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Family Practice Physicians

JOHN W. BRAZER, M.D.     Coquille
Dr. Brazer earned his B.A. in Biology form Cornell of Iowa in 1964, and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1969, where he became a member of the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity, lota. Dr. Brazer completed Rotating Internship at Harkness Hospital in San Francisco, California, in 1970. He obtained Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification in 1987 and 1995. Dr. Brazer is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

DALLAS A. CARTER, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Carter graduated with honors from the University of Oregon in 1982. He received both his medical degree and his Master's Degree in Physiology from the Oregon Health Sciences University in 1987. He continued his studies in a Family Practice Residency in Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from residency, he became Board Certified in Family Practice and spent two years in private practice in Madison. Dr. Carter is a member of the Oregon Medical Association and the American Association of Family Practitioners.

WILLIAM CROSON, MD     Coquille
Dr. Croson completed his Doctorate of Medicine at University of Illinois in Chicago and did his Internship & Family Residency at University of Illinois in Urbana and then Peoria. Dr. Croson is Board Certified through the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Management and the Oregon Medical Association.

JON C. COUNTS, M.D.     Myrtle Point
Dr. Counts is a graduate of University of Oregon at Eugene, Oregon and Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon. He completed his Residency at University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Counts was born in Roseburg, Oregon. He practiced in British Columbia for six years, and then in Salem before settling in Myrtle Point in 1984. He and his wife have two grown children. He also enjoys fly fishing and gardening. Dr. Counts Joined Coquille Valley Hospital medical staff in 1984.  He joined NBMC in February 2005.

AUDREY DUKE, FNP     Coos Bay
Audrey was born in Medford, OR.  She received her BS in Nursing in 1998 from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon and her MSN and FNP Certification from University of Portland in 2000.  She received her Board Certification for Perioperative Nursing CNOR in 1994 and National FNP Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2002.  Audrey is a member of the Oregon Nurses Association and a volunteer for Missions in Health.

VICKI FAUCHER, FNP .     Coos Bay
Vicki was born in Phoenix, AZ.  She received her dual major BA/BM  in Administration and Management from University of Phoenix in 1994 and her BS in Nursing at Columbia University in 2000.  She continued her education at University of California where she received her MSN and FNP Certification in 2002. Vicki received her National FNP Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2004 and is a member of the American Nurses Association and California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.

ROBERT W. GERBER, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Gerber graduated from the Canal Zone College/Gorgas U.S. Army Hospital in 1983, earning a B.S. His medical degree was awarded in 1987 from the University of Medical Sciences, San Jose, Costa Rica. While living in Central America he became fluent in Spanish. Dr. Gerber received postgraduate training at the University of Miami, completing a three year Family Practice residency in 1992. He is a Diplomate of and board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

JEFFERY S. GIVENS, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Givens received his bachelor of science degree at the University of Alberta in 1991. His earned his medical degree from the University of Calgary in 1994. He completed a residency in family practice at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada in 1996. Dr. Givens is board certified by the Canadian Board of Family Practice.

E. REED GURNEY JR., M.D.     Myrtle Point
Dr. Gurney is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland, Oregon. He completed his Residency at San Bernardino County Medical Center, San Bernardino, California.  Dr. Gurney was born in Portland, Oregon. He began his practice in 1977, following in his father's footsteps and practicing beside him for several years. Time spent away from his practice is spent with his wife and four children, three of whom are in college. He also enjoys fishing, camping with his family, and gardening. He joined the Coquille Valley Hospital medical staff in 1977. He joined NBMC in February 2005.

NANCY KELLER, M.D.     Coquille
Dr. Keller earned her bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and biology from the University of Oregon in 1987 and graduated Cum Laude from Oregon Health Science University School of Medicine in 1989. She completed her family practice residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1992. She has been a practicing family physician in Coquille ever since graduating from her residency in July 1992. She enjoys obstetrics and pediatrics, as well as the full range of family practice.

JEAN M. LU, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Lu was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She attended University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1989 with a major in Anatomical Sciences and a Masters Degree in 1991 majoring in Cell and Structural Biology.  Dr. Lu attended Michigan State University – College of Human Medicine in East Lansing from 1992 to 1996 when she received her medical degree.  She completed her internship in 1997 and her residency program in 1999 at Michigan State University – Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies.  Dr. Lu was Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Practice in 1999.  She joined North Bend Medical Centers in May 2003.

THOMAS F. McANDREW, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. McAndrew received his B.A. in Zoology in 1977 from Humbolt State University, Arcata, California. His Masters of Public Health was obtained from UCLA School of Public Health in 1980 with a special emphasis on nutrition and epidemiology. His Medical Degree was awarded from the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, in 1985. A three year Family Practice residency program was completed at Scenic General Hospital, Modesto, California. Dr. McAndrew is certified by the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. McAndrew is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

THERESA A. MUDAY, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Muday received a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, with a major in Psychology in 1990 from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine in 1996 from The College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Muday complete her Family Practice Residence in 1999 at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Inc., Saginaw, Michigan. She received her board certification from the American Board of Family Practice.

