Adult Medicine
Family Practice Doctor
Started with us in 2012.
Areas of Interest: ENT
Specialized In: skin procedures, joint injections – shoulder and knee
Medical School: Ain Shams
Residency: UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Other Training: MPH – Graduate School of Public Health Pittsburgh University
Dr. Alfonse’s Care Philosophy: Our family cares for your family.
Other Languages Spoken: Arabic
Family Practice Doctor
Co-Medical Director*
Started with us in 1993.
Areas of Interest: Family Medicine
Medical School: Texas Tech School of Medicine
Residency: Lynchburg Family Practice in Lynchburg, Virginia
Other Training: Board Certified in Family Medicine
Dr. Duclos' Care Philosophy: I have the best job in the world. I work with a group of people that truly care for others. I see compassion everyday. I see so many dedicated to improving the quality of life for others. I am honored to be a part of the lives of my patients, to improve the quality of health, and along the way, to share in the laughter and tears of life.
Family Practice Doctor
Started with us in 2018.
Areas of Interest: hypertension, diabetes, women’s health care, which includes birth control (DLP’s, IUD’s, Nexplanon) through menopausal issues, immigrants, refugees
Specialized In: IUD’s, subdermal birth control implants, endometrial biopsies, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, elliptical excisions, toenail removal, joint injections – shoulder and knee
Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine
Residency: 1st Year – Ventura County Medical Center; 2nd Year – Grant Medical Center
Dr. Ralston’s Care Philosophy: I love partnering with patients to achieve your ideal health. Our goal together will be to maintain your best health so you can focus your time and energy on enjoying life and achieving your goals.
Internal Medicine Doctor
Started with us in 2010.
Areas of Interest: chronic disease management, diabetes management, travel and international medicine, LGBT health care
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2020.
Areas of Interest:
Specialized In: knee injections, shoulder injections, I & D abscesses, skin biopsies, cryotherapy (skin lesions)
Medical School: University of Illinois COM
Residency: University of Minnesota
Dr. Buhr Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I enjoy working with many different patients of all ages. Every day is different!
Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2005.
Areas of Interest: adult primary care
Carrie Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I believe in the Mission of the clinic and love the diversity.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2014.
Areas of Interest: wellness; women’s health; management of chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
Specialized In: minor office procedures
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College
Other Training: AANP Certified – FNP; Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau; Member of AANP, INPS
Sarah’s Care Philosophy: I believe that EVERYONE, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. deserves access to health care. Health care is a right.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2021.
Areas of Interest: hypertension, lipid management, osteoporosis
Specialized In: skin procedures and laceration repair
Schooling: Bachelor’s, Master’s Degrees – Chamberlain University; Nursing Degree – Marshalltown
Samantha's Care Philosophy: I believe that the care provided to patients should be personalized. I see a lot of value in shared decision making and want to work with patients to achieve their health goals. I love PCHC because there are so many resources to help patients as they work toward health.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2011.
Areas of Interest: primary care
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College
Ashley Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I believe in the Mission of the clinic. My job is to help patients improve their health and encourage them to take ownership and follow a healthy lifestyle.
Adult Physician Assistant
Started with us in 2007.
Areas of Interest: women’s health, contraception, dermatology, GI
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree –Northwestern College; Bachelor’s Degree – University of Iowa
Other Training: Certified in BLS through the American Red Cross; Board Certified through the NCCPA; Practical experience through 25 years as a PA
Heidi Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I enjoy providing comprehensive, personal care to a diverse population.
Other Languages Spoken: Some Spanish
Family Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2013.
Areas of Interest: urgent care
Specialized In: laceration repair, sexually transmitted infections (STI), women’s health
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Hawkeye Community College; Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Allen College
Other Training: Family Nurse Practitioner board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Melissa’s Care Philosophy: Everyone I work with deserves the same care, respect, dignity, and time no matter what their circumstances.
Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Family Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2021.
