Dr. Joseph Whitman
Areas of Practice
Dr. Whitman is highly skilled in the surgical and medical treatment of head and neck diseases. He will provide comprehensive head and neck care, including pediatric and adult allergy diagnosis and treatment, facial plastics, skin lesion excision and repair, surgery for chronic sinus disease and nasal obstruction, surgery of the head and neck for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, and the surgical management of the ears, tonsils, throat, voice, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands and neck masses.
Specialties
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat)
Biography
Dr. Whitman is an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) provider with UnityPoint Health Grinnell ENT Clinic, who is available to see patients at Davis County Hospital & Clinics in Bloomfield on Fridays each week, while also performing surgery at DCHC on those days.
Dr. Whitman received his Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by his Masters of Science and Biomedical Sciences degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Whitman remained at A.T. Still University where he received his medical degree in Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his general surgery internship & Otolaryngology residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Paige Helton, ARNP
Paige Helton, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Davis County Hospital & Clinics who is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all stages of life.
Paige earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand View University in 2020. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University in 2022. She is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Throughout her nursing career, Paige has gained diverse clinical experience in skilled nursing care, hospice, infusion therapy, home health, and outpatient clinic settings. This broad background has helped her develop a well-rounded approach to caring for patients with a variety of healthcare needs.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Paige focuses on preventive care, wellness, and empowering patients to take an active role in their health. She believes that proactive healthcare begins with healthy lifestyle choices, including balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, stress management, and routine health screenings. Paige is passionate about educating and supporting her patients by providing the knowledge and tools they need to better understand their health, prevent disease, and develop effective self-care practices.
Paige values building strong relationships with her patients and believes meaningful connections are an essential part of quality healthcare. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, supported, and involved in decisions about their care.
Outside of work, Paige is a proud mother of three daughters. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, making memories together, and embracing the opportunities that come with a busy family life. Family plays a central role in her life, and she believes the same principles of connection, trust, and support are essential to providing exceptional patient care.
Credentials: MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
Clinical Interests: Preventive Care, Wellness, Health Promotion, Patient Education, and Family Medicine Across the Lifespan
Dr. Sarah Brewer
Areas of Practice
- Preventative Care Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
- Chronic Care Management:
- Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- Hypertension
- High Cholesterol
- Critical Care
Specialties
- Board Certified Internal Medicine
- Board Certified Critical Care Medicine
- Board Certified Obesity Medicine
Biography
Dr. Brewer has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. She completed her General Internal Medicine Residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, followed by a Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. She comes to DCHC from Northeast Regional Medical Center, where she was the Hospital Medicine Medical Director. Dr. Brewer recently received her certification in Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Brewer and her family live in Kirksville, Missouri. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, cooking with whole foods, kayaking, paddleboarding, spending time outdoors, and encouraging others to do the same.