ROBERT V. NOUHAN, M.D.     Coos Bay
Robert V. Nouhan, M.D. was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan and raised in suburban Detroit. Dr. Nouhan completed his undergraduate education at the University of Montana and graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Cellular Biology in 1994. He completed his medical school training at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1998 and completed the Family Practice Internship and Residency at the Swedish Family Medicine Residency in Littleton, Colorado in 2001. He is certified in BCLS, ACLS, ATLS, ALSO, NALS & PALS and is a member of the American Medical Association, Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Practice and a member of the Oregon Medical Association. Dr. Nouhan began his Family Practice at North Bend Medical Center in October 2003.

JONATHON L. PARK, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Park was born in South Korea in 1964 and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biology/Religious Studies from University of California, Santa Cruz, California in 1988. He attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine from August 1989 to June 1991. He received his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where he attended from 1991 to 1994. He completed a year of Family Practice Residency from 1994 to 1995 at University of Southern California/California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He then completed his Family Practice Residency from 1995 to 1998 at Family Practice Center/St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is a Captain in the United States Army National Guard with commission rank of Major in progress. Dr. Park is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Association of Military Surgeons of United States, American Medical Association, Oregon Medical Association and Ashtabula County Medical Society. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Park joined North Bend Medical Center in July 2002. Practice Philosophy: "To provide compassionate and comprehensive health care to a community and to those in need".

CHARLES M. ROESEL, M.D.    Coquille
Dr. Roesel is a graduate of American University of the Caribbean. He completed his residency at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  Dr. Roesel grew up in Petersburg, Alaska. He graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic West in Sunnyvale, California. He was in practice in Petersburg, Alaska for four years and then went back to medical school. He is married, has five children and enjoys running, biking and hiking with his family. Dr. Roesel joined the Coquille Valley Hospital medical staff in 1997.  He joined NBMC in February 2005.

KENT D. SHARMAN, M.D.     Coos Bay
Dr. Sharman received his B.S. from the University of California at Davis in 1976 and his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York in 1980. He received postgraduate training at the University of California at Davis, completing a Family Practice residency in 1983. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, becoming board certified in 1983. He is a volunteer member of the faculty at OHSU School of Medicine. Dr. Sharman offers comprehensive family-oriented health services, including medical, pediatric and obstetrical care.

JAMES J. SINNOTT, M.D.    Coquille
Dr. Sinnott is a graduate of the University of Iowa at Iowa City, Iowa.  He completed his residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  Dr. Sinnott was born in Des Moines, Iowa. After practicing a year in Coquille, he joined the Myrtle Point Medical Center. He lives just outside Coquille and spends time away from his practice with his wife and three children. He also enjoys woodworking. He joined the Coquille Valley Hospital medical staff in 1984 and was elected Chief of the Medical Staff in January 1994.  He joined NBMC in February 2005.

JAMES SPRINGER, M.D.    Bandon
Dr. Springer did his medical school training at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Montserrat, British West Indies where he received his Medical Degree in 1987.   His Family Practice Residency Program was at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana from 1988 to 1991.  Dr. Springer is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  He joined North Bend Medical Center at our Bandon location in October 2004.

CARLOS SUAREZ, M.D.    Bandon
Dr. Carlos Suarez received his medical degree at Universidad Cayetano Heredia ( LIMA - PERU )and was licensed in Peru in 2000. Later in 2003 he attended East Tennessee State University in Kingsport where he completed his Family Medicine Residency program in 2006. In addition to Family Medicine, Dr. Suarez went to several training programs to supplement his alternative medicine knowledge such as the prestigious Helms Medical Institute ( Berkeley California ) for his Medical Acupuncture Training, Wake Forest University for Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil for Nutrition, the Upledger Institute for Craniosacral therapy and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Suarez joined North Bend Medical Center at our Bandon location in December 2006.

LAWRENCE E. TAYLOR, D.O.     Gold Beach
Dr. (Ted) Taylor received his degree from the University of Missouri in 1976. After graduating from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980, he completed a rotating internship at the Flint Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Family Practice by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is a member of the Oregon Medical Association, the Curry Medical Society, and the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon.

REGINALD G. WILLIAMS, M.D.     Gold Beach
Dr. Williams earned his medical degree from Temple University Medical School in 1971. He completed his internship and family practice residency at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, in 1972. Dr. Williams is board certified and a diplomate of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is also ATLS and ACCS certified.

SUZANNE YOST, F.N.P.    Bandon
Suzie was born in Hastings, NE. She received her BA in Social Welfare in 1984 and BS in Nursing in 1986 at Humbolt State University in Arcata, CA. She received her MSN at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA in 1999 and her Family Nurse Practitioner certification in 1999. Suzie received her National FNP Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center in April 2007. She is also a member of the American Association of Diabetic Educators.

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