Our Physicians & Staff
We adhere to the HRSA guidelines.
Erol R. Atamer, MD
Education:
- M.D., State University of New York Upstate Medical Center at Syracuse, NY
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Nancy Baker, MD
Education:
- MD, University of Miami School of Medicine
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Credentials:
- Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM)
Rick Baker, MD
Education:
- M.D., University of Miami School of Medicine.
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM)
Hal Brown, MD
Education:
- University of Florida College of Medicine – M.D.
- University of Florida – B.S. in Accounting with honors
- Vanderbilt University – Undergraduate studies
- Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center – Residency
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital – Board of Directors
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Collin R. Kitchell, MD, CAQSM
Education:
- 2017-2018 Self Regional Healthcare Sports Medicine Fellowship, Greenwood, SC
- 2014-2017 Self Regional Healthcare Family Medicine Residency, Greenwood, SC
- 2011-2014 Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies
- 2004-2008 Villanova University, Villanova, PA
- 2000-2004 Saint Edward’s High School, Vero Beach, FL
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Credentials:
- American Academy of Family Physicians – Board Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
- Fundamental of Critical Care Support Certification
Christina Namvar, DO
Education:
- D.O., Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Affiliations:
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
Credentials:
- Family Medicine Board Certified
Richard Penly, MD
Education:
- M.D., Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine (ABIM)
Dennis F. Saver, MD
Education:
- M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine (ABIM)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics
Joshua Shipley, MD
Education:
- M.D., Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine
- Ph.D., University of Virginia
- M.S., University of Virginia
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABPS)
- Board Eligible Addiction Medicine (American Board of Addiction Medicine)
Gary Silverman, MD
Education:
- M.D., Cornell Medical School, New York
Affiliations:
- Florida Medical Association
- American Medical Directors Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Credentials:
- Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics (ABFM)
Arthur Splendoria, MD
Education:
- M.D., University of Illinois
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine
Guy Ulrich, MD
Education:
- M.D., University of Florida College of Medicine
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Certified Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Samuel Watkins, MD
Education:
- M.D., University of Florida College of Medicine
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
Credentials:
- Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Andre Vendryes, MD
Education:
- 2001-2002 University of North Carolina, Faculty Development Fellow
- 1995-1998 University of Miami, Internship/Residency
- 1991-1995 University of Miami, MD.
- 1986-1990 Florida International University. B.S.
Affiliations:
- Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Credentials:
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
Debora Baxa, PA
Education:
- 1989 Associate of Science: Physician Assistant, Cuyahoga Community College – Cleveland & Parma, Ohio
- 1980 Associate of Science: Dietetic Technician, Cuyahoga Community College – Cleveland & Parma, Ohio
Affiliations:
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Treasure Coast
- American Association of Physician Assistants
- Florida Association of Physician Assistants
Laura Hanke, Nurse Practitioner
Education:
- Masters of Science in Nursing – University of Florida Family Nurse Practitioner
- Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing – Florida Atlantic University
- Associate of Science in Nursing Indian River State College
Affiliations:
- Florida Nurses’ Association
- Sigma Theta Tau National honor society of Nurses
Credentials:
- Advanced Registration Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurse Credentialing Center
- Teaching Certificate Indian River State College
- BLS Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau National honor society of Nurses
Meredith Kitchell, MMS,
PA-C
Education:
- 2009-2014 Master’s in Medical Science, Physician studies – Wake Forest, Winston Salem, NC
- 2004-2009 Bachelor’s in Health Science, Second Major in Mathematics, Minor in Chemical Physics Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA)
Credentials:
- Physician Assistant Certified
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Richard Miller, PA
Education:
- 1995-1997 Physician Assistant, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
- 1986-1990 BS: Psychology – Communications, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL
Affiliations:
- TBA
Credentials:
- TBA
Mark Sultzman, PA-C, PHARMD
Education:
- 2007-2009 Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Nova Southeastern University College of Allied Health in Davie, Florida
- 2003-2007 Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Florida College Pharmacy in Gainsville, Florida
- 1998-2003 Associate of Arts, Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Pharmacists Association
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Infectious Diseases Society
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Credentials:
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)
- Registered Pharmacists (PharmD)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification