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Peter Christensen
Health Center
Trust your healthcare with our experienced team
Arthur Helgerson, D.D.S.
Surgeon

Dr. Helgerson is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 35 years of expertise in his field. Prior to joining our team at PCHC, Dr. Helgerson worked with a team of four Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons at his private practice in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Helgerson has been with PCHC for 4 years, and is also an active staff member at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Typical procedures at PCHC include: wisdom tooth extractions, surgical extractions, TMJ treatment, with the addition of more extensive procedures at Howard Young Medical Center. Dr. Helgerson is also a faculty member at Marquette University where he teaches graduate students in a variety of clinical procedures. Dr. Helgerson is an avid golfer and has played at numerous historic golf courses across the globe.

John Filz, P.A.-C
Physician Assistant

John Filz is a physician assistant, certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Prior to his journey to becoming a Physician Assistant, John has 15 years of experience as a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve. John has been with the Peter Christensen Health Center for 22 years, all of which he says he has been fortunate to treat his “friends” as well as his patients. John is currently accepting new patients as well as treating same day, or “walk-In” patients.

Dana Irmick, APNP
Nurse Practitioner student

Dana started at PCHC as a Nurse Practitioner student through the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. Upon graduation, Dana started a full time practice at PCHC in 2006. Prior to her Nurse Practitioner training, Dana worked as a Registered Nurse for several years at Howard Young Medical Center in the departments of Intensive Care, Emergency, and Obstetrics. Dana enjoys treating patients across the life span and involving the whole family in her patient care model. Outside of the clinic, Dana enjoys camping, fishing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Dave Larsen, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Doctor Larsen graduated from UOMHS in Des Moines, Iowa in 1994 where he earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery degree. He is currently Board Certified in podiatric medicine and surgery. His focus is on amputation prevention and limb preservation.

Dr. Larsen and Dr. Meyer are a husband and wife team who own a private practice, and they provide services in Eagle River, Hayward, Ashland, and 6 other Tribes in Northern Wisconsin.

Shannon Meyer, DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Doctor Meyer graduated from UOMHS in Des Moines, Iowa in 1994 where she earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery degree. She is currently Board Certified in podiatric medicine and surgery. Her focus is on amputation prevention and limb preservation.

Dr.  Meyer and Dr. Larsen are a husband and wife team who own a private practice, and they provide services in Eagle River, Hayward, Ashland, and 6 other Tribes in Northern Wisconsin.

John Spellmeyer, M.D.
Radiologist

Dr. Spellmeyer has been working at Peter Christensen Health Center since 1999 as a Board Certified Radiologist. Dr. Spellmeyer is a Veteran of the United States Navy and is has been a practicing radiologist for more than 40 years. Dr. Spellmeyer has seen numerous advances in the field of radiology and served a lead role in Peter Christensen's transition from paper films to the world of digital radiography! With this new technology, Dr. Spellmeyer has the capability of reading patients' x-rays from anywhere in the world. Dr. Spellmeyer and his wife live right here in Lac du Flambeau and enjoy all seasons in northern Wisconsin, especially summer when they tend to their large outdoor garden filled with wonderful fruits and vegetables.

Emily Busha
Katrina Mares

Dr. Katrina Mares (enrolled member LDF Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians) obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2015, having graduated cum laude and on the Dean's List for Academic Excellence. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth (2008). Dr. Mares has worked for PCHC for over 5 years and has additional training in Leander technique and the Motion Palpitation Institute Extremities Course. Dr. Mares has recently been certified in Dry Needling technique and utilizes other techniques and treatments in ultrasound, laser, electrical stimulation, manual manipulation, and kinesiology taping. 

Melissa Maki
Dr. Jill Redman
Optical Department

Dr. Redman joined Peter Christensen Health Center in the summer of 2009. She was born and raised in Southeastern Nebraska and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Lincoln in 2005. Dr. Redman then completed four years of graduate training at Indiana University School of Optometry where she met her husband, Dr. Benjamin Redman. Dr. Jill Redman provides comprehensive eye care for the whole family, including the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders and diseases/injuries of the eyes. She has special interest in pediatric eye care and in the management of ocular diseases. Dr. Redman has felt very welcomed in the Northwoods community and takes advantage of the vast recreational opportunities offered here. She has thoroughly enjoyed her experience working with the people of Lac du Flambeau and learning about the rich Ojibwe culture and heritage. She feels blessed to work in a brand new multidisciplinary clinical setting alongside knowledgeable providers, as part of a team coordinating complete health care of patients.

William Raduege

Dr. William Raduege obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961 from North Central College and conducted graduate study in Biochemistry at Virginia Tech in 1962. Dr. Raduege went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1966. Dr. Raduege has practiced in several locations around northern Wisconsin, including Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Woodruff and Ladysmith. He has several accolades with the Wisconsin Medical Society and has previously served in many roles for the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Raduege is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps and serves as the Supervising/Collaborating Physician for PCHC since June of 2020. 

Oleta Bubacz, MT (ASCP)
Laboratory

Oleta joined us in 2010 after having worked at HYMC lab, primarily as microbiology supervisor for 29 years. She also enjoys kayaking, reading, cooking, pets, and her family in her private life.

Mary Dunphy, MT (ASCP)
Laboratory

Mary has worked as needed and regular part-time since 1984.  She oversees our Quality Assurance Program.