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Amber Deere

Amber's goal is to help people achieve a high quality of life that is fulfilling for them and help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Her role is to evaluate, diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in patients ages 6 and older. Her approach is to provide holistic individualized care, based on each person's unique needs.

Education: University of North Dakota - PMHNP-BC

Contact Amber at Hallock Clinic (218) 843-2165 or Karlstad Clinic (218) 436-2251

Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson has been with us since 2006. She holds a certificate in advance cardiac life support. Julie treats patients of all ages in the Hallock clinic.

Education: University of North Dakota – CFNP

Contact Julie at (218) 843-2165

Karrah Oliver

Karrah Oliver is new to our team at Kittson Healthcare. Her specialties include family and emergency medicine. She is primarily seeing patients in the Karlstad Clinic. Karrah enjoys getting to know her patients and their families.

Education: University of North Dakota – PA-C

Contact Karrah at (218) 436-2251

Amanda Pinnock

Amanda Pinnock has been with Kittson Healthcare since 2014. She sees patients of all ages at both the Hallock & Karlstad clinics. Her favorite part about her job is building relationships with her patients and their families.
Outside of work, Amanda loves to spend time with her family. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and fishing. If the weather is not cooperating, she enjoys photography, crafting, and baking.

Education: University of North Dakota – NP-C

Karen Warner

Karen Warner, Certified Physician Assistant started at KMHC as an LPN in 1984, RN 1987 and as a Physician Assistant in 1999. She received her LPN from AVTI in EGF, her RN at Northland TRF, and her PC from UND. She has a background in family medicine. Karen has completed additional training in advanced trauma life support.

Karen enjoys serving patient of all ages. Her primary location is the Kittson Healthcare Clinic of Hallock and she also takes hospital and emergency call rotation.

Dr. Mikhail Kirnus

Dr. Mikhail Kirnus is a cardiologist associated with Altru Health System in Grand Fork, ND. Dr. Kirnus is scheduled in Hallock the 3rd Tuesday of every month. To schedule an appointment, please call his Altru number at 701-780-6236.

Amelia Ganyo

Amelia Ganyo provides Mental Health services. She is associated with Alluma in Crookston, MN. Amelia is scheduled to see patients every Tuesday and Thursday at the Hallock Clinic in the Public Health office or every Monday at the Karlstad Clinic. To make an appointment, please contact Alluma at (218) 281-3940 and request to be seen in Hallock or Karlstad.

Matthew Viscito

Dr. Viscito performs colonoscopies at Kittson Healthcare Hospital one day a month. He primarily practices in Grafton, ND and is associated with Unity Medical Center. Dr. Viscito takes appointments by referrals only.

Amber Wibbels

Amber Wibbels comes to Kittson Healthcare from LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, MN. Her specialty is in podiatry/foot and ankle surgery. She completed her medical school at Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery and her residency at Pinnacle Health Hospital, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in Harrisburg, PA.

Gwen Horter, RD

As a registered dietitian, Gwen provides individualized nutrition plans and expertise for people of all ages affected by nutritional disorders, deficiencies, chronic illness, and obesity. She works individually with clients to help them select appropriate foods, vitamins and minerals for overall health and specific medical conditions. Gwen is also a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) and part of the healthcare team to assist patients in their understanding of diabetes. By providing education regarding the various forms of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, patients learn how to live a healthy lifestyle despite the disease.