Find A Doctor

Biography

Daniel A. Nafziger, MD, MS, is a board certified infectious disease physician who has been practicing as an infectious disease consultant in the community since 2002. In his previous roles, he served as health officer for the Elkhart County Health Department; medical director at Everence (formerly Mennonite Mutual Aid), Goshen; and medical director of hospital epidemiology at Henry Ford Hospital and later of patient safety in the Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI. Dr. Nafziger has delivered numerous presentations on infectious diseases and written extensively for books, journals and abstracts. As Hospital Chief Medical Officer for Goshen Health, Dr. Nafziger serves as a liaison between the medical staff and executive leadership, monitors patient safety and facilitates the delivery of high-quality care. He also supports the credentialing process, works with other medical staff leaders and provides expertise in the prevention of infections.

Biography

Dr. Liz Nafziger is a board certified neurologist at NeuroCare Center Goshen Physicians. She is fellowship trained in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Nafziger treats a range of neurological conditions, including headache, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke. She provides symptom management for patients with serious illnesses and assists with advanced care planning.

During Dr. Nafziger’s residency training, she served as chief resident of the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan.

Philosophy of Care

Active listening and communication are vital to Dr. Nafziger’s approach to care. She believes in shared decision-making with patients to provide treatment that fits their values, goals and individual needs.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Advance care planning
• Neurology and palliative care
• Communication during complex, serious illnesses

Education

Board Certified – Neurology

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

Fellowship:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine –  University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI

Residency:
University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI

Biography

Alicia Navarro, MSN-FNP, is a board certified family nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine & Urgent Care. With more than 15 years of experience as a registered nurse, Alicia has handled patient assessments, administered medication, provided wound care and post-surgical care. She has experience working with critically ill patients as well. At her previous role at Sturgis Hospital, Alicia developed and implemented a hospital wide evidencebased skin care and wound prevention program and worked on a team to organize and implement an opioid risk assessment tool. She received the 2014 Sturgis Hospital Nursing Excellence Award. Alicia is fluent in English and Spanish.

Philosophy of Care

Alicia is deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive care to all patients from all walks of life. Her goal is to build relationships that engage patients in participating in improving their health through primary prevention.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Urgent care
• Chronic conditions, including diabetes, asthma and hypertension
• Women's health
• Ear, nose and throat disorders
• Office-based procedures, including suturing
• Minor injuries and illnesses
• Mental health, including anxiety and depression

Education

Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

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

Biography

Jody Neer, MD, is a board certified neurologist who treats patients with disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Neer has extensive experience in caring for patients with movement disorders and cognitive conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Away from his practice, Dr. Neer enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and four children.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Neer knows that a diagnosis of a neurological disorder can be overwhelming and life changing. He takes a warm and compassionate approach to help patients and their families understand and cope with their condition. His disease management counseling also helps patients learn how to lead productive and healthy daily lives.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Cognitive conditions that affect the brain, spiral cord and nerves
• Strokes
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Epilepsy

Education

Board Certified – Neurology

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

Residency:
Neurology
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Iowa City, IA

Mini-Fellowship:
Epilepsy
Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC

Biography

Lindsay Neff is a certified orthopedic nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Before joining the team, Lindsay spent several years as a nurse who focused primarily on orthopedic and spinal care, in addition to treating other surgical and general medical patients. As a registered nurse at Goshen Hospital, she served six months on a committee assembled to assess and, ultimately, redevelop the nursing model for the hospital.

Lindsay earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. In 2009, she received a Patient Choice Award at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to patient care. Since then, she has been selected to join the Honor Society at Ball State University, as well as Phi Kappa Phi, one of the nation’s premier honor societies for academic excellence.

