Our Family Medicine Residents

I love caring for patients and their whole families during every age and stage of their lives. I believe it is important to understand someone’s background, family dynamics, and goals and values to adequately know how to best care for their health and well-being. As a primary care physician, I aim to care for my patients holistically, focusing equally on their physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Dr. Brostowitz enjoys spending time with her husband, volunteering with their church community, and attending sporting events. She also enjoys reading new books, cooking, and baking.

I became a family medicine physician because I love building relationships with patients and their families. I also appreciate the opportunity to practice the full spectrum of medicine, seeing people of all ages for a variety of health concerns. I am especially passionate about providing care to people with addiction and members of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to provide a welcoming space for all.

I love spending time outdoors, whether that be exploring national parks, going on a hike, or spending time on the water with friends and family. I also fill my free time with sports, video games, music, and loving on our Great Pyrenees, Cooper. 

In my practice, my goal is to create a safe environment that facilitates open, honest communication and the development of strong long-term relationships with patients and their families. I believe listening to patients and discovering their story enables us to work together to meet their individual health goals using a holistic approach. I am especially passionate about women’s health and obstetrics, pediatric and adolescent medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

Dr. Harwood grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and is thrilled to be back. As a former dancer, she loves going to the Milwaukee Ballet performances and staying active with ballet classes and Pilates. She enjoys crafts and likes to relax by curling up on the couch with her current knitting, crocheting, or embroidery project. She values spending time with her family and friends and enjoys baking, hiking, kayaking, and paddle boarding with them.

I believe in a collaborative team approach to healthcare with the patient at the center. My goal is to create an enviroment where my patients feel comfortable working with me to plan and achieve their health goals. I have a passion for preventative care, lifestyle medicine, mental health, women's health, osteopathic manipulation, healthcare for all ages, and community service.

In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, doing anything outside, flowers, yoga, playing with my cat, and spending time with my husband.

I believe in the importance of meeting patients on their terms and developing an environment where we can address social, physical, and emotional needs as concerns arise. I am especially interested in the relationship between mental and physical health, where our perspectives help dictate our relationship with ourselves and the world.   Open communication and a non-judgmental attitude are critical in the patient-provider interaction, and I want to help my patients identify, develop, and achieve their health goals in the way that feels right for them.

I enjoy traveling, listening to live music, DJ’ing, reading, LEGOs, and dabbling in different art forms. I’m currently learning more about the world of audio to put together an awesome sound system and would love to hear about your favorite songs!

I strive to empower and work in conjunction with patients to make evidence-based medical decisions that treat their needs in all facets of life — mind, body, and spirit. I fell in love with the diverse patient populations that I have the privilege to take care of, and continue to work towards culturally-competent and community-based healthcare that is accessible to all. I love the intimacy that Family Medicine facilitates, as it leads to strong and lifelong relationships with patients and therefore, in my opinion, leads to better outcomes. My interests for treatment and advocacy include obstetrics and women’s health, addiction medicine, LGBTQ+ health, procedural medicine, community health, and rural medicine.

When I am not in clinic, I enjoy taking my two dogs on walks, to the park, or anything else outdoors. I also enjoy traveling, playing piano, and reading when I have the opportunity.

I am a family medicine doctor because I enjoy the freedom it affords me to build long term relationships with my patients and their families. I believe that quality care begins with honest conversations that lead to personalized plans which solve problems for every individual who visits my office. I am most passionate about women’s health, obstetrics, and pediatrics.

In my free time I love to go on walks with my dog Aspen; explore local hiking trails; and try new foods and restaurants with my friends and family.

I hope to have open communication with my patients to come up with a healthcare plan together. By working to involve my patients in their health as much as they are comfortable with, I want to be able to create plans that work best for them.

My wife and I enjoy spending time with our two cats, Jeff and George. I enjoy cooking, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors.

I believe people are much more than the sum of their parts. As a family medicine physician, I integrate that belief into my practice by taking care of the mind, body and spirit of patients. Overall, I am interested in the full-spectrum of medicine but also have special interests in women’s health including obstetrics and osteopathic manipulative therapy.

Dr. Kress loves to spend her free time cooking delicious meals with her husband and snuggling with their cats, Jeff and George. She also enjoys hiking, baking, playing the piano, going to concerts and shows, and relaxing by the lake reading a good book.

