Whitney Schafer, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C provides care to patients at Atlantic Medical Center. Schafer is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners to care for patients of all ages.
Schafer graduated from Clarkson College with her master’s degree. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014 from the University of Iowa and has been a registered nurse since 2010. Her previous nursing experience includes inpatient care, specialty care, surgery, and five years of urgent care experience.
Dr. Adam Verhoef is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who provides the full spectrum of care including obstetrics and c-sections.
Dr. Verhoef completed his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He then attended the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, and he completed his Family Medicine Residency in June of 2021 at Prisma Health Richland/University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.
Obstetric care is a passion of Dr. Verhoef’s, so after residency he was accepted into a fellowship program to further his knowledge and skills. This summer he completed the Advanced OB Fellowship at Swedish Health First Hill Family Medicine in Seattle, Washington.
“You do a lot of good medicine in OB. You really have an impact on people’s lives, especially if you can give them a positive prenatal experience, a positive labor and delivery, and a positive post-partum experience,” he said.
Dr. Verhoef said that he chose Cass Health because it matches the type of medicine he wants to practice. “Rural health has always been my goal, and at Cass Health, it’s a great fit. I can provide meaningful care for my patients, and I can provide safe, comprehensive OB care.”
Kellie Enderson is an advanced registered nurse practitioner in the Atlantic Medical Center, RHC. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners to care for patients of all ages.
Enderson attended Grandview University for her bachelor’s degree in nursing, and then completed her master’s degree in nursing at Chamberlain University. She has worked in the medical field for more than 29 years, with experience in cardiology, neurology, hospice, and chronic health conditions as a health coach.
She will offer appointments in both the Atlantic and Griswold Medical Centers, and she will also occasionally provide care in AMC Rapid Care.
“I enjoy building a working relationship with my patients and providing education. I practice using a holistic approach with my patients, using both pharmaceuticals and nonpharmaceutical approaches, and asking questions to get a better understanding of each person, their health, and their day-to-day lifestyles,” said Enderson.
Emily Wittrock, an Anita native, is an advanced registered nurse practitioner in the Atlantic Medical Center. Being a board-certified family nurse practitioner, Wittrock provides care to patients of all ages. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Previously, she earned a life-saving award from the Iowa Heart Association and is a DAISY Award Winner.
Emily graduated with an Associate’s of Science in Nursing in 2015 from Southwest Iowa Community College. In 2017, she completed her Advanced EMT training at Mercy College of Health Science. The following year, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governor’s University. Most recently, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing from Clarkson College in 2021.
Susan Herr McDowell is a Physician Assistant at Atlantic Medical Center. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2014 from Iowa State University and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University in 2018. Susan is board-certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Max Starlin, PA-C, provides family medicine care at Atlantic Medical Center. Max graduated from Des Moines University with his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Max has several years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, healthcare administration, and cares for patients of all ages at the Atlantic Medical Center. Max is board-certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
As a Physician Assistant, Mary Robinson provides general medical care at Atlantic Medical Center. She provides a broad range of services, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing, and determining treatments. Mary joined AMC in 2009.
She received her training at the Union College Physician Assistant Program in Lincoln, NE. Mary is board-certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Scott Hixson joined Atlantic Medical Center in 1998. As a Physician Assistant he provides a broad range of services, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing, and determining treatments.
He received his training at the University of Nebraska Physician Assistant Program in Lincoln, NE. Scott is board-certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Elisha Hardy a Griswold Iowa native, is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program in the Atlantic Medical Center. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Creighton University. In 2016, Elisha graduated from Clarkson College with honors, with her Master of Science in Nursing and a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner.
Stacey Bean has been a Physician Assistant at Atlantic Medical Center since 2006. She provides a broad range of family medicine services, including taking medical histories, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing, and determining treatments. She received her training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program in Lincoln, NE. Stacey is board-certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.