Prior to entering medical residency, Dr. Ivy Melgarejo briefly worked as an emergency humanitarian response doctor for Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children and as a research doctor for the Philippine Cardio Genomics Project. She trained in the beautiful island of Hawaii for Internal Medicine and went to Pittsburgh for Nephrology and Transplant…

Kyler Parkinson, CRNA, (nurse anesthetist) has a passion for his patient’s well-being and we are thankful to have him join the Mahaska Health family! Throughout the anesthesia process, Kyler is dedicated to helping every patient feel comfortable and that they have a positive experience. Both Kyler and his wife love being a part of small…
Eric Barrett, CRNA, ARNP, DNP, has been serving patients with expertise for over a decade. He specializes in anesthesia and it is always his top priority to make the patient experience the best it can be! Eric is board-certified with the NBCRNA, promoting patient safety and Provider quality. After growing up in Oskaloosa, Eric…
Mahaska Health is proud to be expanding the services we offer to the community! Libby Dassow, PA-C joins the Mahaska Health family in Rheumatology! Libby Dassow, PA-C, is board certified, and specializes in Rheumatology and Inflammatory Arthritis. Libby brings many years of experience and caring for patients as both an Occupational Therapist and a Physician…