Providers
All SEARHC health care providers are licensed to practice in Alaska by either the State Medical Board, the Board of Dental Examiners, the Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification, or the Alaska Board of Nursing. Besides this state licensing,many of our providers have additional board certification that is listed in their individual profiles.
Jerry Z. Ainsworth, MD
Sitka
Specialty
Ear, Nose and Throat
Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Education
Dr. Ainsworth earned a medical degree at Baylor Medical School in Houston, Texas and completed a fellowship in otology at Baylor Medical School.
Special Interests:
Dr. Ainsworth has a special interest in ear, nose and throat treatment.
Noble E. Anderson, MD
Haines
Medical Director
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Dr. Anderson earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia). He completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Virginia Medical Center (Charlottesville, Va.). He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in premedicine from The Penn State University (State College, Pa.). Before deciding to make Haines his home, Dr. Anderson worked at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka. He also has worked as a locum tenens physician (traveling physician) with stops in Sitka, Bethel, Kotzebue and Ketchikan in Alaska, in addition to other assignments in Washington State and California.
Special Interests:
Dr. Anderson’s special interests include general family medicine, obstetrics and evidence-based medicine. He also enjoys hiking, fishing, photography and mountain climbing. Dr. Anderson is the medical director for the SEARHC Haines Health Center.
John A. Baciocco, MD
Sitka
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Dr. Baciocco earned a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed a residency in general family practice at San Joaquin, Calif.
Special Interests:
Dr. Baciocco offers a full range of family practice and obstetrics. He has a special interest in helping patients manage their diabetes.
Karl Bausler, Physician Assistant
Juneau
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education
Karl was trained as a family nurse practitioner and physician assistant at Stanford University and completed a residency in emergency medicine at Los Angeles County trauma center.
Special Interests:
Karl enjoys working with teens.
Brian J. Benjamin, MD
Juneau
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Dr. Benjamin earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, N.Y. He completed a residency in Family Medicine with Duke University Medical Center Department of Community and Family Medicine in Durham, N.C. Dr. Benjamin also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in zoology from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Before moving to Juneau, Dr. Benjamin spent 16 years working as a family physician in clinics associated with Duke University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, with many of those years spent as medical director or division chief. He also served as a clinical adjunct professor, clinical associate professor or consulting associate professor in Family Medicine for both schools. Before that, he spent four years as an urgent care and emergency physician with Coastal Emergency Services in Durham, N.C. In addition, Dr. Benjamin has been an executive with two medical information system companies in California.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Benjamin is a Diplomat with the American Academy of Family Physicians, and a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the North Carolina Academy of Physicians and the Formulary Committee for Senior PharmAssist. He received the Duke University Medical Center Family Medicine Award for Outstanding Residency Teaching in 1994-95. He also holds recognitions from the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) in diabetes care (2007) and cardiovascular and stroke care (2008).
Special Interests:
Dr. Benjamin is interested in geriatrics, general primary care and medical informatics. He also enjoys fishing, boating, flying, riding his Harley and skiing.
Mignon F. “Mimi” Benjamin, MD
Juneau
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Dr. Benjamin earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, N.Y. She completed a residency in Family Medicine with Duke University Medical Center Department of Community and Family Medicine in Durham, N.C. Dr. Benjamin also earned a Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude) with a major in theater from Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., and she earned a certificate premedical from Columbia University in New York City. Before moving to Juneau, Dr. Benjamin spent 20 years as a physician in North Carolina with time spent as a clinical associate professor in Family Medicine with Duke University's Durham Medical Center and a clinical assistant professor in Family Medicine and associate medical director for quality improvement for the University of North Carolina Community-based Practices. She also has been a consultant for the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence and medical director for the Carolina Center for Clinical Information. Before starting her medical career, Dr. Benjamin spent four years as a professional equity actress/singer in New York City.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Benjamin is a Diplomat with the American Academy of Family Physicians, and a member of the American Medical Association, the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians and the Durham-Orange County Medical Society. She received the Duke University Medical William J. "Terry" Kane Award for Excellence in Clinical Family Medicine in 1995, and she served as chief resident in Family Medicine at Duke University in 1994-95. She also holds a recognition from the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) in diabetes care (2009).
Special Interests:
Dr. Benjamin is interested in women's health and general family practice. She also enjoys tap dance (performing and teaching), water sports and theater.
Jeannette S. Berry, Nurse Anesthetist
Sitka
Specialty
Anesthesia
Certification
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Education
Jeannette earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Seattle University and a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She earned her Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist credential from the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Anesthesia Program. She spent 15 years working in intensive care units and critical care units with the U.S. Navy before coming to SEARHC.
Awards & Honors
Jeannette has won several military medals.
Special Interests:
Jeannette has medical special interests in respiratory physiology and pharmacology. She enjoys spending time with her family (including a young granddaughter), dog training, quilting and fiber arts, music, gardening and animal husbandry.
William Beutel, MD
Sitka
Specialty
General Surgery
Certification
American Board of Surgery
Education
Dr. Beutel earned his Medical Doctorate and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill., and a Master of Science degree in biology from Occidental College in Los Angeles. Dr. Beutel spent three years as a staff surgeon at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Surgery in Iowa City, Iowa, then moved to the Charlotte, N.C., region where he had a private surgical practice for 23 years.
Awards & Honors
While in college, Dr. Beutel was selected for the James Scholar Program of Independent Study at the University of Illinois. He also participated in the Medical Assistance Programs-Reader's Digest International Medical Fellowship Program in India.
Special Interests:
Dr. Beutel has special medical interests in gall bladder disease, nutrition and wound healing. He also enjoys hiking, fishing and reading.
Mel Bingham, Physician Assistant
Klawock
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Education
Mel holds a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Rocky Mountain College (Billings, Mont.).
Special Interests:
Mel practices Family Medicine and has a particular interest in rural health services.
Andrew D. “Drew” Bodmer, Physician Assistant
Sitka
Specialty
Family Medicine
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Education
Drew earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He also earned a master's degree physician assistant studies from AT Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz. Before moving to Sitka, Bodmer previously worked as a physician assistant in a family medicine private practice and in pediatric urgent care in Mesa, Ariz.
Special Interests:
Drew said he enjoys the variety of medicine and hasn't found an area to specialize in yet. He will work in urgent care for SEARHC. He also enjoys hiking, camping, running, mountaineering, scuba diving and spending time with his family.