Ann Welch, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a member of Trinity’s Dermatology team. A graduate of Minot State University’s nursing program, she earned her Master of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner degree and a master’s in Case Management, both from the University of Mary in Bismarck. She worked as a case manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota for just over a decade, providing utilization review and disease/case management services. Prior to joining Trinity Health, she was a primary care provider at Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley and Minne-Tohe Clinic in New Town.
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Anthony Udekwe, MD
Dr. Udekwe (Oo-dek-way) specializes in caring for children of all ages – from newborn to adolescent. He is experienced in managing a wide variety of problems ranging from infection and illness, to chronic conditions as well as developmental problems. He provides immunizations and regular checkups to help keep children healthy. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Dr. Udekwe completed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Center and Howard University Hospital, both located in Washington, D.C. He is certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.
Ginger Strand, PA-C
Ginger Strand, PA-C, is a board certified physician assistant and a member of our family care team at Trinity Health South Ridge. She provides primary care services to people of all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, infections and injuries; 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. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she returned to UND to complete her Physician Assistant training. Prior to joining Trinity she was a PA at Johnson Clinic in Rugby and served patients in clinic and ER settings in Devils Lake.
Bruce Roach, MD
Dr. Roach is board certified in Family Medicine with extensive experience caring for people of all ages. A graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, he completed his Family Practice residency at Dr. Walter O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. He practiced in Louisiana for eight years. In 1997 he joined in a medical mission overseas, serving as Chief of Staff at Jibla Baptist Hospital in the Republic of Yemen. Dr. Roach manages a variety of illnesses, including coughs & sore throats, stomach problems, hypertension, diabetes, ear infections, joint & back pain and depression, in addition to providing health screenings and preventive medicine. His experience includes obstetrics (pregnancy) and minor surgery.
Danielle Pinckney, PA-C
A board certified physician assistant, Danielle Pinckney, PA-C, is a member of our team of providers at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Performance from the University of Wyoming, Laramie, before pursuing her medical career. She completed her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Union College, Lincoln, NE, and practiced in urgent care settings in Alaska, Louisiana, and Utah, before joining Trinity Health. In Louisiana she worked for Willis Knighton Health Services, where she was a 2015 Gold Star Service Recipient for outstanding patient care. Danielle has extensive experience caring for patients with a wide range of conditions, including work-related injuries. A member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Danielle is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and by the Department of Transportation to conduct DOT physicals. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children.
Diana Peterson, MD
A board certified pediatrician, originally from New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dr. Peterson earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. She joined Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Medical Group as a staff pediatrician. She served as Chief of Pediatrics at the base hospital prior to joining Trinity Medical Group. She’s a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Howard Reeve, MD
Howard Reeve, M.D. is board certified in Family Medicine, he obtained his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in Grand Forks. He completed his residency at the UND Family Practice Center in Minot, North Dakota. Dr. Reeve has extensive experience and stays current in his field with annual continuing medical education in Occupational Medicine. He is a certified examiner for DOT physicals.
Amber Rice, DNP, FNP-BC
Amber practices as a member of our Well Care team. A Minnesota native, she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN, and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from Brandman University, Irvine, CA. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner in adult gerontology acute care as well as family nursing. Since becoming a nurse practitioner, she has practiced in orthopedics as well as population health and wellness. Her goal is providing patient centered care. When she is not caring for patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four boys.
Friday Osuala, MD
Dr. Osuala is a pediatrician specially trained to manage the full range of physical, mental, and emotional health problems of children of all ages, including infections, injuries, chronic conditions, behavioral difficulties and developmental disorders. A graduate of the University of Nigeria College of Medicine, he worked as a general pediatrician at Tobago Regional Hospital in the West Indies for five years, where he provided outpatient and inpatient care for a Level 2 nursery and pediatric emergency room. He completed residency training in Pediatric Medicine at the Pediatric Department of Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Allison Lesmann, FNP-C
Allison Lesmann, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in children’s health. Born and reared in Minot, she received her nurse training in western North Dakota and practiced at Thomason Hospital, El Paso, TX and at Trinity Health before earning her master’s in advanced nursing practice. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, and later accomplished post-graduate certification in psychiatric mental health nursing from Washburn University to expand her mental health knowledge to more effectively care for her pediatric patients. Allison is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the North Dakota Nurse Practitioners Association, and the American Nurses Association. She also has certifications in ACLS, PALS, and basic life support. Allison has a husband and three sons, with outside interests in kids activities and reading.