Tammie
Tammie has been a loyal staff member since 1989. As the office receptionist, she will assist patients with scheduling appointments, checking in patients upon arrival and helping patients complete the required forms. She is also the coordinator of surgery. This includes scheduling surgical procedures at Springfield Memorial Hospital, HSHS-Saint John's Hospital and Carlinville Area Hospital, as well as ensuring patients complete their pre-surgical requirements with their primary care physicians. She also helps obtain prior authorization from the patient's insurance company, if required.
Gitana
Gitana is our very capable certified X-Ray Technician and medical assistant since coming to our practice in 1994. She will gently guide patients through the process of obtaining needed x-rays, as well as assist the physicians with patient care in the treatment rooms.
Kara
Kara is our as needed medical assistant and backup front office staff member for the current time. She has been with us since 2012 in one capacity or another and is a big help whenever we need her to step up and help out!
Rachel
Rachel came on board in April, 2019. However, she worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Duane Brown for over 10 years at his former office and many of his longtime patients will be happy to see her familiar face. She brings a wealth of podiatry knowledge with her to our team. At Prairie Podiatry, Rachel is now a front end support staff member and a backup medical assistant when needed. She will be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Micah
Micah joined the team as a medical assistant in late September, 2019. Micah also brings the added value of being a certified surgical assistant, providing highly skilled surgical assistance to the podiatrists during inpatient and outpatient surgeries.
Megan
Megan joined our practice in August, 2023 and assumed the roll of Office Manager in September. Megan has been a CPA for several years and brings with her a vast knowledge of financial literacy. She also has her occupational therapy assistant certificate and has a good grasp of the health care industry terminology. She is willing to help in any way needed.
Mason
Mason is the newest member of the team, joining the practice in September, 2023. As a medical assistant, he helps the physicians with patient care and is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed.