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Caring for Jerome and the surrounding area since 1952, we bring you a wide range of expert services including emergency and inpatient care.
Certified nurse-midwives are advance practice nurses with master's degrees in nursing and training in pregnancy, birth, and women's health.
Our registered dietitians can help craft nutrition plans to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, regulate your blood pressure, and more.
Logan Anderson, DO is a family medicine provider with a comprehensive approach to patient care, serving individuals from birth through end-of-life care in both clinic and hospital settings.
Dr. Anderson has a passion for obstetrical care and a commitment to serving underserved communities. He is dedicated to providing accessible and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. He speaks both English and Spanish.
Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Dr. Anderson graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in human biology.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and making the most of Idaho's natural beauty, whether it’s camping, hiking, kayaking, or white water rafting. He also has a love for board games and enjoying time with family and friends.
Devin Bowman, PA-C worked in family medicine and urgent care in Baker City, Oregon before joining the St. Luke’s Occupational Health team in Magic Valley. He has received and maintained current certification through the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Devin earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Des Moines University and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants.
Clarence Brunson, MD is a primary care physician serving a full spectrum of family medicine, including adult wellness, women's health, adolescents, and pediatrics. He has special interests in office procedures, preventive medicine, and chronic condition management.
Dr. Brunson is originally from Idaho Falls. Prior to his medical education he served an LDS mission to Chicago and attended BYU-Idaho. He is married and has seven children. His hobbies include gardening, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and baseball.
Emmalee Calvert, RD enjoys helping patients in both inpatient hospital and home health settings accomplish their health goals through personalized nutrition choices. She has interests in reducing food insecurity and in helping people with diabetes manage their symptoms through nutrition.
Emmalee graduated with her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Lamar University and completed her dietetic internship and master’s degree at Montana State University. When she’s not helping others make progress towards a healthier lifestyle, she enjoys weightlifting, spending time outdoors, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.
Stefani Campa, LMSW works with children, adolescents, and adults using cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, behavior modification, and solution-focused therapy. Stefani has experience working in a school-based behavioral program and in juvenile justice. She enjoys working with all patients to improve functioning and behaviors so they can live their best life possible.
Stefani earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Boise State University and her master's degree in social work with a mental health focus from Northwest Nazarene University.
Olivia Cox, RD, LD is an outpatient dietitian, specializing in adult eating disorders and disordered eating. She is passionate about improving patients’ relationship with food and building their confidence to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
Olivia earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Idaho State University and completed her dietetic internship through Utah State University.
Mark Crandall, MD, FACC specializes in adult general cardiology, and has an interest in valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and preventive cardiology. In his practice he performs transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography, stress tests, cardioversions, tilt table tests, and right and left heart catheterizations.
Dr. Crandall has held various medical leadership positions throughout his career, and has served as the director of the echocardiography laboratory and medical director of cardiology at St. Luke’s Magic Valley. He currently serves as chief of staff at St. Luke’s Magic Valley, in addition to being the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff for St. Luke’s Health System.
Dr. Crandall is passionate about quality improvement and medical education, and enjoys working with medical students and residents. He is adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, and enjoys speaking at the annual St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Symposium.
Dr. Crandall served a two-year mission in Londrina, Brazil, and later graduated departmental valedictorian and cum laude from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He attended medical school at the University of Washington as part of the WWAMI program, followed by internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic. After completing fellowship training at The Ohio State University Medical Center, he moved back to his home town, Twin Falls, to start practice at St. Luke’s Magic Valley.
He and his wife are the parents of three children, and they enjoy boating, skiing, snowmobiling, and traveling with their family.
Heather Deuel, LCSW works with children, adolescents, and adults, using a variety of treatments. She also specializes in early childhood behavior problems and is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Heather finds fulfillment in helping individuals improve their functioning and behaviors so they can lead their best possible lives.
Heather was raised in Idaho's Magic Valley, and she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from Boise State University.
