Dr. Carolyn Bowles | Sarah Davis, CNP | Amy Steffen, CPNP
Dr. John Jacobsen | Dr. Michael Sparacino | Dr. A. Peter Troedson
Carolyn A. Bowles, M.D., Rheumatology
Dr. Bowles is a rheumatologist with broad experience in treating autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and osteoporosis. In addition to diagnosing rheumatologic disorders, she educates her patients and offers comprehensive management of chronic and acute rheumatic conditions by integrating traditional therapies with complimentary methods for improving function.
Dr. Bowles received her undergraduate degree and certificate in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston. She received her medical degree cum laude from Boston University School of Medicine. She served on staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester 1984 to 1992, Health Partners in St. Paul 1992 to1997, and at Park Nicollet Clinic in St. Louis Park 1998 to 2002. She most recently maintained a solo private practice in Edina. Under her guidance, patients at River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic are able to receive infusions of Remicade, Orencia and Rituxan as well as intravenous medication for treatment of osteoporosis.
Dr. Bowles is Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, and she holds a certificate in Clinical Bone Densitometry. Dr. Bowles has been involved in extensive clinical research experiences.
Sarah Davis, C.N.P, Rheumatology
Sarah Davis is a Certified Nurse Practitioner who received undergraduate degrees in nursing, psychology, and French from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI and her MSN from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS. She earned a certificate in massage therapy from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in Milwaukee, WI.
As a registered nurse she has specialized in bone marrow transplant patient care at the University of Chicago, and then oncology and general medicine in Salina, KS. She has performed research for the Wisconsin Bureau of Public Health in tobacco control, and has also held a position assisting adults with developmental disabilities.
She is Board Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.She enjoys cooking and trying new foods, singing in a choir, bicycling, and traveling.
She and her family reside in St. Peter
Amy Steffen, C.P.N.P, Pediatrics and Young Adult
Amy Steffen specializes in pediatric and young adult medical care. She received her undergraduate degree in nursing from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Boston College, Boston, MA.
As a registered nurse she provided bedside care for eight years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, and served as a Lactation Counselor and Mentor/Preceptor.
Amy trained in liver and multi-visceral transplant at Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA; in primary and urgent care at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth, Manchester, NH; in primary and acute care Pediatric Health Associates, Manchester, NH; and in newborn care at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.
In her spare time Amy enjoys singing, music, the outdoors, fishing, camping and horseback riding.
She and her husband have a son and daughter and two bird hunting dogs.
John J. Jacobsen, M.D., Allergy
Dr. John J. Jacobsen has provided care specializing in allergies, asthma and immunology to Southern Minnesota for over 20 years. He is also board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Jacobsen received his undergraduate degree in Ecology at the University Of Nebraska, Lincoln, and holds a medical degree from the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in Omaha. He completed a Pediatric residency at the University of Nebraska Clinics and Hospital in Omaha; and a fellowship in Allergy Immunology at Los Angeles County – University Of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
He has served on staff at Mankato Clinic and ISJ, Mankato, and Grand Forks and Fargo.
Michael Sparacino, D.O., Medical Director, Family Practice
Dr. Michael Sparacino practices Family Medicine and received his undergraduate degree from North Central College, Naperville, IL; his Doctorate of Osteopathy, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Scott Air Force Base, IL; and a fellowship in High-Risk Obstetrics, University of North Carolina, Asheville, NC.
He served as Chief, Emergency Medicine, 51st Tactical Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Osan, Republic of Korea; as Medical Director, High-Risk Obstetrics, St. Louis University at Deaconess Hospital and as Assistant Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, St. Louis University, Uniformed Services University; Program Director, Mercy Family Medicine Residency, Mason City, IA; Professor, Clinical Family Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA; Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Iowa; Family Medicine Clinician, Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital and Program Director, Family Medicine Osteopathic Residency Program, Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital, Mankato; Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Minnesota; and Emergency Room Physician, Wapiti Medical Group, Milbank, SD.
Dr. Sparacino holds an interest in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, Medical Humanities, and teaching of all kinds. In his spare time he enjoys playing, writing and recording music, medical and nonmedical writing, History, wood working, Martial Arts, and outdoor sports – especially archery and target shooting.
A. Peter Troedson, M.D., Family Practice
Peter Troedson, M.D. is a family practitioner who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, and holds a medical degree from Loyola University Medical School, Chicago, IL. He completed a residency at the University of Minnesota Department of Family Practice.
Dr. Troedson is certified by the American Board of Family Practice, and has served on staff in various emergency rooms in the Twin Cities and in Family Practice in Burnsville, Sandstone, and Edina. He has also provided health care at the Minnesota Regional Treatment Center in St. Peter and in Addiction Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul.
Dr. Troedson and his staff provide the full spectrum of family medicine with an integrative theme, striving to treat the whole person; mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Troedson enjoys reading, writing, biking, computers and spending time with his four children, two grandchildren, and his dog Noel!
