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General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

Our team of pulmonary experts can diagnose and treat breathing problems and lung disease, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, other pulmonary problems, and sleep disorders. And, our critical care pulmonologists are specially trained to provide advanced treatment, such as mechanical ventilation, for hospitalized patients with lung diseases like asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia.

Palliative medicine experts are also available to support care planning and help optimize quality of life for you and your family. We'll help you identify priorities and collaborate with the rest of the pulmonary care team to drive toward what matters most to you.

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  • Saadia R. Akhtar, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Saadia R. Akhtar, MD, MSc serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington and supervises residents at the Boise VA Medical Center. She completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Ohio State University Medical Center and served her fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. She earned her master's degree in epidemiology from the University of Washington School of Public Health.

  • Amy R. Anderson, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Amy Anderson MSN, FNP has worked as a nurse practitioner in the urgent care and neurosurgery settings before joining St. Luke’s Idaho Pulmonary Associates. She is committed to providing education and compassionate care to her patients. 

    Amy grew up in Lewiston and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Lewis-Clark State College. She worked as a critical care nurse and a flight nurse at St. Luke’s and as a critical care nurse at the VA Medical Center while returning for her master's degree in nursing/clinical nurse specialist at Idaho State University. She earned a post-master’s certificate/family nurse practitioner at Midwestern State University.

    She also enjoys hiking, mission work and spending time with her family.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Kalyn J. Baisley, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Kalyn Baisley, PA-C is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She earned her bachelor's degree in health science from Boise State University and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Arizona School of Health Sciences.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Gregory R. Ball, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Gregory R. Ball, DO earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine in and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • Bridgit S. Bell, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

  • Aimee M. Brooks, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Aimee M. Brooks, AG-ACNP is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a specialty in adult-gerontology acute care. In addition to geriatrics, she also has experience in critical care.

    Aimee earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Central Florida, and her master's degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. She also serves in the United States Army as a trauma nurse practitioner.

  • Camille Buchmiller, PA-C

    Camille Buchmiller, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Camille Buchmiller, PA-C began her career working with the underserved population through Terry Reilly Health Services. She has excelled in various specializations including pulmonary, sleep medicine, ENT, rheumatology, women's health, and family practice. What she cherishes most about her role in medicine is the opportunity to connect with a diverse array of individuals, hearing their life stories, and assisting them on their health journeys. 

    Camille is originally from Inkom, Idaho, and earned her bachelor's degree in public health education and her master's degree in physician assistant studies both from Idaho State University. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, skiing, good food and drinks, and spending time with her husband, children, and close girlfriends.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • Meghan M. Cirulis, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

  • William J. Dittrich, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    William J. Dittrich, MD earned his bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology from the University of Washington, where he also earned his medical degree. He served as chief medical resident at the Boise VA Medical Center during his internal medicine residency through the University of Washington. Dr. Dittrich performed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the Boise VA Medical Center and the University of Washington.

  • Matthew L. DiVietro, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Matthew DiVietro, DO is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in internal medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • Mark W. Dodson, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

  • Michael J. Fall, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Michael J. Fall, DO practices sleep, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a paramedic.

    Dr. Fall earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wake Forest University. After medical school, he completed fellowships in pulmonary and critical care at the Medical University of South Carolina, and sleep medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Codi L. Fitzgerald, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Codi Fitzgerald, MD has clinical interests in pulmonary complications of stem cell transplantation, obstructive lung disease (COPD/asthma), and quality improvement initiatives in the intensive care unit.

    Dr. Fitzgerald is originally from Idaho and prior to her medical education, studied biology at the College of Idaho. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and rock climbing.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • David E. Fonseca, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    David E. Fonseca, MD earned his bachelor's degree in biology from DePauw University. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where he served as chief fellow.

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    Accepting new patients
     
  • Olga Fortenko, MD

    Olga M. Fortenko, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Olga Fortenko, MD has a special interest in pulmonary hypertension, obstructive lung disease (asthma/COPD), interstitial lung disease and bronchiectasis. 

    Prior to her medical education, Dr. Fortenko earned her bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of California, Davis. Following her fellowship at Stanford, she received additional training in pulmonary vascular diseases. 

    In her free time, Dr. Fortenko enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with her family and dog. She is excited to be a part of the Boise community.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Shawn K. French, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Shawn K. French, DO is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He focuses on educating his patients about their conditions and works to improve their quality of life. He has particular interests in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary complications of lung cancer, and smoking cessation. 

    Dr. French strives for quality care with compassion, involving patients in their care and giving patients the knowledge to manage their disease. 

