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Meet Our Hospitalists

Hospitalist Program Facilitators

Chetan Dodhia, MD

Medical Director, Hospitalist Program

Kassi Holgate

Hospitalist Program Manager

Physicians

Maham Arif, MD

Graciela Castro Pou, MD

Madhuri Chandnani, MD

Tanu Duggal, MD

Karen Glatfelter, MD

Anil Jha, MD

Alphonsus Kung, MD

Fehmida Lakhi-Washwell, MD

Ryan McCaffrey, MD

Farrukh Mohammed, MD

Nyssa Melendez-Rios, MD

Faruk Obut, MD

Natalia Vilissova, MD

Ekaterina Zilberfayn, MD

Nurse Practitioners

Anita Ash, NP

Kristen Devito, NP

Jacqueline Ferrari, NP

Melvin Alex Garcia, DNP, NP-C

Rebecca LaFrance, NP

Deborah Mansfield, NP

Madina Naluule, NP

Valerie Nydam, NP

Orthopedics

The Medical Specialty concerned with correction or prevention of disorders of the bone and associated muscles and joints.

Orthopedic Hospitalists

Jason Reid, MD

Ortho Trauma Surgeon

Kerry Hanssen, PA-C

Maria Pollicelli, PA-C

Dawn Bollhardt, NP

Program Manager, Orthopedics, Hospitalist NP in EDOU

Palliative Care

Palliative care offers specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, and is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work together with patients and their families for an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

Palliative and Supportive Care Services

Any member of the patient’s healthcare team, or their family, may request an evaluation by calling the palliative care team:

Maureen Couture, MSW, LICSW
Lawrence General Hospital Palliative and Supportive Care Services
Office Phone: 978-683-4000 ext. 2110
Cell Phone: 978-376-6534
Fax: 978-946-8206
Maureen.Couture@lawrencegeneral.org

Maureen Couture, MSW, LICSW

Caroline Tigere, NP

Jennifer Chrisemer, NP

Intensive Care Unit

The intensive care unit is a unit in the hospital where seriously ill patients are cared for.

ICU Nurse Practitioners

Laurice Canning, NP

Jennifer Fleming, NP

Michelle Perry, NP

ICU Physician

John Brady, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get assigned to a hospitalist?

When you are admitted to Lawrence General, your physician contacts the hospitalist on duty and provides them with pertinent information about your illness, health history, and any special needs you may have.

What if I enter the hospital through the Emergency Center?

If that case, the Emergency Center will assign a hospitalist to you. In turn, they will contact your physician and let the physician know about your condition and continue to communicate throughout your hospitalization.

What hours do hospitalists work?

Hospitalists are available on patient floors from 8 am – 4 pm every day, and a physician from the team is on call 24/7 in the event of an emergency.

Will I see the same hospitalist every day?

If you're hospitalized for an extended stay, you will probably see more than one. The hospitalists work as a team and coordinate care to make sure information is shared and updated.

Can family members talk to the hospitalists if they have questions about my care?

Absolutely. One of the benefits of the program is that a hospitalist is on hand during the day to respond to you and your family. During the late evening and overnight hours, one hospitalist is on call to provide care should a critical issue arise.

What happens when I'm discharged? Is my primary care physician brought back into the loop?

Yes, the hospitalist will provide a referral to your primary care physician following your discharge in order to ensure continuity of care.

How do I get assigned to a hospitalist?