Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine physicians, or Internists, are personal physicians who provide long term, comprehensive care to people. They specialize in adult medical care and the non-surgical treatment of internal organs and functions of the body. Internists manage both common illnesses and complex problems that affect adults and those with advanced age. Registered nurses and dietitians work closely with our Internists in caring for patients.
- Alison F. Chinn, MD
Starting September 2008! More information to come...
- Paul C. Florell, MD
received his bachelor degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, majoring in History. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed his internship and residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He enjoys canoeing, backpacking, nordic skiing, and scuba diving. Dr. Florell has a special interest in rheumatology. He is married with 2 children.
- Jerry E. McCrery, MD
received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. He is married and has three children. His hobbies include hunting, landscaping, gardening, woodworking, and he rides and drives horses. Dr. McCrery has special interests in gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and liver disease. He has more than 20 years experience with endoscopic procedures involving the stomach and colon.
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- Maria Lydia B. Patacsil, MD
received her medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine and is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patacsil has special interest in the care of patients with thyroid disease and diabetes. She is married to Dr Ferdinand Makalinao, and enjoys travel, crossword puzzles, and watching movies with her husband.
- Frederick A. Townsend, MD
received his BA from St. Olaf College and his MD from the University of MN. He completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. In addition to general internal medicine, his practice includes special interest in diagnosis and management of cardiac and pulmonary diseases. He has more than 25 years of experience in echocardiography, which evaluates the heart using ultrasound. Dr. Townsend is a native of Brooten, MN and is married with four grown children.
Anticoagulation Management Program (AMP clinic)
The AMP Clinic is staffed by a team of registered nurses who help patients on anticoagulants monitor their INR levels. The AMP staff also provide education on diet, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Peggy R. Christensen, BA, RN, Nurse Clinician
Peggy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota. She and her husband, Lyle, have four children. She enjoys bicycling, walking and various other outdoor activities.
- Anita B. Conn, RN
Anita graduated from St. Barnabas Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Her and her husband Jim have three children and one granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with ther family on the lake, cooking, quilting, gardening and playing bridge.
- Janel M. Mays, BA, RN, RDCS, Nursing Director
Janel received her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She is married to Terry and they have two grown children and two grandchildren. She enjoys singing, golfing, Twins baseball and spending time with her family.