Services
Internal medicine is devoted to the comprehensive care of adult patients and includes (but is not limited to) diagnosis and treatment of:

• Heart disease and hypertension
• Kidney disease
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Arthritis and other joint problems
• Allergies
• Cancer
• Anemia
• Lung problems such as asthma and emphysema
• Infections
• Neurological problems such as strokes and seizures
• Nutritional problems
• Depression
• Skin disease
• Diabetes and thyroid disease

New Patients / Appointments
We are accepting new patients.
To contact us or to make an appointment please call (208) 381-4100.

After-hours and Weekends
Our physicians alternate being "on call" for emergency care before and after our regular office hours. The physician on call can be reached by calling our office at (208) 381-4100.

What is Internal Medicine?
Internists are sometimes called primary care physicians. They are fully trained specialists in adult medicine, much like pediatricians are specialists in the care of children. Internists are specially trained to care for complex medical problems in the office and in the hospital (including coronary and intensive care units and the emergency department), providing a smooth continuum of care. We are prepared to handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where many illnesses occur at the same time. Internists are also capable of performing a variety of technical medical procedures. Severe medical illnesses often require the broad training and skills of internists to coordinate highly trained care teams. As internists, we keep the whole patient in mind, rather than merely focusing on a single disease or organ system.

Working closely with our physicians are physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). Also known as "advanced practice providers," PAs and NPs provide follow-up care for acute or chronic illness if your doctor is not available, and may provide annual exams and procedures.

St. Luke's Clinics
St. Luke's Clinics are an integrated network of highly skilled health care professionals in locations throughout our region.

Our Medical Providers

	William A. Bollinger, MD earned his BS degree in biology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He served his internship and residency at the University of Washington and the Boise VA Medical Center. Dr. Bollinger is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and he joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 2001.
	Karen D. East, MD earned her BA degree in chemistry from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and her medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. She served her internship and residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, and was a clinical instructor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 2002 and is a diplomate of the American Board of Medicine.
	Erika A. Lewis, MD earned her BS degree in zoology from the University of Vermont in Burlington and her medical degree from The Chicago Medical School. She served a general surgery internship at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, and an internal medicine residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Dr. Lewis joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 1996 after practicing at the Commonwealth Health Center in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
	Laura A. McGeorge, MD earned her BA degree in neuroscience from Amherst College in Massachusetts and her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She served her internal medicine residency at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. McGeorge joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 1996, following practice in Pennsylvania. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
	Stephen C. Montamat, MD earned his BS degree at Texas A&M University in College Station and his medical degree at Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He served his internship and internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Montamat joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 1993, following practice at the Boise VA Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
	Leslie L. Nona, MD earned her BA degree in English literature from the University of Chicago and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She served her internship at the Boise VA Medical Center and her residency at the University of Washington. She joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 1994, and she is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
	Amy E. Schell, MD earned her BS degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Arizona in Tucson and her medical degree from the University of Arizona School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Arizona, and joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 2001. Dr. Schell is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
	Clifford L. Tenley, MD earned his BS degree in biology/zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He served his internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospital in Salt Lake City. He joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 1993, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
	E. Gregory Thompson, MD earned his BS degree in biology from the University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana, and his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, and served as staff physician at the Boise VA Medical Center and clinical instructor for physicians in training at the University of Washington. Dr. Thompson joined St Luke's Internal Medicine in 2003, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
	Sorcha Cusack PA-C graduated from the Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program. She has been practicing in Twin Falls since 2009.
	Tyley Nelson, FNP, MSN earned her BS degree in nursing from Boise State University and her Master of Nursing from Gonzaga University in Spokane. Ms. Nelson has worked for St. Luke's since 1995, and joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 2003. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
	Barbara Youren, FNP earned her BS degree in sociology from Kansas State University in Manhattan and her BS degree in nursing from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Ms. Youren joined St. Luke's Internal Medicine in 2007, after working as a family nurse practitioner in clinics around Idaho.

Your Appointment
We try to stay on time, as a courtesy to you and others. Since paperwork may take a few minutes, please arrive early. As emergencies do occur, there may be occasions when your appointment time will be delayed. We will always try to keep you informed in the event of a delay, and will be happy to reschedule your appointment, if you prefer. We ask that you respect the appointment time we have reserved for you, and call 24 hours ahead to cancel or change appointments so that others may be helped during that time.

Communication with your provider is extremely important. It may be helpful for you to write down questions for your doctor or nurse practitioner prior to your visit. Bring a list of medications and the dosages, or bring the bottles with you.

Make sure you understand any instructions you are given. If clarification is needed, review your instructions with the provider or medical assistant before you leave. If you aren’t doing well after your visit, we want to hear from you. Our goal is to improve your health.

Please print and complete the New Patient Data Sheet, and bring it to your first appointment.
New Patient Data Sheet

Insurance Plans
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare, in-state Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and others.

Medication Refills
Talk with your provider at each visit to be sure your prescriptions are up to date. For refills, contact your pharmacy. Your pharmacy will then contact our office for verification and approval. For patient safety, narcotics cannot be refilled outside of office hours. Talk with your provider before your prescription runs out, and please allow 48 hours for refills.