Anna Rempel

Family Practice, Obstetrics

Dr. Anna Rempel is a board-certified family medicine physician committed to delivering compassionate, full-spectrum care to patients of all ages, with a special focus on women’s health, obstetrics, and mental health. Growing up in a military family, she moved frequently during her childhood before settling in Maize, Kansas, where she graduated from Maize High School. She went on to earn her biology degree from Newman University in 2012, where she was also on the university’s softball team. Dr. Rempel earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, graduating in 2016. She completed her residency at the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Salina, Kansas, in July 2019. Since then, she has been deeply invested in advancing rural healthcare by serving as a preceptor for the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Northwest Kansas Preceptorship Program and other regional medical education initiatives, mentoring the next generation of physicians. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Anna enjoys reading, gardening, biking, and spending time outdoors with her husband, Dr. Scott, their daughter, and their two dogs. She values the opportunity to serve her community and build strong, lasting relationships with the patients and families she cares for.

Education

Newman University Biology 2012 Wichita’s KU School of Medicine 2016 Residency Smoky Hill Family Medicine Program Salina, Kansas 2019

Douglas J. Gruenbacher

Family Practice, Obstetrics

Dr. Doug was born and raised in Andale, Kansas. Dr. Doug has a special interest in EGD, colonoscopies as well as general adult medicine. Dr. Doug has practiced in Quinter, Kansas since 2002 as a partner at Bluestem Medical and now as a medical 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. Dr. Doug was the 67th president of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians and continues to serve as a state delegate and advocate for Family Medicine. 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. In 2022, Dr. Doug finished the Leadville 100 mile train race and continues to participate in mountain trail races in Colorado.

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.

Jamie Mense, APRN

Family Practice

Education

Jamie's nursing journey began as a CNA, fueling her ambition to become a Nurse Practitioner. She pursued a Doctor of Nursing Practice at KU, emphasizing high-level nursing and research. 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.

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 now as a medical staff member at Gove County Medical Center. He 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. He then received the Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association Physician of the Year in August of 2015, the Ad Aspera Award – KUMC Volunteer Faculty, 2017 (KUMC Medical Student Assembly) and then was named the Kansas Academy of Family Practice Physician of the Year in 2018. In 2020, Dr. Machen was awarded full professorship in Family and Community Medicine by the Kansas University Medical Center. He has also served on several boards and committees such as the local school board, Kammco Board of Directors, Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative, EMS Medical Advisory Committee, Kansas Governor’s Advisory Committee on Trauma, KSHSAA Medical Advisory Board, Kansas Rural Health Association Board, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Review Committee for Opioid Use, and was a former Kansas Medical Society President. Dr. Machen and his wife, Susan have four children and have seven grandchildren. Dr. Machen is an avid KU fan and enjoys hunting and fishing.

Education

1977 graduate of the University of Kansas and a 1983 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Machen completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Medical College in 1986 in Family Medicine and has been Board Certified since 1987

Scott Rempel

Family Practice, Obstetrics

Scott Rempel was born and raised in Newton, KS. He went to college at Washington University in St. Louis and graduated with degrees in medical anthropology and public health in 2012. Four years later, he graduated from medical school at KU School of Medicine in Salina. Dr. Scott has practiced in Quinter, Kansas since 2019 as a partner at Bluestem Medical and now as a medical 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. He regularly mentors and teaches 1st-4th year medical students and pre-med students. In his spare time, Dr. Scott enjoys anything that has to do with being in the mountains (usually Colorado), hunting, running and being outside whenever possible.

Education

Washington University St. Louis Medical Anthropology/Public Health 2012. KU School of Medicine Salina, Kansas 2016 Residency Smoky Hill Family Medicine Program Salina, Kansas 2019

Shelly L. Gruenbacher

Family Practice, Obstetrics

Dr. Shelly was raised in Stockton, Kansas. She enjoys full spectrum Family Medicine but has special interest in obstetrics, pediatrics and women’s health. Dr. Shelly has practiced in Quinter, Kansas since 2002 as a partner at Bluestem Medical and now as a medical staff member at Gove County Medical Center. She 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. She regularly mentors and teaches 1st-4th year medical students and pre-med students. Dr. Shelly received the 2010 Doug Parks, MD Community Preceptor Teaching Award. She received the 2017 Ad Astra Volunteer Faculty Award from KUMC and the 2021 KAFP Exemplary Teaching Award. She is active on the KAFP Foundation Board, serving as President since 2019 and has served on the KU Medical Alumni Board. Dr. Shelly and her husband, Dr. Doug 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. Shelly is an avid KU fan and also enjoys reading, running and skiing.

Education

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

Brad Wertz

Holistic Pain Management

Brad performs pain management injections including the following types: lumbar epidural injection, thoracic epidural steroid injection, cervical epidural steroid injection, diagnostic face or median branch block, intercostal nerve block, piriformis injection, joint/bursa injection, peripheral nerve block, occipital nerve block, and trigger point injection.

Charles Schultz

General Surgery

Education

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine 1979-1983 Residency: St. Luke's Hospital/University of Missouri at Kansas City 1983-1989 Board Certified American Board of Surgery

Janette Burbach

Diabetes/Dietition/Nutrition

Education

My name is Janette Burbach, and I have been a Registered Dietitian since 1998. I have an undergraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (Go Big Red!) and a Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University. I completed my Dietetic Internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Kalyan Wagle

Cardiology

Education

Medical School: Universal College of Medical Sciences, Paklihawa Campus, Bhairahawa, Nepal Residency: Internal medicine at Queens Hospital Center, Queens, New York; Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai, Queens, New York Fellowship(s): Cardiovascular medicine at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York Board Certified: Echocardiography, cardiac nuclear medicine and Internal Medicine

Kelly Gabel

General Surgery

Education

Dr. Gabel graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2008. Dr. Gabel works in Colby, KS and specializes in General Surgery and Gynecology.

Michael Hagley

Cardiology

Education

University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE Residency: Family Practice: Barberton Citizens Hospital, Barberton, OH Internal Medicine: Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine, Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH Fellowship: Cardiology: Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease: Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Houma, LA

Regina Taylor

Holistic Pain Management

Holistic Pain Management provides a multi-faceted approach to treating a wide range of pain types for a variety of patient types with their personal goals in mind. The process includes devoting time to fully educating patients on all the options and the expectations for each.

Robert C. Hinze

Podiatry

Education

Dr. Robert Hinze attended undergraduate school at University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL). He completed his medical school studies through Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) in Philadelphia, PA in 2001. He completed 2 residency programs, Temple Northeastern and Chestnut Hill, both in Philadelphia. Dr. Hinze is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon (ACFAS.)

Srinivas S. Samavedi

Urology

Education

Medical School Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, India Fellowship Uro-Oncology, University of Miami; Robotic Urology and Advanced Robotic Urology, Ohio State University and Global Robotic Institute; Transplant Surgery