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Biography

At Goshen Hospital, specially trained doctors and nurse practitioners, called hospitalists, are here to care for you when you need to stay in the hospital.

Philosophy of Care

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Cindy Okolo has been working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner since 2017. She is committed to providing holistic care with care and compassion. She listens to each patient to develop a personalized care plan based on their needs so that patients feel more ownership and involvement in follow-up.

Cindy is interested in preventive care; treatment and management of cardiac and infectious diseases; and education about the disease process.

Education

Board Certified - Family Nurse Practitioner

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Governors State University, University Park, IL

Biography

Dr. Lisa Orn is a board certified family medicine physician at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Nappanee. Dr. Orn treats patients from newborns to those needing end-of-life care. Her experience includes pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health and osteopathic medicine.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Orn holds the philosophy that the whole patient needs to be addressed in their care, including their psychology, fitness, nutrition and spirituality. She ensures that every patient receives the highest quality of expert individualized care.

Because she focuses on the individual patient, Dr. Orn builds relationships, learning more about each patient’s health history and being able to create an appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Orn has both a professional and friendly demeanor, which makes it easy for her patients to express their health concerns. She believes in treating every patient with respect and compassion.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Primary medicine
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Women's health
• Holistic care

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine | East Lansing, MI

Biography

Katy O’Toole is a certified nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Sleep & Allergy Medicine. She diagnoses and treats teenagers and adults with sleep disorders as well as seasonal and chronic allergies.
 
During Katy’s career in nursing, she has coordinated inpatient and outpatient care and served as an advocate with the patient’s best interest at heart. Her special training and experience in sleep medicine have provided Katy with a strong foundation in managing a wide range of patient conditions, from sleep apnea and insomnia to narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome.
 
Family time comes first in Katy’s personal life. Dogs, cats, children and a husband keep her happy and busy! She also enjoys crocheting and resin craft projects.

Philosophy of Care

Katy develops a partnership with patients to provide the best care for their needs. She takes time to get to know each patient and what’s important to them. Through education, Katy helps patients understand their condition and share in the decision-making process.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Sleep apnea
• Allergies

Education

Board Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner
 
Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Goshen College | Goshen, IN
 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Goshen College | Goshen, IN

Biography

Taylor Owen is a licensed and board certified athletic trainer at Goshen Orthopedics. She is an integral partner in the student athletic program at Northridge High School in Middlebury, IN. Taylor works alongside doctors, coaches and parents to establish safety protocols for athletes in grades 9-12.
 
As an emergency medical technician, Taylor is trained and certified to provide immediate care for athletes with sports injuries. She also creates and monitors rehabilitation plans to help young athletes return to sports activities they enjoy.
 
When Taylor is away from the athletic field, she enjoys spending time with family, tackling the dirt bike track and playing with her dog.

Philosophy of Care

Taylor's approach to care begins with building a strong rapport with students and earning their trust in her skills. She respects each athlete and welcomes their active participation in making decisions about their treatment and care.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Trauma
• Rehabilitation planning
• Vocal cord dysfunction

Education

Board Certified – Athletic Training
 
Education and training:
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI

Biography

Dr. Christopher Owens is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. Dr. Owens serves as the medical director at Goshen Orthopedics. He has provided medical team coverage for the NFL Carolina Panthers, MiLB Elkhart County Miracle and Charlotte Knights, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Davidson College. Dr. Owens has been the team physician for Concord High School since 2014 and also serves as an orthopedic consultant for Goshen High School, Fairfield High School and Northridge High School.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Owens believes that quality health care involves determining how all aspects of a person’s life impact his or her health. He approaches each patient with deep personal commitment, building a relationship based on compassion and honesty that helps him provide everyone with the best possible care. Dr. Owens considers all options and then develops a treatment plan that may include both nonsurgical and surgical options to help minimize pain and maximize recovery.

Education

Board Certified – Orthopedic Surgery

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Toledo College of Medicine | Toledo, OH

Residency:
Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN

Fellowship:
OrthoCarolina | Charlotte, NC