Meet Our Advanced Practice Providers
The Department of Neurosurgery takes great pride in our various programs and standards of care. Our highly knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers are an integral part in the development and implementation of our patients’ individual treatment plans.
Adult Practice

Meredith Behm, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Megan M. Bellman, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Krista Berner, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Nichole L. Brooks, BSN, MSN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Stephanie G. Christian-Lobley, APNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Kyle Fox, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Surgical

Elizabeth M. Gantenbein, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant

Lisa Haney, RN, MSN, APNP, DNP
Nurse Practitioner

Angela Jolivette, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Steven Kisch, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Surgical

Hilary A. Krueger, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Jennifer Oltenlien, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Janelle Petinga, ANP
Nurse Practitioner

Annie Schuette, RN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Stroud, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Karla Zilinski, RN, MSN, APNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Surgical
Pediatric Practice

Tia L. Derflinger, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lori A. Duesing, BSN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner Surgical
