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Announcements of NKCH physician retirements are published twice a year in Physician Connections, with additional information available in the digital version. Email amy.bennett2@nkch.org regarding upcoming retirements.

John Ciliberti, DO

John Ciliberti, DO


Meritas Health Anesthesiology


Retired: Dec. 31, 2020


Years in Practice: 30


Plans: ”My wife of 35 years and I enjoy traveling in our motor home, and I also have been able to do more with my church, five grandsons (he has another grandchild due in February) and my rental properties.”

Michael Clemente, DO

Michael Clemente, DO


Orthopedic Surgeon Inc.


Retired: Jan. 1, 2021


Years in Practice: 35


Plans: “My wife Marilyn and I are spending time traveling, and I also enjoy gardening, especially growing gladiolus and dahlias, which I have been known to share with staff at NKCH.”

Bruce Kauk, MD

Bruce Kauk MD


Meritas Health Oakview


Retired: June 1, 2021


Years in Practice: 42


Plans: “My title changed to grandfather (for three grandchildren and one on the way), master gardener and fulfiller of a honey-do list.”

Michael Shinn, MD

Michael Shinn, MD


Meritas Health Briarcliff


Retiring: Aug. 31, 2021


Years in Practice: Not available at press time.


Plans: Not available at press time.





John Stanley, MD

John Stanley, MD


Meritas Health Briarcliff


Retired: June 30, 2021


Years in Practice: Not available at press time.


Plans: Not available at press time.

James Tarwater, DO

James Tarwater, DO


Meritas Health Briarcliff


Retired: Dec. 31, 2020


Years in Practice: Not available at press time.


Practice: Not available at press time.

Mike Waldschmidt, MD

Mike Waldschmidt, MD


Midwest Aortic and Vascular Institute


Retired: Dec. 31, 2020


Years in Practice: 40


Plans: ”My wife and I are spending more time traveling and seeing our two grandchildren.”