Jennifer Lundgren’s primary focus is mental health care in rural settings. She is a professional member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and International Nurses Society on Addiction. Outside of working at Shenandoah Medical Center, Jennifer enjoys traveling with family, gardening, and hiking.
Dr. Abdi is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at Queen’s University Academic Health Science Centre, where he served as chief resident. While there, he earned the Michael and Betty Dicketts Scholarship due to his commitment in medical education of both medical students and residents.
Dr. Abdi has been practicing in Iowa since 2019. He currently serves as President of University of Minnesota Medical School Alumni Board where he advocates for rural physicians in the Midwest and mentorship for medical students.
Dr. Abdi also has a passion for the betterment of his career, as he still participates in research. He currently is the associate editor at Advances in Radiation Oncology for the past four years and will be present at ASTRO in 2023. He is proficient in a wide range of advanced treatment techniques.
Besides all his passions at work, Dr. Abdi enjoys spending time on his hobby farm with his family. He enjoys rescuing horses and caring for his five cats. They enjoy biking, camping, and exploring national parks together, as well.
Dr. Mantone has been in practice for more than 20 years and is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in treating the shoulder, upper extremity, and lower extremities. Dr. Mantone graduated from Medical School at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
EDUCATION:
Fellowship: Baylor University Medica Center, Dallas, TX
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Residency: Wayne State University: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Internship: Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI
Medical School: State University of New York: School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate: State University of New York, Binghamton, NY
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
After completing her orthopedic residency training at the combined Creighton/ Nebraska Health Foundation Program, Dr. Grier received fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, with emphasis on foot and ankle trauma and other complex problems involving the foot and ankle, at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Grier’s special interest is in lower extremity trauma and reconstruction. She also participates in a teaching role for the orthopedic residency program.
When not working, Dr. Grier enjoys spending time with family and friends, cross-fit, golf, and reading. She also enjoys watching Creighton athletics and provides orthopedic support and care for Creighton athletes.
“Not every foot and ankle problem requires surgery. I take pride in offering and exhausting non-operative options prior to recommending or proceeding with surgical intervention unless otherwise indicated.”
Education:
Fellowship: Foot & Ankle, Florida orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL
Residency: Creighton University / University of Nebraska Foundation, Omaha, NE
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Undergraduate: Carroll College, Helena, MT
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Member
Dr. Michael Del Core is a double fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity. He has completed two fellowships: a Hand Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas and a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Del Core completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas during which time he spent three months training in Auckland, New Zealand. He graduated from Saint Louis University Medical School. Dr. Del Core has completed nearly 20 peer review publications and he’s dedicating his practice to treating the full spectrum of upper extremity conditions.
An Omaha native, Dr. Del Core is a graduate of Creighton Prep and he’s excited to be back in Omaha to practice within the community he was raised in. Outside of work, he and his wife, Anna, love spending time with their two children and traveling.
EDUCATION
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH), Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Fellowship: The University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX), Hand Fellowship
Residency: The University of Texas Southwestern (Dallas, TX)
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO)
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Fellow Member
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Candidate Member
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Fellow Member
Jake was born and raised in Clarinda/New Market, IA area. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1998. Jake has worked in orthopedics for the past 10 years as a Physician Assistant in clinic and surgery. Focusing on total joints, specifically sports medicine. He served in the US Army as a field medic and is an Iraqi War Veteran. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, an three other Army Commendation medals. After the Army, he attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK for his undergraduate Biology degree, and then Western Michigan University for his Masters in Medicine, Physician Assistant studies.
In his free time, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, Desiree, and their two boys. They enjoy fishing, camping, and the outdoors.
Education
Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2015
Residency
Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 2016
Board Certifications
Board Eligible, American Board of Urology - certification in process
Education
Medical School
Rush Medical College of Rush University
Residency
General Surgery and Urology, University of Nebraska Medicine
Board Certifications
Amercian Board of Urology
Dr. Melody Stone specializes in treating medical and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Her greatest satisfaction is derived from knowing that along with her staff, she has helped her patients by providing the highest standard of care with a warm smile and a compassionate touch.
Dr. Stone is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of MOHS Surgery and the Kansas and Missouri Dermatological Societies. She has also performed dermatology research at Yale University, publishing many journal articles and chapters for dermatology textbooks.
Education
Medical School
University of Missouri Internal Medicine
Internship
Brown University
Residency
Dermatology, McGill University
Preceptorship
Mohs Surgery, Kansas City
Board Certification
Dermatology
Dr. Vogel specializes in Endovascular, Dialysis and Venous Procedures.