Below is our list of healthcare professionals who are qualified in your state. Please note, MyCatholicDoctor extensively utilizes telehealth to expand access to our faithful clinicians. This means many of our providers may not be located physically in your state.

All Providers in Iowa

Kathleen Berchelmann, M.D.
Pediatrician

CO-FOUNDER, CHAIR OF DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS - Dr. Berchelmann treats patients from birth through young adulthood for medical and behavioral health needs.  She is available for virtual primary care. She also provides vaccine and medication consultation.

*Languages: English

Rev. Fr. Christopher Smith, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy, Priest

CHAIR OF DEPT. OF PHARMACY━ Rev. Fr. Chris is a Doctor of Pharmacy who provides consultation regarding all medications and vaccines, especially regarding issues related to medical ethics.

*Languages: English

Arnoldo Padilla Vazquez, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician

CHAIR OF THE DEPT. OF COVID CARE━ Dr. Padilla Vazquez sees adults for all medical concerns including acute and chronic conditions, COVID care, behavioral/mental health, men's health, and end-of-life care consultation. He has a particular interest in Functional Medicine.

*Languages: English, Spanish 

David Wachs, M.D.
Family Practice Physician

Dr. Wachs sees patients of all ages for all general medical needs and behavioral health. Dr. Wachs has a special interest in infertility care and family planning as well as geriatrics and end of life care from a Catholic perspective.

*Languages: English

Rebecca Sweeney, M.D.
Pediatrician

Dr. Sweeney sees patients from birth through young adulthood for medical and behavioral health needs.

*Languages: English, Spanish 

Karen Dalton, M.D., CFCMC
Primary Care Adult Medicine and NaproTechnology

CHAIR OF DEPT. OF INTERNAL MEDICINE━ Dr. Dalton sees adults ages 18 yrs and older for general medical issues, including acute illnesses, long covid care and general health problems, as well as women's health and NaproTechnology/infertility issues for both wives and their husbands. She is also offers abortion pill reversal treatment and care.  VIRTUAL TELEHEALTH-ONLY PROVIDER.

*Languages: English

James Ulager, M.D., FAAFP
Family Physician, Addiction Medicine

CHAIR OF THE DEPT. OF ADDICTION CARE━ Dr. Ulager sees patients of all ages. He is especially passionate about addiction care. He offers telehealth visits in multiple states and home visits in Hinesburg, Vermont, and surrounding communities.

*Languages: English

Andrea Pearson, MD, FAAD
Dermatologist

CHAIR OF THE DEPT. OF DERMATOLOGY━ Dr. Pearson treats patients of all ages for acute and chronic dermatologic needs. She is available for virtual evaluation and management of chronic skin diseases, acute rashes and some skin lesions and will make referrals as needed for surgical procedures. 

*Languages: English

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