Members

Laura Archuleta, MD, Mandan Clinic

Dr. Laura Archuleta is a family physician with St. Alexius Center for Family Medicine in Mandan. Dr. Archuleta earned her Doctor of Medicine from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb. She then completed her residency in family medicine at the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa.

Dr. Archuleta is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Prior to coming to St. Alexius, Dr. Archuleta was employed at Dakota Clinic in Jamestown, ND. She was also appointed Medical Director of the Jamestown Hospital Hospice Program. She currently serves as Medical Director for St. Alexius' Hospice. Dr. Archuleta has special interest in pediatrics, natural family planning and end of life care.


Alison Black, PharmD

Alison Black, PharmD, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at North Dakota State University in Fargo. She has been employed at Sanford Health Medical Center Bismarck  (formerly MedCenterOne Health systems) inpatient pharmacy since 1998 where she has worked as a staff pharmacist, clinical pharmacist and most recently, has worked in the anticoagulation clinic 
    
Alison and her husband, Brian have 3 daughters.  They are active members in their parish and school community.


James Brooke, M.D.

Dr. Brooke joined Great Plains Clinic, P.C. in October of 1988.

Dr. Brooke is a native of Montana. He completed his undergraduate studies in zoology and chemistry at Carroll College in Helena,Montana. After obtaining his medical degree from the University of Washingtonin Seattle. He completed his surgical residency at Mercy Hospital Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dr. Brooke cares for patients of all ages. He is aspecialist in General, Vascular and Thoracic surgery. He has special interestsin laparoscopic/endoscopic procedures and surgical diseases of the skin.

Dr. Brooke is Board Certified in General Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of the American College of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a member of the clinical faculty of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and is licensed to practice surgery in North Dakota and Montana.


Rev. Harvey J. Hanel, PharmD

Rev. Harvey J. Hanel, PharmD, is a respected licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care of patients, by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy. He is a Deacon at St. Mary’s Parish Family in Bismarck specializing in marriage preparation and adult education.


Ralph Kilzer, M.D.

BA, St. John’s University; MD, Marquette University School of Medicine
MPH, Medical College of Wisconsin
US Army
UND School of Medicine Clinical Professor of Surgery; Past President, 6th District Medical Association; AMA; AAOS; Founder, Bone & Joint Center; St. Mary’s High School DSA; McCarthy Award, University of Mary; Physician Community and Professional Services Award; Schafer Excellence in Healthcare Award; Friend of Nursing Award; Legislative Service Award, ND Bar Association; Elks; Knights of Columbus; Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. North Dakota Senator since 1997.
Married (Marcia); 6 children
House 1997; Senate since 1999


Steven Kraljic

Dr. Steven Kraljic obtained his undergraduate degree from University of North Dakota. He received his medical degree at Creighton University of Medicine, Omaha, Neb. Dr. Kraljic completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Iowa, where he received extensive training in all areas of neurosurgery.

His surgical interests include pediatrics, spinal tumors, intracranial tumors including transphenoidal (through the nasal passage) approach for tumors of the pituitary gland, management of head and spinal trauma and treatment of degenerative spinal disorders, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar decompression and fusion.

Dr. Kraljic is board certified in neurosurgery. He is a member of the American Neurological Surgeon Association and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He practices at the CHI St Alexius Neurosurgical Clinic.


James Link, PhD.

A native of Richardton, Dr. Link received his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.

He is currently in private practice as a clinical psychologist in Bismarck. He specializes in individual and marital therapy, along with performing a wide-range of psychological assessment and evaluation for numerous referral agencies and clinics.

Dr. Link specializes in the integration of faith/spirituality within the domain of psychology, and treats the whole person from a Christian-based anthropology. He does extensive work for the Bismarck and Fargo Dioceses regarding evaluations for seminarian, permanent diaconate, and religious life. He also serves as an expert witness for the Tribunal in both the Bismarck and Fargo Diocese on annulment cases.

Dr. Link is a member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association, as well as the Society for Personality Assessment.

Dr. Link and his wife Tonya have seven children and are happy to live and raise their family in the Bismarck community. 


Kevin Martian, PharmD.

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Dominic Mangino (Student Member)
Grand Forks native, Dominic Mangino is a Respiratory Therapy Student at the University of Mary. He is also pursuing a masters of science in Bioethics through the University of Mary. Dominic's goal is to attend medical school and pursue further studies in medical ethics. The guild has been a motivating factor in much of this and continues to be. It has also provided mentorship opportunities rare among young health science students.



Maria "Duffy" Meyer, D.D.S.

