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Sashi Kuppala, MD, MS

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome neonatologist Sashi Kuppala, MD, MS, to our care team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Kuppala is double board certified in neonatology and general pediatrics, with a philosophy of care that prioritizes quality measures to ensure that infants receive the highest level of care possible.

Dr. Kuppala graduated from Rangaraya Medical College in India, where he earned both his primary medical degree and post-graduate diploma in child health. He says his early training led him in the direction of neonatology. “What stuck with me is that in the NICU, you’re supporting the life of a human being who could very well go on to make an enormous contribution to human achievement.”

Dr. Kuppala did his pediatric residency at Cleveland Clinic and completed his neonatology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Later, to enhance his expertise he earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management from Thomas Jefferson University in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kuppala practiced neonatology at hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana. He also served two years as medical director for Signature Care Network Health Insurance. Most recently, he served as staff neonatologist and medical director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

An avid hiker and mountain climber, Dr. Kuppala and his wife, Kavita, who is also a physician, have a daughter and son.

Myca Kleespie, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Myca Kleespie, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases.

Bruce Errett, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Bruce Errett, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases.

David DeSautel, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, David DeSautel, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases.

LuAnn Cederstrom, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, LuAnn Cederstrom, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases.

Amy Mingle, MD

A member of our hospitalist team, Amy Mingle, MD, is a family medicine physician with broad expertise in the skills needed to coordinate the care of patients as they recover in the hospital. A biology graduate from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, she earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine – Dominica. She subsequently completed her family medicine residency at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ residency program in Minot. Dr. Mingle is committed to delivering exceptional care, with a focus on creating strong rapport with patients and their families.

Leah Weidler, CRNA

A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Leah Weidler, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. Originally from Regina, Canada, Leah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University and her Doctor of Nursing degree in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to earning her doctorate, she worked as an RN in Rugby and at Trinity Health, where she cared for patients in the Intensive Care Unit and Surgery Center. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Leah’s leisure time interests include spending time with her family, cooking, and being active.

Nana Appiawiah, MD

A member of our imaging team, Nana Appiawiah, MD, is board certified in diagnostic radiology and fellowship trained in neuroradiology, a subspecialty concerned with diagnosing abnormalities of the brain, head & neck and spine. he received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California Irvine. He joined the US Navy and during military service earned a medical doctorate from Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. He graduated with honors, earning the MD Honor Graduate Award and Outstanding Achievement in the Clinical Sciences and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Following a transitional internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, he completed a four-year residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Colorado, Aurora. Dr. Appiawiah served as a staff radiologist at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms in California. He later joined the Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain, where he led the Radiology Department. He received the Navy Commendation Medal after fulfilling his military service. He then completed his neuroradiology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Appiawiah is a member of the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, and the American Society of Neuroradiology.

Sohaib Hussaini, MD

A member of our hospitalist team, Sohaib S. Hussaini, MD, is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients. He is board certified in Family Medicine. He received his medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Prior to obtaining his degree, he spent time managing a medical clinic devoted to helping New York residents overcome drug addiction. He subsequently completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Northwest Campus in Minot, where he served as the Chief Resident in his final year. A Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Hussaini is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, North Dakota Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association. A New York City native, Dr. Hussaini’s personal interests include basketball, boxing, cooking and travel.