Medical Staff
Providers at River's Edge Hospital & Clinic are listed in bold. Each provider can be reached at the number listed behind his or her name.
| Allergy
Jacobsen, John J., MD - River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480 |
Chiropractic |
Mahoney, Mark A., DC - Mankato Chiropractic, St. Peter | 934-9000 |
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Dental |
Miller, Jennifer R., DDS - Valley View Dental, St. Peter | 934-3332 |
Dietician Donkin, Jennifer L., RD/LD | 934-8480
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Emergency Room | 931-2200 |
Amador, Nelly, MD Bachenberg, Timothy C., MD - ER Medical Director |
Browne, Graeme A., MD |
Calica, Elmer D., MD Chaska, Benjamin, MD Christensen, Robert, MD Eisenmenger Fuentes, Kathryn, PA-C |
Fischer, Vivian G., MD |
Her, Doua, MD Issa, Ramon, MD |
Krome, Lori, MD Sapoora, Manshaii, MD |
Sheffler, Jason, MD Singh, Alpana, MB BS |
Sparacino, Michael L., Do Troedson, Arthur Peter, MD |
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Family Practice |
Akland, Mark, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 |
Anderson, Sheila, CFNP - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 |
Bacon, Patricia Fahey, CFNP - River's Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480 Beecher, Kimberly, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 |
Gazzola, Robert, MD - Mankato Clinic/Daniels, St. Peter | 934-2325 |
Holland, Kristen, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 Klenk, Susan, MD - Mankato Clinic/Daniels, St. Peter | 934-2325 |
Malik, Nadia, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 Osborne, Elizabeth, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 Rassbach, Scott, DO - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 |
Solaiman, Mohammed, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 Sparacino, Michael, DO - River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter and Le Center | 934-8480 Troedson, A. Peter, MD - River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480 |
Welch, Linda, CFNP - Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Peter | 931-2110 |
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General Surgery |
Bollig, Hope - PA-C - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 877-412-7575 Buhs, Chad L., MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Cardwell, Bret A., MD - Queen of Peace, New Prague | 952-758-4431 |
Deaconson, Timothy F., MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 Hagen, Cheryl, PA-C - Mankato Clinic | 625-1811 |
Lee, William, MD - Southern Minnesota Surgical | 888-925-3460 Krogwold, Gwen, PA-C, Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Morris, Robert C., MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Orcutt, David J., MD - Mankato Clinic, Mankato | 625-1811 Pepper Etters, PA-C - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Risty, Gina M., MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Schneider, Nathan R., MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato | 389-4700 |
Gastroenterology |
Brokl, David, MD - Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato |
Ophthalmology |
Hoines, John E., MD - Ophthalmology Associates, Mankato | 345-6151 Erickson, Jonathan, MD - Mankato Clinic | 625-1811 |
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Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery |
Kim, Richard H. DDS, MD - Assoc in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mankato | 625-9330 |
Marlow, Richard K. DMD - Assoc in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mankato | 625-9330 |
Orthopedics |
Christianson, Todd, OPA-C - Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato | 386-6600 Cousins, Jennifer, PA-C - Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato | 386-6600 Harrison, Richard, PA-C - Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato | 386-6600 Kearney, Michael M., MD - Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato | 386-6600 |
Springer, John A., MD - Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato | 386-6600 |
Pathology |
Crespo, Jose B., MD - LCM Pathologists, Mankato | 625-1994 Evans, Eric A., MD - LCM Pathologists, Mankato | 625-1994 |
Foss, J. Frank, MD - LCM Pathologists, Mankato | 625-1994 |
Gremel, Dennis D., MD - LCM Pathologists, Mankato | 625-1994 |
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Pediatrics |
Knudson, Lon T., MD - Mankato Clinic, Daniels, St. Peter | 625-1811 Steffen, Amy, CPNP - River's Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480 |
Podiatry |
Cowl, Darren R., DPM - Family Podiatry Clinic, Mankato | 934-5870 |
Gustafson, Lynn K., DPM - Mankato Clinic, Mankato | 625-1811 |
Lundquist, Andrew D., DPM - Mankato Clinic, Daniels Health Center, St. Peter | 934-2325 |
McCabe, Schelli O., DPM - Foot & Ankle Clinic, St. Peter | 934-3102 |
Nack, James D., DPM - Mankato Clinic, Mankato | 625-1811 |
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Radiology |
Engeler, Claudia, MD, - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
Fischer, Christopher, MD - Sanford Clinic Molecular Imaging, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-328-2170 |
Fridinger, Stephen Lee, DC - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 952-285-3720 Groebner, Nathan J., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 952-285-3720 |
Hestness, Mary J., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
Kayfes, Mareve, MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
Kurisko, Stanley, MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
Mills, David J., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2200 |
O’Brien, Patrick J., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2200 |
Panning, Wayne P., MD - Diagnostic Radiology, Sioux Falls, SD | 800-473-0271 |
Parker, Trudi, MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 Schularick, Martin W., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
Stone, Matthew R., MD - Consulting Radiologists, Minneapolis | 612-573-2274 |
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Rheumatology |
Bowles, Carolyn Ann, MD - River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480 |
Davis, Sarah, RN, CNP - River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic, St. Peter | 934-8480
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Urology |
Goldberg, Gary, MD - Mankato Clinic, Mankato | 389-8579 |
James, Michael C., MD - Mankato Clinic, Mankato | 389-8579 Latefi, Ali, D.O. - Mayo Clinic Health Systems | 877-412-7575 |
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