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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 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.
Call (712)-335-5238 to schedule an appointment.
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.
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, 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.
Pain Management
Epidural Steroid Injections
Joint Injections
Medial Branch Blocks
Nurse Anesthetist
Call (712) 335-5230 to schedule an appointment.
Clinics are held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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.
To schedule a dermatology appointment in Pocahontas, call (515) 955-4440.
Call (712) 335-5632 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Halsrud.
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.
Originally from Pocahontas, Iowa, Dr. Patrick Slattery is a highly experienced, board-certified general surgeon who has been providing expert surgical care for more than 25 years. His surgical interests include minimally invasive surgery from both laparoscopic and robotic approaches.
Dr. Slattery earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1991 and went on to complete his general surgery residency at Creighton University in Omaha, where he also served as a research fellow in the Cardiac Division from 1993 to 1994.
Dr. Slattery has been certified by the American Board of Surgery since 1998 and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He brings a depth of surgical knowledge and a commitment to patient care to his work with Northwest Iowa Surgeons, serving the communities of northwest Iowa with skill and compassion.
Dr. Jaren Ricker is a board-certified general surgeon with interests in robotic colectomy, pH probe testing, and thyroid surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2009 and completed his general surgery residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines in 2014.
Since becoming board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in 2014, Dr. Ricker has been committed to providing high-quality surgical services to communities across northwest Iowa through his work with Northwest Iowa Surgeons.
Dr. Jason Keonin is a board-certified general surgeon dedicated to providing skilled, patient-centered surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa in 2005 and completed his general surgery residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines in 2010.
Certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2011, Dr. Keonin is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His surgical interests include robotic surgery, hernia repair, anti-reflux procedures, and endoscopy. Through his role with Northwest Iowa Surgeons, he is committed to delivering safe, effective surgical solutions to patients in the northwest Iowa region.
