Our Physicians/Specialists - JC Health and Life

Syed Akbar, DO

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2026
Internal medicine residency - McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital at MSU
Family medicine residency - Montefiore Hospital/Albert Einstein Medical

Education & Training:

Board eligible in family medicine
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
BS, University of Texas at Dallas

Abby Hanzlicek, MD

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2026
Family medicine residency - Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency in Salina, Kan.

Education & Training:

Board certified in family medicine
University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
BS, Kansas State University

Rebecca Stroklund, DO

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2021
Family Medicine Residency – University of Wyoming, Casper, WY

Education & Training:

Board Certified in Family Medicine
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
BA, Evangel University

Kirisha Afuh, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2021

Education & Training:

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clarkson College, 2021
BS, Clarkson College
AD, Southeast Community College, Lincoln
Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Rick Blum, PA-C

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2024

Education & Training:

Masters Physician Assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1996
BS, UNO
BS, UNMC
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Megan Knutson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2021

Education & Training:

Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2021
BS, Nebraska Methodist College
Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Wound Care Certified through The National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy

Keegan Williams, APRN, FNP-C

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2021

Education & Training:

Master of Science in Nurse Practitioner, Morningside University, 2021
BS, Morningside College
Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Kensly Williams, PA-C

Specialty: Family Medicine

Experience:

With Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic since 2020

Education & Training:

Physician Assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2019
BS, Morningside College
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Wound Care Certified through The National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy

Ashley Ambrosek, FNP-BC, PGMT-BC

Specialty: Pain

Practice: Heartland Pain Clinics, Kearney

Clark Antonson, MD, FACG

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Practice: Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C., Lincoln, NE

Mathue Baker, MD, FACC

Specialty: Cardiology

Practice: Bryan Heart, Lincoln, NE

Rebecca Bowen, MD

Specialty: Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery

Practice: Ear, Nose & Throat Specialties PC, Lincoln, NE

Casey Bowen, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Practice: Dermatology Associates of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Justin Harris, MD

Specialty: Orthopedics

Practice: Nebraska Orthopaedic Center PC, Lincoln, NE

Don Henslee, MD

Specialty: Urology

Practice: Urology PC, Lincoln, NE

Jeremy Hosein, MD

Specialty: Neurosurgery

Practice: Neurological and Spinal Surgery, Lincoln, NE

Matthew Hrnicek, MD

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Practice: Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C., Lincoln, NE

Trish Jobman

Specialty: Psychiatric

Practice: Genesis Psychiatric Group, Lincoln, NE

Matthew Johnson, MD

Specialty: Cardiology

Practice: Bryan Heart, Lincoln, NE

Jeffrey Marple, MD

Specialty: Nephrology

Practice: Bryan Telemedicine, Lincoln, NE

J. Paul Meyer, MD

Specialty: Pain

Practice: Heartland Pain Clinics, Kearney

Brad Olberding, MD

Specialty: General surgery

Practice: General Surgery Associations, LLC, Lincoln, NE

Deann Paulson, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology

Practice: Beatrice Community Hospital Women's and Children's Clinic, Beatrice, NE

Radiology Associates

Practice: Advanced Medical Imaging, Lincoln, NE

Matthew Shupe, D.O.

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Practice: Nebraska Hematology Oncology, Lincoln, NE

Samuel Thomsen, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Practice: Eye Surgical Associates, Lincoln, NE

Joni Tilford, MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Practice: Cancer Partners of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Andrea Um, MD

Specialty: Vascular

Practice: Bryan Heart, Lincoln, NE

Aaron Ward, MD

Specialty: Diabetes

Practice: Bryan Telemedicine/Complete Endocrinology, Lincoln, NE

Matthew Williamson, DPM

Specialty: Podiatry

Practice: Capital Foot and Ankle PC, Lincoln