Samir Elias, MD
Family Medicine
Starting May 2026!
- Pocahontas Clinic
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-5632 to schedule an appointment with Samir.
Samir Elias, MD
Nicole Dentlinger, ARNP
Nicole Dentlinger, ARNP
Family Medicine
Dentlinger is a family medicine provider with a focus on chronic disease management and preventive care. She is passionate about helping patients better understand their health beyond symptom management — she empowers them to make informed decisions about their care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her lab, Nala, along with gardening, camping and going on walks with her husband.
- Pocahontas Clinic
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-5632 to schedule an appointment with Nicole.
Halee Ingebritson, FNP-C
Halee Ingebritson, FNP-C
Family Practice
Halee Ingebritson, FNP-C, is a Family Practice provider. She received her medical education from Chamberlain University and is certified as an FNP-C. Her medical interests span a wide range of specialties, including Nephrology, Cardiology, Surgery, Wounds, Emergency Medicine, and Women’s Health. When she is not working, Halee enjoys spending time with her four boys, swimming, boating, traveling, and cooking.
- Pocahontas Clinic
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-5632 to schedule an appointment with Halee.
Benjamin Branigan, MD
Dr. Benjamin Branigan, MD
General Surgeon
Dr. Benjamin Branigan is a general surgeon who comes to Pocahontas Community Hospital from Northwest Iowa Surgeons out of Spencer. After earning his undergraduate degrees and his MD from Creighton University in Omaha, he completed his general surgery residency at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Mara Clark, DPT
Mara Clark, DPT
Physical Therapy
Mara Clark, DPT is a physical therapist from Laurens, Iowa. She earned her Health Sciences degree from the University of South Dakota and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Briar Cliff University.
Mara enjoys being a physical therapist because of the wide variety of patients she has the opportunity to work with and the constant need to adapt to each individual’s unique needs, a challenge she embraces daily.
Outside of work, she loves paddle boarding, reading, drawing, working out, and spending time with family and friends.
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712)-335-5238 to schedule an appointment.
Prasuna Rao Madhavaram, MD
Dr. Prasuna Rao Madhavaram
Endocrinology
Dr. Prasuna Rao Madhavaram is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in endocrinology. She earned her medical degree from Deccan School of Medical Sciences in India and completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Endocrinology. Dr. Rao is passionate about weight management and sees patients at Pocahontas Community Hospital on the 3rd Friday of each month.
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-3501 to schedule an appointment. This clinic is held one Friday morning per month.
*A provider referral is required for an appointment.
Richard Kilgore, CRNA
Richard Kilgore, CRNA
Pain Clinic
Richard Kilgore, CRNA, specializes in pain management, offering treatments to help individuals manage chronic pain. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, Richard’s mission is to help people with chronic pain and offer relief so individuals can begin living their lives to their fullest potential.
Services & Specialties
Pain Management
Epidural Steroid Injections
Joint Injections
Medial Branch Blocks
Nurse Anesthetist
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-5230 to schedule an appointment.
Clinics are held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Abby Greenlee, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Abby Greenlee, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Dermatology
Abby is a certified family nurse practitioner and dermatology trained nurse practitioner. She has worked in the healthcare field for many years and has a wide range of experience including family practice, urgent care, gerontology, and hospice. She has also completed a three-month dermatology fellowship with RC Dermatology’s Charles Love, MD.
Abby is diligent about learning and keeping up with the latest guidelines and recommendations to better serve her patients and help them achieve their healthcare goals and needs. When she isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule a dermatology appointment in Pocahontas, call (515) 955-4440.
Lacy Halsrud
Lacy Halsrud, ARNP
Women’s Health
Schedule an Appointment
Call (712) 335-5632 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Halsrud.
Mallory Lindner
Mallory Lindner
Diabetes Education
Mallory Lindner is a registered nurse and diabetes educator, providing comprehensive diabetes education and support at Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa. The diabetes education programs are designed to help individuals with, or at risk for, diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage their condition effectively. Mallory collaborates with patients, their families, and healthcare providers to create tailored strategies that address each individual’s unique needs and goals. Through her work at Pocahontas Community Hospital, Mallory plays a vital role in empowering patients to take control of their health, reduce the risk of complications, and improve their overall quality of life.