Catherine Doyle, MD is experienced in family medicine, dermatology, and orthopedics, and a member of the Idaho Rural Health Association. She has special interests in prenatal care, pediatrics, diabetes care, and dermatology.
Joshua Hansen, DO is a primary care physician serving patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, practicing full spectrum of family medicine including women's health and pediatrics. He has a special interest in diabetes management, sleep apnea, pediatrics and adolescent care, dermatology, and psychiatric care.
Dr. Hansen, is originally from Spanish Fork, Utah, and prior to his medical education he served an LDS mission to Russia and received his bachelor's degree in biology from Utah Valley University.
Dr. Hansen loves to be involved in his community and church, volunteering often at local schools and helping with fundraising activities and other needs. He is happily married and has four wonderful children. His hobbies include reading, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, ATV riding, gardening, piano, bushcrafting, and board/card games.
Todd Hastings, DO, MPH is board certified in occupational and environmental medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He specializes in workplace injuries, return-to-work and pre-employment evaluations, OSHA mandated surveillance exams, DOT medical certifications, and disability evaluations and impairment ratings.
Dr. Hastings earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and served eight years in the United States Navy after graduating medical school.
James Irwin, MD serves as director of the Magic Valley Rural Training Track Continuity Clinic at St. Luke’s Jerome, and was named Idaho’s 2011 Family Physician of the Year by the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians.
Joshua Kern, MD is a primary care physician serving patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Kern serves as the chief medical officer for St. Luke’s Magic Valley, Jerome, and Wood River; program director of the Magic Valley Rural Program; and supervisor of the residency clinic. He has also held leadership roles with the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho’s rural training track in Jerome and Magic Valley since its inception.
Dr. Kern completed the National Institute for Program Director Development Fellowship and is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration in the Executive MBA program at Boise State University.
Steven Kohtz, MD is a family medicine physician with special interest in geriatric medicine and teenage medical care. He also has extensive experience performing vasectomies. He is passionate about meeting patients where they are, with the patient as the head of the health care team and the physician acting as a trusted counselor.
Dr. Kohtz serves on the board of trustees for the Idaho Medical Association (IMA) and is the current president-elect. He also works within St. Luke’s as a medical director, partnering with other primary care providers to drive the highest possible quality of care.
Dr. Kohtz earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Idaho. He completed medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Originally from Twin Falls, Dr. Kohtz loves growing up and growing old alongside his patients in the tight-knit agricultural community his family has lived in for generations. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, backpacking, and fly fishing. He also loves supporting his daughters' interests in dance, gymnastics, cross country, and piano.Melissa Merrill, CNM, WHNP is a certified nurse midwife and a women's health nurse practitioner. She provides comprehensive prenatal care and performs low-risk vaginal deliveries at St. Luke's Magic Valley, along with newborn care and lactation support.
Melissa earned a bachelor's degree from Idaho State University and a graduate degree as a certified nurse midwife from the University of Cincinnati, where she also earned a master's degree in nursing.
Brent Norris, PA-C is primarily focused on urgent care and emergency medicine. Prior to joining St. Luke’s Brent served as a tenured associate professor at Pacific University where he taught PA studies.
Brent earned his master's degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University.
José M. Peña, MD is a pediatrician who cares for children from birth to adolescence. He has special interest in patient- and family-centered care, as well as care of Latino/Hispanic children with an emphasis in serving underserved communities.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Peña earned his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University. An avid musician and fisherman, he enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children.
Robin Schmidt MSN, FNP-BC is passionate about supporting and collaborating with patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. She is certified in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and is a is a member of many professional organizations including the American Nurses Association (ANA) and Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing.
Robin earned her bachelor’s degree at Boise State University. She completed her master’s degree in nursing education and family nurse practitioner at Graceland University.
Robin grew up in Idaho and is excited to serve the Magic Valley. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with family.
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