Gwinner, LCSW, an oncology social
physical, emotional, spiritual and
worker at the Bozeman Deaconess
educational needs. “We’re supporting
Cancer Center.
our patients directly through this
partnership,” she said.
Little hands can latch onto
hazardous, even poisonous cleaning
products around the home, so here
are 10 safety tips to help protect
young children.
Parents and other adults should:
Thoroughly check your home to ensure
that it’s safe for children.
Install childproof locks on cabinets
where cleaning supplies are stored.
Never assume a cabinet is too high for
a curious child.
Keep all household products in their
original packaging, which includes
first-aid information in the event of
accidental exposure or ingestion of
the product.
Read and follow the directions on the
product label.
Don’t leave cleaning buckets with
liquid in them unattended. If a child
falls into a bucket, it may not tip over,
and the child could drown in even a
small amount of liquid.
Schedule house cleaning during “down
times,” when children are having a nap
or on a play date or at school.
Take out only the amount of cleaning
product you need for the job you’re
doing at the moment. Keep the rest
securely stored until you need it.
Immediately clean up any spillage.
Avoid distractions or interruptions
when children are present while you’re
cleaning. If you need to answer the
door, take the child with you. If the
phone rings, let the answering machine get the call.
Post the Poison Control Center phone
number (1-800-222-1222) by every
phone in your home and save the
number on your cell phone.
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HEALTH NEWS—THE MARVELS OF MODERN MEDICINE
ABC’s of EHR
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Joseph Sofianek, MD, Receives Innovation Award
An Electronic Health Record is a secure
computer program that allows a health care
team to provide safer, higher quality and more
efficient health care to patients and their
families. Medical information such as office
notes, medications, chronic problem lists,
allergies, consults, laboratory data and radiology
By Joseph Sofianek, MD
reports are longitudinally stored electronically
and are available to providers whenever and
wherever needed. EHR’s improve safety in multiple ways: electronic transmission of
prescriptions to ensure accuracy and automatic reviews/checks for medication interactions. EHR’s also feature decision support tools that improve quality and assist providers
in making critical decisions in patient care. Health care reminders are also built into the
system to assure that important medical tasks are carried out. Emergency room
physicians will have secure access to patients’ records to assist them in providing the
best care in their department. Efficiency is enhanced in a variety of ways—­­­­no more
searching for patient charts, no more constantly having to repeat demographic information during check-in processes in different offices, no more waiting for pertinent
medical information to be faxed or sent to the appropriate place, less waiting time at
the pharmacy as prescriptions will be sent electronically—to just name a few.
eMergence, our community-wide EHR collaborative, involving over 100 local
providers and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, is currently in the implementation phase
and is preparing to revolutionize the way health care is delivered in the Gallatin Valley.
Joseph Sofianek, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates, received the
Prospera Business Network “Innovation Award” for developing the Gallatin
Valley health care community Electronic Health Record (EHR) initiative, dubbed
“eMergence.” eMergence is poised to revolutionize area health care delivery
by enhancing quality, safety and efficiency. eMergence is the product of a two
year collaborative effort involving Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and nearly 100
healthcare providers in the Gallatin Valley.
Celebrating a Decade of Philanthropy
T
he impact of charitable giving to
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital cannot be
overstated, says Debra Gill. Since it opened ten
years ago, the foundation has raised over
$10 million to improve health care in the
Gallatin Valley. Gill, Executive VP of Philanthropy,
who has directed the nonprofit foundation since
it was established, says private funding through
Bozeman Deaconess Foundation is essential to
ensuring financial stability and maintaining local,
nonprofit ownership of our health care system.
The foundation and its board of directors
seek contributions for specialized equipment and
services to allow patients to receive advanced
treatments in their home community. “The only
way we can continue to keep up with new
technology is through charitable giving,” Gill
explains. “This year, for example, we’re raising
funds to bring life-saving, state-of-the-art digital
mammography to Bozeman Deaconess.” Bozeman
Deaconess Foundation also builds endowment
funds to offset declining reimbursements and fund
expansion needs for various departments.
When asked to pick three highlights during her
decade at the foundation, Gill mentions the MASH
Bash. “Dr. Ken Conger worked so hard setting the
scene. There was a special energy in the room and
it was exciting to have the event in the hospital’s
new space on the 5th floor of Highland Park 4.” She
also recalls “the look on the patients’ faces at the
opening of the new Cancer Center as they realized
that they’ll receive care in that kind of environment.
It reassures them that we’re going to be able to
provide the level of care they need in a beautiful
healing space.” Finally, Gill says she was touched
when her dentist’s nurse told her that the Cardiac
Cath Lab, which the Foundation raised funds to
build, saved her brother’s life.
