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Abby Pattison

Position: RD
Categories: Nutrition Counseling
Location: LCH Hospital

Abby Pattison, RD, has a dual masters of psychology and nutrition to help her motivate patients to make positive changes in their lives. Abby graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle in 2008 and has worked at many front runner in the field of nutrition, including Seattle Children’s Hospital and The Moore Center for Eating Disorders.

Abby Pattison

RD

Amy Walker

Position: PT
Categories: Physical Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Amy Walker is a Physical Therapist (PT) who joined the Lake Chelan Health Rehabilitation Department in February 2020. She received her degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon and has been practicing for 25 years. Amy provides outpatient and inpatient physical therapy services for both children and adults. She is a big proponent of helping people improve their quality of life through integration of healthy living choices. Amy enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Amy Walker

PT

Beth Shaw

Position: PTA
Categories: Lymphedema Care, Physical Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Beth Shaw is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist (CLWT) who joined the Lake Chelan Health Rehabilitation Department in September 2017.  She received her degree from Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA.  Beth works with the physical therapist to provide outpatient and inpatient physical therapy for adults as well as wound and lymphedema care. Beth enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

Beth Shaw

PTA

Chanel Venegas

Position: CHW
Categories: Community Wellness
Location: Clinic

Mother of three and loving wife, Chanel has a rich background in helping others. She has worked as a Caregiver/Activity Director in a mental health facility, Chemical Dependency Counselor in a duel diagnosed facility, Paraeducator at our local school working with disabled middle/high schoolers. Chanel graduated from WSU with a BA in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Human Development and Psychology. Chanel enjoys quality family time, painting, aromatherapy, and cooking shows.

Chanel Venegas

CHW

Dana Calek

Position: FNP, ARNP
Categories: Express Care
Location: Clinic

Dana was born in Czech Republic, immigrated to Kitchener, ON and grew up in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. She obtained her LVN in 1984 and her RN in 1992 and received her BSN in Nursing in 2012 through Chamberlain University. She received her FNP, ARNP through Graceland University in Independence, MO in 2017. Dana has experience in Alzheimer and neuro rehab as well as with developmentally delayed adults in a community setting as well as significant nursing experience working on a medical surgical unit for 10 years. She also worked at Allchildren’s Hospital in pediatric Hematology Oncology, neurosurgical as well as the ER and helped to open Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch Florida. Dana is a strong patient advocate and loves serving the people of her community. Dana is a first-generation immigrant genuinely empathizes with people who have challenges with the English language.

Dana Calek

FNP, ARNP

Dr. Brandon Douglass

Position: MD, General Surgeon
Categories: Specialty Care, Surgery
Location: Clinic, LCH Hospital

Dr. Brandon G. Douglass is a general surgeon that comes to Lake Chelan Health Hospital from Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming where he also competed in track-and-field. He subsequently completed his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2018. During his residency in the Mayo Clinic Rural and Community Track, he spent substantial time working in the Mayo Clinic Health System at various community hospitals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He looks forward to being part of the Lake Chelan Valley community and providing the highest quality surgical care for the valley. Dr. Douglass has a broad skillset with expertise in intra-abdominal disease, hernia, breast oncology, and special interest in minimally invasive surgery. He enjoys reading and listening to music as well as recreational activities that include fishing, snowboarding, hunting and mountain biking.

Dr. Brandon Douglass

MD, General Surgeon

Dr. Brian Barstad

Position: MD
Categories: Express Care
Location: Clinic

Brian was raised in Northern Minnesota and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. In 1994 he attended Medical School at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, internship at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and was on Active Duty in the US Navy for 4 years (2 years Camp Lejeune, NC and 2 years Brunswick, ME Naval Air Station). Brian served his Family Medicine Residency at Fargo, ND for 2 years and worked as a Family Physician in Minnesota for 9 years and then in the ER and Urgent care in Montana for 3 years. He has worked for Lake Chelan Health hospital in the ER and as well as in Leavenworth, WA for 9 years and now part of the Express Care walk-in clinic team. Brian is a diehard Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins fan. He is married to his wife, Jennifer, who is an artist and they have four grown children. Chelan is their forever home, who would want to live anywhere else?

