Aaron Smith, DO, FACOS is a Board Certified, Fellowship-trained Urology Specialist. Dr. Aaron Smith provides expert urology care for Mahaska Health in coordination with University of Iowa Health Care, a national leader in diagnosing and treating bladder and urinary disorders. UI Health Care’s team-based approach to individualized patient care draws from medical and surgical…

Emergency Medicine

Leah Bethel, DO is an Emergency Medicine provider in Mahaska Health Emergency Services. Dr. Bethel has a wealth of experience from the past 10 plus years of working in healthcare. She attended medical school at Des Moines University Medical School and spent her residency at Broadlawns Family Medicine Residency Program. She is also board certified…

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Kamerath is a Mahaska Health Emergency Medicine Physician serving the emergent needs of rural Iowa. As a native of small-town Utah, Dr. Kamerath was excited to experience medical training in Iowa because it felt just like home. Dr. Kamerath is driven by a need to be prepared for any emergency and takes pride and…

Hospitalist, Inpatient Medicine

Dr. Kyle Witt – Hospitalist – Inpatient Physician. Dr. Witt completed his residency at the University of Arizona, and serves as a Hospitalist on our Inpatient Department. His professional interests and clinical expertise lie in the areas of public health and geriatric care. Dr. Witt truly has a heart for people and that has driven…

Surgery Medical Director, General Surgeon

Dr. Jesse Van Maanen joined the Mahaska Health surgical team as a Board Certified General Surgeon. Dr. Van Maanen grew up in Pella and Leighton and enjoyed the small communities in which he lived for their rural opportunities, close-knit friendships, and family values. He was first exposed to medicine and surgery when he had to…