About Dr. Nayee Anish H. Nayee, MD, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology. He also earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt. At the Indiana University Medical Center, he completed his general surgery internship as well as his urology residency. He has been professionally affiliated with numerous hospitals and surgery centers in... Read More about Anish Nayee, MD - Beacon Medical Group Urology Elkhart

About Dr. Fretz Peter C. Fretz, MD, is a graduate of Iowa State University, Ames, IA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemisty. He earned his medical degree at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. At the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Surgery, he completed his surgery internship as well as his urology residency. He has... Read More about Peter Fretz, MD - Beacon Medical Group Urology Elkhart

About Dr. Hochstetler Jerald A. Hochstetler, MD, graduated from Goshen College, Goshen Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He earned his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in the urology department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. He has been professionally affiliated with numerous hospitals and surgery centers... Read More about Jerald Hochstetler, MD - Beacon Medical Group Urology Elkhart

About Dr. Yuen From an early age, Dr. Sonia Yuen was impacted by her father’s passion for medicine. “It was contagious,” she says. “I tried to keep an open mind about future careers during college, but medicine was the perfect career to combine my love for helping people, learning science, performing art through surgery and teaching.” Sonia actually comes from... Read More about Sonia Yuen, MD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology Elkhart

About Dr. Rapciak Dr. Maria Rapciak’s philosophy of care is based on making her patients feel heard. “I take great pride in providing patient-centered care as I work with my patients to decide on a treatment plan tailored to their needs and goals.” Dr. Rapciak said, “Patient empowerment, compassion, and education are crucial to a trusting healthcare partnership and successful... Read More about Maria Rapciak, DO - Beacon Medical Group Surgical Services Elkhart

About Dr. Miller Nicholas Miller, MD, began his working career as a commercial photographer. After he suffered the loss of a friend through a tragic car accident, he began to rethink his calling. “Through the time spent in the hospital with [my friend] and his family, I felt the calling to pursue a career in medicine, and ultimately in surgery,”... Read More about Nicholas Miller, MD - Beacon Medical Group Surgical Services Elkhart

About Dr. Wierman Meredith K. Wierman, D.O., grew up in a family of medical providers. Her mother and grandmother were nurses and her father a physician. When she was a child, her family moved to Rwanda where her parents ran a small hospital and they lived on the hospital grounds. Later, her father had a pretty large private practice in... Read More about Meredith Wierman Schmidt, DO - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

Dr. Jamie O’Rear always knew she wanted a career in health and biology, but it wasn’t until her medical mission in Quito, Ecuador during college that she decided she wanted to be a doctor. “I was touched by the ability to connect with patients every single day,” Jamie says. “That desire to interact with people is what steered me to... Read More about Jamie O'Rear, MD - Beacon Medical Group Surgical Services Elkhart

About Dr. Gentile Dr. Andrea Gentile knew in high school that she wanted to inspire health. “I wanted a career that each day had new challenges, where I could engage in problem solving with each individual case. I also wanted to be able to develop relationships with each patient and inspire them to choose lifestyles that are healthy and fulfilling.” As an otolaryngology expert, Dr.... Read More about Andrea Gentile, MD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology Elkhart

Dr. Omer Toor learned a valuable lesson from his mentors in medical school that he applies in his practice daily. "I treat patients, not the disease", said Dr. Toor, who is a native of Pakistan. "I support and comfort families while patients are battling the toughest experience of their lives. Cancer effects them physically as well as emotionally, and my... Read More about Omer Toor, MD - Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart

About Dr. Koenig Justin Koenig has dedicated his life to serving his country and his patients. The U.S. Air Force Major helped lead surgical teams at home and abroad in his years of military service. He was even deployed to North Africa to help establish trauma care services in developing regions. While stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy in... Read More about Justin Koenig, DO - Beacon Medical Group Surgical Services Elkhart