Philosophy of Care

Lindsay cares for her patients as if they were her own family. Her goal is to provide the same quality of care she would provide her own family if they were her patients. She is passionate about orthopedics because of the variety of things she sees on a daily basis. She recognizes the unique needs of each patient, taking the time to listen to their needs and wants so she can provide the best care.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Osteoarthritis
• Acute and chronic injuries or problems
• Joint replacement
• Working with surgeons to coordinate and assist with care

Education

Certified – Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Ball State University | Muncie, IN

Biography

Deborah Nethercutt is a board certified nurse practitioner with Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Middlebury. She provides care for patients across their lifespan, from newborns to the elderly. An advocate for preventive care, Deb provides wellness exams and routine preventive treatment, including immunizations and vaccinations. She also helps patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure manage their conditions. Deb has more than two decades of nursing experience caring for patients in hospital medical units and outpatient surgery centers, including endoscopy and a chronic pain center.

Philosophy of Care

Compassion, honesty and transparency guide Deb’s approach to care. She focuses on building active partnerships with patients to provide the best outcomes. Deb encourages patients to take control of their health care and develop goals in a holistic manner.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Preventive care and wellness
• Chronic diseases and management, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
• Patient education
• Holistic care

Education

Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

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

Biography

Sultan Niazi, MD, is a board certified intensivist who specializes in caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) or progressive care unit (PCU) at Goshen Hospital. He takes a comprehensive approach to caring for patients with complex conditions and coordinates treatment and services provided by a medical team of specialists.

With advanced training in pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep medicine, Dr. Niazi provides vital medications, procedures and monitoring for patients in the hospital with life-threatening illnesses or conditions.

Dr. Niazi also serves as the Medical Director of Goshen Sleep Disorders Center.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Niazi treats patients like family. He believes compassion and kindness are vital in caring for critically ill patients. Many patients in the ICU are in unstable conditions caused by disorders such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, strokes or severe trauma. Dr. Niazi acts as the medical team leader and takes primary responsibility to coordinate a multispecialty group of specialists to provide complete care for the patient. The collaborative approach helps improve the quality of patient care, reduce complications, shorten lengths of stay in ICU and enhance safety.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Pulmonary medicine
• Lung disease
• Antibiotic resistant organisms
• Obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy in critically ill patients
• Infectious diseases
• Molecular biology of cancerous cells
• Persistent asthma

Education

Board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Doctor of Medicine:
Rawalpindi Medical College
University of Punjab, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Residency:
Internal Medicine
Texas Tech University Hospital, El Paso, TX

Fellowship:
Pulmonary, critical care, allergy, immunology and sleep medicine
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

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. Matthew Norton is board certified in osteopathic medicine. He believes that by listening carefully, he can help his patients reach their healthcare goals. He aims for open communication and responsive collaboration to develop the highest quality of care in the most comprehensive and seamless fashion possible.

Clinical/Research Interest

• inpatient hospital care

Education

Board Cerification - Osteopathic Medicine

Education and training:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lake Erie, PA

Residency:
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI

Internship:
Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies
Kalamazoo, MI

Biography

Timothy Nush, MD, practices family medicine including obstetrics at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Pro Park. As a board certified family physician, he cares for patients through all stages of life, from newborn to senior citizen. Dr. Nush treats a wide variety of health issues including everyday colds and flu, circumcisions, minor wounds, fractures and skin disorders. He also provides routine exams, vaccinations and immunizations and helps patients manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Nush is specially trained in obstetric care for pregnant women including vaginal births after a cesarean. He also treats a range of women’s health concerns from adolescence through menopause. In his free time, Dr. Nush enjoys spending time with his family and playing ice hockey.

Philosophy of Care

For Dr. Nush, patients are like family. He treats everyone with the same compassionate care and concern as he would his own relatives. Dr. Nush takes a holistic approach to care and looks for ways to treat patients without medications when possible. He also places a high priority on education to help patients better understand how to modify lifestyles and manage their conditions.

Clinical/Research Interest

• Primary medicine
• Preventive care and wellness
• Chronic diseases and management, including heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure
• Women's health, including during pregnancy
• Sports medicine and musculoskeletal issues
• Holistic medicine and lifestyle management

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

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

Residency:
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | South Bend, IN