WU ID Clinic has a large and well-trained staff, full of professionals committed to providing high-quality care and services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Clinic Staff (2015)

Providers

Our providers offer state-of-the-art HIV medical care and look forward to partnering with you on your healthcare journey.

Attending physicians

An attending physician has completed all specialty and sub-specialty training and is employed as a faculty member in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Several of our attending physicians trained here as fellows and liked it so much they stayed!

  • E-P Barrette, MD, FACP
  • Nigar Kirmani, MD
  • William Powderly, MD
  • Rachel Presti, MD, PhD
  • Steve Lawrence, MD
Nurse practitioners

Whereas a registered nurse (RN) has completed an advanced training program in a medical specialty, a nurse practitioner (NP) can be a primary provider and prescribe medications.

  • Debra Gase, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
  • Katie Hannigan, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Physician assistant

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed and certified health care professional who practices medicine in partnership with doctors. Similar to a nurse practitioner (NP),  a PA can also prescribe medications.

  • Philana Liang, PA-C, MPH
Residents and fellows

A resident is a physician who has finished medical school and is receiving training in a specialized area like internal medicine. Board certification requires satisfactory completion of a residency program.

A fellow is a physician who has finished medical school plus residency, and is now receiving more sub-specialty training in infectious diseases.

Visit Division of Infectious Diseases directory to search for current fellows »

Staff

WU ID Clinic has a talented, diverse and experienced group of professionals who provide a variety of services designed to support patients living with HIV/AIDS. Several services are provided by Project ARK staff who are integrated within the clinic to reduce barriers and support retention in care.

Medical Assistants
Deloris Wilhite

Nurses
Jill Hoffman
Kenneth Woodhouse
Kristin Palmquist
Nikki Thuman
Sara Harshaw
Tresa Joseph

Health Coaches
Kneeshe Davis-Parkinson

Mental Health Counselors
Cheryl Nelson

Medical Secretary
Mary Stone

Clinic Manager
Lori Watkins

HIV Program Director
Tina Markovich

HEY (youth) Team Case Managers
Dana Bowens (lead)
James Tate
Lisa Jackson-McLean
Lisa Stief

Adult Team Case Managers
Aimee Nolan
Andrea Armstead
Camisha Tucker
Jennifer Mister
Laurie Gilden (lead)
Shannon Cline
Tomeika Watson

Expanded HIV Testing Coordinator
Kathryn Tenkku

Data & Quality Management
Julia Schlueter
Maria Freshman