Services of physician specialists are available to supplement and compliment the WCHC Medical Staff through our Specialty Clinics. For the Specialty Clinic Schedule, please click here
February 2012 Schedule.pdfSpecialists are available in the following areas:
Cardiology
Stephan Schomer, M.D.
Dr. Stephan Schomer, M.D. earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1987. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine in 1990 and a Cardiology fellowship in 1993, both also from the University of Iowa. He is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Dr. Schomer practices non-interventional cardiology, including diagnostic heart catheterization. His special interests include the diagnosis and treatment of unexplained syncope as well as the brain’s control over heart rate and blood pressure, which were his areas of research while at the University of Iowa. Dr. Schomer practices at the Iowa City Heart Center, P.C. in Iowa City, which is affiliated through Mercy Hospital. He sees patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every Tuesday and Friday of the month. Call Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 319-653-5481 ext. 1000 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Dr. Nicholas Walker, M.D.
Dr. Nicholas Walker, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in May of 2000. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine in 2003 from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In 2006 he completed a Fellowship program in Cardiovascular Diesease from the University of Iowa and in 2007 completed Fellowship training from the University of Iowa in Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Walker is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He joined Mercy's medical staff in 2007 and practices at the Iowa City Heart Center, P.C. in Iowa City, which is an affiliate of Mercy Hospital. Dr. Walker sees patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every 3rd & 5th Mondays of the month. Call Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 319-653-5481 ext. 1000 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Dr. Ann Aschoff, MSN ARNP
Dr. Aschoff is a Nurse Practitioner at the Heart Rhythm Clinic at Iowa City Heart Center. Ann sees patients with heart rhythm abnormalitites including those that have pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. Ann sees patients in Washington the 4th Tuesday of each month. Call Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 1-800-472-8828 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Cardiology Consultation Clinic
John Chase, M.D.
Dr. John Chase, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, and completed his residency from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In 1996, he went to the University of Iowa for a Cardiology Fellowship. He remained on faculty after his fellowship and his expertise is in teh areas of Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant, Pulmonary Hypertension and diagnsotic cardiac catheterization.
Dr. Chase has been a part of the Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Pulomonary Hypertension Programs since 1998. He served as the interim head of the Heart Failure Program from November 2005 to July 2006. Dr. Chase is an active invasive cardiologist and has extensive echocardiographic experience. Dr. Chase is an Associate with the American College of Physicians, a member of the University of Iowa Physicians, American Society of Echocardiography and Heart Failure Society of America.
Dr. Chase is an expert in heart disease, Dr. Chase is able to consult on any heart disease related problem. He sees patients every Wednesday in Washington. Call UI Clinical Outreach toll free at 877-891-5350 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Dwayne Capper, MD
Dr. Dwayne Capper, M.D. earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1992. He completed a Preliminary Surgical Residency and Otolaryngology Residency from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997. He is Board-certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Capper practices at ENT Medical Services in Iowa City, which is affiliated through Mercy Hospital.
Dr. Capper is a member of the following Associations: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, American Sleep Disorders Association, Johnson County Medical Society, American Board of Otolaryngology, American Rhino logic Society, Pan-Pacific Surgical Association, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Academy of Otolaryngology, American Trinities Society. Dr. Capper also sees patients and performs surgeries every Thursday at Washington County Hospital and Clinics. Call ENT Medical Services toll free at 800-642-6217 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Gastroenterology
Joseph Truskowski, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Truskowski earned his medical degree from Oregon Health Science University in Portland, Oregon in 1988, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a certificate in Gastroenterology (disorders of the Digestive System). Dr. Truskowski practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Iowa City, which is affiliated with Mercy Hospital. Dr. Truskowski performs endoscopy procedures at WCHC every second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call Gastroenterology Associates of Iowa City at 319-337-5997 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Neurology
Todd Ajax, M.D.
Dr. Todd Ajax, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Utah in 1991. He completed his residency from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Ajax is Board-certified in Psychiatry & Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Neuroimaging (neurosonology). Dr. Ajax practices at Neurologic Associates in Iowa City, which is affiliated with Mercy Hospital. Dr. Ajax sees patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Call Neurological Associates at 1-800-235-6174 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Ophthalmology
Todd Gothard, M.D.
Dr. Todd Gothard received his medical degree with honors from the University of North Carolina. Following an Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, he completed a one-year fellowship in refractive, corneal and cataract surgery at the Phillips Eye Institute and the University of Minnesota. He specializes in refractive, corneal and cataract surgery and has been performing refractive surgery since 1990. He has also been actively involved in clinical trials with the excimer laser and has more than nine years of experience with the excimer laser.
Dr. Gothard has practiced at the Wolfe Eye Clinic in Cedar Rapids since 1993. He performs cataract surgeries for patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every first and third Wednesdays of the month amd extra days as needed. Call Wolfe Eye Clinic toll free at 800-542-7956 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Podiatry
Howard Cox, D.P.M.
Dr. Howard Cox, D.P.M., received his medical degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at Des Moines University in 1992. He completed a surgical residency at Green River Surgery Center in Seattle, Washington. He is Board-certified in Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Cox sees patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and is available for emergencies on Tuesdays. Call Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 319-653-5481 ext. 1000 to schedule your appointment or for more information.
Adult & Child Psychiatry
Dr Maria Morcuende, M.D.
Dr. Maria Morcuende received her medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain in 1994, Residency in 1999 from the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and a Fellowship in 2000 from Associate Programme in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Arbours Association, London, UK. She most recently worked as a Staff Adult Psychiatrist in Pasco, WA. Dr. Morcuende is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a member of several professional socieities. Dr. Morcuende specializes in adult and child psychiatric care and sees patients in the Specialty Clinic Area at the hospital in Washington every second Friday of the month. Call UI Clinical Outreach toll free at 877-891-5350 for an appointment or more information.
Urology
Gordon Goldsmith, M.D.
Dr. Gordon Goldsmith, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1970. He completed his residency from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is Board-certified in Urology and is a member of several professional organizations such as the Iowa Medical Society, Rubin Flocks Society, Iowa Urologic Society, AUA and A.M.A. He has practiced at Urologic Associates of Iowa City since 1978 and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital. Dr. Goldsmith sees patients at Washington County Hospital and Clinics every third Tuesday of the month. Call Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 319-653-5481 ext. 1000 to schedule your appointment or for more information.