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Meet Our Team

Occupational Health of Community Healthcare System works with employers and their employees to develop a plan for wellness in the workplace.

DEDICATED TO THE WORKFORCE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH has been providing extraordinary healthcare to the working community in Northwest Indiana for decades.

As a trusted name in providing exceptional occupational healthcare, our team believes strongly in workplace wellness. We understand that injury case management is driven by the goals of controlling medical expenses and reducing lost time.

As healthcare partners with our clients, we specialize in keeping workers healthy, productive and on the job. We provide cost-effective solutions for a full spectrum of care in a compassionate manner. Woven throughout is our commitment to education in the workplace to help prevent injuries, improve the health and well-being of your workforce and provide proactive solutions to problems in the workplace.

Leadership Team

Raza Akbar, MD, MPH, Medical Director: 219-440-5286 or raza.akbar@comhs.org
Rick Weber, Director of Operations: 219-501-6205 or rweber@comhs.org
Maria Plata, Network Manager, East Chicago: 219-392-7460 and Munster: 219-440-5307 or maria.d.plata@comhs.org
Josephine Klicek, Network Manager, Hobart/Portage/Valparaiso: 219-947-6628 or josephine.m.klicek@comhs.org 

Providers

  • Mohamad Turkmani, MD, Staff Physician
  • Keith Nalley, DO, Staff Physician
  • Priya Shastri, MD, Staff Physician
  • Mark Gardner, MD, Staff Physician
  • Daniel Bakston, MD, MPH, FACOEM
  • Juana Ambriz de Williams, Nurse Practitioner
  • Andrea Davies, Nurse Practitioner
  • Denise Morales, Nurse Practitioner
  • Julie Nyhus, Nurse Practitioner
  • Caitlyn Pulice, Nurse Practitioner
  • Michele Rohrman, Nuse Practitioner
  • Kelly Salazar, Nurse Practitioner
  • Scarlet Spain, Nurse Practitioner
  • Tanesha Turner, Nurse Practitioner

Business Development 

For any new business development requests, please contact Account Executive Eileen Meingasner (219-381-9189 or eileen.m.meingasner@comhs.org).

RN Case Manager

Erin Harrell Stanley, RN: 219-802-6158 or erin.harrellstanley@comhs.org 

Physical Therapy/Ergonomics

Daphne Stevenson, PTA, Certified Ergonomics Consultant: 219-947-6628 or daphne.d.stevenson@comhs.org

Billing

Billing Office (Regional): 219-365-7620, option 1, extension 40590 or ohbilling@comhs.org