Emergency Medicine

Our team at Benewah Community Hospital is here around the clock for you – providing 24-hour Emergency Care. Our Emergency Physicians and Nursing staff are highly trained to take care of your medical emergencies. We accept all patients in our Emergency Department, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

BCH works with LifeFlight air ambulance for patients requiring transport to a higher level of care. Critical care ambulance services are also available under some circumstances.

Michael Ettner, MD

Michael Ettner, MD

Emergency Medicine

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Ventura County Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH/ER: Since October 2019

Patrick Marvil, MD

Patrick Marvil, MD

Medical School: University of Virginia Scholl of Medicine, 2018

Residency: Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, 2019-2021

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH/ER- Since 2023

Travis Newby, DO

Travis Newby, DO

Medical School: Midwestern University, 2012

Residency: Christus Health – Texas A&M Emergency Medicine Residency, 2012-2015

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Years of Service at BCH/ER- Since 2023

Frederick Ragan, M.D.

Frederick Ragan, M.D.

Medical School: University of Alberta

Residency: University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH/ER: Since 2018

W. Scott Spence, MD

W. Scott Spence, MD

Emergency Medicine

Medical School: Oregon Health Sciences University, 1994-1999

Residency: University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine at Rockford, 1999-2002

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH- Since 2012

Cooper Wester, MD

Cooper Wester, MD

Emergency Medicine/ Chief of Staff

Medical School: University of Kentucky, 1993

Residency: University of Wyoming in Casper

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH/ER- Since 2017

Family Practice

St. Maries Family Medicine Clinic is located on the third floor of Benewah Community Hospital. Our provider staff consists of Family Practice Physicians, one Nurse Practitioner, one Physician Assistant, and one Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Our Family Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive medical care for your entire family- from newborns to seniors. We will provide you with the best medical care available for every stage of life. Each provider in our clinic has a special interest which includes geriatric care, diabetes, thyroid disease, skin conditions, women’s health, etc. We are here to take care of all of your needs!

Terry Davenport, DO

Terry Davenport, DO

Family Practice

Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pomona, CA 1991

Internship: St. Benning Army Hospital, Columbus, GA 1991-1994

Residency: Martin Army Community Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH- Since 1998

Jordan Day, PA-C

Jordan Day, PA-C

Family Practice

School: Wichita State University 2014-2016

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Professional Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants

Years of Service at BCH- Since 2017

Kara Seigley, FNP

Kara Seigley, FNP

Family Practice

School: Gonzaga University 2023

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Years of Service at BCH- Since 2023

W. Scott Spence, MD

W. Scott Spence, MD

Family Practice

Medical School: Oregon Health Sciences University, 1994-1999

Residency: University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine at Rockford, 1999-2002

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Years of Service at BCH- Since 2012

Surgeons

In addition to your surgeon, your care team will include a number of other healthcare professionals, including a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and operating room (OR) nurse(s).

St. Maries Family Medicine Specialty Clinic provides a large list of services available to our patients. Providers from other facilities can see their clinic patients here, as well as perform surgeries at BCH. This service requires no extra travel for you; you can see your specialist in St. Maries.

Benewah Community Hospital strives to provide the best in surgical procedures, care, and keeping you close to home!

Jon Thompson, MD

Jon Thompson, MD

General Surgeon

Medical School: University Health Sciences Center, 2001

Residency: University Health Sciences Center, 2001-2008

Board Certification: American Board of General Surgery

Years of Service at BCH/ER- Since 2023

Gregg Schellack, DO

Gregg Schellack, DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Medical School: Des Moines University, 2003

Internship: Naval Medical Center San Diego, 2003-2004

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2006-2010

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Years of Service at BCH- Starting January 2022!

Brad Capawana, DPM

Brad Capawana, DPM

Podiatry (Foot & Ankle) Surgeon

Medical School: California College of Podiatric Medicine, 1994

Residencies: Doxey Hatch Medical Center, 1995-1997

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Years of Service at BCH: Since 2018

The specialty services offered at St. Maries Family Medicine Specialty Clinic include:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic Spine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Podiatry

Click here for a list of Specialty Providers that currently perform services at BCH.

A referral may be required for some Specialist appointments.

The Specialty Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located on the fourth floor of Benewah Community Hospital.

For appointments or more information, please call 245-7629.