Medical School: Des Moines University, PA Training
Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Dennis is an Emergency Room provider.
Specialty:
Physician Assistant
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Medical School: Wichita State University, PA Training
Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Joshua is an Emergency Room provider.
Specialty:
Physician Assistant
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
In his extensive work in healthcare, Desbien has seen the industry through a number of different roles. He completed Coffeyville Community College’s paramedic program then earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wichita State University and spent three years as an RN before going back to Wichita State to earn an MSN-FNP.
Perry is an Emergency Room provider.
Specialty:
Nurse Practitioner
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
CEO and Chief Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Comes once a month for scopes and pain management (epidurals, ablations) as referred.
Specialty:
Anesthesia
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita
Fellowships: Cardiology, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiologist who sees patients monthly for their follow ups.
Specialty:
Cardiology
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Gage Reichert, PA is the newest member of the GCH team. He grew up outside of Dresden, KS on the family farm with his parents and four other brothers. He is a certified physician assistant and graduate of Wichita State University. Before finding his passion as a physician assistant, he served as a registered nurse, working in long term care, surgery, and the intensive care unit. Gage enjoys getting to know his patients not only as their provider, but also as their friend. He enjoys being in the outdoors, reading, playing drums, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Year joined staff: 2021
Education: Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies
Wichita State University
Specialty:
Family Medicine
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Kat Davis, PA maintains board certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support and a medical examiner for the department of transportation. Kat is eager to provide comprehensive, holistic healthcare to help her patients learn more about preventive healthcare. Her special interests include women’s health, men’s health, acute care, family medicine and youth services. In her personal life, she devotes her time to her French bulldog, Potato, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Also in her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball and getting in the holiday spirit.
Year joined staff: 2019
Education: Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies
Emory University
Specialty:
Family Medicine
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
Colorectal Surgery, Endoscopies
Medical School: Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA (Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Research) | University of Missouri-Columbia, MO (Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery)
Board Certified: American Board of Surgery
Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR | Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Comes the first Thursday of the first full week for scopes and EGDs.
Specialty:
General Surgery
Contact:
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
A native of upstate New York where he was born and raised on his family’s dairy farm, Dr. Luke Handy has nearly 20 years of family medicine practiced in a rural setting. Dr. Handy cares for all ages and enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and their families. He takes pride in personalizing treatment and ensuring ongoing access to quality healthcare. In his free time, Dr. Handy likes hunting, fishing, reading, and enjoying time with his family and church.
Year joined staff: 2018
Education: Doctor of Medicine – University of Rochester, School of Medicine
University of Rochester – Family Medicine Residency
Specialty:
Family Medicine
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
No
Dr. David Atkins is a hometown physician who grew up in Morland, KS. He is dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases that affect you and your family. In his personal life, Dr. David devotes his time to his three children. He also enjoys reading, golfing, and rooting for the K-State Wildcats. Dr. Atkins serves our country as a Flight Surgeon for the Army National Guard. He is excited to be in Graham County practicing medicine in the community he calls home.
Year joined staff: 2014
Education: Doctor of Medicine – University of Kansas, School of Medicine
University of Kansas – Family Medicine Residency
Specialty:
Family Medicine
Contact:
(785) 421-2121
Accepting New Patients:
Yes
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Graham County Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care delivered by a skilled team of healthcare professionals. Our Emergency Room is equipped to handle a wide range of medical situations and is connected to both ground and air ambulance services for rapid transfer if advanced care is required.
Our Emergency Department is equipped to treat a broad range of urgent and emergent health conditions. Services include:
Visit the Emergency Room if you or a loved one is experiencing:
If you’re uncertain, don’t wait—call 911 or visit our ER for evaluation.
Our team partners with trusted ambulance providers to ensure timely transport to and from our facility. When a higher level of care is required, we coordinate with major regional hospitals for smooth and rapid transfers via:
We make sure your transition is as safe and seamless as possible.
Our ER is staffed by experienced physicians, nurses, and support staff committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care around the clock.
Every patient is treated with urgency, compassion, and a focus on the best possible outcome.
Graham County Hospital ER is open 24/7.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately.
304 W Prout St, Hill City, KS 67642
Main Hospital Line: (785) 421-2121