    As a physician, Dr. French served his country in the United States Air Force. Some of the highlights of his military service include serving as Pulmonary Medicine Clinic Director at Brooke Army Medical Center, during deployments Critical Care Air Transport Team Physician along with working in Intensive Care Unit; Intensive Care Unit Medical Director at Keesler AFB; and, Critical Care Air Transport Program Director at Keesler AFB. 

    In his free time, Dr. French enjoys running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, and outdoor climbing.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Brian W. Goltry, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Brian W. Goltry, MD earned his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Idaho. He completed his medical internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Utah Medical Center. Dr. Goltry served as chief medical resident at the Boise VA Medical Center through the University of Washington, and performed his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center.

    Dr. Goltry currently serves as associate clinical professor through the University of Washington.

  • Bryan L. Gourley, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jennifer B. Hale, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Jennifer Hale, DO is a board-certified sleep medicine physician. She enjoys treating both children and adults with sleep apnea and narcolepsy, but also provides care for the full spectrum of sleep disorders. 

    Dr. Hale is from Idaho, and prior to her medical education, earned her bachelor's degree in biology at Idaho State University. She also finished her sleep training qualifications in Boise.

    In her spare time, Dr. Hale can be found in the foothills of the Boise mountains biking or traveling with her husband and three children.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Michelle N. Helbig, DO

    Michelle N. Helbig, DO

    Sleep Medicine

    Biography

    Michelle Helbig, DO is board certified in internal medicine and sleep medicine. She enjoys treating a wide spectrum of sleep disorders, including narcolepsy and complex sleep disordered breathing. 

    Prior to her medical education, Dr. Helbig earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Washington State University. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jocelyn Johns, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Jocelyn Johns, FNP is a family nurse practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has an extensive background in critical care nursing, working in both the medical and surgical ICU for seven years. She is passionate about the health and wellness of her community.  

    Originally from Idaho, Jocelyn earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University and her master's degree in nursing from Gonzaga University.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • Richard A. Kahlstrom, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Dr. Kahlstrom evaluates sleep studies only and doesn’t see patients in clinic.
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    Darren J. Klassen, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Darren Klassen, PA-C is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He earned his bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from Weber State University, and practiced as a respiratory therapist before becoming a physician assistant. He earned his master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and has worked in primary care.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Oleg S. Kouskov, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Oleg S. Kouskov, MD, MCR serves as director of pediatric sleep services with St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine Institute and co–director of the pulmonary nodule program. Dr. Kouskov earned his medical degree from the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk, Belarus, and his master's degree in clinical research from Oregon Health & Science University. He completed general practice training and worked for several years in Zimbabwe and Botswana, seeing both adults and children, and performed his internal medicine residency through Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He completed training in pulmonary and critical care medicine and fellowships in sleep medicine and lung cancer/research at Oregon Health & Science University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jeffrey H. Lin, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Jeffrey H. Lin, MD, MBA is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. 

    Dr. Lin earned his bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin. After medical school, he pursued a sleep medicine fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center and later obtained a master of business administration in health care from Oregon Health Sciences University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Derek J. Linderman, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Derek J. Linderman, MD is board certified in pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine, and has special interests in caring for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary nodules (spots on the lung).

    He is originally from Virginia and received all his education there.

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    Karen S. Miller, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Karen S. Miller, MD served as chief medical resident at Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, and performed her pulmonary-critical care fellowship at the University of New Mexico.

    Dr. Miller earned her bachelor's degree in English from Goshen College and her master's degree in English from Wright State University. She taught high school and college English before embarking on a career in medicine.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Kylee Munk, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Kylee Munk, DNP is compassionate about caring for patients and committed to helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. She is experienced in critical care nursing and intensive care.

    Kylee earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Boise State University, her doctorate degree in nursing from Arizona State University, and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and enjoying the mountains and outdoors with her dogs.

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    Accepting new patients
     

  • Sogol Nowbar, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Sogol Nowbar, MD earned her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from the University of Washington and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She performed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where she served as chief medical resident and instructor of medicine. Dr. Nowbar completed her fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Minnesota.
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    Thomas E. O'Mara, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Thomas E. O’Mara, MD is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. During his free time, he enjoys travelling with his wife and three children.

  • Ellen C. Paget, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Ellen C. Paget, ARNP has worked as a nurse practitioner in pulmonary, sleep medicine, thoracic surgery, and lung cancer screening. She has an interest in helping patients quit smoking and has trained to become a certified tobacco treatment specialist at the Mayo Clinic. Ellen enjoys getting to know her patients and providing individualized, holistic care.

    Ellen grew up in Boise. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing through Gonzaga’s affiliation with the Intercollegiate College of Nursing. She worked as a critical care nurse at the University of Washington before earning her master's degree in nursing at Gonzaga University.

