Alex received his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology from Michigan State University. He went on to receive his master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne. He is certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support. A member of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants and the Indiana Academy of... Read More about Alejandro Mikelonis, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery South Bend

About Tommi Andersen As early as high school, Tommi Andersen, PA, knew she wanted a career in medicine. After exposure to various health professions, she fell in love with the role of the PA, specifically. “I found a university that offers both a bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in physician assistant studies, and I’ve looked forward to offering care... Read More about Tommi Andersen, PA - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Elkhart

About Frank Pennoni With his immediate family all in the medical field, it was no question for Frank Pennoni, PA-C, that he would do something in the field. “My father has been the director of a laboratory for 25 years, and both my mom and sister are nurses,” he says. While a senior at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he earned... Read More about Frank Pennoni, PA - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

Located in South Bend, IN, Megan A. Coughlin, MD - Riley Pediatric Surgery provides exceptional pediatric surgical care.

There were a couple of early-life events that influenced the path of Tricia L. Moreno, AuD. When she was in first grade, she had articulation issues and was taken out of class for speech therapy. She thought this therapy was a blast. “Who wouldn’t want to play the role of the therapist and have just as much fun,” she recalls... Read More about Tricia Moreno, AuD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

About Adam Snoap, M.D.  A career in medicine became the career path for Adam Snoap, M.D., early on in college. “Science had always been my favorite subject, and I was between physical therapy and medical school,” he says. “The personalities in otolaryngology are what mainly drew me to the specialty. The physicians are happy, patient and kind.”  While specializing in... Read More about Adam Snoap, MD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

Our Pulmonology providers treat a wide range of 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. Pulmonary critical care, is also known as critical care medicine. This is a specialized area of medicine where a patient suffering from an injury or disease... Read More about Beacon Medical Group Pulmonology and Critical Care South Bend

About Dr. Srikureja For Dr. Daniel Srikureja, a chance encounter was his first hint that he might enjoy a career in medicine. Around age 7, he fell, and got a cut to the head, requiring stitches. His ER doctors gave him a bag full of toy surgical tools. “I remembered how the doctors made me feel better, and I wanted... Read More about Daniel Srikureja, MD - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

About Caroline When there are doctors, nurses and pharmacists scattered throughout your family, chances are good you’ll aspire to a career in medicine. That was the case for Caroline Walters. "I always knew I wanted to work in medicine," she says. "But I didn’t know what a PA was until after I completed my undergrad education." Caroline chose the ENT... Read More about Caroline Walters, PA - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

As a vascular and endovascular surgeon, Dr. Taubman provides medical, surgical and minimally invasive treatment for a variety of blood vessel diseases, including life threatening artery blockages, causes of stroke, aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous insufficiency and complex wounds. He chose this particular field for its diversity and challenge. When asked why he chose to practice at Beacon Health... Read More about Kevin Taubman, MD - Beacon Medical Group Interventional Radiology and Vascular Specialists

About Jessica When it comes to her chosen career path, Jessica Filipski says she got her inspiration from her dad. “He was a paramedic for 21 years and then a firefighter for 13 years,” she explains. “Listening to his stories growing up made me interested in the medical field.” She decided to further her education and became the first physician... Read More about Jessica Filipski, PA - Beacon Medical Group Ireland Road

Dr. Donald C. Mohs has always wanted to be a doctor. “I suspect that my mother whispered that to me when I was in my crib as a baby, planting the suggestion,” he says. Because the complexity of head and neck anatomy interests Dr. Mohs, he chose otolaryngology as his specialty. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Mohs... Read More about Donald Mohs, MD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

About Dr. Laucis Dr. Zachary W. Laucis’s medical aspirations span generations. “I decided to become a physician in the 7th grade,” he says. “My grandfather was a physician in Lithuania during WWII and was captured by Nazis at one point. Hearing stories about his life, as well as stories his patients would tell, inspired me to pursue medicine.” Dr. Laucis... Read More about Zachary Laucis, DO - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

About Dr. Yaseen Dr. Zuhair H. Yaseen believes that being a physician is the finest and most rewarding profession. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor,” he says. “I was raised and nurtured to achieve that within a caring family.” Now, Dr. Yaseen practices that care with his gastroenterology patients. “Taking care of patients... Read More about Zuhair Yaseen, MD - BMG Gastroenterology South Bend

About Dr. Nidea Dr. Luis A. Nidea decided to become a doctor at eight years old. “Growing up in the Philippines, I helped my mother and father in their walk-in clinic adjacent to the house I grew up in,” Dr. Nidea says. “I liked watching them help people who came in to get medical treatment.” Dr. Nidea followed in his... Read More about Luis Nidea, MD - Beacon Medical Group Specialists Centennial

What inspired Daniel Weber – the first in his family to become a doctor – to pursue a career in medicine? “During college I volunteered at a children’s hospital and shadowed several physicians,” he explains. “I was amazed at the relationships they were able to develop with the patients and their families as they helped them through some of the... Read More about Daniel Weber, MD - Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery South Bend

A first-generation college student growing up in Flint, MI, Shana’e Sobieray appreciates the value of hard work and dedication. "My father always instilled the need for education," she says. "I guess that is one piece of advice from him that I took and ran with!" She knew in college that she wanted a career either as a physician, counselor or... Read More about Shanae Sobieray, AuD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

Dr. David Isaacson is the only person in his family to enter the medical field. In fact, inspired by his father, he initially majored in Electrical Engineering. "I was also passionate about the craft of model making," he explains. "My father and I would spend hours creating replicas of ships and airplanes." During his freshman year at Virginia Tech, however,... Read More about David Isaacson, MD - Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend

According to Dr. Catherine Wolff’s parents, when she was just three years old, she was walking around stating she was going to be a doctor. She doesn’t recall that herself, but she tells us that, "In college, I obtained my master’s in athletic training, but as much as I loved sports, it did not hold enough diversity for me." She... Read More about Catherine Wolff, DO - Beacon Medical Group Ireland Road

Dr. Kate Goze decided on a career in medicine when she was 15 years old. Being exposed to her grandmother who loved being a nurse, and spending time herself in the hospital for her own illness as a child confirmed this decision. "Not only was I raised knowing that nursing is a truly noble profession," Dr. Goze said, "but the... Read More about Katherine Goze, MD - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services

The team at Beacon Medical Group Specialists Centennial is dedicated to providing you and your family the highest-quality care for your stomach and digestive system. We use state-of-the-art technologies, including the latest testing and endoscopy services, and develop a treatment plan customized just for you. Though we focus on digestive issues, we care for the whole person because these issues... Read More about Beacon Medical Group Specialists Centennial