Lutheran physician leaders for 2024

We welcome and thank these 17 physician leaders for their loyalty to this medical staff and their dedication to ensuring Lutheran furthers its position as the best hospital for members of this community to receive the care and support they need to live their healthiest lives.

Medical staff executive team

Allan Brants, MD, chief of staff

Scott Miner, MD, chief of staff-elect

Ritika Patel, MD, secretary/treasurer

Department chairs

Craig Davis, MD, Anesthesia

Amanda Kao, MD, Emergency Medicine

Joel Strohecker, DO, Hospitalist Medicine

Zachary Norman, MD, Medical Subspecialty

Brian Ravert, MD, Medical Imaging

Debra Ganter, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Reuben Lufrano, MD, Orthopedic Surgery

Mathew Rumery, MD, Pathology

Lisa Umphrey, MD, Pediatrics

Andrew Teaford, MD, Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine

Juhi Asad, MD, Surgery

Committee chairs

Jeff DesJardin, MD, Credentials

Jeff DesJardin, MD, Infection Control

Aram Neuschatz, MD, Medical Staff Peer Review

Scott Miner, MD, Performance Excellence

Chris Zaw-Mon, MD, Trauma