Meet Our Team

Executive Leadership Team

Esleen Fultz

Chief Executive Officer

"Elkhart and Heart City Health are two great examples of people coming together to create a healthier community, and I'm excited to be a part of it."

Patty Klinger

Chief Financial Officer

"I am grateful to be a part of the Heart City team and find it rewarding that we are filling a need in our community by offering affordable, quality healthcare."

Dr. Martina McGowan

Chief Medical Officer

"Heart City Health gives me the opportunity to use my talents and gifts to serve the community which I have been a part of for more than 20 years, both as an administrator and a physician."

Providers

Dr. Shanna Kautzmann

Speciality	Pediatrician
Degree	M.D. of Medicine
"I consider it a privilege to serve the patients and families of Heart City Health Center."

Dr. Erin Farrell

Speciality	Pediatrician
Degree	M.D. of Medicine
"The aspect of being a pediatrician I enjoy the most is watching children grow and develop, and being a positive influence on the person they will become."

Dr. Christine Dankwa

Speciality	Pediatrician
Degree	M.D. of Medicine
"I love kids! Interacting with them and watching them develop keeps me young. It has been my privilege to be a part of keeping children happy and healthy."

Dr. Meenakshi Gupta

Speciality	Pediatrician
Degree	M.D. of Medicine
"I like working with children and seeing their smile when they get well."

Dr. Mary Pat McManmon

Speciality	Family Medicine
Degree	M.D. of Medicine
“I have practiced a broad range of family medicine including obstetrics, pediatric care, emergency room and urgent care work, house calls and geriatrics. At present my focus is providing care for adults. My interests include evidence-based medicine, chronic disease management and women's care.”

Gene Valdez

Speciality	Pharmacist
Degree	R.Ph.
"On a daily basis we treat patients that, because of the high cost of prescription drugs, may not be able to afford their medications anyplace else. It is a privilege to be in a position to help these individuals to be able to provide them with quality care at a reasonable price."

Dr. Dwayne Johnson

Speciality	Pediatrician
Degree	M.D. of Medicine

Dr. Essam Montasir

Speciality	Family Medicine
Degree	M.D of Medicine
“Working at Heart City Health is a rewarding experience. Helping patients who otherwise would be without any medical care or medications, in some occasions is even lifesaving!”

Angelina Panford

Speciality	Family Medicine
Degree	FNP
“It’s a pleasure working at Heart City Health and the community that it serves. Each day provides an opportunity to serve the community, and affect change in peoples’ lives. I love my Heart City Health family and friends.”

Lorraine Swartzentruber

Speciality	Family Medicine
Degree	FNP

Dr. Michelle Brown

Speciality	Dentist
Degree	DDS
"I love dentistry. It is an honor and privilege to work with such highly-skilled team members. Patients have a right to the best in dental care and our team actively strives to provide it in a dignified manner, with emphasis on being compassionate and empathetic."

Scott Bethel

Speciality	Family Medicine
Degree	FNP

Jo Swart

Speciality	Behavioral Health
Degree	PMHNP
"At Heart City, I have the opportunity to pay it forward--- by walking with patients and helping them recognize and identify their strength, courage, and personal power within."