Significant Accomplishments
through 2007
Endowment Fund Balances as of
December, 2007
(Foundation was incorporated in 1998)
• Bozeman Deaconess Foundation
General Endowment $4,903,000
Destination Home Capital Campaign
1996-1998 $2,000,000
• Cardiac Services Endowment $246,700
1998 $380,800
• Charity Care Endowment $1,180,000
1999 $606,200
• Edith Sanks Educational Assistance
Endowment $120,500
2000 $785,500
2001 $555,000
• Employee Emergency Fund
Endowment $308,000
2002 $362,000
• Erlenbush Health and Wellness
Endowment $145,000
2003 $899,000
2004 $580,000
2005 $967,500
• Piano $7,000
• Health Information Center Endowment
$984,000
2006 $1,576,800
•S
urgery $121,000 (Gamma Probe for
Sentinal Node Biopsies, ISuite)
• Hillcrest Senior Living Endowment
$510,400
2007 $1,217,000
• Hospice Endowment $147,200
Total $9,929,800
• Telemetry Services $750,000
• We Care Shop $87,000
• Scott and Barbara Heck Cancer Services
Endowment $732,700
• Cancer Center $1,155,000
(Linear Accelerator, 3D/IMRT Radiation
Therapy, Ultrasound-Guided Radiation
Therapy, 2007 Renovation, Patient Care
Fund, Survivor’s Day)
• Hillcrest Senior Living $12,000
• Cardiac Services $644,000 (Cardiac
Catheterization Lab technology,
Intravascular Ultrasound, Cardiac
Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
• Mammography for Uninsured $36,000
• Chapel and Healing Garden $208,000
• Destination Home Capital Campaign
$2,000,000 (Cancer Center, Bozeman
Dialysis Unit, Health Information Center)
• Digital Mammography $380,000
• Education $170,000 (ACLS Training
System, Manikins, Cardiovascular
Training Center, Physician’s Education)
• Emergency Services $116,400
• Employee Emergency Fund $108,400
• Hospice $535,200
• Intensive Care Unit $21,200
• Lifeline $7,300
•M
aternal Newborn Department
$274,000
• Misc. Departments $41,000
• Palliative Medicine $60,000
• Pediatrics (Play Areas) $28,700
Total $7,026,600
• Greatest Needs $264,400
Funds Raised Annually
• Webster Spiritual Care Endowment
$62,000
Total $9,339,500
Bozeman Deaconess Receives United Way Award
Rick Ojala Elected to Serve as United Way Officer
The Greater Gallatin
thanked CEO and President
Bozeman Deaconess VP of Senior
United Way presented the
John Nordwick and the board
Services Rick Ojala was elected to serve
“Community Impact” award
of Bozeman Deaconess Health
as an officer for 2008 Greater Gallatin
to Bozeman Deaconess Health
Services for its philanthropic
Valley United Way board of directors.
Services at its annual meeting
work and investments in the
He joined the board of directors for
February 28. Carol Townsend,
Gallatin Community Clinic.
United Way in 2005.
United Way executive director,
Rick Ojala
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HEALTH NEWS—THE MARVELS OF MODERN MEDICINE
Majxner Elected Chief of Staff
R. James Majxner, MD
R. James (Jim) Majxner, MD, was
the entire medical staff,” he said. Majxner replaces outgoing chief of staff,
elected chief of staff at Bozeman
Kathryn Borgenicht, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates.
Deaconess Hospital by fellow medical
staff. Majxner, an emergency
vice chief of staff and Robert Blake, MD, of Bridger Orthopedics & Sports
medicine physician with Absaroka
Medicine was elected secretary. Each will serve a two-year term.
Brian Chamblee, MD, Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates, was elected
Emergency Physicians and medical
director of Bozeman Deaconess Emergency Services, will serve as chief of staff
from 2008–2010. “Communication between physicians, the hospital and the
hospital board is central to improving community health and quality of life.
We’ve done well in the past but rapid growth presents a challenge. My role,
during this time of new and expanded hospital services, is to be a voice for
Brian Chamblee, MD
Robert Blake, MD
New Medical Staff
Jim Attarian, MD, Director,
Bozeman Deaconess Health Group Hospitalist
Program
Dr. Attarian received his medical degree
from the University of Michigan Medical
School and completed residency in internal
medicine at the University of Minnesota.
Following a fellowship in critical care medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in
Minneapolis, Attarian practiced in Hibbing
and in Mankato, MN.
Mary Bertagnolli, L.Ac.
Mary Bertagnolli, who is certified in
acupuncture by the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine and licensed by the state Board
of Medical Examiners, was credentialed as a
health professional at Bozeman Deaconess.
