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St. Luke’s in the Jerome Community

St. Luke’s is proud to be part of the Jerome community, bringing our long tradition of skill, compassion, dedication, and compassionate care to the local population. We offer wide a range of services at our hospital and clinics, from emergency and family medicine to OB/GYN and geriatric care. We’re also dedicated to supporting your overall health and well-being through wellness and prevention programs. It’s our privilege to help the people of Jerome stay as safe and healthy as possible, and live their best lives. 

Highlights & Resources

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    Hundreds Attend Annual Health Fair in Jerome

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  • Facilities & Locations

St. Luke's Jerome Medical Center

Caring for Jerome and the surrounding area since 1952, we bring you a wide range of expert services from emergency care to childbirth to surgery.

  • Location & Contact Info

    709 N. Lincoln Ave.
    Jerome, ID 83338
    (208) 814-9500

Specialties

Providers

  • Devin S. Bowman, PA-C

    Occupational Health

    Biography

    Devin Bowman, PA-C worked in family medicine and urgent care in Baker City, Oregon before joining the St. Luke’s Occupational Health team in Magic Valley. He has received and maintained current certification through the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

    Devin earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Des Moines University and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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    Mark A. Crandall, MD

    General Cardiology

    Biography

    Mark Crandall, MD, FACC has clinical interests in quality improvement projects and system-based care. He performs diagnostic heart catheterization, echocardiography, tilt table tests, and cardiac stress tests. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography.

    Dr. Crandall is a Twin Falls native and serves as the site director for Cardiology at St. Luke’s Magic Valley.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

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  • Catherine A. Doyle, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Catherine Doyle, MD is experienced in family medicine, dermatology, and orthopedics, and a member of the Idaho Rural Health Association. She has special interests in prenatal care, pediatrics, diabetes care, and dermatology.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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  • Peter B. Ferrara, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Peter B. Ferrara, MD is experienced in family medicine and obstetrics. He travels overseas yearly focusing on reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

    In his free time, Dr. Ferrara enjoys traveling, gardening, skateboarding, snowboarding, sports, Latin dancing, and playing guitar.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Todd G. Hastings, DO

    Occupational Health

    Biography

    Todd Hastings, DO, MPH is board certified in occupational and environmental medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He specializes in workplace injuries, return-to-work and pre-employment evaluations, OSHA mandated surveillance exams, DOT medical certifications, and disability evaluations and impairment ratings.

    Dr. Hastings earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and served eight years in the United States Navy after graduating medical school.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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  • James S. Irwin, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    James Irwin, MD serves as director of the Magic Valley Rural Training Track Continuity Clinic at St. Luke’s Jerome, and was named Idaho’s 2011 Family Physician of the Year by the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians.

    As part of his practice, Dr. Irwin delivers babies at St. Luke's Jerome.

  • Joshua W. Kern, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Joshua Kern, MD is a primary care physician serving patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Kern serves as the vice president of medical affairs for St. Luke’s Magic Valley, Jerome, and Wood River; program director of the Magic Valley Rural Program; and supervisor of the residency clinic. He has also held leadership roles with the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho’s rural training track in Jerome and Magic Valley since its inception.

    Dr. Kern completed the National Institute for Program Director Development Fellowship and is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration in the Executive MBA program at Boise State University. 

  • Kena D. Lackman, MD

    Family Medicine

  • Melissa D. Merrill, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Melissa Merrill, CNM, WHNP earned her graduate degree as a certified nurse midwife from the University of Cincinnati, where she also earned her master's degree in nursing.

    Melissa delivers babies at St. Luke's Jerome as part of her practice.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Nicole L. Ruske, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Nicole Ruske, MD is experienced in family medicine and obstetrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Medical Women's Association, and Doctors for Global Health.

    Dr. Ruske has volunteered around the world, including the Philippines, Nepal, El Salvador, and Ecuador. She is a certified sailing instructor and enjoys the outdoors, sports, theater, and traveling.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Yolanda S. Sedano, PA-C

    Family Medicine

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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  • Elizabeth H. Sugden, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    As part of her practice, Dr. Sugden delivers babies at St. Luke's Jerome and St. Luke's Magic Valley.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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  • Alice R. Trabert, NP

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Alice Trabert, FNP is board certified and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Idaho State University and her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Gonzaga University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
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      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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