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designed to provide comprehensive health care for the individual and the
family. Our Family Practice Department sees patients of all ages
and provides care with the entire family in mind. The Family
Practice physicians schedule regular appointments for routine care, but
also provide urgent, unscheduled and after hours care through our
Express Care Department. |
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Paul W. Bergstrand
M.D. Dr. Paul Bergstrand was born in Minneapolis, MN and raised in
Jamestown, NY. He completed his undergraduate studies at Jamestown
Community College, Jamestown, NY and Gustavus Adolphus College, St.
Peter, MN, earning his B.A. degree in 1980. Dr. Bergstrand did his
residency in family medicine and community health at the University of
Minnesota Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Dr. Bergstrand joined Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1987. In addition to
Family Medicine, Dr. Bergstrand's expertise includes an emphasis on
Allergy and Asthma Medicine.
His hobbies include hunting, tennis, travel, skiing (snow and water) and
spending time with his family.
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Michael L. Bristow D.O.
Dr. Michael Bristow was born in Iowa City, IA. Following several early
moves, the majority of his childhood was spent in Sioux City, IA. After
graduating from high school, he went on to earn his B.S. degree in
Zoology at the University of Iowa. Upon completion of his undergraduate
education, Dr. Bristow attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine
and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA. The four-year course of study was
completed with the granting of a D.O. degree or doctor of osteopathic
medicine degree.
Dr. Bristow’s clinical training includes a one-year rotating internship,
completed in Dayton, OH and a three-year residency in family medicine
completed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Bristow joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. as a member of the Family
Medicine Department in August 1991. He is a member of the American
Academy of Family Physicians and certified in bone densitometry.
His interests include the use of computers in medicine, outdoor
activities and parenting. Dr. Bristow and his wife, Jean, have one son
and one daughter.
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Deborah S. Dittberner
M.D.
Dr. Deborah Dittberner was born in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from
Concordia Academy in 1982 and received her B.A. degree from Gustavus
Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN in 1986, majoring in biology and
athletic training. She then spent two years working in the health
fitness industry before returning to school. In 1992, she graduated from
the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her family
medicine residency through the University of Minnesota at Fairview
Riverside Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She began her practice at
the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in August 1995.
Her special interests include women and children’s health and sports
medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
and the American Medical Women’s Association. Dr. Dittberner and
her husband, Jay Sieling, reside in Alexandria with their three
children, Emma, William and Julianna. Her interests include being a mom,
reading, kayaking and playing the piano.
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George F. Erhard M.D.
Dr. George Erhard was born in Waconia, MN. He went to Mankato State
University, Mankato, MN, where he obtained a degree in chemistry and
mathematics. Following graduation from the University of Minnesota
Medical School, he completed a three-year family medicine residency in
Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Erhard is a member of the Minnesota American
Medical Association. He resides in Alexandria with his wife.
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Steven C. Ferguson M.D.
Dr. Steven Ferguson was born and raised in Oskaloosa, IA. He completed
his undergraduate studies at Iowa State University in Ames, IA and the
University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Dr. Ferguson graduated from
medical school at the University of Iowa in 1977. He completed his
family medicine internship and residency programs at the Siouxland
Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, IA. Dr. Ferguson is a member
of the American Board of Family Physicians.
He joined Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1987. Dr. Ferguson and his wife,
Jan, reside in Alexandria. He enjoys family activities, playing with his
grandkids, hunting and fishing.
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Sandra L. Johnson M.D.
Dr. Sandra Johnson was born in Ames, IA and moved to Minneapolis, MN,
where she graduated from high school. She attended the University of
Minnesota-Duluth and Minneapolis, where she received her B.S. degree in
Biological Sciences summa cum laude. After completing her M.D. degree at
the University of Minnesota, she spent three years in residency at St.
Paul Ramsey Medical Center in St. Paul, MN.
Dr. Johnson joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1986. She is a member
of the American Board of Family Physicians. She and her husband, Dr.
Steven Longbotham, enjoy camping and canoeing. For relaxation, she
enjoys quilting, gardening, reading, music and cooking with her twin
sister Erika. Her greatest joy is her son, Dylan.
