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Located in Greencastle, Putnam County Hospital is a premier medical facility that provides a range of healthcare services for the residents of the county and nearby areas. We are a four-star rated hospital, based on data collected on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)’s Hospital Compare. Moreover, we’ve partnered with some of the best medical specialists and primary care doctors in Putnam County.


Meet our pool of experienced medical specialists below:

Adult and Pediatric Urology

Steven Kim, MD is now seeing adult and pediatric patients (ages 2 and up) Putnam County Hospital in the newly renovated 3rd Floor Outpatient Specialty Clinic.


Dr. Kim, who practices in Indianapolis, Avon, Franklin, Kokomo, and now Greencastle, specializes in:
-Urologic oncology: cancers of prostate, bladder, kidney, testicles, and genitals
-Kidney stones: lithotripsy, laser and minimally invasive procedures
-BPH (enlargement of the prostate) – laser vaporization and latest ablation procedures
-Female Incontinence – slings and pelvic organ prolapse repairs, interstim procedure
-Laparoscopic and open procedures.


Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois, completed his internship in surgery and residency in urology at the University of Illinois.


Dr. Kim is Board Certified in Urology- American Board of Urology.


To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim, call 765-655-2538.

Cardiology

SPECIALTY


Cardiology Subspecializing in non-invasive cardiology, heart failure and valvular heart disease


MEDICAL SCHOOL


Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN


RESIDENCY


Internal MedicineIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN


FELLOWSHIP


Cardiovascular DiseaseEmory UniversityAtlanta, GA


CERTIFICATION


American Board of Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease

SPECIALTY


Non-Invasive Cardiology


MEDICAL SCHOOL


University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio


RESIDENCY


Internal Medicine

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio


FELLOWSHIP


Cardiovascular Disease The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Heart Failure/Transplant The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio


CERTIFICATION


American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

SPECIALTY


Cardiology Subspecializing in cardiovascular imaging and non-invasive cardiiology


MEDICAL SCHOOL


Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA


RESIDENCY


Internal Medicine Boston University Medical Center Boston, MA


FELLOWSHIP


Cardiovascular Disease Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston, MA


CERTIFICATION


American Board of Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease

  • Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT

Dr. Louis Janeira is a board certified cardiologist who joined Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians in early 2018 from a private practice in Terre Haute, Indiana. A graduate of Ross University Medical School, he completed his residency at Liberty Health Jersey City Medical Center, Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey. He also did his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, with additional training in Electrophysiology. Dr. Janeira has a special interest in abnormal rhythms of the heart as well as prevention of cardiovascular disease. He sees patients in Indianapolis, Putnam County and Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. And on a side note, in Dr. Janeira’s spare time, he is an accomplished author of medical murder mysteries books and stage plays.

SPECIALTY


Diagnostic Cath Echocardiography


MEDICAL SCHOOL


Guntur Medical College Guntur, India


RESIDENCY


Internal Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI


FELLOWSHIP


Cardiovascular Disease St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers New York, NY


CERTIFICATION


American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography

Cancer Center

PRIMARY SPECIALTY


Medical Oncology


SECONDARY SPECIALTIES


Hematology


PHYSICIAN TYPE


Franciscan Physician Network


BOARD CERTIFICATION

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Cancer Center Manager

Angie Davis, BSN, RN, OCN has been a registered nurse for twenty-four years. She has been an oncology nurse for sixteen years, having worked inpatient oncology at Union Hospital, as well as, been an oncology nurse at the Hope Center, Paul Siebenmorgen Cancer Center at Terre Haute Regional Hospital and most recently an oncology nurse and team lead at Columbus Regional Hospital. She has been an oncology certified nurse going on ten years. She has a passion for oncology and hematology patients. She looks forward to continuing oncology nursing education and being an active member with the Oncology Nursing Society as she has held the office of president in the past. She is from Terre Haute and moved to Franklin two years ago with her husband, two teenage sons and dog.

Dermatology

Dr. John B. Stephens, MD

317.926.3739


Dr. John B. Stephens is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In 2011, he earned certifications from the American Board of Dermatology. From then on, general and cosmetic cosmetology have become Dr. Stephens’ areas of specialties.


Dr. Stephens is affiliated with the American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, The Dermatology Foundation, and Texas Dermatology Society.

Andrew Burns, PA-C 317.926.3739

Andrew is a certified and licensed Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana. Prior to joining Dermatology, Inc., Andrew worked as a dermatology Physician Assistant in Chicago, Lafayette, and Tallahassee. Treating adolescents and adults, Andrew provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care.

