Physician Faculty
Lee Vogel, MD
Lee Vogel, MD
Dr. Vogel joined our program in 1990. She is a Minnesota native and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed her family practice residency and a fellowship in geriatrics at the University of California, San Diego. She was also on the faculty for two years at UCSD before coming to Appleton. Besides her broad base of clinical family medicine knowledge, Dr. Vogel has a strong interest in teaching geriatrics to residents in the office and nursing home settings. Other areas of expertise include medical ethics and health care promotion.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
Residency: UC San Diego Family Medicine Residency
Role: Executive Director, Mosaic Family Health
Additional Medical Education: UC San Diego Geriatrics Fellowship
Medical Interests: Geriatrics, Health Care Promotion, Medical Ethics
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 1990
Elizabeth Menzel, MD
Elizabeth Menzel, MD
Dr. Menzel grew up in Shawano, Wisconsin, a small lakeside town about 40 miles north of Appleton. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and attended Mayo Medical School prior to completing her training with the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency. Subsequently, she joined the faculty of the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency program. Dr. Menzel enjoys practicing the full spectrum of Family Medicine with special interest in prenatal care and obstetrics, adolescent medicine, geriatrics, preventive health and health advocacy and education. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially cheering for the Packers and Badgers and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Menzel grew up in Shawano, Wisconsin and graduated from our Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. She enjoys practicing the full spectrum of family medicine with special interest in prenatal care and obstetrics, adolescent medicine, geriatrics, preventive health, and health advocacy and education.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially cheering for the Packers and Badgers and spending time outdoors.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: Mayo Medical School – Rochester, MN
Residency: University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Associate Professor
Medical Interests: Prenatal care, Obstetrics, Adolescent medicine, Geriatrics
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 2012
Megan M Everson, MD
Megan M Everson, MD
Megan grew up in Viroqua, WI. After graduating from Luther College, Megan went to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she was a member of the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) program. During that time, Megan volunteered at a student run free clinic and was a leader of the Family Medicine Interest Group. Her special interests include preventive medicine, prenatal/obstetric care and integrative medicine.
Megan enjoys spending free time with her family. Together, they enjoy cooking and baking, fishing, and cheering on Wisconsin sports teams.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, WI
Residency: Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Associate Professor
Additional Info: Undergraduate: Luther College – Decorah, IA
Alice M Boshoven, MD
Alice M Boshoven, MD
After earning a degree in Biology with a minor in Biological Anthropology from the University of Michigan, Alice worked for a year as a research assistant at the University of Michigan Cancer Center. While attending medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, she volunteered in a student run free clinic serving an uninsured population and tutored other medical students. She joined Mosaic Family Health in 2013 and her special interests include pediatrics, geriatrics, prenatal care, natural family planning and natural procreative technology, dermatology, hospital medicine, and teaching.
Dr. Boshoven enjoys running, playing tennis, spending time with her family, and being involved at her church.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, WI
Residency: Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Assistant Professor
Additional Info: Undergraduate: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
Kathryn M Jacobe, MD
Kathryn M Jacobe, MD
Dr. Jacobe graduated from our Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and is a Green Bay native. Her areas of interest include maternity care, pediatrics, adult medicine, hospice and preventive care.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Heath – Madison, WI
Residency: University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Assistant Professor
Medical Interests: Maternity care, Pediatrics, Adult medicine, Hospice and preventive care
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 2011
Allen R Last, MD, MPH
Allen R Last, MD, MPH
Dr. Last grew up in the Fox Valley and was previously a faculty member and program director at the Racine Family Medicine Residency program, prior to coming back to Appleton. He enjoys caring for people of all ages – from newborns to the elderly. Dr. Last is the author of several publications, and his clinical interests include health promotion, obesity, sports medicine and dermatology.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, building furniture and participating in various outdoor activities.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health – Madison, WI
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency
Role: Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program Director
Additional Medical Education:
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Faculty Development Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
Medical Interests: Sports medicine, Preventive health care, Dermatology
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 2009
Deborah Schultz, MD
Deborah Schultz, MD
Dr. Schultz coordinates our geriatrics services alongside Dr. Lee Vogel, and provides patient care in the long-term care setting. She is also the volunteer medical director of Calumet County Hospice. Her areas of expertise and interest are in geriatrics, medical humanities and the management of chronic pain.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI
Residency: University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Associate Professor
Medical Interests: Geriatrics, Preventive medicine, Humanities, Infectious disease
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 1995
Certifications:
Certification of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Laura Verhagen, DO
Laura Verhagen, DO
Dr. Verhagen grew up in the Fox Valley. She earned her medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. Her special interests include preventative medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment, OB, and geriatrics. She is board certified by the ABFM and is pursuing complete osteopathic board certification to include OMT.
She is a graduate of the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and is thrilled to be continuing her journey with Mosaic Family Health as a faculty member. Additionally, she looks forward to continuing to provide care for her community, while cherishing the lifelong learning and growth that comes with being a family physician.
