Dr. Baker had planned on serving the Quincy area for a long time. She was born at Blessing Hospital and worked here during college, prior to her medical training. As planned, with her medical degree in hand, she made her way back home to start her practice. “My goal, after growing up just outside of Quincy, was to come back... Read More about Catherine Baker, MD

A man with a passion for learning, Bradley’s patients find a provider with a sharp mind and keen ear.“ Always listen and take time to get to know patients. People want to be heard and understood and not just a number.”

I began my journey to become a doctor at an early age. When I was about 8 years old, I developed a painful rash on my chest. My parents took me to a doctor who amazed me, even at my young age. He was very welcoming, compassionate and respectful to me. From that point, becoming a doctor was what I... Read More about Luc Tchapnda, MD

In over 10 years of being a physician, I have had the opportunity to fully value the art of family medicine. The true blessing of being a family physician is the ability to take care of the whole patient, not just the disease. The whole patient experience involves both physical well-being as well as emotional health. My training in family... Read More about Michael Kirkpatrick, MD

Dr. Bifom brings two things with him each time he meets a hospitalized patient for the first time “A bright smile and a good attitude. That first greeting is very important. I try to make the patient as comfortable as possible and find some common ground to get them to open up and trust me. That’s what builds a good... Read More about Adrian Bifom, MD

As a pediatrician, I love that I have the unique opportunity to see my patients grow from infants to adults. I am proud that I have the ability to give advice to patients and families on a variety of topics- from medical conditions to booster seats to eating well. As a parent myself, I feel that I am better able... Read More about Charone Tolbert, MD

Children always seem so innocent, vulnerable, curious and full of wonder. As a parent myself, caring for children comes naturally and I approach my patients with the same care and concern I would want for my own children. While I love working with children, practicing pediatrics requires more than just a love for kids. Caring for a pediatric population involves... Read More about Pierre Raad, MD

Medicine has changed quite a bit since I first started medical school. Our families not only rely on us to help their kids grow well, eat well and fight off the common cold. They also look to us for advice on how to keep them safe at home, in the classroom and on the computer. Today, pediatricians provide much more... Read More about Loretta Baustian, DO

I chose a career in medicine because it allows me to use my knowledge and skills to improve another person’s life. My goal is to take the best possible care of my patients as well as their families. For me, this means learning about the person, as well as the condition - to care for people and not just treat... Read More about Abby Reich, MD

The single most important event in my life that made medicine my passion was an experience I had shortly after enlisting in the armed forces at age 17. I was trained as a young airman to draw blood in an Air Force hospital. On my first day, I was called to the emergency room “STAT” to draw blood on a... Read More about Fernando B. Bonanni, Jr., MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

As I have built my practice, developing a good rapport with my patients has been one of my priorities. I like to relate to my patients as individual people and not just as ‘medical cases’, a transparent and sincere commitment is the foundation of my relationship with them. A number of patients come to me because I have treated a... Read More about Nanjappa Somanna, MD

An athlete during high school, Dr. Park knows sports and brings his passion to excel to patients.   “The patient most often recounts the situation that led to their injury. My job is to link together their recollections to determine what specific injury we are dealing with and to develop the treatment plan for it.” “Developing a successful treatment plan... Read More about David Park, MD

I enjoy working with people of all ages. Helping patients with their problems and coming up with a solution is very gratifying. I like to make great first impressions by taking the time to get to know my patient and their medical history. I treat all my patients like family and it takes time to do this. I also get... Read More about William Andel, APRN-BC

Growing up in a rural area made helping others a priority. Working in healthcare allows us to constantly help the community improve their health, so that their quality of life is higher.  The most rewarding aspect of caring for others is watching their happiness when their needs are met, and seeing their hard work pay off when they meet their... Read More about Alexis Schantz, FNP

Although I specialize in cardiology, my interest in caring for people extends beyond the heart, but into the whole person. My practice is integral, meaning that I factor in all aspects of a person in formulating a treatment for disease. This process recognizes that other intangibles like our thoughts, social situation and our emotions all play a role in disease.... Read More about Irving Schwartz, MD

When I treat my patients, I treat them like I would want my family members treated. Even though medicine is not an exact science, I do strive for perfection when treating my patients. For the past few years I provided orthopedic care in Florida, and I am so excited to be back in the Midwest. Before I went to Florida,... Read More about Barry Werries, MD, FAAOS