She has practiced acupuncture since 1993
after completing a master’s in oriental
medicine at Southwest Acupuncture
College. The Three Forks native offers
acupuncture to Dr. Colette Kirchhoff’s patients
who are treated at Bozeman Deaconess.
Fiona Buckley, MD,
Gallatin Valley Anesthesia
Dr. Buckley is a graduate of Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, TX. She recently
completed a four-year residency in anesthesiology (chief resident) at the University of
Utah in Salt Lake City; she was in an orthopedic residency there from 2001–2003.
Hanly Burton, DO,
Bozeman Creek Family Health
Dr. Burton earned his doctor of osteopathic
medicine degree at Western University
of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA. Burton
completed residency at the Montana Family
Medicine Residency Program/Yellowstone
City County Health Department, Billings.
He is board eligible in family medicine.
Melissa Casper, MD,
Bozeman Deaconess Big Sky Women’s Specialists
Dr. Casper is board certified in obstetrics
and gynecology. She received her medical degree from the University of TexasHouston Medical School and completed
residency at Parkland Hospital/University of
Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. Casper previously practiced in both
Bozeman and Texas and returns to offer
gynecological services.
Christine Clark, L.Ac.,
Bozeman Deaconess Synergy Medical Spa
Christine Clark was credentialed as a health
professional at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Clark received a master’s degree in oriental medicine at Southwest Acupuncture
College and is a National Board Certified
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. She has
advanced training in reproductive medicine
and the treatment of women’s health issues
with acupuncture. She offers acupuncture
under the supervision of Drs. Shaun Gillis
and Melissa Casper, of Big Sky Women’s
Specialists.
Susan Daniels, MD,
Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates
Dr. Daniels is a 1998 graduate of the
University of Minnesota School of Medicine where she also completed residency
training in pediatrics. She was in general
pediatrics practice with Pediatric Services in
St. Louis Park, MN and also worked at the
pediatric intensive care unit at Gillette Chil-
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dren’s Specialty Healthcare before moving,
with her family, to Bozeman. Daniels, who
is board certified in pediatrics, was born
and raised in Fargo, ND.
Justin Eisel, MD,
Gallatin Community Clinic
Dr. Eisel is a graduate of the University of
Minnesota School of Medicine and the
Duluth Family Practice Residency Program. Eisel, who is board certified in family
medicine, was in locum tenens practice in
northern Minnesota.
Connie Hahn, DO,
Bozeman Deaconess Medical Associates
Dr. Hahn is a graduate of the Arizona
College of Osteopathic Medicine where
she received her doctor of osteopathic
medicine. She completed her residency
at UC-Davis Family Medicine Residency
Program at Mercy Medical Center, Merced,
CA. Hahn, a former ski instructor/racer, has
a special interest in sports medicine and
women’s health.
Alexander LeGrand, MD,
Bridger Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Dr. LeGrand, an orthopedic surgeon and
sports medicine specialist, is a graduate of
Duke University School of Medicine and
orthopedic surgery residency program. Last
year he completed a fellowship in sports
medicine at the University of Utah. LeGrand
specializes in arthroscopic and open surgical treatment of common and complex
injuries of the knee and shoulder.
Shannon Lester, RN, FNP-CS
Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine
Associates
Family Nurse Practitioner Shannon Lester
graduated from Carroll College in Helena
with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and
from the University of Northern Colorado,
in Greeley, CO, with a master’s degree
in nursing. She is board certified in family practice. Lester has a special interest in
geriatric medicine and hospice care.
Marci Lovgren, PA-C,
Bridger Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Marci Lovgren is a graduate of the Oregon
Bozeman Deaconess Neurology
Health Sciences University in Portland, OR.
Dr. Kirk is a graduate of the University of
She specializes in
Utah School of Mediorthopedic surgery
cine, where he comand is certified by the
pleted residency in
In the last year, 20 new
National Commission
neurology. He trained
physicians and health profeson Certification of
at the Mayo Clinic in
sionals joined the medical
Physician Assistants,
clinical neurophysiolstaff of Bozeman Deaconess.
the only credentialogy and practiced in
ing organization for
Health professionals with
Ohio, before moving
physician assistants in
to Bozeman. Kirk is
credentials at Bozeman
the US.
board certified in neuDeaconess include
Vernon H. Kirk, Jr., MD,
rology, neurophysiolphysician assistants, nurse
Alexia Mehrle,
ogy, electrodiagnostic
practitioners, psychologists,
MD,
medicine and sleep
Absaroka Emergency
and acupuncturists.
medicine. He performs
Physicians
Join us in welcoming them to
neurological testing—
Dr. Alexia Mehrle
our community.
