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Marlise Webber is a certified family nurse practitioner with Goshen Center for Cancer Care. She focuses on diagnosis and treatment of patients with lung and respiratory conditions. Marlise works closely with pulmonologists and oncologists to manage a range of chronic conditions, including COPD/emphysema, lung cancer and shortness of breath.
 
For more than a decade, Marlise worked in hospital settings as an emergency care nurse and with patients in surgical units.
 
Marlise enjoys hiking, traveling and new experiences with her family when she is away from work.

Philosophy of Care

Marlise believes every patient deserves an advocate who wants the best care possible, based on their individual needs. She provides education to help patients understand their treatment options so they can take an active role in their care.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Preventative care
• Smoking cessation

Education

Certified – Nurse Practitioner
 
Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Goshen College | Goshen, IN
 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT
 
Associates of Science in Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College | South Bend, IN

Biography

Dr. Matthew Wells practices family medicine at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Syracuse. He provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to senior citizens and everyone in-between. Dr. Wells brings an element of fun to his work as he empowers, educates and advocates for patients. Conditions he treats range from hypertension and diabetes to acute illnesses and injuries.

Family comes first for Dr. Wells in his personal life. The highlight of his day is sharing time with his wife and two sons. He also enjoys running, trying local eateries and cheering on college football teams.

Philosophy of Care

Listening is the most important factor in Dr. Wells’ approach to care. He believes each time he is with a patient gives him an opportunity to learn and connect with them. By understanding each patient’s concerns and values, he can better prepare a treatment plan to address their individual needs. Overall, he hopes to give each patient the tools needed to help them live their best life.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Sports-related injuries
• Chronic diseases and management, including diabetes and high blood pressure
• Office-based procedures and surgeries, including skin excisions, incisions, drainage and joint injections

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine | Portsmouth, Dominica, W.I.

Residency:
Fort Wayne Medical Education Program

Biography

James Wheeler, MD, PhD, is a board certified radiation oncologist who serves at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. He treats adult patients who have all kinds of cancer with all of the major, state-of-the-art forms of treatment, including image-guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, high-dose rate brachytherapy, intra-operative radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy and respiratory gated treatment, as well as more conventional forms of radiation treatment. Dr. Wheeler has extensive experience in the latest techniques for treating cancer, and is supportive of treating patients on clinical trials.

Philosophy of Care

For radiation patients, Dr. Wheeler’s goal is to deliver an effective dose of radiation to eradicate the tumor while protecting the normal organs as much as possible. For patients who cannot be cured but are suffering from the effects of cancer, his goal is to relieve the symptoms caused by the cancer with minimal side effects from the radiation treatments. He notes that many cancers can be treated with fewer treatment sessions today than they could even a few years ago, with less patient inconvenience and fewer negative side effects.

Education

Board Certified - Radiation Oncology

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Kansas School or Medicine, Kansas City, MO

PhD, Physical Chemistry
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Residency:
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Biography

Laura Wheeler, DNP, FNP-BC, works in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to provide expert urgent care services and family health care with a focus on disease prevention and wellness. As an Associate Professor in the Goshen College Family Nurse Practitioner program, Laura teaches courses in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology and research, as well as women’s and adult health. Her goal in practice is to develop a partnership with her patients with the common goal of achieving and maintaining wellness.

Philosophy of Care

Laura believes a patient's health and well-being are a result of providing patients with primary prevention counseling and appropriate medical treatment combined with compassion. The practice of evidence-based medicine learned through advanced education allows Laura to help patients manage healthy lifestyle changes and disease. Laura has dedicated her practice to providing education and coaching to both patients and other providers with the attainment of population health as her goal.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Acute illnesses and injuries
• Lifestyle management
• Women's health
• Occupational health
• Mental health, including anxiety and depression

Education

Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

Education and training:
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Maryville University | St. Louis, MO

Master of Science in Nursing
University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH

Biography

Heather Whitehead is a certified family nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine and Urgent Care. She takes a holistic approach to treating acute and chronic illnesses with a goal of disease prevention. In addition to wellness exams and routine physicals, Heather provides immunizations, vaccinations and medication management for newborns to adolescents and adults to seniors.

Heather has extensive experience in caring for critically ill patients and managing pulmonary disease. Her passion for healthy eating and fitness also helps her motivate patients to manage their weight and build healthy lifestyles.

Philosophy of Care

Heather believes a strong relationship with patients is key to providing the best possible care. She educates patients on healthy choices that make a difference in health and well-being over a lifetime.

Research/Clinical Interest

• Disease prevention
• Chronic diseases and management, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and pulmonary disease
• Lifestyle management
• Mental health, including anxiety and depression

Education

Certified – Family Nurse Practitioner

Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
Indiana University of South Bend | South Bend, IN

Biography

Dr. Chelsea Wolf is a board certified family medicine physician at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Syracuse. She provides comprehensive health care for patients across all ages, from newborns and adolescents to young adults and older generations.

Services Dr. Wolf offers range from preventive care to chronic disease management. She holds a special interest in women's health and family planning as well as diabetes and insulin management.

Originally from a small community in northeast Iowa, Dr. Wolf is passionate about rural medicine. Her medical training has given her opportunities to care for residents in small communities across the southeast. At home in Indiana, Dr. Wolf appreciates family moments with her husband and their chocolate lab named Zeus.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Wolf takes a holistic approach to care that addresses the mind, body and spirit of a patient. She is dedicated to getting to know patients and celebrating their individuality. By forming a partnership with patients, Dr. Wolf encourages shared decision-making and respect for each patient's needs and concerns.

Research/Clinical Interest

• diabetes management
• High blood pressure management
• weight-management
• obesity medicine

Education

Board Certified – Family Medicine

Education and training:
Doctor of Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine | Harrogate, TN

Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Wartburg College | Waverly, I.A.

Residence:
Family Medicine
Fort Wayne Medical Education Program | Fort Wayne, IN