A board certified pediatrician, originally from New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dr. Peterson earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. She joined Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Medical Group as a staff pediatrician. She served as Chief of Pediatrics at the base hospital prior to joining Trinity Medical Group. She’s a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics.
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Friday Osuala, MD
Dr. Osuala is a pediatrician specially trained to manage the full range of physical, mental, and emotional health problems of children of all ages, including infections, injuries, chronic conditions, behavioral difficulties and developmental disorders. A graduate of the University of Nigeria College of Medicine, he worked as a general pediatrician at Tobago Regional Hospital in the West Indies for five years, where he provided outpatient and inpatient care for a Level 2 nursery and pediatric emergency room. He completed residency training in Pediatric Medicine at the Pediatric Department of Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Allison Lesmann, FNP-C
Allison Lesmann, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in children’s health. Born and reared in Minot, she received her nurse training in western North Dakota and practiced at Thomason Hospital, El Paso, TX and at Trinity Health before earning her master’s in advanced nursing practice. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, and later accomplished post-graduate certification in psychiatric mental health nursing from Washburn University to expand her mental health knowledge to more effectively care for her pediatric patients. Allison is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the North Dakota Nurse Practitioners Association, and the American Nurses Association. She also has certifications in ACLS, PALS, and basic life support. Allison has a husband and three sons, with outside interests in kids activities and reading.
Frederick Jones, MD
Dr. Fredrick Jones is a board certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. With extensive experience caring for children of all ages, he is knowledgeable in all aspects of Pediatrics, including infections, injuries, disease and dysfunction, well-child checkups and immunizations. Dr. Jones is a native of Washington D.C., and received his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, and practiced at U.S. air bases in Japan and Virginia. While at Langley AFB, he served as Chief of Pediatric Services, Chief of Maternal Child Flight, and Assistant Chief of Medical Staff.
Michael Holland, MD
A Minneapolis native, Dr. Holland provides care for healthy and sick newborns, children, adolescents and young adults. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He’s board certified in Pediatrics.
Chantel Hillestad, DCNP, FNP-C
A member of our Dermatology team, Chantel Hillestad, DCNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who is certified in both dermatology and family medicine. Chantel specializes in evaluating and treating adolescents and adults for conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. Chantel earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University, her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice from the University of Mary in Bismarck and completed her Nurse Practitioner Dermatology Certificate Program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Fla. Prior to joining the Dermatology team, she practiced in the Emergency/Trauma Center for over eleven years. She has also practiced in the fields of urgent care, family medicine and corrections.
Her philosophy is to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide holistic, evidence-based care to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes for patients and their families. Chantel is a member of the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and a faculty committee member of the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners board review. During her time in Florida, she presented lectures on Hidradenitis Suppurativa at the FAU Dermatology Symposium and at the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Conference in Clearwater. Chantel’s interests include golf, travel and cooking.
Michelle Fundingsland, RDN, LRD
Michelle Fundingsland has been a dietitian at Trinity Health since 2009. She grew up in Minot and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in dietetics. She works as an outpatient dietitian. Her career focuses mainly on outpatient nutrition education at the Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education and nutrition services at the Kidney Dialysis Center. She is a health coach and educates participants in the Weigh to Change program which is a diabetes prevention program. Michelle and her husband have three children. They are busy with winter and summer sports.
Jessica Fricke, FNP-C
Jessica Fricke, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board certified nurse practitioner. A Minot native, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Minot State University. She practiced seven years at Trinity Hospital, working as an emergency nurse and a flight nurse with NorthStar Criticair. She completed her Master of Science/Family Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of Mary in Bismarck. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the North Dakota Nurse Practitioners Association, and Emergency Nurses Association. Jessica and her husband, Craig, enjoy camping, fishing and other outdoor activities with their two daughters.
Katharyn Burgardt, FNP-C
A member of our Pediatrics Team, Katharyn Burgardt is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas and received her master’s from the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas.
She has more than 900 hours of clinical experience during her Family Nurse Practitioner Program. She also has more than nine years in the nursing field including serving as a Nursing Educator at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas where she gave clinical instruction in areas including Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medical and Surgical.
In addition to being a nursing educator, she has also served as a Pediatric Nurse at Saint Catherine Hospital in Garden City Kansas. Katharyn is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Katharyn and her husband have two daughters.
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Trinity Health Medical Arts is home to the following specialties:
- Anticoagulation Clinic, 1st Floor, 701-857-7889
- Breast Imaging Center (3D Mammography), 1st Floor, 701-857-2640
- Clinical Studies, 1st Floor, 701-857-2510
- Diagnostic Admitting, 1st Floor, 701-857-2645
- Dermatology, 5th Floor, 701-857-7382
- Telehealth, 701-857-3748
- Family Medicine, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Floors, 701-857-7383, 701-857-5343 or 701-857-7969
- Walk-In Clinic, 2nd Floor, 701-857-7817
- KeyCare Pharmacy, 2nd Floor, 701-857-7900
- Occupational Medicine & DOT Physicals, 2nd Floor, 701-857-7840
- Outpatient Nutrition, 1st Floor, 701-857-2850
- Pediatrics, 3rd Floor, 701-857-5413
- Phlebotomy, 1st Floor (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), 701-857-2645
- Phlebotomy/Laboratory Outreach, 1st Floor, 701-857-5780
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 5th Floor, 701-857-5462
- Radiology Services, 1st Floor (Digital Radiology, Ultrasound, and Breast Imaging), 701-857-2640
- Well Care, 4th Floor (Diabetes Education and Annual Wellness Visits), 701-857-5268, 701-857-2252
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Care for every age and everybody is available at Trinity Health Medical Arts. Our team of walk-in providers, pediatricians, primary care providers and specialists help you stay focused on your healthcare needs. Schedule an appointment today to build lifelong relationships with expert providers.