Areas of Interest: Women's Health, Psychiatric Illnesses, Urgent Care, Diabetes
Specialized In: Pap Smears, Sutures
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Mount Mercy University; Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Creighton University
Abby Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I am a part of something that is bigger than myself. I am a part of an organization that makes a difference for my community and patients. I hope to make a difference in my patient's lives that resembles the impact they have made on mine. Truly, at Peoples we all have the greatest job in the world that we can come here every day and take care of our community and YOU!
Family Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2022.
Areas of Interest: Wellness and disease prevention, urgent care, palliative care
Specialized In: Suturing and splinting
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Upper Iowa University; Master's Degree - Allen College
Sejla's Care Philosophy: I believe that every patient deserves the same care and compassion regardless of their background. I look forward to providing quality care to those that need it most while learning and growing as a provider.
Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian
Women's Health
Certified Nurse Midwife
Started with us in 2019.
Areas of Interest: family planning
Specialized In: midwifery, women's health, birth control, IUD and contraceptive implant insertion and removal
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – UC Davis (Art and Art History); Nursing Degree, Master’s Degree – Yale School of Nursing; Master's Degree - University of Iowa (Art)
Katherine’s Care Philosophy: My foundational belief as a women’s healthcare provider is that women have a basic human right to bodily autonomy. This means that they are the experts on their lives, their health, and their families, and they have a right to decide when, with whom, and whether they want to be pregnant at any given point in time. Access to contraception methods of their choosing is crucial to maintaining this right.
Other Languages Spoken: German
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2020.
Areas of Interest: family planning
Specialized In: long-acting reversible contraceptives
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Ottawa University; Nursing Degree – Allen Memorial Hospital Lutheran School of Nursing; Master’s Degree – Cardinal Stritch University; Other Training – University of Colorado
Terrie Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I support community health centers and believe in their Mission of providing access to high quality health care for all.
Pediatrics
Pediatrician
Co-Medical Director
Started with us in 1993.
Areas of Interest: children with Special Health Care Needs, ADHD
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: UW Health Madison
Dr. Neumann Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I love the support we can give patients, depending on their needs and interests – interpreters, nutrition, counseling, financial assistance, etc.
Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Pediatrician
Sees Patients at 2 Locations***
Started with us in 2015.
Areas of Interest: general pediatrics, child development
Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Residency: Marshfield Clinic; St. Joseph’s Hospital
Other Training: Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Civil Surgeon
Dr. Reed’s Care Philosophy: I am a caring pediatrician who is passionate about the health and well-being of children. I find joy in explaining health concerns to patients and their families so they understand and feel empowered.
Pediatrician
Sees Patients at 2 Locations***
Started with us in 2017.
Areas of Interest: renal, endocrine
Specialized In: suturing
Medical School: Gandhi Medical College
Residency: DCH - Pediatrics – India; Pediatrics Residency – Woodhull Medical Center
Other Training: NRP; Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Dr. Uppala’s Care Philosophy: Pediatrics is a unique branch of medicine in its own way. By taking care of kids, we take care of the whole family. As a pediatrician, it's so rewarding to see the little kids growing into healthy adults.
Other Languages Spoken: Hindi, Telugu
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 1992.
Areas of Interest: pediatric obesity, breastfeeding
Specialized In: well care of children 0-18 years old
Schooling: Nursing Degree – Allen College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree – University of Iowa; Master of Science in Nursing – University of Iowa
Other Training: Master’s Degree in Community Health and Business Leadership
Merry’s Care Philosophy: I believe all children have a right to developmentally appropriate health care and the right to be treated with respect, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender. I love the joy children bring to the world. I appreciate their wonder and curiosity. I enjoy working with families to help their child to become the individual they were meant to be.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2022
Areas of Interest: social determinants of health, and general pediatrics.
Specialized In: care of infants, children, and adolescents, as well as long acting reversible contraception.
