Patricia Conner, NP earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University and a master's degree in nursing, family nurse practitioner, from South University.  She has always had a passion for working in pediatrics and also has special interest in female reproductive health.

Patricia is a long-time Idaho resident who enjoys many local outdoor activities with her husband and children.

Kayler Detmer, PA-C is a certified physician assistant currently working in pediatrics. She has special interests in rural and preventive medicine, female reproductive health, and sports medicine with an emphasis on the health of female athletes. Kayler is passionate about serving her community and providing her patients with individualized holistic care to empower her patients and support their healthy development. 

Born and raised in Twin Falls, Kayler earned her bachelor's degree in human biology with a concentration in child development and performance from Stanford University. She was also a member of the Stanford softball team and president of the Student Athlete Community Service club. Kayler was the founding leader of the Stanford chapter of Matriculate, a nonprofit seeking to provide one-on-one support to low income, high achieving high school students during the college application process. Kayler is eager to utilize her prior experiences to serve the Magic Valley. 

Kayler also has interests in international medically underserved communities. She participated in a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic and hopes to contribute to more service trips in the future. She is also a National Health Service Corps Scholar devoted to serving communities in need.

In her free time, Kayler enjoys softball, sports, baking, fishing, hiking, reading, and traveling.  

Susan Etheridge, MD is a pediatric cardiologist and an electrophysiologist. She has clinical and research interests involving young patients with channelopathies and other conditions with a risk of sudden death. She is also interested in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. 

Dr. Etheridge has been a part of many multicenter research studies involving children and young adults with arrhythmia issues, and is a recipient of the Helen Taussig Lifetime Achievement Award through the American Academy of Pediatrics. Patients with inherited arrhythmias are her clinical and research focus. 

Dr. Etheridge travels to Alaska periodically to see pediatric electrophysiology patients and adult congenital heart disease patients, and is committed to providing excellent care to this population. Congenital heart disease procedures and surgeries cannot be done in Alaska and patients need to travel for proper care. 

Dr. Etheridge is the vice president of the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Foundation and is a past chair of the American Board of Pediatrics Sub-Board of Pediatric Cardiology. She is a present member of the American College of Cardiology Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Committee and chair the Education Committee and a past member of the Heart Rhythm Society Communications Committee. She is presently on the Board of Trustees of the Heart Rhythm Society. In addition, she is an associate editor for the journal Europace.

Stephanie Gorringe, FNP has a special interest in preventive medicine and education, women's health, and pediatrics.

Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University–Idaho, her bachelor's degree in nursing from Nevada State College, and her family nurse practitioner's degree from Graceland University.

Matthew Hunt, PA-C truly enjoys working in family medicine. He is passionate about preventive health care and practices what he preaches: eating a healthy diet, prioritizing regular exercise, and feeding the brain positive content to support a healthy mind. Before focusing on family medicine, he worked at a hormone clinic where he gained extensive experience treating low testosterone in men.

Matthew earned his master's degree in medical science from Lincoln Memorial University, where he was inducted into the Pi Alpha Honor Society.

In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, travel, photography, chasing storms.

Joshua Hutchinson, LCSW has many years of diverse experience in mental health. He specializes in infant mental health and child development (0 to 5 years), addiction recovery, depression, stress and anxiety management, and leadership development.

Josh employs several modalities of evidence-based treatment in his practice including solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and other mindfulness practices. He also has extensive training in using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with individuals and groups. In his current role, Josh works closely with medical providers to offer patients a team-based approach to high-quality mental health care. Josh has a passion for service and is always prepared to help others in professional and community settings.

Josh earned his master’s degree in social work from Louisiana State University. He is married with three children and is committed to maintaining balance between his professional and personal life. At home, he is passionate about applying values consistent with good mental and spiritual health. 

In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his family in nature and exploring Idaho. He and his wife also enjoy traveling the world.

Gregory Jones, MD is a pediatrician who cares for children of all ages, from newborns to teens. With decades of experience, he sees himself as responsible to his community for the overall wellness of kids in his care. While he truly enjoys every aspect general pediatrics, Dr. Jones has special interest in caring for patients with type 1 diabetes, asthma, Down syndrome, chronic medical conditions, and/or behavioral health concerns. He also cares for newborns with complex medical needs. He has extensive experience supporting hospitalized patients, in pediatrics and in the NICU. 

"I just love taking care of children," Dr. Jones says. "I'm interested in their challenges and problems. I want to position them for success as they grow." He is also passionate about educating, supporting, and empowering parents to raise their children with confidence from birth through young adulthood. He adheres to evidence-based practice and prefers a conservative approach to testing and medication.

Dr. Jones earned his bachelor's degree in zoology from Brigham Young University, with minors in chemistry and Spanish. 

In his free time, Dr. Jones enjoys being outside as much as possible. You may find him road biking, mountain biking, running, hiking, gardening, or supporting his children in their 4H projects.

Jacob Larsen, PA-C has special interests in lifestyle medicine and a strong belief that healthy lifestyle choices are the core of a quality life and good health. 

Jake earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor chemistry at Weber State University, and his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Idaho State University. While studying for his bachelor's degree, he served as a volunteer bilingual interpreter for McKayDee Hospital and received grant funds for research in alternative medicinal practices among the indigenous population in Guatemala, which included herbal remedies and healing practices performed by curanderos, or traditional healers. He traveled to Guatemala and interviewed many of the curanderos and documented the use of differing plants used by the people for medicinal purposes. He has a love for serving the Latin-American population and a passion in learning about new cultures and backgrounds. 

