Trinity Health is pleased to welcome board-certified physician Sugandha Kumar S. Nagarajan, MD, (“Dr. Kumar”) to our family medicine team. Dr. Kumar sees patients of all ages and provides a broad range of acute, chronic and preventative care services, including diagnosing and treating illness, routine checkups and healthy lifestyle management. A graduate of SUNY’s Stony Brook University, Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at UND School of Medicine’s Northwest Campus in Minot. Following residency, he pursued a fellowship in Clinical Informatics at HonorHealth, Phoenix, AZ, where he received training in the use of information technology to improve patient outcomes. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Kumar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Accepting New Patients
Beth Kraft, FNP-C
A member of our care team at Trinity Health Velva Clinic, Beth Kraft, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner specially trained to provide comprehensive primary care services to people across the lifespan, including annual checkups, diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of illnesses, and management of chronic health conditions. Additionally, she is a DOT certified provider and accepts patients needing to complete their motor vehicle physical.
The Sawyer native and graduate of Sawyer High School began her medical career as a CNA at Trinity Homes. She earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from North Dakota State College of Science in 2001 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Dakota State University, Fargo. Later, she received her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from Maryville University of Saint Louis in Missouri. A member of both the American and North Dakota Associations of Nurse Practitioners, Beth’s experience includes Clinic Nursing, Home Health and Hospice, and serving as a manager at a local assisted living.
Beth and her husband have two children – the oldest is a Velva graduate and the youngest is a senior at Sawyer. They live just a block from where Beth grew up. An avid lover of all animals, especially her dog Ella, Beth’s interests also include raising succulents and gardening.
Stacey Peterson, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Stacey Peterson, FNP-C, has joined our primary care team at Trinity Health South Ridge. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Stacey has a master’s degree in advanced nursing practice from Simmons University, Boston, MA. She’s fully qualified to provide primary care services to people of all ages, including annual physicals, acute care visits, treatment of chronic health conditions, and educating patients in self-care skills to prevent disease. A Crosby, ND, native, Stacey received her nursing education at Williston State College, graduating with honors, and began her nursing career as an LPN at St. Luke’s Hospital in Crosby. After earning her RN degree, she became a charge nurse and trauma coordinator at the hospital. In 2012 she joined Trinity Health, starting as an Ob/Gyn clinic nurse and working her way to become a clinic nurse manager with responsibilities across several primary and specialty care departments. Most recently she served as a clinic nurse trainer for Trinity’s extensive clinic network. When she’s not caring for patients, Stacey enjoys running, walking, hiking and biking, as well as dabbling with painting and baking. Most of all, she loves spending time with her husband and three kids.
Brianna Ellingson, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Brianna Ellingson, FNP-C, to our pediatric team at Trinity Health Medical Arts. Brianna is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks and began her nursing career as an RN in Trinity Health’s Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Later she joined the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, where she provided nursing and counseling support to residents and caregivers. She returned to Trinity Health as part of the surgical team, providing pre- and post-operative care to patients. Recently she completed her Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from UND. Brianna is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She and her husband, Todd, have two children. She enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her family.
Robert Gokey, MD
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome vitreoretinal specialist Robert Gokey, MD, to our eye care team. Dr. Gokey is a board-certified ophthalmologist specially trained to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients with conditions affecting the retina and vitreous humor such as retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. A Minot native, Dr. Gokey earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at Ochsner-Louisiana State University Shreveport, where he was elected Chief Resident his final year. He went on to accomplish his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Gokey is excited to return to his hometown to practice. He represents three generations of family members to serve the Minot region, having followed his mother, Susan Gokey, MD, and grandfather, D.B. Flickinger, MD, into the medical profession. In his free time, Dr. Gokey enjoys spending time with his wife and two small children, reading, swimming, and baking.
Megan Miller, FNP-C
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Megan Miller, FNP-C, to our primary care team. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Megan has a Master of Science degree in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She is fully qualified to provide primary care services to people of all ages, including annual physicals, acute care visits, treatment of chronic health conditions, and educating patients in self-care skills to prevent disease. A Minot native, Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University. She began her career as an RN at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck. In 2014, she joined Trinity Health, where she’s been a key member of our clinic team, caring for patients in the Ob/Gyn and primary care units. Megan’s personal interests include hiking and fishing with her husband and three children.
Ahmed Iraqi, DO
A member of our physician team at Trinity Health Town & Country, Dr. Iraqi specializes in Internal Medicine, a medical field concerned with the health issues of adults, including acute, chronic and complex health conditions. He is committed to serving patients with a compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based approach to care that is focused on improving quality of life for patients. An International Merit Scholarship recipient, Dr. Iraqi earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Towson University in Maryland, graduating Suma Cum Laude. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.
Shawnette Holmes, DNP, NP-C
A member of our care team at Trinity Health East Ridge, Shawnette Holmes, DNP, NP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She provides primary care to adults of all ages, including annual physicals, acute care visits, treatment of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, prescribing appropriate medications, and educating patients in self-care skills to prevent disease. The former Arizona resident earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and practiced as an RN for 10 years. She and her family, including her husband and three youngest of five children, moved to North Dakota, where Shawnette joined the nursing staff at Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby. Recently, she completed her doctorate in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of Mary, Bismarck. A member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Shawnette enjoys going for walks and going fishing with her family.
Tanya Giese, FNP-C
A member of our provider team at Trinity Health Western Dakota, Tanya Giese, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She provides primary care to people of all ages, including annual physicals, acute care visits, treatment of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, prescribing appropriate medications, and educating patients in self-care skills to prevent disease. Originally from Palermo, ND, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dickinson State University and Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Her nursing experience includes practicing in ER, critical care, home health, long term care and public health settings, primarily in western North Dakota. Most recently, she served as Director of Nursing at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston. Tanya is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association. Tanya and her husband, Donald, have six children and five grandchildren. When she’s not caring for patients, Tanya enjoys camping, fishing, riding motorcycle, playing darts and traveling.
Melissa Andreasen, FNP-C
A member of our pediatrics team, Melissa Andreasen, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents. A graduate of Minot State University, Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 and began her nursing career as an RN with Trinity Health. She served patients in the addiction services, intensive care, and same day surgery units before shifting her focus to advanced practice nursing. While pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, she worked part time as a clinical nurse instructor with Dakota College at Bottineau. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner training 2020 and joined a private primary care practice as a family care provider, helping pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients manage the full range of acute and chronic health conditions. Melissa is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She loves spending time with her two children when she’s not at work.