Schooling: Bachelors – Coe College; Masters - Maryville University
Helping families promote the most optimal health and well-being for their children is important to Mrs. Delagardelle. “I enjoy meeting families and identifying needs and behaviors, then utilizing resources to provide the most support I can in helping them raise happy and healthy children”.
Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2021.
Areas of Interest: mindfulness, biofeedback, depression, anxiety
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – Allen College; Nursing Degree – Allen College; Master’s Degree – Walden University
Other Training: AmeriCorps N.C.C.C.
Jaime's Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide clients with holistic and collaborative care. This type of care reflects my personal philosophy. Knowing that I can apply my personal experience and contribute to a client’s recovery and wellness gives me a sense of personal pride, which strengthens my commitment to being a mental health provider. One of the reasons I am excited about working at People’s Community Health Clinic is their commitment to serve clients of all cultures, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Started with us in 2022.
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, and intensive psychiatric rehabilitation
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – University of Iowa; Master’s Degree – Drake University
Mary's Care Philosophy: Treating all patients regardless of illnesses and problems in their lifetime is important to
Mary. “Recovery does not imply cure and is a process that involves hard work and
change. As a counselor, I am privileged to journey with people through their recovery
process by providing counseling at Peoples Clinic. I have found that Peoples Clinic has
many compassionate, dedicated employees and I am happy to be a part of it”.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Started with us in 2021.
Areas of Interest: Psychiatry across the lifespan, as well as addiction treatment.
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – University of Texas at Tyler; Nursing Degree – University of Texas at Tyler; Master’s Degree – Maryville University
Aaron's Care Philosophy: I treat all patients regardless of where they are in life. I love walking along the path with my patients as they are on their wellness journey.
Substance Use Disorders Counselor
Started with us in 2016.
Areas of Interest: trauma informed care
Specialized In: talk therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing
Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work Certificate – University of Northern Iowa; Master’s Degree, Trauma Informed Care – University of Northern Iowa
Cindy's Care Philosophy: Substance use disorders are a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. The question is not “What is wrong with you”, but rather, “What happened to you?” When we begin to heal from our traumas, growth and learning can take place, and that is where recovery exists. In combining physical and mental health care at Peoples Clinic, the mind, body, and spirit are cared for as a package and that is what I love about my job.
Dental
Dentist
Dental Director
Sees Patients at Two Locations*
Started with us in 2021.
Dentist
Sees Patients at Two Locations*
Started with us in 2020.
Areas of Interest: preventive dentistry
Watch for a full bio soon!
Dental School: University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Other Training: UAB School of Dentistry-MS, K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital-BDS
Dr. Vaghela's Care Philosophy: I believe in our clinic’s Mission of providing quality care to all individuals and relentless efforts to overcome barriers to health care access. I strive to provide quality dental care in a comfortable environment. My goal is to understand each patient’s concerns and establish a partnership with them to achieve their oral health.
Other Languages Spoken: Hindi, Gujarati
Dental Hygienist
Sees Patients at 2 Locations*
Started with us in 2009.
Samira Enjoys This Most About Working Here: I like working at Peoples Community Health Clinic, where a lot of effort is put into removing barriers to health care. As part of the dental team, this helps me provide better care for our patients. I always try my best to help patients feel welcomed and comfortable when they come here for dental care.
Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian
Dental Hygienist
Sees Patients at Two Locations*
Started with us in 2015.
Areas of Interest: public health, dental hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Sees Patients at 2 Locations*
Started with us in 2019.
Other Languages Spoken: Bosnian
Dental Hygienist
Started with us in 2008.
Schooling: Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene – Hawkeye Community College
Kirstin Enjoys This Most About Working Here: Peoples Community Health Clinic has a passion for serving the community that is evident in every service we provide. Our dental clinic provides quality dental care with compassion and understanding. I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful place!
*Provides care at both our Waterloo and Clarksville locations.
**Provides care primarily at our Clarksville location.
***Provides care at our Waterloo and Success Street locations.