Our Providers

Dr. Shashank Kashyap did his residency at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University, where he was chief resident. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.  He has special focus on upper Endoscopies and Colonoscopies for evaluation and management of Gastrointestinal diseases, along with Stress tests, Holter Monitoring, and Echocardiograms for evalution and management of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Abdali Jan did his residency at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University, and he was chief resident during his time there. He then did his fellowship in Geriatrics at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. His area of interest and special focus is caring for the elderly with complex medical issues. He specializes in Endoscopies, stress tests, and taking care of critically ill patients in the hospital.

Dr. Vijay Kamineni did his residency at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University where he was chief Resident from 2005 – 2006. Dr.Kamineni has special interest in pulmonary, critical care and also inpatient and outpatient diabetes management. 

Dr. Mushtaq completed his medical residency at McLaren Flint / Michigan State University in 2016 where he was Academic Chief Resident.  He is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in inpatient hospital care as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist.

Dr. Ahad Ayaz did his residency at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI where he was Academic Chief Resident in Internal Medicine.  He specializes in acute inpatient care as a hospitalist and outpatient internal medicine, primary care.

Dr. Gupta completed residency, in Internal Medicine, at Mclaren, MSU in Flint, Michigan in 2018.  He is certified with the American Board of Intenal Medicine.  He has a special focus on acute inpatient hospital care, as an internal medicine hospitalist.

Dr. Paraschos Archontakis Barakakis obtained his Degree ("Ptychio latrikes") in Medicine, Hellenic Republic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Greece in 2011.  He also has graduation certificate from Hellenic Medical Military Academy 2011.  He joined NIMA in 2021 and is a part of the inpatient hospitalist team for our community hospitals.

Stefanie Shire, FNP-C obtained a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Saint Francis, graduating in May 2010.  She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  She specializes in diabetes, women's health, and family practice.

Justin obtained his FNP by completing his Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2020.  He specializes in inpatient hospital care, contributing to our hospitalist team.

Lauren obtained her degree as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practicioner, from Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, May 2017.  She is an ANCC member.  She specializes in internal medicine primary care.

Courtney obtained a Masters of Science in nursing at the University of Saint Francis in 2016 and was a Sigma Theta Tau Member.  Her interest is in inpatient hospital care, internal medicine, and being part of our hospitalist team.

Serena graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne, in 2016.  She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International and a member of ANCC and AANP.  She specializes in inpatient hospital care, contributing to our hospitalist team.

Megan attended Indiana Wesleyan University and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner in 2017.  She specializes in internal medicine working in acute inpatient settings and mental health.

Bobbi Jo graduated with her MSN, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015.  She graduated Maga cum Laude and received CAAP certificate of Achievement.  She specializes in inpatient hospital care.

Heather graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, in 2019 from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Heather is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.  She specializes in acute inpatient hospital care, as part of our hospitalist team.

Decoma graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Saint Francis in 2021.  Her focus is inpatient hospital care at community hospitals contributing to our hospitalist team.

Brittney is and AANP board certified family nurse practitioner. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2013. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2019. Brittney is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her focus is inpatient hospital care. 

Elli obtained a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Indiana State University in 2016.  She is certified by NCCPA.  Her particular interest is in internal medicine, with a primary focus on diagnosing and treating hospitalized patients. She is dedicated to providing the best level of care as a contributing member of our hospitalist team. 

Laura is certified by NCCPA.  She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Trine University, in 2020.  She is a member of AAPA.  Laura specializes in inpatient hospital care, as well as outpatient internal medicine primary care.