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Paul M. Kietzmann M.D.
Dr. Paul Kietzmann grew up in Watertown, SD. He attended college at the
University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, graduating in 2001 with a
degree in Genetics and Cell Biology. He received his medical degree from
the University of Minnesota in 2005, followed by residency training
through the Sioux Falls Family Practice Residency Program in Sioux
Falls, SD. He has special interests in Obstetrics and Natural Family
Planning.
In his free time, Dr. Kietzmann enjoys time with his wife, Amanda, and
their three children, Joshua and Joanna, and Micah. He loves time spent outdoors,
especially camping and fishing. Dr. Kietzmann joined Alexandria Clinic
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Steven M. Longbotham
M.D.
Dr. Steven Longbotham was born and educated in the Twin Cities area.
After graduating from high school in St. Paul, MN, he attended the
College of St. Thomas, where he received his B.A. degree. He completed
his M.D. degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and
three-year residency at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in St. Paul, MN.
Dr. Longbotham and his wife, Dr. Sandra Johnson, joined Alexandria
Clinic, P.A. in 1986. He is a member of the American Board of Family
Physicians.
His interests include ecology, canoeing, camping and gardening. Dr.
Longbotham and his wife live in a 100-year-old farm house with their
son, Dylan.
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Anthony P. Lussenhop
M.D.
Dr. Anthony Lussenhop was born and raised in Morton, MN. After earning
his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN
and his M.D. degree from the University of Minnesota, he completed his
family medicine residency in Duluth, MN.
Dr. Lussenhop joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in November 1997. He is
board certified in family medicine. He and his wife, Sue, along
with their four children, reside in Alexandria. His interests include
golfing, boating and skiing.
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Amanda M. Walz, M.D., Family Practice
Amanda M. Walz grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota. She attended the
University of Minnesota – Morris, graduating with a degree in
Biology. Dr. Walz received her medical degree from the University of
Minnesota in 2008, and completed her residency training at the Sioux
Falls Family Medicine Residency Program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
in August 2011. Her special interests include Obstetrics and Women’s
and Children’s Health, in addition to caring for the entire family.
Dr. Walz enjoys spending time with her husband, John and their two
daughters, Abbey and Ella. Other interests include traveling,
hiking, camping, and fishing. Dr. Walz joined Alexandria Clinic
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Jennessa N. Warzecha M.D.
Dr. Jennessa Nielsen Warzecha is a native Minnesotan. She was born in Lancaster, Minnesota, and attended high school in Windom. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris, where she studied Chemistry and Biology. Dr. Warzecha received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota and completed her residency training at the University of Minnesota, Methodist Hospital, Family Medicine Residency Program. Her special interests include Obstetrics, Women’s Health and care of the entire family.
Dr. Warzecha enjoys running, cross-country skiing, fishing, traveling and playing the piano. She and her husband, Brian, enjoy living in a smaller community with their daughter, Mila, and dog, Baxter. Dr. Warzecha joined the Alexandria Clinic in September 2007.
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Bruce R. Wymore M.D.
Dr. Bruce Wymore was raised in Mayville, ND. He attended Mayville State
University and received his B.S. degree in Physics and Chemistry. After
completing his M.D. degree at the University of North Dakota in Grand
Forks, ND, he spent three years in residency at the University of
Wyoming Family Medicine Residency in Casper, WY.
Dr. Wymore was in private practice for four years in Chewlah, WA before
joining Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in October 1992. He is a member of the
American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Wymore, his wife, Mindy,
and children reside in Alexandria. He enjoys fishing, woodworking and
chorus.
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James P Zwach
M.D. Dr. James Zwach joined Alexandria Clinic, P.A. September, 2010. He was born in Marshall, MN and attended high school in Tracy, Minnesota. He graduated from South Dakota State University with an undergraduate degree in Biology. Dr. Zwach received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Zwach previously practiced in Marshall, Minnesota specializing in Family Medicine. He and his wife, Emily, along with their two children, reside in Alexandria. His interests include boating, hunting, and spending time with his family. |
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