Providers

Providers

Family Medicine encompasses all ages, both males and females, each organ system and every disease entity. Family Medicine providers diagnose and treat illness, as well as deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventative health care services. It is a form of primary care where the family medicine physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner provides continuous, comprehensive health care for the entire family, creating a medical home for their patients.

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Family Medicine Providers
Family Medicine Providers

Carlson

Dr.

Mark V.

Carlson

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Butler County Clinic, PC

Dr. Carlson is a Family Practitioner at Butler County Clinic, PC. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1984 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. He completed his internship in 1985 and his residency in 1987, both at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Carlson is certified with the American Academy of Family Practice and a member of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association.

“Family medicine gives me the opportunity to treat all members of the family, from newborns to geriatrics.  I particularly enjoy the relationships I form with my patients and helping them navigate their health care needs throughout their entire lives with our patient center medical home concept."

Daro

Dr.

Robert A.

Daro

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Family Medicine
Location: 
Butler County Clinic, PC

Dr. Daro is a Family Practitioner at  Butler County Clinic.  He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2012.  Dr. Daro completed a three year residency program through the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with two years of the program being in Scottsbluff, NE and in Gering, NE, in 2015.  He holds professional membership with the American Academy of Family Practice.

“I enjoy taking care of patients in all stages of life, including women during pregnancy, children, adults and end of life care.  I also enjoy performing various medical procedures.”

Leah Hays

Leah Hays

Title: 
PA-C
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Butler County Clinic, PC

Leah is a Physician Assistant at Butler County Clinic, PC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Nebraska in Kearney, NE in 2001 and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2003. Leah holds professional memberships with both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants.

“I love family medicine because it has a long tradition of caring for the whole patient and the whole family. It is a field that requires a broad range of knowledge and constant learning.”

Summers

Dr.

Matthew

Summers

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Butler County Clinic, PC

Dr. Summers is a Family Practitioner at Butler County Clinic, PC. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 2004 from the University of Nebraska medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency at North Colorado Family Medicine in Greeley, Colorado. Dr. Summers is certified with the American Academy of Family Practice.

“Being a family medicine physician allows me to care for the entire family and gain experience in various areas of medicine. The areas of obstetrics and endoscopy services are my passion. OB is both challenging and rewarding; it is an honor to be involved in such a monumental part of my patients’ lives. I enjoy endoscopy and other surgeries such as tonsils and hernia repairs because of the procedural aspect.”

Sypal

Dr.

Joshua

Sypal

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Butler County Clinic, PC

Dr. Sypal is a Family Practitioner at Butler County Clinic.  He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2014.  He completed is residency from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, specializing in Family Medicine,  in 2017. He holds professional membership with the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Medical Association.

“I am able to develop personal relationships with patients and their family members as a Family Medicine Provider because I am able to treat them throughout their entire lives, establishing their medical home.  I enjoy providing health care to children, adults and geriatric patients.” 

Witter

Dr.

Jo A.

Witter

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Witter Family Medicine

Dr. Witter is a Family Practitioner at Witter Family Medicine.  She received her Doctor of Medicine from the Nebraska Medical Center in 1991.  She completed her residency in family medicine through the Lincoln Family Medicine Program at Lincoln Medical Education Partnership.  Dr. Witter is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.  She holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians.

“Family medicine is a very rewarding area of medicine, as I often care for several generations of people within one family.  I love brining new life into the world, as well as treating patients who have complex medical backgrounds and a lifetime of knowledge to share.”

 

Witter

Jim

Witter

Title: 
PA-C
Specialty: 
Family Practice
Location: 
Witter Family Medicine

Jim is a Physician Assistant at Witter Family Medicine. He received his Masters of Physicians Assistant degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1998. Jim is certified through the National Association of Physician Assistants.

“I enjoy all areas of family medicine. It is truly a privilege to be involved in all people’s lives from the very young to the elderly. Each area has its own challenges and rewards.”

Specialty Providers
Specialty Providers

Anchan

Dr.

Rajeev

Anchan

Title: 
MD
Specialty: 
Cardiology

Dr. Anchan Rajeev is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  He completed his residency at UNMC and his fellowship for Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Chicago Medical Center.   He is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a subspecialty certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography.  Dr. Rajeev is an interventional cardiologist with Bryan Heart.  Cardiology services are offered every other Monday.

Carlston

Dr.

Russell

Carlston

Title: 
DPM
Specialty: 
Podiatry

Dr. Carlston is a native of Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He then attended Barry University in Miami, Florida where he earned a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with added credentials in reconstructive rearfoot/ ankle surgery at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Houston, TX.  Dr. Carlston specializes in all aspects of podiatry including foot surgery; sports injury; diabetic foot care; pediatric foot care; and custom-made orthotics.  Podiatry Services are provided once a month at BCHCC once a month.

Combs

Heidi

Combs

Title: 
PA-C
Specialty: 
General Surgery
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Heidi is a Physician Assistant with York Surgical Associates. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Heidi then received a Masters in Physician Assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Heidi assists both Dr. Growney and Dr. Ye at Butler County Health Care Center.

 

Ganatra

Dr.

Kelpesh

Ganatra

Title: 
MD
Specialty: 
Pulmonology
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Dr. Kalpesh Ganatra is a Pulmonologist with Hastings Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic.  He received his medical degree from the University of Mumbai L.T.M. Medical College in Mumbai, India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Guthrie Health Care System/Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Fletcher Allen Healthcare/University of Vermont in Burlington, VT.  Dr. Ganatra provides pulmonology services via Telemedicine the first Tuesday of the month at Butler County Health Care Center. He focuses on Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer, Sleep, Cystic Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Sleep, Pulmonary Hypertension.  He is Board Certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.  He is a Diplomate with the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a member of the American College of Chest Physicians through the American Thoracic Society and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  

Growney

Dr.

