Our Doctors

Alex Olson, PMHNP

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 6, 2024

Alex has had a life-long interest in relationships between the brain, mind, and behavior.  This interest is what led him to pursue a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse … Read more

Jessica Tippy, FNP

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 12, 2024

After receiving her nursing degree from Valparaiso University and working as a bedside nurse, Jessica became inspired to further her nursing career and become a Nurse Practitioner after being able … Read more

Ijaz Ahmad, MD

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 23, 2024

Dr. Ahmad considers being a physician a privilege: being able to help and support patients during their most vulnerable times. As a physician, he aspires to help others and make … Read more

Shannon Markle, CNM

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 23, 2024

Shannon graduated from Indiana University with a nursing degree and went on to work as a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years. During that time, she recognized a need … Read more

Heather Jackson, CNM

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 26, 2024

Heather has always had the desire to help give women a voice. After working 8 years as a deliver nurse, she felt the perfect opportunity to pursue this passion was … Read more

Ashton Hamilton, FNP

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 27, 2024

As she began her career, Ashton discovered the impact she was capable of making as a provider. She has always been drawn to helping others and views it as an … Read more

Andrea Barrett-Hollander, DNP, WHNP

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 27, 2024

Andrea was inspired to become a certified nurse midwife after the touching care she received from her midwife when she gave birth to her own children. Her goal is to … Read more

Kaela Funches, FNP

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 27, 2024

Kaela graduated with her master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University. After providing patient care as a nurse for seven years, she was inspired to become a nurse practitioner. She … Read more

Roxanne Rebeccca Coria, LSW

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | August 29, 2024

Roxanne became a therapist/social worker to fulfill a much-needed gap she observed in mental health care. She saw a need to help people navigate through challenging family dynamics. She prides … Read more

Megan E. App, MD

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | September 12, 2024

Dr. App aspired to become a physician since she was 10 years old. At the time, her 2-month-old brother suffered from hernias. Luckily, she had a neighbor, a female physician, … Read more