Mission Statement
It is the mission of Winfield Family Medicine to offer quality healthcare for every stage of life. As we journey with our patients we will utilize our gifts and talents from God to help heal the body, mind and spirit. We will strive to provide wellness to our community and also restore health to the nations.
Brett A Brechner D.O.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Medical/Graduate School: Chicago College Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: In His Image at Hillcrest Medical Center
Number of Years in Practice: 18
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Affiliated Hospitals:
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St. Mary Medical Center
1500 South Lake Park Ave.
Hobart, IN 46342
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Pinnacle Hospital
9301 Connecticut Dr.
Crown Point, IN 46307
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Medical Interests & Procedures:
ADD/ADHD, Alternative Medicine, Arrhythmias, Comprehensive Practice, Depression, Dermatology, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, External Cysts Removal, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Holter Monitor, Hypertension, Immunizations, In Office Minor Surgeries, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lipoma, Menopause, Migraine Headache, Minor Surgery, Nail Surgery, Osteopathic Medicine, Pain Creams, Pediatrics, Psychological Disorders, Rash On Skin, School Physical, Service Nursing Homes, Skin Care, Sports Medicine, Sports Physical, STD's, Suboxone, Travel Medicine, Weight Management, Preventative Care, Personalized Care, Wellness Program
Brent A. Jacobus D.O., F.A.C.O.F.P.
Medical/Graduate School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Ball Memorial Hospital
Internship: Grandview Hospital & Medical Center
Number of Years in Practice: 27
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Affiliated Hospitals:
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St. Mary Medical Center
1500 South Lake Park Ave.
Hobart, IN 46342
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Pinnacle Hospital
9301 Connecticut Dr.
Crown Point, IN 46307
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Medical Interests & Procedures:
ADD/ADHD, Allergy Shots, Alternative Medicine, Diabetes, EKG, External Cysts Removal, Gastroenterology, GERD, Hemorrhoids, Holter Monitor, Hypertension, Immunizations, In Office Minor Surgeries, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lipoma, Mental Illness, Migraine Headache, Minor Surgery, Nail Surgery, Neurological Disorders, Osteopathic Medicine, Pain Creams, School Physical , Service Nursing Home, Skin Care, Sports Medicine, Sports Physicals, STD's, Suboxone, Vasectomy, Weight Management, Preventative Care, Personalized Care, Wellness Program
Tity Kpandeyenge M.D.
Medical/Graduate School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency: Resurrection Health Family Medicine and at Penn State Family and Community Medicine Residency
Number of Years in Practice: 2
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Medicine
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Medical Interests & Procedures:
General family medicine, Women’s health, pediatrics, dermatological procedures, and treatment of chronic disease
Michelle E. Hoover, F.N.P.
Graduate School: Purdue University Calumet
Number of Years in Practice: 8
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: ANCC, Family Practice
Other Certifications: CPR, ACLS
Medical Interests & Procedures:
Common Acute Ailments, Immunizations, Holter Monitor, Pain Creams, Preventative Medicine, Sports/School Physicals, Well Child Care, Women's Health Exams
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Brittney E. Owen, F.N.P.
Graduate School: Indiana Wesleyan University
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: AANP, Family Practice
Other Certifications: CPR, ACLS
Medical Interests & Procedures:
Common Acute Ailments, Immunizations, In Office Minor Surgeries, Preventative Medicine, Sports/School Physicals, Well Child Care, Women's Health Exams
Wendy M. Vottero, FNP
Graduate School: University of St. Francis
Number of Years in Practice: 5
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: ANCC
Other Certifications: CPR
Medical Interests & Procedures: Suboxone therapy
Kate O’Farrell NP-C
Graduate School: Purdue
Number of Years in Practice: 1
Specialty: Family Medicine
Medical Interests & Procedures: Suboxone therapy, Mental Health
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Miranda L. Faris, F.N.P
Graduate School: Chamberlain University
Number of years in practice: 3
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: AANP, Family Medicine
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