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Keith Barkow, MD, FAAFP, is physician specializing in family practice at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Middlebury. He has been practicing medicine in Middlebury since 2000, treating everyone from birth to elderly patients. He includes the full range of family practice encompassing all conditions, including obstetrics and sports medicine. He serves as Northridge High School’s team physician since 2000.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Barkow considers his patients’ care as if they were a member of his family. He asks himself, “If this were my father/mother, sister/brother, son/daughter, spouse, what would I do for them?” Then his treatment options are as carefully considered as if his patient were a family member. He believes patients have a critical role to play in taking care of their bodies and health. When they are willing to take responsibility for the choices they make, they can have a profound influence on their health. Dr. Barkow wants to educate, guide and advise patients on the power of their lifestyle choices that can improve their health and help them remain healthy.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Primary medicine
• Preventive care and wellness
• Chronic diseases and management
• Obstetric care
• Sports medicine
• Office-based procedures, including colonoscopies, lump and bump removal, mole removal, colposcopy, vasectomy and circumcision

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Residency:
Memorial Hospital | South Bend, IN

Biography

Abdul Basit, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, is a board certified interventional cardiologist at Goshen Heart & Vascular Center. He is fellowship trained in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Basit treats a range of heart and vascular conditions, including chest pain, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, circulation disorders, arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. He uses minimally invasive procedures to open blocked arteries, widen narrowed heart valves and improve blood flow to organs and limbs.
 

Philosophy of Care

As part of his compassionate, comprehensive approach to care, Dr. Basit encourages patients to actively participate in making decisions about their care.

Education

Board Certified - Interventional Cardiology

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Nishtar Medical College | Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

Residency:
Wright State University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals | Kettering, OH
Nishtar Hospital | Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

Biography

Neha Batra is a board certified pediatrician with Goshen Physicians Pediatrics. She provides preventative and routine well-child care for children of all ages, including sports physicals and care coordination with specialists. In addition, she treats acute and chronic illnesses such as asthma, allergies and attention deficit syndromes.

Dr. Batra is a strong advocate of breastfeeding, as she believes this gives babies a healthy start in life. Her involvement with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ensures parents have the resources they need to make informed choices about how they feed and care for their babies.

Philosophy of Care

Central to Dr. Batra’s approach to care is the importance of providing a medical home for families. She creates a patient-centered environment focused on healthy lifestyles and total wellness. By building long-term relationships with her young patients and their families, she is able to care for a child’s emotional and intellectual development.

Regular check-ups give Dr. Batra opportunities to offer more than immunizations. She takes time to screen her young patients for issues with growth or development and answer parents’ questions or concerns.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Newborn care
• Breastfeeding education
• Pediatric rheumatology
• Adolescent medicine
• Nutrition
• Obesity prevention
• Prevention and routine well-child care for children of all ages

Education

Board Certified – Pediatrics

Education and training:
Bachelor of Medicine
Government Medical College | Patiala, Punjab, India

Residency:
Pediatrics
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI

Fellowship:
Pediatric Rheumatology
Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Columbus, OH

Biography

Daniel J. Berger is a board certified primary care physician at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Bristol. Dr. Berger graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine, attended residency at Oklahoma University, practiced 5 years in Oklahoma, and then returned to family and friends in northern Indiana where he has practiced the last 14 years.

For more than 14 years he has demonstrated his commitment to bringing quality care and service to the community by taking on leadership roles through chairing several committees at Goshen Health before serving a term as president of the medical staff, serving a term as president for Goshen Physicians and having been a member of Bashor Children’s Home Board of Directors. He continues to serve Bashor Children’s Home as the medical physician.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Berger believes that expert quality health care involves determining how all aspects of a patient’s life are impacting his or her health so that appropriate testing and treatment can then be provided and unnecessary treatment and testing avoided.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Primary care and wellness
• Chronic diseases and management, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and emotional health
• Lifestyle management, including diet, weight and exercise

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Residency:
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine | Tulsa, OK

Biography

As a hospitalist, we specialize in taking care of patients while in the hospital. Regular communication with your primary care provider about your condition(s), test(s), treatment(s), progress and plan of care while you’re here and once you are released from the hospital.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Harshil Bhatt is board certified in internal medicine.  He is committed to providing excellent and compassionate care to all of his patients. He likes to keep up with the latest happenings in the field of medicine.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Inpatient hospital care

Education

Board Certifed - Internal Medicine

Education and training:
B.J. Medical College, India

Residency:
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, New Jersey

Biography

Dr. Charles Bower is a board certified radiologist at Goshen Hospital. He specializes in providing diagnostic and interventional radiology services, primarily for patients with peripheral vascular disease, all types of cancer and end-stage renal disease. Dr. Bower performs a range of radiology services at Goshen Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He is an honorary member of the medical staff at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago where he had previously served as a radiologist since 2001.

