Gerald L. Haas, D.O.

Dr. Haas has spent his entire medical career taking care of patients in Albia and surrounding communities. He began his practice in Albia in 1982, treating patients of all ages. He is a board certified family physician. Dr. Haas, a native of Michigan, completed his undergraduate studies at Central College in Pella and attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (now Des Moines University) in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency at Des Moines General Hospital. Dr. Haas serves as Medical Examiner of Monroe County.

Dr. Haas and his wife Kristy reside in Albia. They are the parents of three sons and a daughter and the proud grandparents of twin granddaughters, Olivia and Rylie. Dr. Haas enjoys fishing in Canada each summer, traveling, walking his dog and photography. His best photography moments are photos of his granddaughters and of nature.

Dr. Randall began her medical practice in Albia in 1996 after completing her family practice residency at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. She graduated from Iowa State University and received her medical degree from the University of Iowa School of Medicine. Dr. Randall is originally from Chariton and is a board certified family physician.

Dr. Randall and her husband Mike reside in rural Albia. She and Mike have three children. In her free time, you can find Dr. Randall working in her yard and flower beds and keeping track of her many pets- cats and dogs.

Ted Church, M.D. joined MCHC in March 2011. Dr. Church was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He grew up in Washington State in a small town between Mt. St Helens and Mt. Rainier. He went to med school at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. It was at the University of Iowa that he met his wife of almost 31 years.  His late wife, Jeanne Beary Church, was originally from the Albia area. Ted and Jeanne have two children; a son who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and works with autistic children and their families; and a daughter who was a Captain in the Army.

Dr. Church completed his residency in Casper, Wyoming. He practiced family medicine for several years in Washington State in a small town of 1200 people. He later practiced in Wyoming as well.  Dr. Church enjoys hunting (usually by himself) in his spare time. He also likes taking care of people. He says he enjoys his work and he even describes it as "Fun".

Dr. Curiel joined Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in November, 2009. He was born in Mexico, but grew up in Northern California. He is a graduate of Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas and received his Doctor of Medicine from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his family practice residency in Salina, Kansas. He was in practice in Oakley, Kansas from 2007-2009. He is a board certified family physician with a special interest in endoscopy, orthopedics, pediatrics and fertility care. He performs colonoscopy and EGD at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Curiel is fluent in Spanish and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.

Dr. Curiel and his wife, Melissa, reside in Albia. They are the proud parents of five young daughters and a son. He spends his free time weight lifting, watching movies and enjoying his children. He enjoys authentic Mexican food.

Joshwa Tromblee, D.O.

Dr. Tromblee will join the medical team at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in May; taking appointments beginning Monday, May 20th. 

Dr. Tromblee completed undergraduate studies in New Mexico and graduated medical school at Des Moines University (DMU). He completed his residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center, both in Des Moines. Tromblee grew up in Alaska living in log cabins without water or electricity for many years.  He and his wife, Deborah, have three young children, two sons and a daughter.  The entire family enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening.

Lori is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who received her Master of Science in Nursing from Clarkson College, Omaha, Nebraska. Lori attended nursing school at Indian Hills Community College and received her BSN at Marycrest in Davenport. Lori has worked for the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center and has practiced as a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 1996. Lori has a special interest in diabetes and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. She sees patients of all ages for illness and preventive healthcare, including immunizations.

Lori and her husband, Ray, reside in Albia. They have three children. Lori enjoys golfing, quilting and traveling.

Jennifer received her BSN from the University of Iowa. She attended Graceland University while working as an RN at Monroe County Hospital to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing in 2005. In addition to Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, she has practiced as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at Ottumwa Pediatrics and Monroe County Hospital Emergency Department. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who takes care of patients of all ages for illness and preventive healthcare, including immunizations.

Jennifer and her husband, Kevin, reside in Albia. They have three young children and a family dog. Jenn enjoys spending time with her kids and attending sporting events.

Phillip Linquist , D.O.
Specialty: ENT

Office Phone: 1-800-652-2625 
Appointments: (641) 932-1678
Premed: Grad Keokuk Community College with AB
Medical Education: Des Moines College of Osteopathic Med & Surgery.
Internship: Mercy
Residency: Otolaryngology at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio 1972-1976
Affiliated: Iowa Head and Neck, PC in Des Moines, Ia.

Dr. Marcus, a native of South Africa, received a medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg. He then completed surgery and internal medicine internships at Johannesburg General Hospital; and senior internships in surgery and anesthesiology, and a residency in internal medicine at the Johannesburg Group of Teaching Hospitals.

