Family Medicine Elkhart Team

Clinic hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Closed for lunch, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Closed for lunch, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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    Amanda Aldana, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-C

    Specialty: Family Medicine
    Welcoming new patients
    Other languages Spanish

    Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Elkhart
    3421 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46517 Get Directions

    574-295-7178
    574-537-5000

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    Biography

    Amanda Aldana is a family medicine nurse practitioner with Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Elkhart. She provides care for patients of all ages throughout the lifespan. Services she provides include routine wellness exams, immediate care for acute illnesses and injuries, and management of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.
     
    Amanda’s nursing experience spans more than two decades. She has provided patient care in a variety of professional settings, from hospital surgical units and intensive care to a specialized heart and vascular clinic and assisted living facility.
     
    Fluent in English and Spanish, Amanda bridges communication barriers between patients and providers.
     
    Family comes first for Amanda when she’s away from her nursing practice. She also takes every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, travel and try new cooking techniques.

    Philosophy of Care

    Amanda goes beyond the condition or diagnosis to treat the whole person. Her goal is to provide the best care possible while meeting the specific needs of each individual. She educates patients, based on their own understanding of their condition, and encourages them to take an active role in their health and well-being.

    Research/Clinical Interest

    • Family practice
    • Emergency care
    • Preventive care
    • Diabetes management
    • Weight management
    • Smoking cessation
    • Cardiac health

    Education

    Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner
     
    Education and training:
    Doctorate of Nursing
    Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS

    Master of Science in Nursing
    Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, MI
     
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Indiana University of South Bend | South Bend, IN

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    Catherine dos Santos, RN, MSN, FNP-C

    Specialty: Family Medicine
    Welcoming new patients

    Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Elkhart
    3421 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46517 Get Directions

    574-295-7178
    574-537-5000

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    Biography

    Catherine dos Santos is a certified family nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Elkhart. She cares for patients throughout the life cycle, from infancy and adolescence to adulthood and later years of life. In addition to providing routine preventive care and wellness exams, Catherine treats patients with common illness, minor injuries and chronic conditions. She also has special interests in adolescent mental health and female abdominal pain.

     

    Philosophy of Care

    Catherine is dedicated to providing continuity of care for the entire family. Her compassionate approach helps form strong patient-provider relationships that last a lifetime. Through patient education, she encourages patients to take an active role in their health and wellbeing to enhance their quality of life.

    Research/Clinical Interest

    • Women’s health and family planning
    • Chronic health conditions
    • Cardiovascular care
    • Mental health

    Education

    Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

    Education and training:
    Master of Science in Nursing
    Goshen College | Goshen, IN

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    Edith Fraire, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

    Specialty: Family Medicine
    Welcoming new patients
    Other languages Spanish

    Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Elkhart
    3421 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46517 Get Directions

    574-295-7178
    574-537-5000

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    Biography

    Edith Fraire is a certified nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Elkhart. She provides holistic, compassionate care to patients of all ages. Her comprehensive approach ranges from preventative care and health maintenance to management of chronic conditions.
     
    Edith applies her bilingual skills to provide culturally sensitive care and bridge communication barriers between patients and healthcare providers.
     
    Family and her two pugs mean everything to Edith. She also enjoys staying physically active and loves to eat good food.

    Philosophy of Care

    Edith believes each patient is unique and respects their individual goals for health and wellbeing. Her patient-centered approach encourages patients to take control of their health and maintain the best possible quality of life.

    Research/Clinical Interest

    • Preventive care
    • Management of chronic conditions
    • Patient education
    • Lifestyle medicine

    Education

    Board Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner
     
    Education and training:
    Master of Science in Nursing
    Indiana University South Bend School of Nursing | South Bend, IN
     
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Goshen College School of Nursing | Goshen, IN

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    Stephanie Smith, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

    Specialty: Family Medicine

    Goshen Physicians Family Medicine - Elkhart
    3421 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46517 Get Directions

    574-295-7178
    574-537-5000

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    Biography

    Stephanie Smith is a board certified nurse practitioner with Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Elkhart. She provides comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages, from newborns to senior citizens. In addition to wellness exams and routine preventive care, Stephanie treats patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease.  

    Philosophy of Care

    Stephanie takes a holistic approach to patient care. She listens to patient concerns and provides care that is tailored to each patient’s needs. Stephanie also encourages patients to take an active role in their health and wellbeing through preventive measures and by leading a healthy lifestyle. She works closely with a team of family medicine providers and specialists to provide the best possible care.

    Research/Clinical Interest

    • Preventive care and wellness
    • Patient education
    • Holistic care
    • Lifestyle management
    • Natural family planning, based on the Creighton Model of fertility care

    Education

    Board Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

    Education and training:
    Master of Science in Nursing
    Indiana University of South Bend | South Bend, IN