Hannibal Regional Healthcare System News Archive
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is excited to welcome Kendell Farr, WHNP-BC to their women’s health team. Kendell has a strong background in caring for women and is looking forward to serving the community as a nurse practitioner.
“For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a nurse. I have worked in women's care most of my nursing career and have a passion for women's health,” shares Kendell. “I feel an emotional connection with women which empowers me to help them be their best - physically and mentally - through every stage of their life.”
Kendell began her nursing career at Hannibal Regional and is happy to continue working with a great team, “Hannibal Regional has become my family! The physicians have helped mold me into the nurse I am today and I look forward to serving the community as a nurse practitioner with the best physicians by my side.”
Kendell Farr, WHNP-BC is accepting patients at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, to reach the Women’s Health offices call 573-629-3500.
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Hannibal Regional Medical Group (HRMG) is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Parshall, FNP-BC to their team in Shelbina! Mrs. Parshall earned her Nurse Practitioner degree at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. HRMG is excited to have Lisa Parshall, FNP-BC join their team in Shelbina as they continue to guide the community to better!
Mrs. Parshall chose to pursue a career in family medicine because it gives her the opportunity to treat patients from all age groups with diverse medical conditions. She also enjoys the opportunity to work with the entire family which allows her to gain a better understanding of how family dynamics may affect the health of her patients.
“I chose to work at Hannibal Regional because they have always been my family’s medical home. The only place I considered working when beginning my nursing career is Hannibal Regional,” shares Lisa. “I like the hometown feel of Hannibal Regional Medical Group and the relationships that develop between patients and providers. I also appreciate Hannibal Regional investing in smaller communities to provide quality healthcare.”
Lisa Parshall, FNP-BC is now seeing patients at Hannibal Regional Medical Group in Shelbina. To schedule an appointment at Hannibal Regional Medical Group in Shelbina call (573) 588-4131.
As part of the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, the Hannibal Regional Medical Group (HRMG) is a growing multi-specialty physician group continuing to expand primary and specialty care services to meet the health needs of northeast Missouri and west central Illinois residents. HRMG family and specialty physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Hannibal Regional Medical Group has locations in Bowling Green, Canton, Hannibal, Louisiana, Monroe City, and Shelbina, as well as an Express Care clinic in Hannibal.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is excited to welcome Dr. David Lemons to their cardiology team! David Lemons, DO completed his medical education at A.T. Still University and his cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Lemons has been providing interventional cardiology coverage at Hannibal Regional and is excited to enhance his service to the community by accepting patients at Hannibal Regional Medical Group.
“I started working at Hannibal Regional to help provide interventional cardiology coverage,” shares Dr. Lemons. “I like the small town feel of the Hannibal community and the team members at Hannibal Regional and in the Cath Lab have been very inviting and helpful.”
“The most rewarding thing I do is help people who are having heart attacks. I enjoy being able to stop the severe pain patients are having and have a conversation with them soon after. The patients are often amazed at how quickly they feel better,” notes Dr. Lemons. Interventional cardiologists have extensive training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease and structural heart conditions through catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting.
“I feel it is important to spend time listening to my patients which allows me to develop a relationship with them,” says Dr. Lemons. “Each patient has a story to tell and it is important to hear their story.” Dr. Lemons is now accepting patients at Hannibal Regional Medical Group and is working alongside the expert cardiology team of Dr. Alvi, Dr. Valuck and Dr. Nwakile. To schedule an appointment call (573) 629-3500.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is excited to welcome Dr. Nwakile to their Cardiology team! Dr. Nwakile comes to Hannibal from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was a Chief Fellow of Cardiology at the Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Nwakile has been a physician for over ten years and joins the Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s expert cardiology team of Dr. Alvi, Dr. Harruna, Dr. Valuck and Kim Cordes, CVNP-BC.
“The moment I chose to become a physician happened in my teens” shares Dr. Nwakile. “The dexterity and patience of a doctor saved my father’s life. It was at a point when virtually all hope was lost! I wanted to experience the joy associated with giving myself to take care of people with health needs.” Dr. Nwakile strives to give the best of himself to each of his patients while being sensitive to the emotional and psychological needs of his patients and their family.
When talking about the most rewarding part of being a physician, Dr. Nwakile notes, “Seeing that smile on the face of a patient whose life I have touched in some way - that is probably one of the greatest feelings anyone can have! The happiness I experience when families joyfully take their loved ones home after an episode of ill health makes the long hours all worth it.”
Chinualumogu Nwakile, MD is accepting new patients and works alongside Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s highly skilled cardiology team. To reach the Cardiology offices at Hannibal Regional Medical Group call 573-629-3500.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Vaishali Patel, DO to their team. Dr. Patel is board certified in general surgery by the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and completed a Breast Oncology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Dr. Patel has a special interest in breast disease and is looking forward to serving the community at Hannibal Regional Medical Group.
Dr. Patel shares, “I was initially drawn to breast oncology because it allowed me to be involved in a patient’s care as a whole rather than just the surgical side. The multidisciplinary approach needed to care for oncology patients best aligns with how disease affects the body as a whole, not just in a one-dimensional way. I also chose this field because it gave me a chance to develop relationships with my patients.” Surgical oncology uses surgery to assist in treating cancer and can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatments. Not all cancers can be treated with surgery, but surgery can help a medical team diagnose a cancer, stage of cancer or plan other needed treatment. “My priority is helping patients understand their conditions so that they can make well informed decisions regarding their care, surgical or otherwise. I aim to treat every patient the way I would want my own family members treated,” says Dr. Patel.
When asked why she chose to join Hannibal Regional Medical Group, Dr. Patel says, “Hannibal Regional has a reputation for compassionate care as well as that of philanthropy. It was important to me to work for an institution that is generous to not only its patients but also to its surrounding community.”
Dr. Patel is now seeing patients at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, to contact her office call 573-629-3500.
Hannibal, MO -- Mathew Strasser, DO has joined Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s Internal Medicine team. Dr. Strasser began his medical career in the University of Missouri’s Nursing program in Columbia before moving on to Kansas City where he completed studies in Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City’s University of Medicine & Biosciences. After completing his education, he was an Internal Medicine Resident at the University of Missouri in Kansas City from 2006 - 2009. Beginning in 2009 he was the Internal Medicine Chief Resident at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Dr. Strasser is board certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
As a doctor who practices in internal medicine, Dr. Strasser has been trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. His goal is to bring patients to an understanding of wellness, as well as effective treatment of any illnesses they may face. “One of things I enjoy about being a physician is the relationship I get to develop with my patients” notes Dr. Strasser. “By listening to and working with my patients, we are able to determine the best path for them on their journey to better health.” Dr. Strasser is providing care at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, to schedule your appointment call 573-629-3500.
As part of Hannibal Regional, the Hannibal Regional Medical Group (HRMG) is a growing multi-specialty physician group continuing to expand primary and specialty care services to meet the health needs of northeast Missouri residents. HRMG family and specialty physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Hannibal Regional Medical Group has locations in Bowling Green, Canton, Hannibal, Louisiana, Monroe City, and Shelbina, as well as an Express Care clinic and a Vision Institute in Hannibal.