After two years of military service, Dr. Marcus completed a cardiology research fellowship at the University of Witwatersrand; a clinical cardiology fellowship at the Johannesburg Group of Teaching Hospitals; and a clinical/research fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

He has held numerous academic and clinical appointments, and has published extensively in the areas of valvular heart disease, left ventricular function, ventricular-arterial coupling and Doppler echocardiography. He joined Iowa Heart Center in 1996.

Dr. Marcus is board certified in cardiology and echocardiography, and currently practices at Iowa Heart Center's West University clinic in West Des Moines.

Dr. Richard Marcus is one of the nation's leading experts in echocardiology - the use of echocardiography to diagnose heart disease.

Rachel Onsrud, ARNP, a native of Marshalltown, joined Iowa Heart Center in 2004.

Rachel holds an undergraduate degree from Grand View College in Des Moines, and her nurse practitioner degree from Clarkson College in Omaha.

Prior to joining Iowa Heart Center, Rachel served with the heart failure clinic at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and the women's heart center at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, both in Des Moines.

Rachel is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She serves patients at Iowa Heart Center's West University office in West Des Moines.

Office Phone: (641)437-3399
Pre Med: Grad Premed at Medgar Evers College 1979
Medical Education: Hahnenarr University with MD degree 1986
Internship: Transitional at Frankford Hospital 1986-1987 Hahnenarr University OB/GYN 1987-1991

Education: Dr. Brown completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa in 1971. He attended medical school at the College of Osteopathy Medical and Surgery (now the Des Moines University) where he graduated in 1974. He served an Internship at Des Moines General Osteopathic Hospital and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital in 1976. Dr. Brown's fellowship in Medical Oncology was completed at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio in 1979.

Certification: Dr. Brown is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Practice: Dr. Brown first entered solo private practice by forming Central Iowa Oncology and Hematology Associates in 1979. In 2000, he merged his group with Medical Oncology in Hematology Associates.

Publications: Dr. Brown has published five articles as an investigator for the North Central Cancer Treatment Group, which has been the cancer research outreach program of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer center since 1979. Most of his publications deal with brain tumors, gynecological malignancies, and pain management.

Hobbies and Interests: Dr. Brown’s major interests are his children and grandchildren, though he enjoys sailing in the Caribbean and enjoying tropical fish.

Office Phone: 1-800-832-3937
Premed: Grad Calvin College with BA 1986 Medical
Education: College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery with D.O. in 1977.
Internship: Broadlawns Medical Center 1977-1978 with Family Practice-Rotating.
Residency: Oklahoma Regional Hospital for Ophthalmology 1978-1981

Appointments: 641-932-1678
Premed: University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1982.
Medical Education: Des Moines University with a degree in DPM 1998
Residency: Des Moines University 1998-2000 in Podiatry Surgery.

A native of Jordan, he completed the rigorous orthopedic surgery program at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the University of New Mexico Hospital, and an orthopedic adult reconstructive and orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Homedan sees cases that pertain to most fractures, shoulder and knee arthoplasty, total knee and total hip replacements, fracture management and trauma care. Cases are seen with a referral from a personal healthcare provider.

Dr. Homedan became interested in orthopedics while doing his first surgical rotation. When choosing where to practice, he and his family found rural Iowa to be attractive, preferring it to the more crowded, fast-paced life of the city. He is joined by his wife and three children. He is an avid soccer fan and enjoys playing and competing in soccer matches.

Dr. Agarwal did his medical training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He did his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York. He did his fellowship in Adult & Pediatric Allergy & Immunology at State University of New York, Buffalo, New York. He is a member of American Academy and College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

You may call 1-641-932-1678 to make an appointments to see him.

Greg Moore
Specialty: Audiology

 Appointments: (641) 683-3277 or (800) 962-3277
History: Greg Moore is the owner and audiologist of the Moore Hearing Clinic. He graduated from the University Iowa in 1976 with an MA in Audiology. In 2005, he received an Au.D. in Audiology from Salus University, in Pennsylvania. Has been in private practice at the Moore Hearing Clinic since 1987, and prior to that, he was the audiologist for Dr. William McMillan and the Southern Prairie AEA. Greg was recently named the top hearing aid dispenser in the state of Iowa and is serving his third term on the Iowa Hearing Aid Dispenser Licensure Board.