Surgical Services,
Anesthesiology

Melissa Marie Mahon, DNP, CRNA, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist with extensive experience in both hospital and critical access settings. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Iowa and holds advanced degrees in nurse anesthesia and nursing from Wolford College, the University of Missouri, and Columbia College. Melissa has provided…

Craig Hoffman, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and the management of heart rhythm disorders. He brings over 20 years of advanced cardiac experience to Mahaska Health, with a focus on atrial fibrillation care, cardiac rhythm management devices, and diagnostic testing. Craig began his career at Mayo Clinic as a Certified…

Michelle Harban, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology, providing skilled, compassionate support throughout each phase of treatment.

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)

Hanna Shively, ARNP is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Ear, Nose and Throat care. Hanna earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed a Master of Science in Nursing at Purdue Global University.

Hospitalist, Inpatient Medicine

Ruffin Tchakounte, DO specializes in Internal Medicine as a Hospitalist. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Anatomy from Des Moines University, and his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Iowa. Dr. Tchakounte completed his Internal Medicine Residency through the University of Iowa, in the UnityPoint Health…