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.
Craig Burns, MD
Medical School: St. Christopher’s College of Medicine, London, UK, 2011
Residency: University of Oklahoma, 2013-2016
Fellowship: Integris Baptist Team Health Emergency Medicine, 2017
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Years of Service at BCH/ER- Since 2017
Michael Ettner, MD
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
Juergen Lang, M.D.
Benewah Community HospitalMedical School: University of Wuerzburg School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Integrated Surgical Program & St. Vincent Health Dept. of Family Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Years of Service at BCH/ER: Beginning July 2020
Frederick Ragan, M.D.
Benewah Community HospitalMedical 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
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
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
Travis Newby, DO
Benewah Community HospitalMedical 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
Patrick Marvil, MD
Benewah Community HospitalMedical 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
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
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
W. Scott Spence, MD
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
Jordan Day, PA-C
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
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
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
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
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.