Specialty: Family Physician
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency: Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency
Role: Assistant Professor
Medical Interests: Preventative medicine, Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), OB, Geriatrics
Joined Mosaic Family Health Faculty Team: 2020
Behavioral Health and Clinical Professionals
Suzanne Dupont, APNP
Suzanne Dupont, APNP
Job title: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Suzanne earned her Masters of Nursing Degree from Marian University in Fond Du Lac. Her special interests include geriatrics and wound care.
Jackie Gonzalez, BS
Jackie Gonzalez, BS
Job title: Clinic/Community Care Coordinator
Jackie joined Mosaic Family Health in February of 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Oshkosh in Psychology. Throughout her career of over 26 years in the Fox Cities she has been involved in positions of leadership/supervision on a local and regional levels. Jackie has had the opportunity to work with people of all ages and needs throughout her career and very much values being a resource and advocate for people in need. She truly recognizes the importance of and supports the blending of physical and mental health care with social services for people in our community.
Teri Metropulos, MA, LPC
Teri Metropulos, MA, LPC
Job title: Behavioral Health Counselor
Teri is a State Certified Social Worker. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Lakeland University.
Teri has worked as a State Certified Social Worker in the Fox Valley since 1990. Her work has spanned all generations, from birth to end of life. Her career has included work as a child welfare social worker, a State of Wisconsin treatment foster care administrator, a juvenile justice mentoring coordinator, manager of a non-profit organization for the Criminal Justice System, called Clean Break and spent 12 years working in End of Life Care as both a clinician and a Manager. Through her work experiences, Teri has found that her passion lies with supporting and empowering individuals to achieve their optimal level of mental health.
Community Family Physicians
Michael T Werner, MD
Michael T Werner, MD
Location: Kaukauna Clinic
Dr. Michael Werner is appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and provides hospital call coverage and staffing services as well as teaching GI procedures to residents. His patient care practice is with the Kaukauna Clinic.
Dr. Werner is a 2006 graduate of the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He received a BS in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Professional interests include diabetes, geriatrics, obstetrics, sports medicine and office procedures. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians and the Wisconsin Medical Society. Dr. Werner enjoys time with his family, enjoys sports, travel, history and reading.
Paul Smith, MD
Paul Smith, MD
Paul Smith, MD is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Smith graduated with his BA in chemistry from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana in 1979. He received his MD degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio in 1982 and completed his residency training at Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency in Augusta, Maine, in 1985. After residency, he joined the Family Practice Department at Health Services Association, a staff model HMO, near Syracuse, New York where he practiced for almost ten years and participated in ASPN, a primary care research network, for nine years. He joined the DFM faculty in October 1995 and has been involved in residency education for almost 20 years. He participated in the Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN) since joining the DFM and was WREN Director from 2006-2011. His interests also include playing with grandchildren, running marathons, gardening, health literacy, medication adherence and electronic medical records.
Paul H Russo, MD, MS
Paul H Russo, MD, MS
Location: Kaukauna Clinic
Dr. Paul Russo is appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and provides hospital call coverage and staffing services. His patient care practice is with the Kaukauna Clinic.
Dr. Russo is a 1990 graduate of the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and he is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern Illinois, Springfield, Illinois. Professional interests include obstetrics and office procedures. Dr. Russo enjoys teaching medical students and residents. Professional memberships include American Academy of Family Physicians, Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians and the Wisconsin Medical Society.
Dr. Russo is married with four children and is actively involved in community endeavors and missionary work in Central America. Personal interests include fishing, camping, woodworking, auto repair and vegetable gardening. Dr. Russo received a Master of Science Degree in Forestry from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois in 1982
Wendy Schroeder, DO
Wendy Schroeder, DO
Location: Affinity Health System
Research and teaching interests: community medicine, osteopathic manipulations, athletic training
Dr. Wendy Schroeder is appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor and provides staffing services for resident physicians with the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program. Her patient care practice is with the Affinity Health System in Greenville, WI.
Dr. Schroeder is a 2009 graduate of the UW Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program and is a native of Appleton. She completed medical school at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, after earning a BS at the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse. Dr. Schroeder’s professional interests include Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Athletic Training and Community Medicine. She is an avid Packer fan and enjoys volleyball, camping, fishing, and hunting, reading mystery novels and spending time with her family.
John Beasley, MD
John Beasley, MD
Dr. John Beasley, MD graduated from Harvard College in 1964 and received his MD from the University of Minnesota in 1969. Following a rotating internship, he practiced for three years, including experience in the Peace Corps in Chuuk in the Caroline Islands. In 1975 he completed his Family Medicine residency and joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine. His special clinical interests include EEG reading (one book authored) and aviation medicine. He was one of the co-developers, along with Jim Damos, MD, of the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course. He founded the Wisconsin Research Network (WReN) and was the founding chair of the International Federation of Primary Care Research Networks. He has lectured nationally and internationally on primary care and primary care research and is the author or co-author of over 40 published articles. His current research work is with the UW Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and focuses on the complexity of primary care, health information technology, and patient safety. He is the Coordinator of I-PrACTISE, a research and educational collaborative between Industrial Engineering and the Primary Care specialties.