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.
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.
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.
William G. Bergquist, MD specializes in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine. He has served a fellowship in pulmonary medicine through the University of Washington at the Boise VA Medical Center.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 Reger, DO received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaignu prior to his medical education.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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