Emergency Medicine

 

Debra Nyquist, MD

Dr. Nyquist is a board certified family physician with advanced clinical training in emergency medicine. A native of St. Louis Park, MN, she completed medical school at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following her residency in family practice at the University of North Dakota, Dr. Nyquist joined Grand Itasca in 1998. Her personal interests include quilting, knitting and cross country skiing.

 

Paul Palecek, MD

Dr. Paul Palecek is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Palecek attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. After completing his residency in Family Medicine at Offutt Air Base and the University of Nebraska, Dr. Palecek was a staff physician at the Grand Forks Air Base in Grand Forks, ND until he joined Grand Itasca in August of 2009.

In addition to Emergency Medicine, Dr. Palecek has special interests in Allergy/Immunology and Geriatrics.

 

Dennis Scherer, MD

Dr. Scherer is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Wayzata, MN, Dr. Scherer attended Creighton University Medical School in Omaha, NE. Following his residency at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN, Dr. Scherer joined Grand Itasca in 1977.

 

 

Thomas Viren, MD

Dr. Viren is board certified in family medicine. A native of Grand Marais, MN, Dr. Viren attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at Marquette General Family Practice in Marquette, MI, Dr. Viren joined Grand Itasca in 2001.

 

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