Medical Staff
Browse this page to learn more about our Farmington medical staff, or click on one of the links immediately below to jump to providers practicing in a particular specialty. Click on the names or photos to learn more about each provider.
Family Medicine | General Surgery | Neurology | Obstetrics/Gynecology | Orthopedics | Pediatrics
Family Medicine
April Fitzloff, PA-C- Education:
- College: University of Minnesota Duluth
- Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa
- Professional Designations:
- AAPA Fellow - American Association of Physician Assistants
- Board Certified - NCCPA
- Member MAPA - Minnesota Association Physician Assistants
- Special Interests:
- Pediatrics
- Chronic Disease Management
- Women’s Health
- Acute Care
- Personal Interest:
- Value time with family
- Enjoy Running, Biking and Skiing
- Education:
Nicholas Krawczyk, MD- Graduate of University of Minnesota School of Medicine, family practice residency through the University of Minnesota at North Memorial
- Undergraduate of St. John's University
- Certified through American Board of Family Medicine
- Sees patients of all ages
- Special interests include management of chronic conditions and preventive medicine.
- Worked as a Paramedic/EMT before going to medical school
- Previously practiced at Lakeview Health System in Stillwater, Minn
- Previously practiced in Cannon Falls and Stillwater, MN
Alice Suchomel, MD- Education:
- College: University of Minnesota - Biological Sciences
- Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
- Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- Professional Designations:
- ABFM board certification
- Special Interests:
- Preventative Medicine
- Acute Illness & Injuries
- Chronic Disease Management
- WCE's
- Minor Skin Procedures
- Personal Interests:
- Enjoy Family Time
- Horse Back Riding
- Exercising
- Education:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Christine Braun, MD- Education:
- College: Smith College
- Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
- Residency: Duke University - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Professional Designations:
- Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Education:
Deborah Suppes, MD- Education:
- College: Cornell College of Mt. Vernon IA
- Medical School: Mayo Medical School of Rochester MN
- Residency: University of MN Integrated Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health
- Professional Designations:
- Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Chair, Surgery Department, Northfield Hospital 2011
- Chair of Perinatology at Northfield Hospital 2006-2010
- Special Interests:
- General and High Risk Obstetrics
- Gynecologic Surgery including minimally invasive procedures
- General Gynecology
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Personal Interests:
- Married with three grown children
- Enjoys sewing, Renaissance Faires, figure skating and belly dancing
- Education:
Pediatrics
Kerry Ace, DO- Board-certified pediatrician who sees patients from birth through adolescence.
- Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato (nursing), and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Pediatric residency at the University of South Florida
- Most recently practiced at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Kristine Matson, MD, MPH- Education:
- College: Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
- Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine
- Pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota
- Masters of Public Health, University of Minnesota
- Professional Designations:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Special Interests:
- Advocate for patients of all ages with attention deficit disorder
- Special expertise and experience with mental health concerns
- Education:
General Surgery
Jose Fulco, MD, FACS- Education:
- Medical School: University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
- Residency: University of Minnesota
- Professional Designations:
- Certified by the American Board of Surgery
- American College of Surgeons - Fellow
- Special Interests:
- Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Northfield Hospital
- Performs a full range of general and laparoscopic surgery procedures
- Physician services provided by Surgical Care Consultants, P.A.
- Education:
Orthopedics
Robert Shepley, MD- Experienced orthopedic surgeon who has practiced for many years with the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in Northfield, a service of Northfield Hospital & Clinics
- Graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, and the University of Minnesota Medical School
- Internship at Hennepin County Medical Center and residency at the University of Minnesota
- Particular interests in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement, treatment of fractures and trauma, and sports medicine
- Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sees patients at FamilyHealth–Farmington and at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield
Bradley Wille, MD- Experienced orthopedic surgeon who has practiced for many years with the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in Northfield, a service of Northfield Hospital & Clinics
- Graduate of Emory University and the University of Minnesota Medical School
- Internship and residency at the University of Minnesota
- Particular interests in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement, treatment of fractures and trauma, and sports medicine
- Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sees patients at FamilyHealth–Farmington and at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Northfield
Neurology
Melinda Burnett, MD- Provides diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders of the nervous system
- Graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
- Internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn.
- Special interests include migraines and movement disorders
- Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorder Society
