Penny W. Lapinski, R Ph, MS
Penny works collaboratively with Hudson Physicians while practicing as a pharmacist at Hudson Hospital. She became involved with pain management while working with cancer patients. “I realized my knowledge in pharmacotherapy could assist the care team in reducing pain and suffering,” she says, “it is an incredibly rewarding practice.” In managing pain patients, Penny feels it is p...
Monica J. Pesavento, MD
“Because my family is so important to me I consider it a privilege to help keep your family healthy.”
It was through delivering babies that Monica Pesavento, M.D., chose to practice family medicine after realizing she wanted to continue on in the care of her youngest patients as they grew into adults. “Practicing medicine allows me to apply my knowledge and training to helping people both stay he...
Sean P. Flood, MD, MPH
Dr. Flood specializes in treating patients with industrial work related problems, injuries and illnesses.and enjoys keeping abreast of the continual changes and demands of the medical field.
Personally, he enjoys spending time with his family and has a special interest in travel, international medicine and cross-cultural experiences.
Kristin A. Severson, DO, CMD
Dr. Severson credits her love of medicine - particularly geriatrics - to her grandparents, who served as healthy active role models during her life. She feels strongly about the role of older adults within family life and strives to empower them to better care for themselves during the aging process. She also works with younger adults to promote healthy lifestyles and prevention of disease.
In addition...
Kari M. Campbell, MD
Dr. Campbell maintains the same energy and compassion to care for our community's children as she does in her faith, family and when competing in triathlons. She believes that humor and common sense are key ingredients in life, with children and with teenagers. She values time spent with her husband and four children and enjoys traveling.
Dennis R. Hartung, MD, OB-GYN
During his third year of medical school, Dr. Hartung "had a blast" delivering babies and knew he had found his special calling to be an OB/Gyn physician. He likes his patients and their families to be involved in her care as much as possible. When several options are available for treatment or care, he believes a woman should be given the information needed to ...
Dana M. Dahl, MD
When asked why she chose Family Medicine she replied, "In my training I enjoyed caring for pregnant women and delivering their babies. It was very natural to want to care for those babies after their birth. I love the concept of one doctor who knows your family well and can serve the family as it grows and matures."
Dr. Dahl enjoys bicycling in the river valley and spending time with...
Aimee R. Young, MD, OB-GYN
“I enjoy caring for women and being able to relate to their concerns and needs.”
As the newest addition of Hudson Physicians’ health care team, Aimee Young, MD, OB/GYN, looks forward to practicing in our area and helping care for the needs of women of all ages and stages of life. “The Hudson community has a small town feel that allows for closer relationships with my patients and to share in their...
Elizabeth M. Schertz, MD
"Children say the greatest things... I get to smile and laugh everyday. I love watching my patients grow up." Dr. Schertz loves her pediatric specialty and equates her practice to solving mysteries. Children present differently than adults and require a certain amount of "untangling" to solve their medical issues.
Dr. Schertz enjoys hiking, cooking, scrapbooking, gardeni...
Steven F. Adorn, MD
When asked why he chose Family Medicine he repled, "I did not want to be limited to a specialty field. I enjoy families and providing for all of their healthcare needs."
Dr. Adorn enjoys running, weight lifting and keeping fit. It is natural for him to enjoy sports medicine in the clinic and his role as team doctor at local sporting events.
Beth K. Raebel, BS, RN
“I always knew I wanted to be in medicine in one form or another,” says Beth Raebel, Cardiology Registered Nurse at Hudson Physicians and Lipid Clinic Consultant, “and I enjoy the challenge of ever- evolving learning that my position requires. I always want to know more so I can help people help themselves.” She admires the progressive Hudson Health Campus with big-city technology in a sm...
Robert J. Stoy, MD
Dr. Stoy has lived in Hudson since 1979 and has seen many positive changes in the medical community. He enjoys working with a great support staff that makes his family medicine practice enjoyable as well as challenging.
Leisure time is spent with his wife and four children, playing tennis, golfing, skiing and biking.