EMG, EEG and sleep
is a 2003 graduate
studies. Additionally,
of the University of
he treats patients with
Mississippi School
a wide variety of neurological disorders
of Medicine. She completed residency in
including stroke, headache, Parkinson’s
emergency medicine at University of Missisdisease, epilepsy and seizures, peripheral
sippi Medical Center and was chief resident
neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, excessive
in the Department of Emergency Medicine
daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, in 2006-2007.
and insomnia.
Anderson Mehrle, MD,
David Koeplin, MD,
Bozeman Deaconess
Cancer Center Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Koeplin, a board certified radiation oncologist, received his undergraduate degree
from the University of Michigan/Ann Arbor
and his medical degree from UCLA. After his
internship in internal medicine at UCLA, he
completed his specialty training in radiation
oncology at the University of California/San
Francisco (UCSF) in 1996. He was in private
practice in Idaho for 10 years prior to relocating to his wife’s home state of Montana.
Koeplin brings considerable experience
to the Cancer Center. He is proficient in a
variety of specialized radiation techniques
including Intensity Modulated Radiation
Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation
Therapy (IGRT), two recent advances in the
field that are clinically beneficial to patients.
Koeplin is also skilled in radioactive seed
implantation for the treatment of prostate
cancer, having started Idaho’s first prostate
seed program in 1998.
Cardiology Consultants of Bozeman
Dr. Anderson Mehrle received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi (UM) School of Medicine. He did his
internship, residency and a year as chief
medical resident in internal medicine at the
UM Medical Center in Jackson, MS. After
residency, Mehrle completed a cardiology
fellowship and an interventional cardiology
fellowship at UM. Before moving to
Bozeman Mehrle was assistant professor in
the UM department of medicine, division
of cardiology, and assistant director for the
cardiology fellowship program. He is board
certified in internal medicine and in cardiology. Mehrle joins Drs. Blair Erb and Dane
Sobek as an interventional cardiologist with
a special interest in peripheral
vascular disease.
residency in anesthesiology at the Johns
Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore,
followed by a cardiac anesthesiology and
critical care fellowship, also at Johns
Hopkins. Before he moved to Missoula in
2000, where he was an attending anesthesiologist for Community Medical Center,
St. Patrick Hospital, Big Sky Surgery Center
and Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery
Center, Moog spent three years in academic medicine. He was clinical instructor of
anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine and assistant professor
at the University of Utah School of Medicine
in Salt Lake City. Moog is board certified in
anesthesiology and internal medicine.
Michael Paradise, MD,
Intercity Radiology/Advanced Medical Imaging
Dr. Paradise is an honors graduate of the
Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH.
He completed internship in internal medicine at the Medical College of Ohio and
residency in diagnostic radiology at the
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center at Dallas. Paradise trained at the
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center for a fellowship in magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). Paradise is
board certified in diagnostic radiology.
Joel Sayre, DMD,
Gallatin Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Joel Sayre, “Dr. J” to his young patients, has
opened Gallatin Valley Pediatric Dentistry.
A University of Montana graduate, Sayre
earned his DMD degree from the University
of Oregon Health Sciences University in
Portland, OR. After completing dental school
in 2000, he worked for a year at the University of Minnesota in a hospital-based general
residency. Sayre also worked in a private
pediatric dental practice in Vancouver, WA,
on a mobile dental bus in rural Colorado and
in a community health center in Grand Junction, CO. In August 2006, Sayre completed
a two-year pediatric residency at UCLA in
Los Angeles, CA. “Dr. J” offers comfortable,
quality dental care for infants, children and
adolescents throughout southwest Montana.
Sebastian White, NP,
Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine
Associates
Sebastian White, NP, earned his bachelor’s
and master’s of science in nursing from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
His nurse practitioner training focused on
diabetes management in outpatient and
inpatient settings and included clinical
residencies at Duke University’s Department
of Endocrinology and Diabetes and
University of North Carolina’s Diabetes
Management Center. He is board certified
in family practice and advanced diabetes
management. In addition to seeing
patients at Internal Medicine Associates,
White provides diabetes care and education
at the Bozeman Deaconess Diabetes Center.
Matthew Moog, MD,
Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates
Dr. Moog attended the Albany Medical
College in New York and completed residency in internal medicine at the University
of Rochester Medical Center. He then did
Bozeman Deaconess Patient
Financial Services (formerly Business
Office) and the administrative offices of
Bozeman Deaconess Health Group are
now located in the second floor of the
Legacy Building, 1600 Ellis Drive.
Two patient financial representatives
remain at the hospital to assist both
hospital and Health Group patients with
their billing. Patient Financial Services
in the hospital is located across from the
Main Patient Registration Desk near the
Emergency Department. In addition, a
patient financial services representative is
available at Bozeman Deaconess Outpatient Services at North 19th near Main.
To pay bills online,
visit www.bozemandeaconess.org.