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Physician Valerie Taglione, MD, has joined its medical staff as a hospitalist at UPHS – Portage. Board-certified in family medicine and specializing in hospital medicine, Dr. Taglione will manage the care of ill, injured and recovering patients throughout their hospital stay.
Valerie Taglione, MD
Physician Jessica Pruente, MD, has joined its medical staff at UP Health System – Marquette | Pediatric Specialty Clinic. As a board-certified physician, Dr. Pruente provides rehabilitation services to children (all ages) with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries, abnormal gait or development, neuromuscular conditions, spinal cord injuries, and more.
Jessica Pruente, MD
Sara Sutherland, MD, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with the UP Health System – Marquette Emergency Department, caring for people of all ages needing emergent care and treatment. Learn more about her at the button below.
Sara Sutherland, MD
Dr. Evon Schexnaydre is an OB/GYN physician providing women's health services to patients in the Copper Country. Call 906.483.1050 to make an appointment or visit her provider profile below to learn more.
Evon Schexnaydre, MD
Dr. Issam El Bizri is board certified in internal and geriatric medicine, with specialized training in lifestyle medicine. He focuses on helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being in all stages of life.
Issam El Bizri, MD
Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner with UP Health System – Bell Family Medicine. She focuses on partnering with her patients to either maintain or improve their lifestyle so they can live as happy and healthy as possible. Call 906.485.2668 to make an appointment.
Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP
Dr. Andre Oulai is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained total joint specialist. He provides treatment and surgical procedures for the posterior total hip, minimally invasive anterior total hip, total knee, total joint revisions and general fracture care.
Andre Oulai, MD
Jessica Walther, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner with UP Medical Group | Marquette Urology. She sees adults for diseases of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, and male reproductive organs. Learn more about her at the button below.
Jessica Walther, MSN, FNP-C
Miranda Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board certified family nurse practitioner with UP Medical Group – Occupational Medicine. In her role, she helps patients and employers prevent, examine and treat workplace-related illness and injuries. Learn more about her at the button below.
Miranda Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC
Cary Bedinghaus, CRNA, DNP, CCRN, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist with UP Health System – Marquette. As an advanced practice nurse, he administers anesthesia in collaboration with other medical professionals and ensures patients safety and comfort throughout their procedure. Learn more below.
Cary Bedinghaus, DNP, CRNA, CCRN
UP Health System combines the experience and services of two historic community hospitals, Bell and Portage, with the tertiary care of Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, to provide exceptional healthcare and value to those we serve. Working together, UP Health System focuses on delivering exceptional quality care in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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