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
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
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
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
Meritas Health Briarcliff
Retiring: Aug. 31, 2021
Years in Practice: Not available at press time.
Plans: Not available at press time.
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
Meritas Health Briarcliff
Retired: Dec. 31, 2020
Years in Practice: Not available at press time.
Practice: Not available at press time.
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.”