Endocrinology

Timothy Shoemaker, MD

Endocrinology Center 

Timothy Shoemaker, MD 

317-865-5904


Timothy Shoemaker, MD, a member of Franciscan Physician Network, sees patients scheduled Thursday’s at Putnam County Hospital in the 3rd Floor Outpatient Specialty


Clinics, Clinic 2.


Dr. Shoemaker, who practices with Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists in Indianapolis, specializes in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes and thyroid and endocrine disorders.


A resident of Plainfield, he received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Southern Indiana (Evansville). Dr. Shoemaker earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis) where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology.


Dr. Shoemaker is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical


Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.


To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shoemaker, call 317-865-5904.

Tamara Morrison-Barnett, Endo/Diabetes

Cancer Center Manager


Tamara (Tammy) Morrison-Barnett is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has joined the Putnam Specialty Clinic team in the Endocrinology/Diabetes clinic. Tammy will see follow patients for Dr. Timothy Shoemaker in effort to expand the continually growing clinic and demand in our county. Tamara received her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. She is affiliated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, American Association of Diabetes Educators and certified as a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educator. 


Please welcome Tammy to our community and Putnam County Hospital network! Her patients will be scheduled as Dr. Shoemaker requests. 

Gastroenterology

Dave Thomas, MD, Olajide Odelowo, MD, Kashif Ahmed, MD, Mehul Patel, MD and Wen Boynton, MD, all board certified in gastroenterology, currently provide quality gastroenterology care at Methodist Hospital, I.U. West Hospital in Avon and are now expanding their specialty to serve Putnam County.


The physicians with Meridian Medical Group, diagnose and treat diseases such as GERD (and Barrett’s esophagus), Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, liver diseases (including Hepatitis C), pancreatic diseases, irritable bowel syndrome and internal hemorrhoids.


Meridian Medical Group performs procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and dilations, as well as more specialized procedures including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, small bowel capsule endoscopy and internal hemorrhoid banding.


Call your doctor for a referral or call 800-474-0190.

Hernia Center

Dr. Szotek is a Board Certified General Surgeon specializing in complex hernia repair. As Medical Director of the newly founded Indiana Hernia Center, Dr. Szotek is developing an innovative new web based multidisciplinary practice model with disruptive potential. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Szotek performed the first surgery in Indiana utilizing Google Glass technology to guide removal of an anterior abdominal wall tumor and is currently working to develop telementoring, augmented reality, and virtual reality applications in surgery. On April 12, 2016 he performed the world’s first transcontinental live stream virtual reality hernia repair surgery from Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN to Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Szotek graduated with a B.S. degree from IU Bloomington, a degree in Medicine and his residency training from IU School of Medicine, a stem cell research fellowship in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital, and is currently working on his MBA at the IU Kelley School of Business. He resides in Carmel, IN with his wife (Sarah) and 2 boys (Carson 10 & Cooper 8) and enjoys cycling.



Dr. Paul Szotek with Indiana Hernia Center sees patients in the 3rd Floor Outpatient Specialty Clinic located inside Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, Indiana.

Infectious Diseases

Dr. James Richardson
317.745.3333



Dr. James Richardson is one of the few infectious disease doctors in Putnam County. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. He finished his fellowship program for infectious disease at Vanderbilt University and has been in practice for over 20 years. Focusing on infectious diseases, Dr. Richardson treats a range of diseases caused by germs, such as influenza, pneumonia, and hospital-acquired infections.

Nephrology

Nancy R. Baird, MD


  • Medical School: IU School of Medicine
  • Residency: Case Western Reserve University
  • Nephrology Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes and Jewish Hospitals

 Nadeem Najam, MD


  • King Edward Medical College, University of Punjab
  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine Residency
  • St. Louis University Hospital Nephrology Fellowship

Jeremy S. Wittenborn, MD


  • Medical School: Southern Illinois University
  • Residency/Fellowship: IU School of Medicine

Dr. Guarav Verma is a Nephrologist (specialist for diseases of the kidneys) homed in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated in 2004 and has more than 19 years of diverse experiences, especially in Nephrology. He sees patients with kidney problems, electrolyte abnormalities, difficult to control blood pressure and dialysis related needs. Dr. Guarav Verma affiliates with many hospitals including Putnam County Hospital, Union Hospital (including Clinton), Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Greene County Hospital and Sullivan County Community Hospital. He cooperates with many doctors and specialists in the area to take care of patient needs. Call Dr. Guarav Verma at (812) 238.4708 for more information and advice or to book an appointment.

Orthopaedics

Dr. Robin Mendelsohn has practiced in Putnam County for over 17 years. With this experience comes continuous education and training to bring the very best in orthopaedic care to our community. From sprains and strains to fracture care and reconstruction, you can feel confident and comforted to receive the best in orthopaedic care close to home.