    In her free time, Ellen enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Franklin R. Quijano, MD

    Franklin R. Quijano, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Frank Quijano, MD is a critical care noctensivist. He has experience in pulmonary and critical medicine, and during his time as an attending physician, he held various leadership roles including the adult CF center director, section chief of pulmonary procedures, and chair of the nominating committee for medical staff.

    Dr. Quijano grew up in Stafford, a tiny town in central Kansas, and prior to his medical education, attended the University of Kansas where he earned his bachelor's degree in human biology.

  • Andrew D. Reger, DO

    Biography

    Andrew Reger, DO received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaignu prior to his medical education.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Eric N. Rich, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Eric N. Rich, MD earned his bachelor's degree from Montana State University. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan, where he also served as chief medical resident. Dr. Rich performed his fellowship in pulmonary sciences and critical care medicine at the University of Colorado and National Jewish Health in Denver.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Molly F. Roy, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Molly Roy, PA-C is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology and mathematics from the College of Idaho and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University. She has practiced in a multiple sclerosis clinic and a neurology/sleep medicine clinic.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Ronald T. Sandow, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Ron Sandow, FNP is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Idaho State University. He also earned a bachelor's of physical education degree, with an emphasis in sport science, and a master's degree in physical education, with an emphasis in exercise physiology (specialty in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation), from the University of Idaho.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • David E. Sasso, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    David Sasso, MD earned his bachelor's degree in biology and history from the College of Idaho. He served as chief resident at Internal Medicine Spokane. He performed his pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
  • Eric LD. Scholten, MD

    Eric L.D. Scholten, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Eric Scholten, MD has clinical interests in obstructive lung disease (COPD/asthma), sleep-disordered breathing, pulmonary hypertension (specifically chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension), and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

    In his free time, Dr. Scholten enjoys exploring the foothills of Boise and the scenic beauty of the Northwest with his family and their dog.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Shani K. Smith, DO

    Shani K. Smith, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Shani K. Smith, DO, MBA received her bachelor's degree from Xavier University prior to her medical education, and her master’s in business administration degree with a concentration in health and medical services at St. Joseph’s University.

    During her residency in emergency medicine and internal medicine, she also completed the Training in Policy Studies Fellowship (TIPS) affiliated with New York College of Osteopathic Medicine with a focus on health care policy.

  • Margery M. Soni, NP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Margery Soni, FNP is certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and her master's degree in nursing, family nurse practitioner, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She also holds a bachelor's degree in English from Middlebury College. She has worked as a family nurse practitioner with Terry Reilly Health Services in Boise and the Albuquerque, New Mexico VA Medical Center.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • James P. Souza, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    James P. Souza, MD serves as chief physician executive for St. Luke’s Health System. Dr. Souza earned his bachelor's degree in cell biology from the University of Montana. After completing his residency, he served as a senior fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Washington and the Boise VA Medical Center.

  • Michelle G. Stradley, DNP

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Michelle Stradley, DNP, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC is certified in both family medicine and acute care. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all pulmonary diseases, and has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea.


    Michelle is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based, compassionate care to adult patients, with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes and overall quality of life through the development of a collaborative patient relationship, patient-specific education, and goal-oriented therapy.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Brent J. Taylor, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Brent Taylor, PA-C is a certified physician assistant with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is an experienced respiratory therapist.

    Brent earned his bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from Boise State University and his master's degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

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    Accepting new patients
     
  • Trevor Tesch, PA-C

    Trevor W. Tesch, PA-C

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Trevor Tesch, PA is a physician assistant specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. Prior to attending PA school, Trevor attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah where he received a bachelor's degree in English literature with a minor in chemistry. He worked as a sleep technician while pursuing his undergraduate degree, and prior to that, as the dishwasher in the hospital kitchen.

    Trevor is fluent in conversational Spanish from having served a mission for his church in South Florida. He enjoys practicing Spanish whenever he has the chance. When Trevor is not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and chasing around his children.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • William H. Thompson, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    William Thompson, MD serves as associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Washington and as medical co-director of St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine Institute. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Washington. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle and Boise, serving as chief resident at the Boise VA Medical Center. He also performed his pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship through the University of Washington in Seattle and Boise.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Patrick D. Weis, MD

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    Patrick D. Weis, MD earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Drake University. He completed his internal medicine residency through the University of Washington, and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Oregon Health & Science University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • David K. Wyler, DO

    General Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

    Biography

    David K. Wyler, DO earned his bachelor's degree in zoology from Brigham Young University. He completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.

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    Accepting new patients
     

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