Medical Team
B. Monte Stewart, MD, FACS
Board Certified General Surgeon
Dr. Stewart completed medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California in 1989. He completed his specialty training in general surgery in 1994 at Loma Linda University Medical Center and advanced training in trauma surgery and surgical critical care in Los Angeles. Prior to coming to Ashland, he was on the teaching staff at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Besides his training and interest in trauma, he also has an interest in cancer surgery and for 3 years was the cancer program director at William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Serving in both the Rogue and Klamath Centers
Dr . Wendy Schillings, MD
Started Her Medical Career As A Nurse Listening To Patients
Starting with volunteering at Glendale Memorial Hospital while still in high school, she saw how small doses of kindness translated into quicker recovery and happier patients. From this stimulus, Dr. Schilling jumped into a nursing career first as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, then earning her Registered Nurse license, and finally adding on a Critical Care RN certificate.
In 1993, Dr. Schilling graduated from medical school at The University of California, San Diego. Venturing to Oregon for her residency at Oregon Health Sciences, she fell in love with the beaver state and relaunched her medical career as a physician.
Serving in the Rogue Valley Center
Dr . Zakir Ali, MD
Board Certified Neurologist
Dr. Ali attended Medical School at the Assam Medical College, graduating with an MD degree in 1990. Following his medical degree he completed a 1-year residency in Ophthalmology; then returned to Bombay where he underwent 3 years of training in General Medicine. He completed his medical internship in Bridgeport Connecticut in 1995, and his Neurology residency through Tufts University at the New England Medical Center in 2000.
In addition, he finished specialized training in Neuromuscular diseases and the diagnosis of neuromuscular conditions through nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG), receiving his fellowship in Burlington, Vermont at the University of Vermont in 2001. In 2001, he moved to Schenectady, New York where he began his private practice in Neurology.
In 2004, Dr. Ali moved to Ashland, Oregon, where he practices general Neurology as well as specializing in Neuromuscular diseases and serves as a staff Neurologist at Asante Ashland Community Hospital.
Serving in both the Rogue and Klamath Centers
Dr. David Dryland, MD
Board Certified Rheumatologist
Most likely, you’d never heard of a rheumatologist until you needed one. Yet, millions of people each year see rheumatologists and, in fact, there’s a shortage of doctors who can meet the urgent needs of these complex patients.
It can be scary when you first discover you may have an autoimmune disease. If you have been referred to Dr. Dryland, likely you have been suffering for some time. You might have seen several other doctors with little relief. The source of your pain and discomfort may still be a mystery to you.
Serving in the Rogue Valley Center
Katherine Sadzewicz, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Katherine completed her training at Western University of Health Sciences in 1995. She is a board certified Physician Assistant with experience in rural health, emergency medicine, pediatrics, oncology, neurology and surgery. She has been in the Rogue Valley since 1998. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors with her two kids, camping, bicycling, rowing or rafting.
Serving in the Rogue Valley Center
Carla Bloem, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Carla was born in Seattle, Washinton. She was raised in multiple towns and cities in Washington, Oregon, and California while her father served in the Coast Guard. In 1977, Carla began a 20-year career as a medical technician for a large multi-specialty clinic in Bremerton, Washington. In 1998, she graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine/MEDEX Physician Assistant Program. She spent 13 years in the state of Wyoming working in rural health centers specializing in primary care medicine, acute care, and OB/GYN. She returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2012 and worked in endocrinology for 4 years before joining Jefferson Neurology LLC in 2018. She is now taking on a part-time role as a hyperbaric/wound care provider in Klamath Falls. Carla enjoys reading, quilting, and fishing.
Serving in both the Rogue and Klamath Centers
Andrea Moore, PA-C
Physician Assistant
After working in the medical field for over 12 years, Andrea returned to graduate school at Pacific University to become a physician assistant and pursue her dream of practicing medicine. She completed her training in 2009 and has practiced in asthma, allergy and immunology, family medicine, urgent care and internal medicine/nephrology. She focuses on education to help patients better understand and manage their chronic medical conditions and improve their health. She loves living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, bird watching, gardening, rock tumbling and spending time with her family and 2 grandchildren.
Serving in the Klamath Basin Center