James Allen, M.D.
  
After receiving his M.D. at Michigan State University, Dr. Allen practiced medicine for nine years in North Dakota. He has been in Hutchinson since 1990. "The most rewarding thing about my work is the opportunity to help.”

Brian R. Bonte, D.O.
  
Dr. Bonte and his family have lived in Hutchinson since 1991. Clinical Interests: General family medicine, with a special interest in emergency medicine and specializing in Osteopathic Medicine.

David L. Byron, M.D.
 
Dr. Byron is Board Certified in family medicine with special interests and training in Obstetrics, Pediatrics and adult medicine. Dr. Byron and his wife Lisa are both natives of Waseca, Minnesota. They have five children.

Julie A. Krenik, M.D.

Dr. Krenik practices general family medicine with special interests in caring for pregnant women, and delivering babies. She also enjoys the challenge of older patients with multiple medical issues.

Albert (Al) Lira, M.D.

Dr. Lira practiced medicine for seven years in Corpus Christi, Texas, before moving to Hutchinson. He enjoys general family practice with a special interest in skin, pediatrics, and travel medicine.

Catherine C. McGinnis, M.D. 

Dr. McGinnis practices family medicine with a special interest in women’s and children’s health. She and her husband, Dr. Allen, have four children. Dr. McGinnis received her education at the University of Minnesota Medical School. 

 Larry Mottl, M.D.
 
A graduate of the University of Minnesota's  undergrad and medical schools, Dr. Mottl practiced for 25 years in North Minneapolis. His clinical Interests include family medicine with special interests in dermatology and hypnosis.

Dennis L. Murphy, D.O.

After studying Pharmacy at the University of Iowa, Dr. Murphy attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. He has practiced in Hutchinson since 1988.

Dean G. Nissen, M.D.

Dr. Nissen selected family practice as a specialty because he can work with patients of all ages, and with a variety of medical problems. He enjoys obstetrics and pediatrics. Dr. Nissen graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School.

Smita Ojha, M.D.

Dr. Ojha practices Family Medicine, specializing in Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics.

Brian R.H. Pollmann, D.O.

Dr. Pollmann  enjoys helping people understand their bodies, believing a person who knows their disease has an edge treating it. His clinical interests are Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Timothy A. Remple, M.D.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Remple practices a full-spectrum family medicine including inpatient and outpatient care. He is certified by the FAA as an Aviation Medical Examiner for pilot physicals. Dr. Remple sees patients in Hutchinson and Dassel. 

Leah M. Schrupp, M.D.

Dr. Schrupp's specialty interests are obstetrics, women’s health, adolescent medicine, and pediatrics. She is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. 

Sara L. Shorter, M.D.

Whether delivering a baby, visiting nursing home patients, or performing an annual physical, Dr. Shorter  feels privileged to be a part of patients’ lives and health decisions. She graduated from St. Olaf and University of South Dakota School of Medicine. 

Scott A. Staples, M.D. FAAFP

Dr. Staples enjoys general family medicine with special interests in delivering babies, taking care of children, and working with sports medicine issues. He is a graduate of Gustavus Aldophus and the Washington University School of Medicine. 

Contact:

Hutchinson Medical Center
3 Century Avenue SE 
Hutchinson, MN 55350 
320-234-3290
800-944-2690
www.HutchinsonMedicalCenter.com