Tami S. Gregg, MS, RD, CDE, CD
Tami Gregg enjoys educating her patients on healthy eating and lifestyle habits because she understands the "therapeutic value" they provide for many medical conditions.
Along with enjoying Hudson and the growing community it has become, Tami's free time is filled with horseback riding and attending her children's sporting events.
Annette M. McNallan, MD
Dr. McNallan decided to pursue medicine because she wanted to discover the mysteries of the human body and empower others to do the same. She believes the best way to help a person is by understanding the body as a whole and its interactions within itself, the family unit and society.
She enjoys seeing life from the new perspectives that children, travel and nature provide.
Donna M. Pierson, PA-C
Donna's interest in health, wellness and medicine started in high school. After seven years as a registered nurse, she advanced her career to become a Physician Assistant. She has been practicing for over twenty years and has been a provider at Hudson Physicians for ten years.
She enjoys living in the Hudson Valley area with her family.
Kirk L. Jacobson, MD
Dr. Jacobson has found a unique opportunity to offer surgical care in Hudson. Coming from a large urban training program, he welcomes the complexity of cases found in a smaller community hospital.
He is often seen running through Hudson neighborhoods in an effort to calm his busy lifestyle.
Jonathan L. Susa, DO, OB-GYN
“I believe my role as the physician is to be a patient advocate - my first priority is always to listen.”
For as long as he can remember, Jon Susa, D.O., has wanted to be a doctor and he finds great satisfaction in his OB-GYN specialty. “There is nothing more rewarding than being able to assist in bringing new life into the world.”
As a patient advocate, Dr. Susa understands every wo...
Peter S. Dahlberg, M.D., Ph.D.
"Today, patients making medical decisions have more information to consider than ever before. My goal is to help them sort through their options and provide the most thoughtful and innovative approaches to their care."
Dr. Dahlberg is a vising physician from River Falls Medical Clinic.
Amanda M. Nellis, PA-C
“As a physician assistant, I hope my knowledge in health and wellness will help educate and empower patients to take an active role in their health,” says Amanda Nellis, PA-C. She enjoys caring for the entire family, seeing patients from childhood to adulthood, and will always consider your entire health history and lifestyle in your care. Amanda looks forward to working in our grow...
Teresa L. Biros, MD
Dr. Biros chose a medical career because she had a strong interest in the sciences along with the desire to help others. She is also very interested in Christian mission work.
Dr. Biros is available for appointments during afternoon and evening hours, as well as Saturdays. This schedule allows her to balance her medical practice with her busy family life.
Vicki L. Mayer, MD
Dr. Mayer loves the St. Croix Valley and the small-town feel of Hudson. She believes it's important for people to have a physician who takes an integrated approach to caring for the whole family from babies to grandparents. Perhaps that explains the long-term commitment she has made to the growth of family medicine within our community. She particularly likes working with older adults in her daily practi...
Cynthia J. Bast, PA-C
As a physician assistant for Hudson Physicians and lead provider at Hudson Physicians Quick Care, Cynthia Bast, PA-C, enjoys her role as a health care provider and the challenges of giving walk-in care. "It is satistying to help provide for basic healthcare needs in our community at times when other options may not be available."
Cynthia worked as a nurse at Hudson Hospital before becoming a physician ass...
Constance O. Thai, MD
“My purpose is to assist patients in taking control of their health and well being.”
Mark D. Stannard, MD
Mark Stannard, M.D., loves the challenge of helping his patients through some of their most difficult times. He believes the mind, body and environment are all linked and that by choosing family medicine he is able to treat the whole person and family, not just separate parts or body systems. Medical interests include obstetrics, pediatrics and dermatology.
Dr. Stannard finds balance in ...
Gregory L. Young, MD
Dr. Young excels at listening to and interacting with his patients and their families. He is most drawn by the unique opportunity to serve others. He is an active member of the Hudson Daybreak Rotary Club. Dr. Young loves the four seasons and has several active outdoor pursuits for each one. He spends nearly every free moment with his wife and young children.
