ThedaCare Physicians-Appleton North

ThedaCare Physicians-Appleton North Services

• Family Medicine
• Lab
• Radiology/Mammography
• OB Care
• Nursing Home Visits
• EKG
• Vasectomies
• Minor Surgical Procedures

Primary Care Team

David Shinkunas, D.O. Family Medicine

Residency: Des Moines General (1997)

Internship: Massapequa Gen Hosp-NY COMEC (1995)

Medical/Dental School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (1994)

Steffany Di Biase, A.P.N., BSN Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Post Graduate School: Mequon - Concordia University Wisconsin (2018)

Lachin Hajhosseini, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: UW-Health Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency (2012)

Medical/Dental School: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (2004)

Kathleen Sheridan, B.S., B.S.N., D.N.P. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Oshkosh - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (2018)

Nicole Luehring, N.P. APNP Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Fond du Lac - Marian University (2023)

Mark Norris, M.D., B.A. Family Medicine

Residency: Wausau - WiNC GME Consortium (Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency) (2023)

Medical/Dental School: Milwaukee - Medical College of Wisconsin (2020)

Brianna Dostalek, P.A. PA-C Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Midwestern University (2016)

Tiffany Schraufnagel, D.O. Family Medicine

Residency: Wausau - WiNC GME Consortium (Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency) (2012)

Medical/Dental School: Lewisburg - West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)

Sarah Bauwens, F.N.P. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: St. Louis - Maryville University (2021)

Rachel Savage, N.P. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Concordia University-Mequon (2016)

Jose Hernandez, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin (2018)

Medical/Dental School: Loyola University of Chicago-Stritch School of Medicine (2015)

Kaylee Hoppe, P.A. PA-C Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: St Catherine University (2018)

David Anderla, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Duluth Family Practice Center (1996)

Medical/Dental School: Madison - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (1993)

Craig Hendel, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: University of Texas - Health Science Center (1986)

Internship: University of Texas - Health Science Center (1984)

Medical/Dental School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1983)

Benjamin Stege, P.A. PA-C Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Concordia University - Wisconsin (2020)

Tricia Gilling, D.O. Family Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin - Wausau Family Medicine (2017)

Medical/Dental School: Des Moines University (2014)

John Ganser, D.O. Family Medicine

Residency: Mercy Health System Corporation (1999)

Medical/Dental School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996)

Elizabeth Dickenson, R.N., MSN, FNP, FNP-BC APNP Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Fond du Lac - Marian University (2022)

Angie Schiesser, A.P.R.N. Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Bellin College of Nursing (2019)

Elizabeth Landmann, P.A. PA-C Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Madison - University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002)

Emily Gonnering, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Appleton - WiNC GME Consortium (Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency) Appleton (2024)

Medical/Dental School: De Pere - Medical College of Wisconsin - Green Bay (2021)

Amanda Kossak, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Fox Valley Family Medicine (2019)

Medical/Dental School: Ross University School of Medicine (2016)

Jessica Van Lannen, B.S., BSN, MSN, FNP Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - College of Nursing (2014)

Community Overview

The Fox Cities of Wisconsin includes Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha, and is comprised of a total of 18 unique communities positioned along the scenic Fox River and Lake Winnebago. This area offers the charm, safety, and convenience of small-town life, with the diversity and vitality of a metropolitan area. 

The Fox Valley is the proud home of notable school systems, colleges, and is known across Wisconsin as THE place for shopping. Downtown Appleton, the Fox River Mall and many other retail destinations are a draw for shoppers from all over Wisconsin and beyond. In addition, the region features vibrant cultural venues, a year-round calendar of exciting events, one-of-a-kind museums and fantastic outdoor recreation.

The Fox Valley is a community where live music, art, and creativity thrives. There are many events throughout the year to partake in, such as Mile of Music, Octoberfest, night markets, marathons, Art on the Town, summer concerts, outdoor movies, parades, weekly Farmer's Market events, and more.

AIRPORT

Appleton International Airport located in Appleton, and Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay offer modern facilities and convenient access to all the Midwest hubs. A few additional airport hubs in the region are Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, and Dane County Regional Airport in Madison. ,,,,

LOCATION
Modern, interstate highway systems provide quick, easy access to larger metropolitan areas:

• Distance to Green Bay: 30 miles
• Distance to Milwaukee: 107 miles
• Distance to Madison: 106 miles
• Distance to Chicago, IL: 197 miles
• Distance to Minneapolis, MN: 285 miles

Community Links

Appleton Area School District

Appleton Catholic Education System

Appleton International Airport

Appleton Ranked 24th Best Place to Live - Money Magazine Top 50

Austin Straubel International Airport - Green Bay, WI

The Building for Kids Children's Museum

Catalpa Health

Central Wisconsin Airport

City of Appleton

City of Neenah

Dane County Regional Airport

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce

Fox Cities-Greater Appleton

Fox Cities Life Study

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Fox Valley Lutheran High School

General Mitchell International Airport

Greenville Elementary School

Hortonville Area School District

Kimberly Area School District

Menasha School District

New North

Neenah School District

Twin City Catholic Education

YMCA of the Fox Cities