Dr. Brian Barstad

MD

Dr. Charles Waszkewitz

Position: MD
Categories: Primary Care
Location: Clinic

Dr. Waszkewitz is a board-certified family physician who has practiced in the Lake Chelan Valley since 1987. He received his medical degree from Rutgers University School. His special interests include running, hiking, traveling and spending time with his family.

Dr. Waszkewitz’s Doc Talk interview series on KOZI Radio. Learn about common health conditions and prevention. 

Topic#1:  Heart Health – Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attacks and CPR.

Topic #2:  Lies and Statistics – Critical Thinking & Treatment Searching

Topic #3: Diabetes Types 1 and 2

Dr. Charles Waszkewitz

MD

Dr. J. Genevieve Park

Position: MD, PhD, Plastic Surgeon
Categories: Plastic Surgery, Specialty Care
Location: Clinic, LCH Hospital

J. Genevieve Park, MD, PhD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, who is fellowship-trained in microsurgical breast reconstruction. She provides comprehensive aesthetic and reconstructive surgical services in Central Washington.

Dr. Park has devoted over 20 years to the pursuit of knowledge and skill in science and medicine. Through this journey, she has learned from amazing mentors, inspirational peers, and her patients. She graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Then, she performed 3 years of research in cell biology and bioengineering at UCSF and UC Berkeley. In 2008, she joined the prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Colorado, and she earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in addition to her medical degree. She moved to Winston-Salem, NC, where she completed a 6-year Plastic Surgery residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Most recently, she did a fellowship in breast microsurgery at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, mentored by Dr. Bernard Chang.

Dr. J. Genevieve Park

MD, PhD, Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jeff England

Position: DPT
Categories: Physical Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Jeff England specializes in orthopedic therapy for both acute and chronic pain, post surgery, sports and work-related injuries. England earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 2003 and Doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT) from Eastern Washington University in 2007. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Care Specialist (OCS) and is a therapeutic pain specialist (TPS). Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and three children in the outdoors, being involved in their kids sports programs and serving in his church.

Dr. Jeff England

DPT

Dr. Kyle Kenoyer

Position: MD, Podiatrist
Categories: Podiatry, Specialty Care
Location: Clinic, LCH Hospital, Specialty Care

Dr. Kenoyer is board qualified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He is a native of the area, being born and raised in Cashmere. Dr. Kenoyer comes from a multi-generational family of farmers. One side of the family has been involved in the tree fruit industry, growing pears, apples and cherries in the valley for many years. The other side of his family homesteaded on Badger Mountain and is still growing wheat there today.

 

Dr. Kyle Kenoyer

MD, Podiatrist

Dr. Matthew Hillman, DO

Position: DO, ER Department Director/CMO
Categories: Emergency Department
Location: LCH Hospital

Dr. Hillman is an emergency medicine physician who joined Lake Chelan Health in 2023.  He attended Brigham Young University in Utah and attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.  Dr. Hillman completed his residency in Emergency Medicine in Detroit Michigan at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.

Dr. Matthew Hillman, DO

DO, ER Department Director/CMO

Dr. Nicole Decker

Position: DO, Orthopedic Surgeon
Categories: Orthopedics, Specialty Care
Location: Clinic, LCH Hospital

Dr. Decker is an Orthopedic Surgeon who joined Lake Chelan Health in August of 2023.  She was raised in Wisconsin and attended college at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  She then attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine where she met her husband.  She completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery in Cleveland, Ohio with University Hospitals Regional Medical Center in affiliation with Case Western Reserve where she trained with an emphasis on trauma, joint replacements, hand and upper extremity, and sports injuries.  In her free time Dr. Decker enjoys water skiing, mountain biking, trail running, snow skiing, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Sage.

