GCMC Grainfield Clinic

Douglas J. Gruenbacher
Family Practice, Obstetrics

Dr. Doug was born and raised in Andale, Kansas. Dr. Doug has practiced in Quinter, Kansas since 2002 as a partner at Bluestem Medical and as a staff member at Gove County Medical Center. He is a preceptor for University of Kansas Medical Center in Northwest Kansas preceptorship program and other rural programs associated with medical education in this area. Dr. Doug was selected by the AAFP to be the family physician Torchbearer in the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay in England. He is the recipient of the 2010 University of Kansas Preceptor of Year Award and is highly involved in the KAFP Faces in Family Medicine program. Dr. Doug was the 67th president of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Doug and his wife, Dr. Shelly Gruenbacher have four children and are involved in various youth sports, church, 4-H and many other community events. They were a vital part in the building of a community wellness center that supports their love of exercise and pursuit of advocating healthy lifestyles. Dr. Doug is an avid KU fan and also enjoys marathons and snowboarding.

Education

Kansas State University 1995 University of Kansas School of Medicine 1999 Residency UKSM-W Smoky Hill Family Practice Salina, Kansas in Family Medicine 2002 Board Certified 2002.

Michael E. Machen
Family Practice, Obstetrics

Dr. Machen was born in Smith Center, Kansas, and grew up in Concordia, Kansas. Dr. Machen has practiced in Quinter, Kansas since 1986 as a partner at Bluestem Medical and as a staff member at Gove County Medical Center. He also provides care at Sheridan County Clinic. Along with his practice, he also serves as the Network Site Director for the University of Kansas Medical Center in Northwest Kansas and assists in directing the preceptorship program and rural programs associated with medical education in this area. Dr. Machen received the Doug Parks Rural Preceptor Award from KUMC-Wichita in 1999. He received the KAFP Exemplary Teacher Award, part-time category in 2005 and then won the national award for Exemplary Teacher part-time category with the American Academy of Family Practice in 2005. He was also awarded the Rural Preceptor of the Year for the State of Kansas in 2008. In 2014, he received the Ad Astra Outstanding Volunteer Award and in 2015 he was the 2015 KEMSA Physician of the Year. Dr. Machen was awarded the Kansas Academy of Family Practice Physician of the Year award in 2018. Dr. Machen and his wife, Susan have four children, three grandsons and a granddaughter. Samantha Alsop is a vascular surgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Benjamin is a KU graduate and now an international tax consultant in Kansas City, Alexandra is a KU graduate with her MPH from Emory University and a PhD in microbiology from KUMC, and Edward is a 2nd year medical student at KUMC. Dr. Machen is an avid KU fan and enjoys hunting and fishing.

Education

University of Kansas 1977 University of Kansas School of Medicine 1983. . Residency the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Medical College in Family Medicine 1986 Board Certified since 1987

Nurse Contact:
(785) 754-3333
Availability:
M, T, W, Th, F
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Scott Rempel, M.D.
Family Practice, Obstetrics

Jamie Mense, APRN
Family Practice

Jamie’s nursing journey began as a CNA, fueling her ambition to become a Nurse Practitioner. Dedicated to rural healthcare, Jamie finds joy in serving Kansas communities, prioritizing compassionate care. She values patient stories, and empowering them to make informed health decisions. Excited about joining a premier healthcare team in northwest Kansas, Jamie eagerly anticipates serving her hometown community. With her supportive family they enjoy cheering on the Chicago Cubs, engaging in church activities, sports, music, and embracing small-town life.
Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice at KU, emphasizing high-level nursing and research.