Advanced Practice Clinicians in Neenah, WI
Our advanced practice clinicians work in close conjunction with our physicians to provide you the best care team experience. Meet them below.
Meet Our Advanced Practice Clinicians

Douglas A. Bartelt, DNP, APNP, NP-C
Doug’s philosophy is to keep you in command of your health goals while collaboratively working with you to achieve and maintain the best quality of life possible.

Hillary Bashaw, APNP FNP-BC
Hillary is a nurse practitioner providing neurosurgical care.

Penny M. Bernards, APNP
Penny Bernards is a nurse practitioner who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system such as stroke, headache, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, degenerative disorders, vertigo, dizziness and infectious disorders of the nervous system.

Kristen A. Brazzale, APNP
Kristen is a nurse practitioner that works with the neurosurgical team in both the clinic and the hospital.

Lauran M. Brice, APNP
Lauran comes to Neuroscience Group with a fresh perspective on neurology and patient care.

Ross L. Carlson, APNP
Ross Carlson is a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedic spine surgery.

Michael A. Cruz, APNP
Michael is a neurosurgical nurse practitioner who works on a team with a neurosurgeon both in clinic and hospital settings.

Ashley E. Gehrke, APNP
Ashley is a nurse practitioner who works with our neurological team both in the clinic and in the hospital.

Lacy B. Ihde, APNP
Lacy specializes in treating those suffering from headaches/migraines, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.

Arienne L. Krizenesky, DNP, APNP, NP-C
Arienne is a nurse practitioner who provides individualized care focused on maximizing a patient’s long term quality of life.

Christine E. McGee, DNP, APNP, NP-BC
Christine’s philosophy is patient centered care that treats the whole person, not just a particular problem.

Christine A. Munson, APNP
Christine Munson is a neurosurgical specialist who assists with surgical interventions of the nervous system – brain, spine and cranial nerves.

Dacy C. Reimer, APNP
Dacy specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, and dementia.

Bethany R. Rothe, PA-C
As a Physician Assistant, Bethany Rothe is a neurosurgical specialist who assists with surgical interventions of the brain and spine, as well as clinical patient care.

Cathy Shine, APNP
Cathy Shine is a nurse practitioner specializing in neurology.

Billie A. Sturgeon, APNP
Billie Sturgeon is a neurosurgical nurse practitioner.

Jodi L. Tesch, DNP, APNP
My philosophy of care consists of supporting the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing with an individualized plan of care.

Kristine Twomey, APNP
Kristine Twomey is a nurse practitioner who works with the neurologists to provide in-clinic care for patients with neurological concerns.

Jaime L. Velie, APNP
Jaime Velie is a nurse practitioner specializing in neurology.

Michelle A. Ziegelbauer, APNP
Michelle is a nurse practitioner who has been providing care for patients with neurosurgical needs since 2008.