Dedicated to education, Dr. Bower is a volunteer assistant professor of radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and a clinical assistant professor of radiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.

Away from his medical practice, Dr. Bower combines interests in endurance sports, triathlon and scuba diving with his love of photography and videography. His enjoyment of music led to his serving on the board of organizations including the International Music Foundation that provides free concerts in downtown Chicago and another dedicated to the preservation of Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Organ.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Bower believes in a collaborative approach centered around the patient and family. In addition to working closely with a team of specialists to deliver the best care, he focuses on patient education. When patients understand their condition and options, they are better prepared to choose a treatment plan that fits their needs and preferences.

Education

Board Certification:
American Board of Radiology

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO
Graduated Magna cum Laude

Residency:
Radiology
University of Illinois/Michael Reese Hospital | Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Surgery
University of Illinois | Chicago, IL

General Surgery
University of Illinois | Chicago, IL

Biography

Ingrid Bowser, MS, APN-BC, ADM-BC, AOCNP, is an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner for the Goshen Center for Cancer Care team. As a certified health care life coach, she plays a key role in developing survivorship and palliative care programs. In addition to fostering high quality care to all patients, Ingrid focuses on enhancing available care options through advanced research and education. She is an active writer and speaker who advocates supporting patients and caregivers as they navigate their way through the complex management of a cancer diagnosis.

Philosophy of Care

Ingrid balances the intricacies of acute cancer care treatments with the palliative care required for her patients and their families. She is dedicated to supporting her patients and fellow caregivers as they make the journey through a cancer diagnosis. Ingrid believes that each patient's experience is unique as is the care that they require. She strives to help her patients focus on healing the body, mind and spirit.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Medical oncology
• Palliative care
• Survivorship programs
• Symptom and pain management
• Chemotherapy

Education

Certification - Advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne, IN

Associate of Science in Nursing
Lutheran College of Health Professions, Fort Wayne, IN

Biography

Edward William Boyts, MD, is a board certified primary care physician who practices general medicine at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine New Paris. He is dedicated to improving the health of our community by providing expert medical care for people of all ages. He has provided care to families in New Paris since 1990. Dr. Boyts treats all members of families from newborns to the elderly, including all acute and chronic illnesses. He does many office surgeries and procedures. In addition to providing care at the New Paris family practice, Dr. Boyts has served as the physician advisor to the Goshen Hospital Physical Therapy Department since 1990. He is also a member of Goshen Hospital and the Goshen Health System Boards of Trustees.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Boyts understands small town culture and treats families with the best of an old country doctor attitude, yet includes modern medicine and care. He is easy-going, casual and friendly with his patients. He tries his best to provide whatever care his patients need, even if it is just a listening ear and a kind word. Dr. Boyts uses the latest medical advancements to ensure that his patients and their families have convenient access to a wide spectrum of comprehensive medical services, all backed by the full support of Goshen Health.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Family medicine
• Chronic diseases and management
• Office-based procedures, including no-scalpel vasectomies

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN

Residency:
Memorial Hospital | South Bend, IN

Biography

Dr. Marlon Brathwaite is a board certified pediatrician at Goshen Physicians Pediatrics. He is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children, from newborns and adolescents to teenagers and young adults. Dr. Brathwaite treats patients with a wide range of conditions, from mild childhood illnesses to serious chronic diseases.

Prior to joining the pediatric team, Dr. Brathwaite worked as a pediatric hospitalist and cared for children in all areas of the hospital, including the newborn nursery, emergency department and neonatal and pediatric intensive care. He now oversees inpatient pediatric services as the director of the pediatric initiative at Goshen Hospital.

Away from clinical practice, Dr. Brathwaite enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two young children, along with staying active by running and playing tennis.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Brathwaite takes a team-led, patient-centered approach to health care. He focuses on building a partnership of trust with his young patients and their families. Dr. Brathwaite believes in close collaboration with the pediatric team at the clinic as well as medical specialists and allied healthcare providers to meet each patient’s individual needs.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Pediatric diabetes and other common endocrine disorders
• Post-surgical medical care
• Evidence-based care for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients

Education

Board Certified – Pediatrics

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Howard University College of Medicine | Washington, D.C.

Residency:
Pediatrics
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center | New York