I seek to build strong relationships with my patients because I believe that providing care includes looking out for the whole person and taking their physical, emotional and social well-being into consideration. I strive to advocate for patients, and partner with health care teams to deliver holistic, quality care in the context of each patient’s unique situation. My interests include women’s health and obstetrics, pediatrics and adolescent medicine, and office-based procedures.

Dr. Rainey-Thomas enjoys exploring the great outdoors, whether that be hiking or boating, with her husband and dog, Atlas. She enjoys traveling to new places both locally and abroad, catching up on the latest movies/TV shows, and trying out new recipes.

 Patient relationships are what drew me to family medicine. The ability to care for patients of all ages and stages of life and build those longitudinal relationships is very important to me and my practice as a physician. Getting to know my patients and their circumstances can help me to provide the best medical care possible.

I like to spend time with friends and try out new restaurants. I also enjoy baking, tending to my house plants, and watching movies.

I welcome getting to know my patients as people and learning about their values and wishes so that I can work with them to make the best decisions about their care based on their individual life circumstances. To me, it is most important that my patients first feel welcomed, heard, and understood. I believe that from a basis of trust and mutual respect, I can partner with my patients to best learn about their health concerns, conditions, and goals, so that we can work together to determine the best steps to help them become the healthiest versions of themselves.

I have a large pet rabbit named Olive, and Olive and I love to spend time together outside reading books, or inside watching movies, listening to music, and re-watching Gilmore Girls! I also enjoy spending time on the boat with my family, exploring new restaurants, and attending concerts.

I chose family medicine to build trusting relationships with patients and their families to best understand a patient's medical, emotional, and social health care needs. I believe patients are best served when they are well informed and included in making their health care decisions. My interests include community health, women's health, and obstetrics.

I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and our puppy whether it is adventuring outdoors or visiting dog-friendly patios. I also enjoy gardening, traveling, and all types of crafts.

I enjoy practicing full spectrum family medicine, but I am especially interested in women's health as well as obstetrics. I also enjoy preventative medicine and providing patients with the tools and information to keep them healthy from the start.

I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors with my husband, daughter and our dog. We enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, going out on our boat, taking walks and anything that gets us exploring the outdoors!

I enjoy the lasting, trusting relationships that can form between doctor and patient. I believe it is very important to understand your patient's own goals and doing your part in helping them achieve those goals. Along with full-spectrum medicine, I love working with mental health, women's health and obstetrics, pediatrics and medication-assisted treatment.

I am very active with my 2-year-old dog, Mushi. We often go rollerblading, hiking, and jogging together. It's a goal of ours in the next 5 years to visit each national park in the US! I also enjoy reading, puzzling, sewing, and most other activities usually associated with grandmas. Guilty pleasure shows include; Love Island and The Great Pottery Throwdown competition!

I value the broad scope of the family medicine discipline and enjoy the opportunity it provides to care for people in different ways across different settings. Particular areas of interest include rural medicine, ultrasound imaging, inpatient medicine, and office-based procedures.

My lovely wife and I are involved with our church community and enjoy spending time together outdoors hiking, exploring dog parks, drinking coffee, and eating ice cream.

I am passionate about developing relationships with patients in order to partner with them in their care. I view each patient relationship as a partnership, aimed at helping them realize their goals of health. I believe the best way to accomplish this is to get to know each patient’s story and values, to better understand what is most important to them.

I am married and always look forward to spending time with my wife and child. I enjoy spending time outdoors as much as I am able and love to stay active with running and weightlifting. I love discovering new foods and places to eat with my family, and travelling whenever possible.

I am passionate about collaborating with patients and the rest of the health care team to come up with the best plan for each patient. I chose family medicine so I could care for patients of all ages and from all backgrounds, but I especially love women’s health and geriatric care.

In my free time I enjoy running and exploring the great outdoors. At home I am kept busy with reading, baking, and playing with my cat, Howl.

I am a big believer in the complete “family” aspect of Family Medicine – from newborns to grandparents and everyone in between! I enjoy practicing full-spectrum medicine, including obstetrics and procedural work. I especially love that Family Medicine offers the ability to provide a complete scope of medical care to an entire community, all while becoming a member of that same community. My goal is to get to know each patient’s individual story and work with them as a member of a team towards their health goals.

My wife and I love doing anything that involves nature and the outdoors! We are HUGE fans of hiking and are well into making our way through the U.S. National Parks (road tripping on the way, of course). Personally, I also enjoy golfing (always looking for scramble partners) and continuing my weight training and conditioning.