Orthopaedic procedures, such as:

  • Knee and hip replacements
  • Knee and shoulder arthroscopies
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Fracture care
  • Sports medicine
  • Carpal Tunnel release


Weekend injury? Dr. Mendelson accepts walk-in patients every Monday morning from 8am-11am. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendelsohn, call 765.301.7430 . Visit pchosp.org for more information.

Pain Management

Dr. Danielle Turnak is board certified in pain management and was fellowship trained at Indiana University.


Dr. Turnak and her staff will coordinate your treatment program to get you back to your life.


We treat acute and chronic pain, including:


  • Neck pain, including work-related injuries
  • Back pain, including work-related injuries and sciatica
  • Persistent pain after back or neck surgery
  • Arthritis pain in neck or lower back
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Nerve damage or muscle spasm pain
  • Shingles pain
  • Headaches



Ask your primary care physician about a referral.
For more information, call the Hospital Pain Management Center at 765.658.2706.


Rehabilitation Theraphy

Terry received his degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. Terry has also been trained and completed education as Wound Care Certified, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, Certified Clinical Instructor, and a Certified Orthotic Fitter. He has a diverse background in patient care as evident in his experience working in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics.


Terry is no stranger to the current and innovative treatment with complex open wounds. Having spent 25 years treating wounds, he has learned the importance of using the most advanced equipment as Qoustic Ultrasound Machine. Terry is very passionate about the treatment of wounds and its possibilities for healing. He strives to help his patients to achieve their goals of healing and his varied background provides the perfect foundation for helping to achieve those treatment goals. Terry is the Team Leader and has been with Tx:Team

Srini has been a physical therapist since 1989 and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in New York. Srini has been certified as a Manual Physical Therapist from the University of St. Augustine in Florida. He specializes in treating patients with stroke, post surgical, back pain, neck pain, and other joint problems caused by

musculoskeletal disorders.


Srini is also skilled at performing balance testing and endurance testing. Srini lives the professional motto of treating all patients the way he would treat his parents. He has been a member of Tx:Team since 2010.

Sabin graduated from University of Indianapolis with his Master in health sciences degree in 2016. He received his bachelor’s degree in Physical therapy in 2014 from India. His professional goal is to add quality to the life of his patients. He specializes in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions like back pain, neck pain, knee pain, post surgical joint replacements.


He is passionate about reinventing himself as a PT to treat patients with techniques which are based on evidence. Sabin has special interest in manual therapy which makes hands on therapy a major aspect of his practice.


Terry is no stranger to the current and innovative treatment with complex open wounds. Having spent 25 years treating wounds, he has learned the importance of using the most advanced equipment as Qoustic Ultrasound Machine. Terry is very passionate about the treatment of wounds and its possibilities for healing. He strives to help his patients to achieve their goals of healing and his varied background provides the perfect foundation for helping to achieve those treatment goals. Terry is the Team Leader and has been with Tx:Team

In 2010, Jenny received her master’s degree in occupational Therapy from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI and her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Calvin College. Jenny has experience in the outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Jenny’s outpatient experience focuses on treating patients with a variety of hand, elbow and shoulder diagnosis. She also has provided treatment for patients with visual, cognitive, and motor deficits due to CVA or brain injury. Jenny uses a variety of techniques to help patients achieve maximum function including splinting, adaptive equipment training, modalities, visual training, and manual techniques. Jenny also has experience treating patients with lymphedema of the upper and lower extremities.


Jenny enjoys seeing patients gain independence or the ability to perform important activities. She celebrates each success. Even ordinary tasks such as tying shoes, fastening buttons or reaching into a cupboard can be a great achievement following a hand or shoulder injury. Jenny joined Tx:Team in 2012.

Kathy graduated from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN in 1985 with her Bachelor’s Degree, and in 1986 with her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. She has provided Speech, Language, Cognitive, and Swallowing therapies in a variety of settings including the acute care, outpatient, and home health settings. Kathy is experienced in neurological disorders, including stroke and traumatic brain injuries, and also has experience with all kinds of speech delays and disorders that can affect any ages, pediatric (2yrs) to the geriatric population.


Kathy strives to help her patients improve in areas of comprehension, expression (verbal or written), cognition (attention/concentration, memory, organization, problem solving/decision-making, etc.), and to improve swallowing or increase strength and movement of the oral musculature. Children may be delayed in talking or have sound errors that affect how easy they can be understood by others. Voice disorders and stuttering of speech may also be addressed if needed. Kathy enjoys working with her patients to improve their abilities to communicate more easily, many times to be able to return to work, school, or gain more independence in the home. It is very rewarding to help others, and everyone needs to be able to communicate effectively when they want or need something! Kathy has been a member of Tx:Team since 2015.

