Corine Buechner, PA

Patty Carlin-Janssen, MD

Dr. Carlin-Janssen, a board-certified family physician, joined Grand Itasca in 1998. A native of Fairbault, MN, she attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at United Family Medicine in St. Paul, MN.

Jack Carlisle, MD

Dr. Carlisle is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Crete, Illinois, he completed medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. Following his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Dr. Carlisle joined Grand Itasca in 1990. His personal interests include fishing, hunting and travel.

Cathy Cleary, MD

Dr. Cleary is a board-certified family physician. She completed medical school at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following her residency at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN, Dr. Cleary practiced in Minneapolis and Boise, ID. She joined Grand Itasca in 1997. A native of Jamestown, ND, Dr. Cleary enjoys cooking, reading, music, church activities, skiing and canoeing – and perhaps boasts a record for reading “Go Dog Go” to her children more than 1000 times.

Cary Cole-Anthony, MD

Dr. Cole-Anthony is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Grand Rapids, MN Dr. Cole-Anthony is a graduate of the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. Following her residency at North Memorial Medical Center in Minneapolis, Dr. Cole-Anthony joined Grand Itasca in 2005.

John Fedje-Johnston, MD

Dr. Fedje-Johnston is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Grand Rapids, MN, Dr. Fedje-Johnston attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at the Duluth Family Practice Residency Program, Dr. Fedje-Johnston joined Grand Itasca in 1996.

Judith Garshelis, FNP

Ms. Garshelis is a certified family nurse practitioner. A graduate of the University of Vermont, she also holds a master in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica and a master in public health from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining Grand Itasca in 1996, Ms. Garshelis worked as a registered nurse and authored and directed a Maternal and Child Health grant program in 13 Northwestern Minnesota counties. A native of Falmouth, MA, Ms. Garshelis enjoys skiing, swimming, rollerblading and playing the piano.

Scott Gerling, MD

Dr. Gerling, a board-certified family physician, joined Grand Itasca in 1987. A native of Little Falls, MN, Dr. Gerling attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Francis Mayo, LaCrosse, WI. Dr. Gerling enjoys outdoor activities and reading.

Mark Gustafson, MD

Dr. Gustafson is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Red Wing, MN, Dr. Gustafson attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Family Health Center in Appleton, WI, Dr. Gustafson joined Grand Itasca in 1990.

Richard Helvig, MD

Dr. Helvig is a board-certified family physician. Raised in South St. Paul, MN, Dr. Helvig attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Dr. Helvig joined Grand Itasca in 1976.

Michael Liebe, MD

Dr. Liebe is a board-certified family physician. A native of Proctor, MN, Dr. Liebe attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at St. Francis Mayo in LaCrosse, WI, Dr. Liebe joined Grand Itasca in 1993.

Dorrie Lisle, PA

Timothy Pehl, MD

Dr. Pehl, a board-certified family physician, joined Grand Itasca in 2001. He attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed has family practice residency at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. A native of Delano, MN, Dr. Pehl enjoys motorcycling and woodworking in his spare time.

Terri Radovich, MD

Dr. Radovich is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Hibbing, MN, Dr. Radovich attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following her residency at the Duluth Family Practice Residency Program, Dr. Radovich joined Grand Itasca in 1987.

Susan Romanik, MD

Dr. Romanik is a board-certified family physician. A native of Bigfork, MN, Dr. Romanik attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following her residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN, Dr. Romanik joined Grand Itasca in 2000.

William Rutherford, MD

Dr. Rutherford is a board-certified family physician. A native of Fisher, MN, Dr. Rutherford attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and completed medical school at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency in family practice at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Dr. Rutherford joined Grand Itasca in 1980. An avid outdoorsman, his personal interests include cross country skiing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing.

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.

Jean Thom, FNP

Ms. Thom, a certified family nurse practitioner, joined Grand Itasca in 1993. A native of Spiritwood, ND, Ms. Thom attended Jamestown College and completed her physician assistant and nurse practitioner certifications at the University of North Dakota.

Anne Tofte, MD

Dr. Tofte is a board-certified family physician. Raised in Two Harbors, MN, Dr. Tofte is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Following her residency at United Family Medicine – Allina Hospitals and Clinics in St. Paul, Dr. Tofte joined Grand Itasca in 2006. Dr. Tofte’s clinical interests include Women’s Health and complementary and alternative medicine. She enjoys camping, hiking, piano, knitting, ballroom dancing, cooking and reading.

Marc Fowler, MD

Dr. Fowler is board-certified in internal medicine. A native of Columbia Heights, MN, Dr. Fowler attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Dr. Fowler joined Grand Itasca in 1990.

Jamison Harker, MD

Dr. Harker is board-certified in internal medicine. Raised in Crosby, MN, Dr. Harker graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Harker joined Grand Itasca in 2004 and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and bird watching in his spare time.

Peter Friedlieb, MD

Dr. Friedlieb is board-certified in internal medicine. A native of Virginia, MN, Dr. Friedlieb attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, Dr. Friedlieb joined Grand Itasca in 1979.

John Barry, MD

Dr. Barry is board-certified in internal medicine. Raised in Woodbury, MN, Dr. Barry attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and completed medical school at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency in internal medicine at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Dr. Barry joined Grand Itasca in 2004.

Roger Ralston, MD

Dr. Ralston is board-certified in internal medicine. A native of Virginia, MN Dr. Ralston attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Following his residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Dr. Ralston joined Grand Itasca in 1976.

Rose Villeneuve, GNP

Janice Rourk, MD

Dr. Rourk is a board-certified pediatrician. Originally from Southfield, MI, she attended the University of Wyoming and completed medical school at the University of Michigan. Following her residency at the University of Michigan, Dr. Rourk joined Grand Itasca in 2003. She enjoys cross country skiing and swimming in her spare time.

Pam Friesen, PNP

Ms. Friesen is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Originally from Wayzata, MN, Ms. Friesen graduated from the College of St. Benedict and also completed graduate studies at the College of St. Catherine. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys gardening, reading, bilking, skiing and boating. She joined Grand Itasca in 1993.

Shannon Harker, MD

Dr. Harker is a board-certified pediatrician. Raised in Denver, CO, Dr. Harker attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Following her residency in pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic in Madison, WI, Dr. Harker joined Grand Itasca in 2004.