Daniel

Growney

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
General Surgery
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center
Dr. Growney is a General Surgeon with York Surgical Associates. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Creighton University and completed his residency with Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. Dr. Growney is certified with the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Growney has been providing general surgery services at Butler County Health Care Center every other Thursday for over 18 years. The most common types of procedures he performs at the hospital are colonoscopy, hernia repairs both open and laparoscopic, laparoscopic gall bladder removal, spider vein removal, minimally invasive breast biopsy, UGI Endoscopy, open colon resection, laparoscopic appendectomy and hemorrhoid procedures.

Hanseling

Elizabeth

Hanseling

Title: 
APRN, WHNP-BC
Specialty: 
Gynecology
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Elizabeth is a Nurse Practitioner with Lincoln OBGYN, PC. She graduated college in 2012 with her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center.  She graduated from Frontier Nursing University in 2019 with her Masters of Science in Nursing, completing the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program. Elizabeth joins Dr. Heidrick in providing Gynecology Services at Butler County Health Care Center.

Heidrick

Dr.

Gregory

Heidrick

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center
Dr. Heidrick is Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB-GYN) with Lincoln OB-GYN. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Dr. Heidrick has been a specialty provider at Butler County Health Care Center every other Tuesday for 24 years. He works with patients to identify and treat gynecologic conditions from adolescence through the menopausal years. The most common surgeries he performs at Butler County Health Care Center are minimally invasive hysterectomy, anterior and posterior repairs for discomfort and urinary incontinence issues, endometriosis and ovary removal.

Hiatt

Jordan

Hiatt

Title: 
PA-C, ATC
Specialty: 
Orthopedics

Jordan Hiatt is a nationally certified Physician Assistant and Athletic Trainer with Nebraska Orthopaedic Center that specializes in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine.  He was raised just outside of North Platte, NE and graduated from Hershey High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University graduating with high distinction. He earned his Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha.  Jordan holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants and National Athletic Trainers Association.

Scholtes

Charles

Scholtes

Title: 
PA-C
Specialty: 
Orthopedics

Charles “Chuck” Scholtes is a Physician Assistant with Nebraska Orthopaedic Center. Chuck was born in Ainsworth, NE, and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He received his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  Upon graduation, Chuck returned to Lincoln where he has been practicing orthopaedics since 1984. He is a Board Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a member of the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine, and the American Academy of Surgical Physician Assistants.

Springer

Chad

Springer

Title: 
PA-C
Specialty: 
Orthopaedics
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Chad Springer is a Physician Assistant with Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC. He received his Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Chad is a member of the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants from which he holds certification. 

Steuter

Dr.

John

Steuter

Title: 
MD
Specialty: 
Cardiology
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center
Phone: 
402-367-1375

Dr. Steuter is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine where he also completed his residency and fellowship.  He is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a subspecialty certification in Cardiovascular Disease.  Dr. Steuter is an interventional cardiologist with Bryan Heart.  Cardiology services are offered every other Monday by Dr. Steuter.

 

Wiltfong

Dr.

David

Wiltfong

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
Urology
Dr. Wiltfong is an Urologist with Urology PC in Lincoln. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center and completed his residency at the University of Missouri. Dr. Wiltfong is board certified within the urology surgical specialty and holds professional memberships with the American Urological Association, Nebraska Urological Association, Nebraska Medical Association, American Association of clinical Urologists, South Central Section of the American Urological Association and the Lancaster County Medical Society. Dr. Wiltfong treats patients at Butler County Health Care Center once a month for various urological issues. Some of the most common cases are the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, urinary tract infections and bladder problems.

Wood

Tiffani

Wood

Title: 
MPAS, PA-C
Specialty: 
Urology
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Tiffany Wood is a Physician Assistant with Urology PC in Lincoln. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Radiologic Technology with a Minor in Human Resource Management from Briar Cliff College. She then received a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Tiffany holds professional memberships with the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Nebraska Association of Physician Assistant. She assists Dr. Wiltfong at Butler County Health Care Center.

Woodhead

Dr.

Benjamin

Woodhead

Title: 
D.O.
Specialty: 
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center
Phone: 
402-367-1265

Dr. Woodhead is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, PC.  He received his Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Doctor of Medicine Degree from A.T. Still University.  He completed his orthopaedic residency through Des Peres Hospital and St. Louis University and his shoulder and knee fellowship at the University of Washington.  Some of the surgeries he performs at the hospital include carpal tunnel, trigger finger release, knee arthroscopy, total and partial knee replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repairs, total shoulder replacement and reverse total shoulder replacement.

 

Ye

Dr.

Ye

Ye

Title: 
M.D.
Specialty: 
General Surgery
Location: 
Butler County Health Care Center

Dr. Ye is a General Surgeon with York Surgical Associates. He practiced as an Otolaryngologist in Beijing, China prior to arriving in the US. After passing his US Medical Licensing Examination, Dr. Ye entered Creighton University Medical Center General surgical residency program, where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Ye rotates Thursdays with Dr. Growney at Butler County Health Care Center to provide general surgery services. The most common types of procedures he performs at the hospital are colonoscopy, hernia repairs both open and laparoscopic, laparoscopic gall bladder removal, spider vein removal, minimally invasive breast biopsy, UGI endoscopy, open colon resection, laparoscopic appendectomy, hemorrhoid procedures and tonsillectomies.