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Nickie Ralston, cardiovascular nurse practitioner, provides comprehensive care for patients at Goshen Heart & Vascular Center. As a lifelong resident of Goshen, Nickie is dedicated to helping address the healthcare needs of the community. She promotes optimal health by educating her patients about how to prevent cardiovascular disease and manage chronic conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Nickie has advanced her critical thinking skills and treatment of chronic health conditions throughout her career, including two decades as a registered nurse in internal medicine and critical care.

Philosophy of Care

Nickie balances her clinical understanding of each patient’s overall condition with evidence-based practices and individual preferences to determine an acceptable course of care.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Prevention
• Managing chronic conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation

Education

Board certified Nurse Practitioner

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

Biography

Naveen Sundar Rameshkumar, MD, specializes in internal medicine as a hospitalist with Goshen Hospital. He manages the complex needs of patients to provide continuity of care during their hospital stay. Dr. Rameshkumar follows up on test results, reviews treatment progress and manages the plan of care across multiple disciplines.
 
An avid sci-fi fan, Dr. Rameshkumar enjoys a good action film. He and his dogs find their own adventure outside exploring hiking trails and pathways near or far from home. Dr. Rameshkumar also takes on all challengers for a game of cricket or table tennis.

Philosophy of Care

Communication is vitally important to Dr. Rameshkumar. He works closely with all the providers involved with inpatient care as well as primary care providers and family members.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Sleep medicine
• Respiratory disease

Education

Board Eligible – Internal Medicine
 
Education and training:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College | Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
 
Residency:
Internal Medicine                     
MacNeal Hospital | Berwyn, IL

Biography

Mark Ranzinger, MD, FACS, is a board certified general surgeon who performs a broad range of surgical procedures. Dr. Ranzinger focuses on minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic approaches for benign conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, splenic diseases and hernias. He is trained in surgery for cancers of the pancreas, adrenal glands and colon, as well as melanoma. He has a special interest in thyroid surgery and is a member of the American Thyroid Association. In addition, he serves at the medical director for Goshen Wound & Hyperbaric Center.

Philosophy of Care

Throughout his career, Dr. Ranzinger has received numerous honors and awards, both as a teacher and surgeon. Dr. Ranzinger views surgery as a combination of art and science. He believes good clinical judgment is developed by a commitment to lifelong learning and by giving every patient the time and personalized care they need and deserve.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Thyroid Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Wound Care Management
  • hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Abdominal Surgery
  • hernias
  • gallbladder
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • acid reflux/GERD
  • colon
  • small bowel
  • tumor
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Education

Education and training:
Bachelor of Arts
Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, Washington

Master of Public Health
School of Public Health, University of East Africa

Doctor of Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California

Internship:
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Residency:
General Surgery
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Fellowship:
Thoracic & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, England

Fellowship:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Memberships:

• American Thyroid Association
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Elkhart County Medical Society
• Indiana State Medical Association

Biography

Sadat Rashid, MD, provides comprehensive gastroenterological services for patients with digestive and liver disorders. Dr. Rashid specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and advanced interventional endoscopic procedures. He is specially trained in the advanced techniques to diagnose, stage and treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver, small intestine and colon. Dr. Rashid has extensive experience with diagnostic and interventional endoscopic techniques to diagnose certain diseases of the gastrointestinal system. He performs various endoscopic procedures to remove diseased tissue from the digestive tract, including endoscopic resections, colonoscopies and radiofrequency ablations. He also is trained in advanced therapies, such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Rashid believes quality health care involves all aspects of a person’s life. He approaches each patient with deep personal commitment, building a relationship based on compassion and honesty that helps him provide everyone with the best possible care. Dr. Rashid uses every available resource to care for lifechanging gastrointestinal conditions. He follows the latest recommendations to provide evidence-based medical care. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to complex patients that involves discussions with pathologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, primary and referring physicians.

