Our Doctors

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

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, LCSW

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

Analise Castro, LSW

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | September 12, 2024

Analise graduated with a bachelor’s in social work before continuing her education and pursue her master’s in social work from Indiana University Northwest. She recognized the positive impact mental health … Read more

Crystal Strickland, MD

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | September 30, 2024

Dr. Strickland has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Above all else, she enjoys getting to know her patients and values the long-lasting relationships that are created. She prides … Read more

Cheryl Short, MD

By jmezo@northshorehealth.org | September 30, 2024

Dr. Short’s interest in medicine was sparked while working at a local Planned Parenthood clinic and student health services. She received her degree in physiology/psychology from Southern Illinois University and … Read more