Esther is a Licensed Massage Therapist who offers a wide variety of massage techniques, including stone massage. Esther enjoys helping her clients feel better, maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage their pain. As an Oskaloosa native who was born at Mahaska Health, she is honored to be treating patients in her home community. Specialty Massage…
Dr. Lisa Ruckman is a Hospitalist at Mahaska Health. She is a North Mahaska graduate who grew up on the DeBoef family farm in rural Mahaska County. As a mother of six, Dr. Ruckman understands family and would be honored to be a part of yours. Specialty Hospitalist Board Status American Board of Family Medicine…
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Specialties Diabetes Education Medical Nutritional Therapy Board Status Commision on Dietetic Registration Education University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN Location Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa, IA
Paul Riggs, MD, FACS, has been serving the Mahaska community since 1985. A native of Illinois and after receiving his training in Kansas, Dr. Riggs chose Mahaska county because of its need for a surgeon to serve the community. Dr. Riggs has always enjoyed science, biology and chemistry, which lead him toward a pre-med education.…
Shawn Richmond, MD, has been serving the Mahaska Health community in areas of primary care and obstetrics since 2000. Originally, from Ottumwa, he chose to practice at Mahaska Health in order to be close to family and because of the great atmosphere of the community. Dr. Richmond is well known for the care and concern…
