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Physician Assistants in ND

If you’ve visited any of our locations in North Dakota, we know you’ll agree: the expert care and compassion delivered by our physician assistants and nurse practitioners can’t be beat. We invite you to take a moment to learn more about each of them.

 

Meet Our Physician Assistants (PAs) & Nurse Practitioners (NPs)


Tana Ciavarella, PA-C

Tana graduated from Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies. After graduation, she worked in the operating room assisting in a variety of surgical cases including general, vascular, trauma, plastics, OB/GYN, and neurology.

Tana has been practicing as a PA in the Bismarck area since 1999 specializing in general orthopedic problems. She joined The Bone & Joint Center in April 2015, and has a special interest in the upper extremities, including conditions affecting the shoulders, hands, and elbows. She also sees patients with general orthopedic problems.

Nicole Frank, PA-C

Nicole attended the University of Mary, where she played college basketball for four years. She graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology. She then attended Red Rocks Community College in Denver, Colorado, where she received her physician assistant degree in 2009. She received her master of medical science in 2009 from the University of Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Nicole has since been practicing as a PA in orthopedics. She joined The Bone & Joint Center in September 2015 and has a special interest in seeing patients with issues affecting the upper extremities, including the shoulders, hands, and elbows, as well as general orthopedic problems.

Jeff Hilzendeger, PA-C

Jeff graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. He has a special interest in orthopedic sports conditions affecting the knee, elbow, and shoulder, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of general orthopedic conditions. Jeff joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2011.

Kellee Hollenbeck, FNP-C

Kellee graduated from Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with a bachelor of science in nursing. She worked for nine years in orthopedics prior to receiving a master’s degree and family nurse practitioner certification from the University of Mary. She specializes in orthopedic upper extremities and sports medicine, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of general orthopedic problems for patients of all ages.

Kellie Laumb, PA-C

Kellie graduated from the University of Mary with a master of physical therapy degree in 2000. She then graduated from the University of South Dakota physician assistant studies program in 2004.

Kellie is a certified PA specializing in orthopedics. She joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2012.

Jamelle Lelito, PA-C

Jamelle attended the University of North Dakota and graduated in 2009 with a degree in biology pre-health sciences. She then attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers, Florida, where she received her master of medical science - physician assistant degree in 2011.

Jamelle joined The Bone & Joint Center in November 2011. She specializes in the treatment of orthopedic problems of the knee, foot, and ankle.

Nick Lelito, PA-C

Nick Lelito
Nick attended the University of Illinois and graduated in 2009 with a degree in Integrative Biology. He earned his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. For the next 9 years, Nick worked in a hospital setting, specializing in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine.

Nick joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2020 and has a special interest in upper extremity conditions and sports medicine for patients of all ages.

Jade Lindberg, AG-ACNP-BC

Jade graduated from South Dakota State University in 2009 with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She obtained her master’s degree in adult gerontological acute care and nurse practitioner certification in 2013 from the University of South Alabama.

Jade has been caring for adult patients with spinal problems since 2014. She joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2017 and has a special interest in disorders of the spine.

Jeremy Melander, FNP-C

Jeremy received his bachelor of science in nursing and athletic training from the University of Mary in 2009. Following graduation, Jeremy worked as a registered nurse in surgical services specializing in orthopedics, cardiovascular, and trauma at St. Alexius Medical Center.

Jeremy received his master of science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner from the University of Mary in 2014. He is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Jeremy joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2014 and has a special interest in knee, hip, and sports injuries.

Lindsey Siemens, PA-C

Lindsey Siemens is a Physician Assistant at The Bone & Joint Center. She has a special interest in treating general orthopaedic conditions and works with patients at the Minot Bone & Joint Center location.

Lindsey graduated from Medcenter One College in Nursing with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree in 2002. She then received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Dakota in 2015. Lindsey has practiced in North Dakota since 2015 and she joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2019.

Coleen Staloch, FNP-C / PA-C

Coleen received her nurse practitioner and physician assistant degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1985.

She joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2003, where she provides pre-operative education for patients undergoing total joint and spinal surgeries. She also aids in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from osteoporosis.

Brad Stork, FNP-C

Brad received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Minot State University in 1996. After graduating, he worked in a hospital setting as a critical care nurse. He then received his master’s degree in nursing in 2001 and began working as a family nurse practitioner.

Brad has a special interest in orthopedic conditions affecting the shoulder and knee, as well as treating patients with general orthopedic conditions. He has practiced in the Bismarck area since 2001 and joined the staff of The Bone & Joint Center in 2009.

Kila Szymanski, PA-C

Kila graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then received her master’s degree in medical science/physician assistant studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Kila joined The Bone & Joint Center in 2004. She sees patients with general orthopedic problems and specializes in conditions of the upper extremity.

William Kucera, PA-C

William KuceraWilliam Kucera is a Physician Assistant at The Bone & Joint Center. He has a special interest in treating degenerative and traumatic disorders of the spine.

William attended the University of Mary and graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He then obtained a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2010 and worked as a physical therapist in the inpatient acute care setting for six years. He obtained his master’s degree from the University of North Dakota’s physician assistant program in 2018. He has been working in neurosurgery since 2018 and joined the Bone and Joint Center in 2022.

Find out more about the care and treatment offered by our talented advanced practice providers by calling (800) 424-2663 or visit our request an appointment page. Find out why so many patients at The Bone & Joint Center swear by the care and comfort provided by these physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

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