Ellen Sigauke, MD, is a board certified pathologist, fellowship trained in oncologic surgical pathology. Dr. Sigauke received her medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Harare. Following her pathology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she completed a year-long fellowship in oncologic-surgical pathology at the University’s prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.
Trinity Hospital
Wade Talley, MD
As a member of Trinity's team of emergency physicians in the Emergency/Trauma Center, Dr. Talley provides immediate diagnosis and treatment for people with life-threatening illness and injury. A Glenburn native, he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1995 from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1995-2001. Prior to joining Trinity Health Dr. Talley was an associate director and staff physician at the Center for Family Medicine in Minot for 10 years. He is board certified in Family Medicine.
Shawn Thompson, DSc,PA-C
A member of our Emergency/Trauma team, Shawn Thompson, DSc, PA-C, is a doctor of science and board certified physician assistant, specializing in Emergency Medicine. A retired military medical officer, Shawn brings extensive experience to his position, having cared for soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1993 and worked as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) specialist for 11 years before attending the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in PA studies from the University of Nebraska. After graduating he was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Benning, GA. In addition to primary care medicine, Shawn spent 15 months in Iraq responsible for coordinating medical assets at three separate combat outposts and point of injury care during numerous combat operations. Subsequently he was assigned to the U.S. Army Ranger School. He was sole medical officer for the school’s Ft. Benning phase and later, as the senior medical officer, was responsible for coordinating medical care for the thousands of students attending annually at three geographically separate locations. In 2013, Shawn completed his Doctor of Science in Emergency Medicine PA Studies at Baylor University, Ft. Sam Houston. He moved to Ft. Bliss, TX, joining the emergency department at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While at William Beaumont he spent a period of several months as the Officer in Charge of the 31st Combat Support Hospital’s Level II trauma center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Returning from the war zone he was named assistant professor and program director for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency program, a post he held prior to joining Trinity Health. He’s board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and certified in advanced trauma, pediatric, and cardiac life support.
Brian Tin-Maung, MD
A board certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Tin-Maung manages patient pain levels before, during, and after surgical procedures, with a focus in obstetrical and cardiac anesthesiology. Born and reared in Myanmar (Burma), he earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine 1 in Yangon and completed his Anesthesiology residency at New York Medical College, Valhalla.
Kari Rist, CRNA
A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Kari Rist, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and received her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to pursuing her advanced degree she served as a registered nurse at UniMed Medical Center and later at Trinity Health after the two systems merged. She’s been a member of Trinity’s Anesthesia Department since 2004. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Kari is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Chittaranjan Routray, MD
Chittaranjan Routray, MD, specializes in Hospital Medicine, a medical field that focuses on caring for patients in a hospital setting. He is board certified in Family Medicine. Originally from Cuttack, India, Dr. Routray received his medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. He did his internship at SCB Medical College and Hospital and emigrated to the U.S., where he completed his family practice residency at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Northwest Campus in Minot. During his residency he received the Resident of the Year award in 2013-2014 and was named Primary Care Provider of the Year.
Part of his training involved research into liver cirrhosis and chronic liver disease in association with Mayo Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Rochester, MN. His articles on liver disease have been published in the American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology, the Journal of Clinical Investigation and the Hepatology journal. In addition, he was one of several experts to author a book chapter for the 2009 definitive work, Chronic Liver Failure: Mechanisms and Management. A Diplomate of American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Routray is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association. He enjoys fishing, wildlife photography and music.
Jeffrey Sather, MD
A lifelong EMS professional, Jeffrey Sather, M.D., is a board certified emergency physician, who serves as medical director of Trinity Health’s Emergency Trauma Center in Minot, ND. He began his career as an EMT/paramedic, earning his medical degree in 1998 from the University of North Dakota and completing his Emergency Medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Since joining Trinity Health in 2001, Dr. Sather has served in numerous leadership positions, including chair of the Department of Medicine and physician liaison for Trinity’s electronic health record. A strong advocate for rural access to emergency care, he’s been instrumental in implementing statewide initiatives to improve trauma, stroke and STEMI care. He currently co-chairs North Dakota’s stakeholder group for Mission Lifeline, a project that will create a STEMI care network for North Dakota citizens. A diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Sather is a member of the American College of Emergency Room Physicians.
Jim Schmidt, MD
A Minot native, Dr. Schmidt worked as a medical technologist in North Dakota, Minnesota and Georgia before earning his medical degree from UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks. While in medical school he gained research experience in the areas of osteoporosis and pneumonia. He completed his Family Medicine residency at UND’s Center for Family Medicine in Minot and performed locum work at several community hospitals in the area before joining Trinity Medical Group’s hospitalist program. He is certified in cardiac, trauma, neonatal and pediatric life support.
Christine Nelson, CRNA
A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Christine M. Nelson, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. A Minot native, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Minot State University and completed her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She was a staff RN with Trinity Health for five years prior to joining our Anesthesia team. Christine is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Alicia Norby, MD
Alicia Norby, MD, specializes in Hospital Medicine, a medical field that focuses on caring for patients in a hospital setting. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Dr. Norby completed both her Doctor of Medicine degree and Internal Medicine residency at UND’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and its affiliate campuses. She was awarded the Peter Czernek Ethics and Professionalism Award in 2008 and was named a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary society in 2002. She is a member of the American College of Physicians.