Mark R. Druffner, MD
"Delivering babies and taking care of the whole family as a family physician has been my life long passion." Dr. Druffner offers a full spectrum of family medicine care with special interest in obstetrics, natural family planning, ultrasound, colonoscopies and wound care.
He has ongoing interest in volunteer medical mission work and enjoys raising his seven children and riding horses.
Jeanne M. Richardson, MD, Ph D
Dr. Jeanne Richardson says the most rewarding part about being a pediatrician is sharing in the lives of her patients and watching them grow into adults. “It is a privilege to care for the health needs of children, from the miraculous moment of birth until they leave home for college or careers,” says Dr.Richardson.
A mother of two, Dr. Richardson values time spent with her children as well as cycl...
Paul W. McGinnis, MD
One of Dr. McGinnis' deepest satisfactions in medicine is watching children grow, thrive and move on to adult life. He looks forward to the day he can deliver the child of a young man or woman he delivered. Dr. McGinnis is active with Boy Scounting and has a great love for his family and music.
Dr. McGinnis is a board member of Hudson Hospital serving as Vice-President of Medical Affairs.
Mona N. Nesse, NP
As a family nurse practitioner for Hudson Physicians as well as Hudson Physicians Quick Care, Mona Nesse enjoys her role as a healthcare provider and the opportunity to care for the whole family. “It’s a privilege to listen to patients tell their own unique stories and help them maintain their health,” says Mona, “and I believe patient education is a top priority in providing quali...
George W. Leyda, Jr., MD
Dr. Leyda always thought he would grow up to be a doctor. Dreams do come true! In addition to his family medicine specialty, he organizes an annual mission trip to Jamaica where he provides medical care for the underserved populations of the island. His medical interests include obstetrics, pediatrics and sports medicine.
In his personal time Dr. Leyda enjoys boating, motorcycle riding, playin...
Kevin D. Helmen, MD
When asked why he chose Family Medicine, Kevin Helmen, M.D., expressed a love of all aspects of medicine. "I couldn't see myself doing just one thing." His special medical interests include orthopedics and cardiology, and he holds the position of Medical Director for Western Wisconsin Medical Associates (WWMA).
Dr. Helmen has many exciting hobbies including ski...
Brent D. Plackner, PA-C
Brent Plackner believes his role as a physician assistant is not just to treat disease, but to help promote a patient's overall wellness and educate them on their health. What he enjoys most about family medicine practice is being able to care for patients of all ages and ailments.
When not seeing patients, Brent enjoys coaching his children's hockey and baseball teams as well as fishing, hunt...
Susan D. Kurtz, RN, MS, CDE
Susan claims that her profession "chose her" as she has always been drawn to the medical field, especially preventive medicine and nutrition. Diabetes counseling is a good fit for Susan, as her master's degree in nursing emphasizes education and adult health.
In her free time, Susan tends to be a "home body" but also loves to entertain friends and family and travel to visit her four ...
Stephen R. Schmitz, MD
Dr. Schmitz has been with Hudson Physicians since 1981, making him a stronghold in care for our community. He enjoys working with entire families - from the young to the young at heart.
During his free time, you will find Dr. Schmitz at the golf course, ski hill, or enjoying family time with his wife and two grown daughters. He is a member of the Hudson Health Foundation Board of Directo...
Do you know your neighbors? The medical staff at Hudson Physicians are your neighbors, and if you aren't acquainted with them yet, let us introduce you. They live here, their children are in the same schools as your children, they go to the same hockey and soccer games, parades, and concerts.
The only difference? They have made a life long professional commitment to keeping you and your family well.
Get to know the people behind the titles and the white coats and let them get to know you. First they listen. Then they will give you the medical care options that best suit you and your family for the highest quality of care. Isn't that what you expect from your family doctor?
Hudson Physicians is a member of the Midwest Independent Practice Association (MIPA). To find out more about MIPA and why to choose independent physicians for your care, please visit www.midwestipa.org/about-us.asp.
