Dr. Caroline Baerg began at the Mankato Clinic in 1995. Dr. Baerg attended the School of Laboratory Science at ABU Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria, the University of Jos Medical School. She completed her residency at the Waterloo Family Practice Program, Waterloo, IA. Dr. Baerg is board certified in Family Practice.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Baerg, please call 507-389-8587.

Dr. Mike Fraley joined the Mankato Clinic in 1996. He received his medical degree from F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine. Dr. Fraley interned at the Scott Air Force Base Medical Center and completed his family practice residency at the same institution. Dr. Fraley is board certified in Family Practice.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fraley, please call 507-389-8587.

Dr. Pucik, joined the Mankato Clinic in July 2000. He graduated from Mankato State University and received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota . He completed his internship at the University of Minnesota/St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood, MN and is board certified in family practice.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Pucik, please call 507-389-8587.

Dr. Hanh-Dung Tran Som joined the Mankato Clinic in July 2010. She is a native of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, attended Ross Medical School and Sacred Heart Hospital-Temple University, Allentown, PA. Dr. Som's clinical interests include in-office procedures from joint injections to dermatological procedures. She also enjoys treating a wide variety of ages from babies to geriatric patients. Dr. Som enjoys foods of all types, she loves nature, and is an avid swimmer.

Dr. Alyssa Stitt joined the Mankato Clinic in 2005 and provides full-spectrum family practice care, including obstetrical care. She received her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Stitt completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Family Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin and is board certified in Family Practice.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Stitt, call 507-389-8587

Dr. Katie Anderson joined Mankato Clinic @ Wickersham Family Practice in August 2011. A native of St. Cloud, Minnesota, she attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE and completed a residency at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Anderson's clinical interests include women's health and preventive medicine, and she provides obstetric services. She is an avid runner and bicyclist.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Anderson, call 507-385-4060.

A native of Jackson, MN, Dr. John Benson joined the Mankato Clinic in 1998. He received his premedical education at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He interned at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, and completed his family practice residency at Methodist Hospital and Mercy Family Health Center, Sacramento, California. Dr. Benson is board certified in Family Practice.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Benson, call 507-385-4060.

Dr. Amy L. Boles, a South Dakota native, joined the Mankato Clinic in 2006. She received her medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Boles completed her family practice residency at the La Crosse-Mayo Family Medicine Residency Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Boles has a special interest in women’s health and pediatrics.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Boles, call 507-385-4060.

Heidi Gehrke joined the Mankato Clinic in March 2010. A South Dakota native, Heidi completed her graduate and undergraduate degree at the University of South Dakota. Heidi enjoys a number of outdoor activities, such as walking, skiing, sports, and hunting, as well as spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to working at the Mankato Clinic meeting new patients. Her clinical interests include women’s health.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Heidi, please call 507-385-4060.

A native of Lake View, Iowa, Dr. Mitch Heun joined the Mankato Clinic in 2004. He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa and completed a family practice residency program at Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, Iowa. He enjoys hunting, fishing, water skiing and other outdoor activities. Dr. Heun is board certified in Family Practice.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heun, please call 507-385-4060.

A native of Bloomington, Minnesota, Dr. Rich Peller began his practice with the Clinic in 1996. Dr. Peller received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He was an intern at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base and completed a family practice residency at the St. Francis Family Practice Center, Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Peller and his wife have three children. He enjoys hunting and watching soccer, hockey and baseball. Dr. Peller is certified with the American Board of Family Practice.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Peller, please call 507-385-4060.

A native of Mankato, Dr. Bob Gazzola started practicing at the Mankato Clinic in 1991 and returned in 2006 after working at MinnHealth Family Physicians in Woodbury for over a year. He has a special interest in sports medicine and practices a full scope of family practice. Dr. Gazzola received his premedical education from Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin and Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Dr. Gazzola completed a family practice internship and residency at the Appleton Family Practice Center, Appleton. He is board certified in Family Practice.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gazzola, please call 507-934-2325.

Dr. Klenk joined the Mankato Clinic @ Daniels Health Center in St. Peter in 2003. She is a graduate of Central College in Pella Iowa with a B.A. in Biology and the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She completed her Residency at the West Suburban Family Practice Residency Program in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Klenk is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is Board Certified in Family Practice. Dr. Klenk has a special interest in women’s healthcare, pediatrics and preventative medicine.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Klenk, please call 507-934-2325.

Jeffrey Weideman joined the Mankato Clinic in 2009. A native of Vinton, Iowa, Jeffrey received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Iowa of Carver College of Medicine. The University of Iowa is ranked as the number one PA program in the country as named by US News and World Report. In his spare time, Jeffrey enjoys golfing, fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Jeff, please call 507-934-2325.

Dar Kietzer joined the Mankato Clinic July 2010. Dar joined the Mankato Clinic as a Registered Nurse in August, 2004. In July 2010, after receiving her Physician Assistant's certification from the University of North Dakota, she joined Lake Crystal Family Practice. Dar is a native of Lewisville, MN.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dar, please call 507-726-2136.

A native of Mapleton MN, Dr. Carolyn Becker joined the Mankato Clinic in 1994. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. She completed a family practice residency from Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Becker likes the variety of ages her practice has offered. Her personal interests include gardening, curling and playing cards. Dr. Becker is an active member in the American Academy of Family Practice. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Becker, please call 507-524-3835.

Dr. Dan Anderson is a native of Holdrege, NE and joined the Mankato Clinic in 1990. Dr. Anderson received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. His internship and residency were completed at Cedar Rapids Medical Program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Anderson enjoys the variety of ages of his patients, which leads to an interesting mix of health issues he sees every day. He also has enjoyed taking care of multiple generations of the same families. Dr. Anderson is board certified in family practice.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Anderson, call 507-625-5027.

Dr. Leah Breit joined the Mankato Clinic in December 2012. A native of Owatonna, Minnesota, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Breit clinical interests include the wide variety of chronic care medicine, women’s health, and obstetrics/pediatrics, including delivering babies. She values health education and enjoys teaching primary/secondary prevention of disease. Dr. Breit has a fast, energetic personality, and value honesty/transparency in her clinical patient relationships. What she enjoys most about her job is the opportunity to partner with patients who are invested in their own and their families’ health, and her goal is to do that in a efficient and welcoming way.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Breit, call 507-625-5027.

Dr. Andy Miller joined the Mankato Clinic in 1999. He received his medical degree from Loyola Stitch School of Medicine. He completed his family practice residency from the University of Minnesota Rural Program and is board certified in family practice. Dr. Miller enjoys working in a smaller clinic atmosphere because he is able to get to know his patients very well. He especially likes being able to swap hunting and fishing stories with his patients!  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller, please call 507-625-5027.

Deborah Schilling rejoined the Mankato Clinic in 2002. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Morris, as well as a bachelor of medical science degree in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University, Chicago. Specialty interests include family health and pediatrics. She is board certified in Family Medicine.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Deb, please call 507-625-5027.