Podiatry

 

Dr. Craig Shouse, DPM graduated from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2012 and completed a 3 year surgical residency at Loretto Hospital, Chicago, where he was appointed Chief Surgical Resident. Dr. Shouse is Board Qualified in Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Dr. Shouse traveled abroad to Honduras and completed a medical mission trip in 2015, he was part of a team that completed over 80 reconstruction foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Shouse has brought his learning experiences and expertise back to his home state of Indiana. Dr. Shouse enjoys all aspects of Podiatry focusing on heel pain, forefoot deformity corrections, sports medicine and surgery, wound care, arthritis treatment, arthroscopic surgery, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. As a native Hoosier, Dr, Shouse enjoys being outdoors, staying active, and is an avid golfer.


Dr. Shouse provides surgical care at St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, Surgery Center of Carmel, and Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN.


Treatment goals: “I want to bring patients back to their personal best. My goal is to develop a unique relationship with each patient- allowing me to customize treatments based on each patient’s specific needs.”


Contact Information


800.395.6409

Pulmonology

Springhill Medical Center

Dr. Anand Bhuptani, MD

812.234.6053

Contact Information

Medical Associates of Terre Haute, LLC

Dr. Ajay Deshpande, MD

812.917.0047

Surgery

Dr. Robin Mendelsohn has practiced in Putnam County for over 17 years. With this experience comes continuous education and training to bring the very best in orthopaedic care to our community. From sprains and strains to fracture care and reconstruction, you can feel confident and comforted to receive the best in orthopaedic care close to home.



Orthopaedic procedures, such as:

  • Knee and hip replacements
  • Knee and shoulder arthroscopies
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Fracture care
  • Sports medicine
  • Carpal Tunnel release


Weekend injury? Dr. Mendelson accepts walk-in patients every Monday morning from 8am-11am. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendelsohn, call 765.301.7430 . Visit pchosp.org for more information.

Vascular Care

Charles Kiell, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with Franciscan Health and Cardiac Surgery Associates. Dr. Kiell has performed more than 10,000 complex vascular surgeries during his career. He has expertise in minimally invasive endovascular surgery for the management of aortic aneurysms (including treatment for thoracic aortic aneurysms), lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease and venous disease (endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation). He also specializes in open surgical interventions for stroke prevention (carotid endarterectomy), aortic aneurysms, limb salvage and dialysis access.


Throughout his career he has received numerous awards and honors as a leader and innovator in vascular surgery. Dr. Kiell has been named America’s Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and the Indianapolis Monthly and was first in western North Carolina to develop an endovascular repair program for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.


Dr. Kiell received his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School in 1985. He then completed his residency training in general surgery at Michael Reese Hospital and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Robert McCready, MD, FACS, has been named medical director of Putnam County Hospital Vascular Care and will spearhead the development of a Vascular Care Program to streamline patient care that focuses on innovation, quality, performance, efficiency, value, and best practices. Dr. McCready is a nationally recognized vascular surgeon with Franciscan Health and Cardiac Surgery Associates. He has over 35 years of experience treating patients and performing complex vascular surgeries.


Dr. McCready has received numerous awards and honors as a leader and innovator in vascular surgery. He has been named America’s Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and the Indianapolis Monthly for several years.


Dr. McCready received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has served as an Assistant Professor of surgery at both the University of Kentucky and the Indiana University School of Medicine and was the recipient of the Resident Teacher Award for three years in a row.


Dr. McCready has authored several research papers, book chapters and served on the editorial board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

Thomas Webb III, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with Fran Save ciscan Health and Cardiac Surgery Associates. He has over 20 years of experience in treating patients and has performed more than 20,000 complex vascular surgeries during his career.


Dr. Webb has expertise in minimally invasive vascular and endovascular surgery for the management of aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, venous disease (endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation) and mechanical-pharmacologic treatment of deep vein thrombosis. He also specializes in open and percutaneous surgical interventions for limb salvage and dialysis access.


He has forged an outstanding career in advanced vascular surgery and intervention. He is a leader in innovative treatment of complex vascular disease combining depth of experience in major surgical procedures with the full spectrum minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques.


Dr. Webb has received numerous awards and honors as a leader and innovator in vascular surgery. He has been named among 100 Best Doctors in America®, America’s Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and the Indianapolis Monthly and was first in Omaha to develop a protocol for complex dialysis access salvage to streamline care. In addition, he was first in Omaha to use aortic endografts during surgery and introduce the use of endoscopic vein harvesting.


Dr. Webb earned his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency training in general surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Chicago. He served as the director of vascular surgery at Catholic Health Initiatives Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.


He conducts presentations nationally on minimally invasive vascular and endovascular surgery and participates in landmark research. Dr. Webb has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular Surgery, and serves as a reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals.

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