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 and sees patients in the Family Practice department at Main Street.  You can call 507-389-8587 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Baerg.

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.

Dr. Malati Pamulapati joined the Mankato Clinic in August 2011. Dr. Pamulapati attended medical school at J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, India. She completed a Family Practice Residency at Northeast Iowa Medical Education Foundation, Waterloo, Iowa, and has recently completed a geriatric fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Dr. Pamulapati's clinical interests are preventive medicine and healthcare of the elderly. She is board certified in Family Practice and Geriatrics.  Dr. Pamulapati sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Main Street.  Call 507-389-8587 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pamulapati.

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. Som sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Main Street.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Som, please call 507-389-8587.

Jennifer Hanson joined the Mankato Clinic in October 2009. A native of Wilmot, South Dakota, she received her advanced degree from Duke University as a Adult Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer’s clinical interests are geriatric medicine, chronic cardiac and pulmonary disease. Jennifer enjoys outdoor activities and animals. She also loves volunteering and serving others in the community.  Jennifer sees patients in the Internal Medicine department @ Main Street.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with her, please call 507-625-1811.

Dr. Bithika Ray joined the Mankato Clinic in March, 2010. A native of Calcutta, India, she received her medical degree from the Calcutta National Medical College and completed her residency at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Ray’s clinical interest is all of Internal Medicine. Her hobbies are traveling and music.  Dr. Ray sees patients in the Internal Medicine department @ Main Street.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ray, please call 507-625-1811.

Dr. Preman Singh joined the Mankato Clinic in January 2013. He received his medical degree from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, and an Internal Medicine residency from the University of Pune, India and University of South Dakota, Sioux , SD. Dr. Singh’s clinical interests include Cardiac risk stratification, Hemostasis, Thrombosis, and Coagulation disorders, Heart health, Hypertension, Genetic and Inherited Disorders, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Management.  If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Singh, please call the Internal Medicine department at 507-389-8516.

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 and is married to an area farmer. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Anderson please 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. Dr. Boles sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Wickersham Health Campus. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boles, 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.  Dr. Heun sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Wickersham Health Campus.  If you are interested in scheduling 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.  Dr. Peller sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Wickersham Health Campus.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Peller, please 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.  Heidi sees patients in the Family Practice department @ Wickersham Health Campus.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Heidi, please call 507-385-4060.

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.

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.  Dr. Miller sees patients at Family Practice @ North Mankato.  If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Miller, please call 507-625-5027.

Dr. Sparks joined the Mankato Clinic in December 2009. He attended the United States Air Force Medical Center, Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois and School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Sparks earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.Dr. Sparks' clinical interests include sports injuries, including diagnosing and treating concussions.His hobbies include snow skiing and tennis. Dr. Sparks sees patients at Family Practice @ North Mankato. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Sparks, please call 507-625-5027.

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.  Dr. Gazzola sees patients at Family Practice @ Daniels Health Center in St. Peter.  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 wife Maggie, a Mankato native and alum of Gustavus Adolphus College.  Jeff sees patients at Family Practice @ Daniels Health Center in St. Peter.  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.   Dar sees patients at Family Practice @ Lake Crystal.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dar, please call 507-726-2136. 

A native of Windom, MN, Dr. Odden joined the Mankato Clinic in 1994. He received both his premedical education and medical degree from the University of Minnesota, graduating from medical school and completing a residency at the Sioux Falls Family Practice Center. Dr. Odden is board certified in Family Practice.  Dr. Odden sees patients at Family Practice @ Lake Crystal.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Odden, 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.  Dr. Becker sees patients at Family Practice @ Mapleton.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Becker, please call 507-524-3835.

Johanne Bates joined the Mankato Clinic in February, 2012. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Benedict and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado, Denver. She obtained advanced training in Geriatrics; which is the primary focus of her practice in Mapleton. Johanne's clinical interest is the management of chronic health conditions common in people over the age of fifty-five. "My goal is to provide patients with the knowledge, tools and guidance needed to lead healthy lives."
In her personal life, Johanne enjoys spending time with her family, staying active by biking, skiing, hiking, and jogging. An item on her 'bucket list' is to scuba dive off the coast of Thailand some day.