Dr. Duffy graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in Denver, CO, where she earned these honors:

• Dr. Solomom Averbach Humanitarian Award for demonstrating outstanding compassion and concern in patient care;
• Academy of Osseointegration Award for outstanding dental student in implant dentistry;
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Predoctroral  Student Award for outstanding promise in the field of pediatric dentistry;
• Pierre Fauchard Award for outstanding academic achievements in dentistry.

She is active in many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the North Dakota Dental Association, the West Slope Dental Association, and the Catholic Medical Association.  She volunteers with Donated Dental Services and Give Kids a Smile.

A native of Killdeer where she graduated from high school with highest honors, Dr. Duffy graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson State University with a BA/BS in biology and a BA in Spanish.  Prior to that, she earned an AA degree through an exchange student program at Minnesota State University Akita in Akita, Japan.

Dr. Duffy and her husband, Mathew Meyer, a Gladstone native, have four children: Reilly, Hugh, Clancy and Rowdy.


Tamara Ruggles, PharmD.

Dr. Ruggles is both a staff and consultant pharmacist with Mayo Pharmacy of Bismarck.  She attended the University of Mary for undergraduate studies and completed her doctor of pharmacy at Creighton University.  She is one of three Certified Geriatric Practitioners in North Dakota.  Tamara also consults for Professional Pharmacy, Inc. and started her own consulting company, Specialty Pharmacy Consulting, LLC.  She is a member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. 


Janel Silvernagel, PharmD

Janel Silvernagel, PharmD, obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University in 2003.  She is currently (and proudly) employed at Mayo Pharmacy in Bismarck.  Janel and her husband, James, have two children.  They farm and ranch near Braddock and are actively involved in St. Katherine’s parish.



Anna Schmeltzer (Student Member)

Anna Schmeltzer is currently a 5th year senior at the University of Mary originally from Baraboo, Wisconsin. She is majoring in respiratory therapy and Spanish as well as minoring in chemistry and theology. Anna is also a member of the UMary women's basketball team, an emerging leaders academy graduate, and a student leader for FOCUS (fellowship of Catholic university students). She plans to attend medical school upon graduation in May 2018. She hopes to pursue rural family practice as an eventual specialty.


Joseph T. Stuart, Ph.D.

Joseph T. Stuart holds a Ph.D. in modern intellectual history from the University of Edinburgh. He is Associate Professor of History and Fellow of Catholic Studies at the University of Mary where he teaches a course in the history of science and medicine with Dr. Ray Gruby. He is married to Barbara Stuart and they have two girls, Ann Marie and Rose.

Carmen Titus, RN

Carmen Titus, RN is a native of N.D. She studied my nursing degree at the University of Mary and graduated in 2016 with her BSN. Carmen is currently a Registered Nurse at CHI St. Alexius on the Surgical Unit working mainly with post operative orthopedic and urology patients with the occasional ENT patient.



Kim Wilson, PharmD

Kim Wilson, PharmD, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at North Dakota State University in Fargo. She has been employed part time as a staff pharmacist for Mayo Pharmacy since 2002.  Located in Bismarck, Mayo Pharmacy is an independently owned business that serves both retail and long term care.

Kim and her husband, Ryan, a native of Bismarck, have six children. They are active members in their parish and school community.


John Windsor, D.O.

Dr. Windsor is board certified in interventional cardiology, adult cardiology and internal medicine. His career has focused primarily within the field of clinical and interventional cardiology. He has served as a member of the clinic operating Board of the St. Alexius Heart and Lung Clinic in Bismarck, ND.  He is a past president of the St. Alexius medical staff, and has chaired many departments such as cardio-pulmonary services and the department of cardiology. Dr. Windsor has earned numerous accolades for his work in cardiology research and practice, including the Consumer Research Council of America’s designation as one of America’s Top Cardiologists and Best Doctors in America.
 
Dr. Windsor has held several teaching appointments including positions at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery at the Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, University of Mary School of Nursing, University of North Dakota Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine and at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Windsor completed fellowships in adult cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ. He received his residency training in internal medicine from Oklahoma State University, Tulsa Regional Medical Center. Dr. Windsor earned a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from NOVA - Southeastern University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, North Miami Beach, FL.

Chaplain, Bismarck Catholic Physicians Guild
Monsignor Thomas J. Richter

Diocesan ethicist for health care
Rev. Robert P. Shea

Supporters of the Bismarck Guild
Legal - Tom Bair, Attorney at Law
Tax & Accounting - Jerry Spaedy