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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. 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.

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.

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.

Aaron Makens, MD

A member of our primary care team, Dr. Makens is board eligible in family medicine, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health conditions for patients throughout their lifetime. His areas of focus include women’s health, pediatric care, chronic disease management, and routine checkups to promote wellness. Originally from Fort Lupton, a farming town in Colorado, Dr. Makens received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and served as a combat medic in Iraq as part of the Texas Army National Guard. He earned his medical doctorate from St. George’s University School of Medicine, accomplishing his clinical training at Cincinnati Jewish Hospital. His family medicine residency was completed at Minot’s Center for Family Medicine, a program of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Makens is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine.

Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC

Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC, has joined our team of providers at Trinity Health Western Dakota in Williston. A board certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Joseph has spent the last three years serving the healthcare needs of Williston-area young people. He provides primary care to children ages 0 to 18, with an emphasis on general and acute pediatric care, annual well-child visits, and mental health support, including ADHD diagnosis and treatment. He’s also trained in various surgical procedures such as circumcision and tongue-tie correction. Originally from Canada, Joseph was reared in Edmonton, AB, and moved to the United States with his family at an early age. He graduated from Utah State University and earned both his Master of Science in Pediatric Nurse Practice and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UT Health San Antonio, part of the University of Texas system. A devoted husband and father, he and his wife have five children. They enjoy family time and attending youth sporting events.

William Sisa, MD

Dr. Sisa is a pediatrician, dedicated to providing holistic care that promotes the well-being of children, adolescents, and their families.  He is specially trained to manage the full range of children’s physical, mental, and emotional health problems, including acute and chronic conditions, behavioral difficulties, and developmental disorders.

Dr. Sisa earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, and completed his pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, a teaching hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

Dr. Sisa grew up in Ghana, where he won the Presidential Award for being the best student from one of the 10 regions in Ghana at the Junior High School level, after which he proceeded to Major in Science at the best high schools in Ghana. Upon completion of high school, he started a remedial school in his hometown which is currently a high school in Ghana.

He proceeded to the University of Ghana where he majored in Chemistry. Upon arrival in the USA, he worked as a quality control chemist at NicePak PDI helping to develop some of the HPLC methods used to test the Super Sani Wipe the most popular hospital disinfectant used in hospitals in the USA. Dr. Sisa was pursuing a graduate Studies in Biochemistry at The City University of NY before he decided to pursue medicine at the St. George’s University School Medicine.

During clinical years in NYC, he got interested in teaching and mentoring of high school students in the science field, and completed several hours of volunteer work teaching. During residency, he participated in various research projects and had one of his research topics presented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) 2020 Conference in Washington, DC.

He loves driving, playing volleyball, and soccer.