Outpatient clinics

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Bilal Khan, MD
Cotton–O’Neil Allergy & Immunology Clinic, Topeka, KS. Clinic held the third Tuesday of every other month.
Treatments include:
- Allergy/Asthma Management
- Immune Deficiency Therapy
- Food Desensitization Program
- Rush Immunotherapy
- Nose & Sinus Problems
Appointments can be made by calling Cotton O’Neil Allergy, Allergy & Immunology at 785-354-9591.
Referral is required.

Audiology

Cardiology
Bashar S. Amr, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS.
American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and National Board of Echocardiography
Clinic held monthly. Appointments are made through the Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center at 785-270-4000.
Referral required.
Brian M. Beard, M.D, FACC
The University of Kansas St. Francis Topeka-Heart and Vascular Center. American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography.
Clinical interest include non-invasive cardiac imaging & preventive cardiology.
Clinic is held monthly and as needed.
Appointments may be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Referral required.
Kevin Bernd, D.O.
Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography.
Clinical interests include Pacemaker/ICD Implantation, Coronary Artery Disease, Echo and Nuclear Cardiopathy. Clinic is held once a month. Appointments may be made through the Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center at 785-270-4000. Referral required.
Arnold Graham, M.D., FACC
The University of Kansas St. Francis Topeka-Heart and Vascular Center American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography. Clinic is held the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Appointments may be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Referral required.
Rita Kennedy, APRN
The University of Kansas St. Francis Topeka-Heart and Vascular Center.
Clinic is held as needed.
Appointments may be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Steven E. Seals, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS
Clinical interest cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmias and radio-frequency ablation therapy.
Pacemaker clinic held four times a year. Appointments may be made through Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center at 785-270-4100.
Referral required.
Tonya Stallbaumer, APRN
Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center, Topeka, KS
Clinic held as needed.
Appointments may be made through Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center at 785-270-4100.
Referral required

Dermatology

Diabetes & Endocrinology
Dr. Vidita Divan, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Diabetes and Endocrinology, Topeka, KS
Telehealth clinic is held on the second Monday afternoon each month. Please contact Cotton-O’Neil Clinics Scheduling for appointments, 785-368-0445.
Referral Required.
Other NVCH Diabetes Program:
Becky Bartkoski, RN, BSN & Leah J. Heinen, RD/LD/CDCES
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Seneca, KS.
Living Healthy with Diabetes education program provides knowledge, skills and tools to support healthy self-care and live a better quality of life.
You’ll work directly with our team of healthcare professionals to begin taking control of your diabetes.
To learn more about the education program contact Becky Bartkoski or Leah Heinen at 785-368-6181.
Referrals required.
There is a growing threat of prediabetes therefore NVCH has partnered with the CDC to offer the Prevent T2 Program. For additional information regarding this program please contact Leah Heinen at 785-336-6181.

Ears, Nose & Throat
Jason Lepse, M.D.
Topeka Ear, Nose & Throat, Topeka, KS
Adult & Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery
Specializes in Sinus Treatment & Surgery, Voice Disorders, Swallowing, Head/Neck Surgery, Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, Dizziness & Balance Disorders, Pediatric Treatment & Surgery, and Allergy Testing & Treatment.
Clinic is held the 1st Friday of each month.
For appointments call Topeka ENT at 785-233-0500
Referrals required.

Nephrology
Dr. Lakshmi Duvvur, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Nephrology & Hypertension Clinic, Topeka, KS
Certified in American Board of Internal Medicine & Nephrology.
Clinic is held once each month.
Appointments are made through Cotton-O’Neil Clinics at 785-270-8670.
Referrals required.
Karen Solcher, APRN.
Cotton-O’Neil Nephrology & Hypertension Clinic, Topeka, KS
Clinic is held every month.
Appointments are made through Cotton-O’Neil Clinics at 785-270-8670.
Referrals required.

Neurology
Abra Woolard, APRN Mosaic Life Care Center St. Joseph, MO.
Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
General Neurology clinic providing examination diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions. Clinician orders and evaluates lab work and radiological exams, prescribes medications, and provides health information for patients. Also provides Botox® injections as a preventative treatment for chronic migraine sufferers. Clinic is held the first Thursday each month. Appointments are made through Mosaic Life Care Center at 816-271-8182. Referrals required.

OB/GYN
Jeffrey M. Teply, M.D.
Lincoln Center Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.A., Topeka, KS.
Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Clinical Assistant Professor at Kansas University Medical Center, and Resident Coordinator for KUMC Obstetric and Gynecology’s Topeka Campus. Member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP).
Clinic is held once monthly.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic by calling 785-336-0462.
Referral required.

Oncology and Hematology
David E. Einspahr, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Cancer Center
Board Certification-American Board Internal Medicine, American Board Internal Medicine (Hematology), and American Board Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology).
Clinic held the third Wednesday each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Referral required.
Manidhar Lekkala, M. D.
The University of Kansas-St. Francis Campus Cancer Center, Topeka, KS.
Clinic is held the 4th Monday each month.
Appointments can be made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Referral required.

Ophthalmology & Cataracts
Samuel L. Thomsen, M.D. Eye Surgical Associates, Lincoln, NE.
American Board Certified in Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma, Cataracts & Laser Vision. He is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Lancaster County Medical Society.
Clinic is held the third Wednesday of each month.
Appointments are made through Eye Surgical Associates, Lincoln at 402-484-9000.
No referral needed unless required by your insurance.

Orthopedics
Joseph E. Mumford, M.D.
Cotton-O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PA, Topeka, KS.
American Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Clinic is held the first Monday of each month.
Appointments are made through Cotton-O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Topeka at 785-270-8880.
Referral required.
Heidi Smith, D.O.
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Manhattan, KS.
Clinic is held the second and forth Wednesday of each month.
Appointments are made through Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Manhattan at 785-537-4200.
Referral required.

Pain Management
Coming May 2023.
Clinic twice monthly on the first Tuesday and the third Friday.
Call our Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462 to schedule appointments

Podiatry
Steve J. Sitek, DPM, PA
Atchison, KS.
Clinic is held twice a month on the first and third Monday and as needed.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
No referral needed, unless required by your insurance.

Psychiatry
(Tele-Health)
Shelly Dudley, APRN
Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center, Topeka, KS
Clinic is held monthly on the first Wednesday.
Please call Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center Scheduling for appointments, 785-270-4630.
Referral required. Must be a current patient of Seneca Family Practice.

Pulmonology

Surgeons
Aaron Brown, M.D.
Rural Partners in Medicine.
Contact the Surgery Department at NVCH 785-336-6181 for appointments or inquires.
Referral required.
Denis Jimenez, M.D.
Contact the Surgery Department at NVCH 785-336-6181 for appointments or inquires.
Referral required.

Urology
Bradley W. Rupp, M.D.
Rupp Urology Clinic PA, Topeka, KS.
Board Certified Urologist.
Practicing in Female Urology/Incontinence, GU Oncology, Vasectomy, Vasectomy Reversal & Pediatric Urology.
Clinic is held the fourth Friday each month.
Appointments are made through NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.
Referral required.
Apostolos Laki Evangelidis, M.D.
Associated Urologists, Manhattan, KS
Board Certified Urologist.
Pediatrics and Adults.
Clinic is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Appointments are made through Associated Urologists at 785-537-8710.
Referral required.

Wound Care
Erica Bletscher, APRN
RestorixHealth,
Clinic is held every Friday.
Appointments can be made by calling the Wound Care Clinic at 785-336-0355.
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