When Dr. Abuzafar Arif is donning his white coat, he has a laser focus on his patients and their well-being. That's the way it has been for the three decades Dr. Arif has worked as a physician and gastroenterologist. "I've seen a broad spectrum of patients and pathology," Dr. Arif said about his years practicing medicine in Elkhart and South... Read More about Abuzafar Arif, MD - Beacon Medical Group GI and Interventional Radiology

Dr. Lauren Das received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency training in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology. During her residency training, she served as a chief resident and completed... Read More about Lauren Das, MD - Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart

Dr. Johnson received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his radiation oncology residency at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. A board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Johnson worked previously at Elkhart General Hospital as its first medical director, also providing coverage at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Before returning to Elkhart, Dr. Johnson had... Read More about Russell Johnson, MD - Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart

Dr. Annan received his medical degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. He completed his internal medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medicine Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center, located in New York City. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians,... Read More about Edwin Annan, MD - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

Dr. Onunkwo received his medical degree at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria and completed his internships in internal medicine, pediatrics, OBGYN and surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Jersey City, New Jersey and his fellowship in infectious disease at the Medical College of Wisconsin,... Read More about Chiedu Onunkwo, MD - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

Dr. Hanberg is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Loyola University Medical Center.

Our Pulmonology providers treat a wide range or respiratory conditions, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/emphysema, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, acute and chronic respiratory failure and other various lung infections. Our General Surgery providers see patients with a variety of surgical needs including hernias, gallbladder disease, diverticular disease, breast and other cancers. We use the DaVinci... Read More about Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

About Dr. Aslam In everyday language, the work of Hafiz Muhammad Aslam, MD, revolves around dealing with blood-related issues and cancer. His father, a distinguished professor of internal medicine at Karachi, Pakistan, significantly influenced his choice to pursue a career in internal medicine. The field, he says, “Presents the chance to forge enduring patient relationships, delivering comprehensive care that leaves a... Read More about Hafiz Aslam, MD - Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart

About Dr. Courtney Hart After taking a few audiology courses as an undergraduate student, Dr. Courtney Hart, AuD, found her career path. "I was hooked," she says. Dr. Hart earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in Communication Sciences and Disorders and one in English Literature, both from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Her Doctor of Audiology was... Read More about Courtney Hart, AuD

“I decided on a career in medicine at an early age, as I have always loved the anatomy and physiology of the human body,” says Alexa Rozycki, Au.D. Originally interested in speech pathology, she shifted to audiology after finding it a more interesting topic. “It was in my undergraduate career where I learned about the anatomy of the ear that... Read More about Alexa Rozycki, AuD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology Elkhart

To become an expert in your field requires decades of hands-on experience in a variety of settings and situations. William A. Castaldo, MD, has been in the role of staff physician and intensivist, at hospitals and medical centers. He has also served as medical director at hospitals in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, as well as serving on a variety... Read More about William Castaldo, MD - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

About Elizabeth Stockwell With a love of science, Elizabeth Stockwell, Au.D., knew in high school she wanted a career in health care. The specific path became clear to her during her undergraduate course work. “I chose a major in speech language pathology and those classes introduced me to audiology,” she says. Elizabeth graduated from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN,... Read More about Elizabeth Stockwell, AuD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology Elkhart

About Dr. Iftikhar Asma Iftikhar, MD, is a graduate of Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, where a residency in Internal Medicine and Obstetrics was completed. An internal medicine residency was completed at North Shore LIJ Hofstra University at Forest Hill Hospital, Forest Hill, NY. Also, Dr. Iftikhar finished a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at New York Presbyterian... Read More about Asma Iftikhar, MD - Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and General Surgery

BMG Urology serves patients in Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. Our team of urologists are trained in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of male and female patients with urological disorders. We also treat conditions of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs. Services we offer include: Screening and diagnostic services; many new and innovative procedures; in-office procedures;... Read More about Beacon Medical Group Urology Elkhart