Education

Education and training:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, A.M.U. | Aligarh, U.P. India

Residency:
Chief Residency Internal Medicine
Nassau University Medical Center | East Meadow, NY

Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology
AMU Institute of Ophthalmology | Aligarh, U.P. India

Fellowship:
Advanced Interventional Endoscopy (EUS/ERCP)
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine | Roanoke, VA

Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Nassau University Medical Center | East Meadow, NY

Biography

Kristan Rheinheimer is a board certified nurse practitioner with Goshen Center for Cancer Care. As part of the medical oncology team, she helps patients navigate their chemotherapy and biotherapy. Kristan works side-by-side with patients and a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care that is centered around each patient’s preferences and needs.
 
As an Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Kristan has experience with all forms of infusion therapy. She is specially trained in delivery of chemotherapy and pain management medications.
 
Kristan has devoted most of her nursing career to caring for patients with cancer. She first joined the Goshen Hospital cancer team in 1999 as a staff nurse and was instrumental in developing education programs for patients and nursing Colleagues.

Philosophy of Care

For Kristan, quality care means taking a patient-focused approach from diagnosis to survivorship. She embraces each patient's individuality as she delivers compassionate care in a healing and safe environment. Kristan places strong emphasis on education, symptom management, surveillance and palliative care.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Specifically trained in delivery of chemotherapy
• Pain management medications

Education

Certification - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Saint Frances, Fort Wayne, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Biography

Debbie Risa is a certified nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Sleep & Allergy Medicine. She specializes in treating teenagers and adults with sleep disorders, allergies and asthma. Her advanced training includes screening and diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and sleep related movement disorders.
 
Celebrating three generations of family fills Debbie’s life when she is away from patient care. She also loves to travel, particularly on mission trips with her church.

Philosophy of Care

Debbie believes knowledge is power. She equips patients with information about their health and condition to help them actively participate in making decisions about their care.

A lifelong learner, Debbie expands her own understanding of chronic diseases as a participant in the Nurses’ Health Study II, sponsored by Harvard Medical School. The study has played an instrumental role in shaping public health recommendations for healthy aging in women.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Sleep studies
• Immunotherapy
• Allergies
• Women’s health

Education

Certified – Nurse Practitioner
 
Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Goshen College | Goshen, IN
 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Goshen College | Goshen, IN

Biography

Kylee Rohatgi is a board certified family nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine & Urgent Care. She treats patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly and everyone in between. Whether treating an infection or managing a chronic condition, Kylee takes a team-based approach to deliver high quality care with the best possible outcomes.

Previous nursing experiences in cardiac medicine and surgery as well as endoscopic procedures have given Kylee a broad understanding of disease processes and patient care. She also has helped advance future leaders in nursing as an assistant professor in nursing at Goshen College.

When Kylee is away from her clinical role, she enjoys traveling, reading, sports, music and spending time with family and friends.

Philosophy of Care

Kylee believes educating patients about their health and wellbeing is a vital part of health care. She focuses on working with patients and their families to provide complete, compassionate care.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Common illnesses
• Chronic diseases and management
• Patient education
• Holistic care

Education

Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

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

Biography

Dr. Sharmila Roy Chowdhury is a board certified surgeon and fellowship trained surgical oncologist at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. She has extensive experience in the surgical treatment of hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, sarcomas and endocrine tumors. In addition to laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, Dr. Roy Chowdhury has advanced training in cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to treat patients with peritoneal cancer and other abdominal malignancies.
 
Dr. Roy Chowdhury has established HIPEC programs at medical centers in California, Indianapolis and Texas. She also has served as a faculty member at Indiana University School of Medicine and Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Roy Chowdhury knows a diagnosis of cancer can lead to a difficult and uncertain journey for patients. That’s why she takes an upfront, honest approach to care and focuses on educating patients and their families about their condition and treatment options.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Peritoneal mesothelioma
• Gastrointestinal oncology
• Peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Cytoreductive surgery
• HIPEC

Education

Board Certified – Surgery
 
Education and training:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research | University of Madras, India
 
Fellowship:
Surgical Oncology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Pittsburgh, PA
 
Residency:
General Surgery
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey | Newark, NJ
Staten Island University Hospital | Staten Island, NY
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research | University of Madras, India
 
Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Seth G. S. Medical College & Affiliated Hospitals | Bombay, India