Trinity Health is excited to welcome Kyle Nathan, PA-C, to our Emergency/Trauma Medicine team. A board-certified physician assistant, Kyle is dedicated to providing high quality care to people with emergent and life-threatening conditions. A native of Monticello, Minn., he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and went on to complete his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Physician Associates. Kyle enjoys playing board games, reading, hunting and hiking in his free time. He is eager to contribute the latest insights to Trinity Health after his recent academic achievements.
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Matthew Khouri, MD
A member of our hospitalist team, Matthew Khouri, MD, provides timely, coordinated care to our hospitalized patients. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, he received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical biology from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his Residency training at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine in Minot.
As a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Khouri is looking forward to building rapport with patients and continuing to focus on patient and family centered care. With his free time, Dr. Khouri enjoys visiting friends and family in Syria and throughout the US and Canada. He is looking forward to making Minot his home and being a part of its tight-knit community.
Dharamjeet Singh Lall, MD
A member of our hospitalist team, Dharamjeet Singh Lall, MD, provides timely, coordinated care to hospital patients based on changes in their medical status. A native of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Lall received his undergraduate degree from York University in Toronto before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Windsor University School of Medicine in Saint Kitts and Nevis, two islands of the West Indies. He makes his way back to the Magic City after completing a family medicine residency at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine. Dr. Lall enjoys being outdoors and coaches boxing during his free time. He looks forward to giving back to the community that gave him his residency.
Alexander Buchholz, MD
A member of our emergency/trauma medicine team, Alexander Buchholz, MD, provides care to patients with a variety of emergent illnesses or injuries. As a Minot native, he stayed close to home to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Minot State University. After that, he went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Following his time in Grand Forks, Dr. Buchholz completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Buchholz is an Instructor of Emergency Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys watching movies, skiing, and playing tennis and golf. Dr. Buchholz has a passion for global health and is excited to work with the community that he was raised in.
Lane Vendsel, MD
A member of our emergency/trauma medicine team, Lane Vendsel, MD, provides care to patients with a variety of emergent illnesses or injuries. A Minot native, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honors from the University of North Dakota, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. From there, Dr. Vendsel completed his residency at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. A member of the Emergency Medicine Resident Association and the American Medical Association, he enjoys going to the lake, going on walks, skiing during the winter, traveling and spending time with his family. Dr. Vendsel is excited to utilize his recent residency and training in order to help the Minot community.
Amy Zabinski, NNP-BC
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Amy Zabinski, NNP-BC, to our provider team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A board-certified neonatal nurse practitioner, Amy brings more than 20 years of NICU experience to her role, along with a passion for providing NICU care that is family-centered and evidence-based. The mother of a NICU patient, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota and joined Altru Health System where she served many years as a staff RN in the NICU and later as supervisor. She also worked as a public health nurse in Polk County, MN, advocating for families and youth. After completing her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, she practiced at CHI St Alexius and at Trinity Health as a locum tenens before becoming a permanent member of Trinity’s medical staff. She’s a member of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and Academy of Neonatal Nursing.
Madina Ismail, FNP-C
A board-certified nurse practitioner, Madina Ismail, FNP-C, is a member of our hospitalist team. She works in collaboration with other members of the care team to help patients through the healing process during their hospital stay. Madina earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. She completed her nurse practitioner internship at Essentia and Family Healthcare systems in Fargo and Minnesota. Prior to earning her master’s degree, Madina worked as a registered nurse at Sanford in Fargo and more recently with Trinity Health.
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Melanie Adams, PA-C
Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Melanie Adams, PA-C, to our Emergency/Trauma team. Melanie is a board-certified physician assistant, dedicated to providing high quality care to people with emergent and life-threatening conditions. A Maryland native, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Carolina and went on to complete her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Melanie’s experience includes medical rotations in a broad range of specialties including rural healthcare. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Jennifer Olson, DNP, CRNA
A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Jennifer Olson, DNP, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. Originally from North Dakota, she earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Prior to earning her doctorate, she worked as an RN at Trinity Health, caring for patients in the Intensive Care Unit and serving as a flight nurse with Trinity’s First Response Air. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, Jennifer’s leisure time interests include spending time with her family, reading and being active.