Apart from work, Jake enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exercise, hiking, construction work, and learning.

Dr. Melvin graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in biology. He earned his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and attended the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho through the University of Washington.

In his free time, Dr. Melvin enjoys fishing, skiing, upland bird hunting, and spending quality time with his family. He is also involved with his local school board.

Mitchell Moffitt, MD is a pediatrician, practicing the full spectrum of pediatrics in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. He is passionate about providing a medical home for the children of the Magic Valley, from the healthiest to the most medically-complex. He has considerable experience attending in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and continues to care for many NICU graduates with complex medical conditions as part of his outpatient practice.

Dr. Moffitt believes in providing evidence-based, compassionate care and is committed to educating and empowering parents and other caregivers to be partners in medical decision making. He also believes that pediatricians have a duty to collaborate with parents, schools, and community members to find creative ways to keep kids safe, prevent disease, inspire achievement, and prepare them for bright futures.

Originally from Twin Falls, Dr. Moffitt served a church mission in Ecuador, where he became fluent in Spanish. Today, he cares for a sizable Hispanic population in his practice. He is passionate about global medicine and enjoys caring for the children of refugee families. He also teaches neonatal resuscitation internationally.

Dr. Moffitt earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah where he also worked as an EMT, performed as a percussionist, and volunteered with at-risk children and non-English speaking families. After medical school at the George Washington University School of Medicine, he completed his residency in pediatrics at Madigan Army Medical Center, where he was involved in pediatric malnutrition research in Honduras and summer camps for children with severe disabilities.

After his residency, Dr. Moffitt served as a general pediatrician in the U.S. Army in Germany and Iraq. In Germany, he served as chief of pediatrics, instructor for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), director for all Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training courses, and a member of the emergency cardiac care, patient rights, ethics, sexual assault review, and command obesity process action committees. He was also awarded the Army Achievement Medal for his leadership during a wave of meningococcemia cases in the area. While deployed to Iraq, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service as a forward-deployed field surgeon, as well as the Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year award by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

As a physician leader, Dr. Moffitt has served as the regional pediatric site medical director, a representative on Kids Congress, and a member of the medical executive committee.  As a physician educator, he has served as an NRP and PALS instructor, the pediatric representative on the graduate medical education committee, and is an adjunct clinical faculty member at both the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

In his free time, Dr. Moffitt loves to hike, kayak, and camp with his family. He also enjoys restoring vintage VWs, drum sets, and electric trains.

Andrew Monson, DO is an osteopathic pediatrician with special interests in dermatology and behavioral health. 

Dr. Monson earned his bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He speaks Spanish and enjoys providing care for Spanish speaking families. 

In his free time, Dr. Monson enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

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.

Jennifer Quesnell, NP is part of a team-based family practice. She is passionate about preventative health care, caring for chronic medical conditions, and patient teaching.  She strives to provide a safe environment for all patients to communicate health concerns and goals. 

Jennifer earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University and a master's degree in nursing from Maryville University. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 

In her free time, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, travelling, and reading.

Daniel Ripley, DO enjoys caring for a broad spectrum of patients, including kids, adults, geriatrics, and women’s health. He is passionate about preventive and lifestyle medicine and striving to make sure everyone is well taken care of to ensure they can continue to enjoy life to the fullest. Quality of life is a top priority for him and he loves to help others reach the goals they strive for. 

Prior to his medical education, Dr. Ripley earned his bachelor's degree in biology from CSU-Monterey Bay. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with his wife and dogs. He enjoys mountain biking, street tacos, fishing, snowboarding, snorkeling, and powerlifting.

Richard Sandison, MD has special interest in adult medicine, including the elderly.

Dr. Sandison earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He also completed an internship in family medicine at Marshall University, where the faculty named him resident of the year. Next, Dr. Sandison and his wife moved to Africa, where he worked in a mission hospital in rural Kenya. Upon returning from Kenya, he finished his family medicine residency at the University of Iowa. Dr. Sandison has worked as a family physician in Twin Falls ever since, except for a one-year sabbatical spent serving a medical mission in Ecuador.

Dr. Sandison and his wife are the proud parents of three adult daughters. In his free time, he enjoys ultra endurance sports, sailing, and listening to great novels.

Skyler S. Shippen, MD practices the full spectrum of family medicine, including women's health and pediatrics. He has special interest in international medicine and adolescent medicine, and enjoys working with patients who have disabilities.

Dr. Shippen is passionate about community service. He has volunteered for the Special Olympics as a basketball coach, and worked with Journeys Development Disability Agency as a volunteer and field trip coordinator. He also organized and taught diabetes seminars in the West Indies and raised money to fund local availability of glucometers, test strips, and diabetes education. 

Dr. Shippen studied medicine internationally at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his medical school rotations at Central Michigan University. Prior to his medical education, he served an LDS mission in Madagascar and earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho. 

Originally from Idaho, Dr. Shippen grew up on a cattle ranch. He is married with four children and loves playing electric guitar, fishing, dirt biking, and helping his kids raise 4H animals.