 

Dr. Nicole Decker

DO, Orthopedic Surgeon

Elias Driessen

Position: PT
Phone: 509-682-8523
Categories: Physical Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Eli grew up in Brewster, WA and graduated from Corbin University in Salem, Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in health science. He went on to get his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California. Prior to coming to work with Lake Chelan Health he managed an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Okanogan, WA. He was a multi-sport athlete and played baseball at the collegiate level. He believes in making meaningful connections with people and helping guide patients through rehabilitation and recovery to allow people to get back to optimal function and activity.  

He enjoys the outdoors hiking, fishing, hunting and camping. As well as attending local sporting events and spending time with his wife and kids (5th generation Brewster residents). “North Central Washington is my home, and I am excited to serve the area in the best way I know how”. 

Elias Driessen

PT

George Rohrich

Position: CHW
Categories: Community Wellness
Location: Clinic

George was born in Turkey and has been an avid traveler since then. He graduated with his BA in International Development with a focus on building healthcare equity. He worked in behavioral health for youth and adults for Providence in the Portland area before moving on to St. Vincent’s Emergency Department. He returned to Turkey in 2013 to work as primary school English teacher and case manager working with refugees from the Syrian civil war for the next 6 years. He obtained his MA from the University of Kent in the UK in 2021 and since then has been employed with Lake Chelan Health’s EMS services as a community health worker and EMT. In his spare time, he loves hiking in Washington’s backcountry, gardening, and traveling.

George Rohrich

CHW

Javier Ascanio

Position: PT, DPT, OCS, CWS, CLWT, CSCS
Categories: Lymphedema Care, Physical Therapy, Wound Care
Location: LCH Hospital

Javier Ascanio earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2020 from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Javier is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and board certified in Wound Care (CWS). Following his doctorate, Javier completed a post-professional orthopedic residency with Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation where he had the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages, including high level athletes. Javier’s philosophy when treating is that the best treatment is centered around the patient’s values and goals using the best available evidence. Javier is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), volunteering with the local school athletic programs. Javier earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University where he also met his wife.

In his off-time, Javier enjoys volunteering with the Manson Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT and spending time with his wife and three boys in the outdoors.

Javier Ascanio

PT, DPT, OCS, CWS, CLWT, CSCS

Jim Szymanski

Position: OTR/L
Categories: Occupational Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Jim has been with Lake Chelan Health Hospital for seventeen years as an occupational therapist, an EMS volunteer, a Sanctuary admissions coordinator, and most recently as an infection control coordinator. Jim earned his B.S. in Medical Science at the University of Nevada-Reno and completed the Certificate Program in Occupational Therapy at Loma Linda University. He has certification through NBCOT and is a member of AOTA. During his spare time, Jim can be found at the climbing gym, performing yoga, or digging up rocks in his yard.

Jim Szymanski

OTR/L

Jocelyn Rich

Position: MHA, OTD, OTR/L
Categories: Occupational Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy
Location: LCH Hospital

Jocelyn is an Occupational Therapist, specializing in pelvic health, women’s health, and mental health. She comes to Lake Chelan Health with experience in the Community Mental Health setting and now works in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Jocelyn earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Pacific University in Oregon. She is happy to return to the Lake Chelan valley to be near family, friends, and unlimited outdoor adventures.

Jocelyn Rich

MHA, OTD, OTR/L

Mark Bennet

Position: DNP, CRNA
Categories: Pain Management
Location: LCH Hospital

Mark Bennet

DNP, CRNA

Michelle Nguyen

Position: PA-C
Categories: Primary Care
Location: Clinic, Primary Care

Michelle was born and raised in South Florida, where her parents still reside. She attended the University of Central Florida for her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences. She completed her physician assistant studies at Nova Southeastern University, where she obtained her Master of Medical Science. She is passionate about women’s health and hopes to serve as a patient advocate for her community. Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart and is a foodie who loves to cook, read and take in the sights wherever she goes. Some of the best sights have been right here in Chelan!

Michelle Nguyen

PA-C