LMH Health Hospital

“I’ve never thought of anything else other than being a physician. Even as a little girl, playing with my dolls and I had a clinic I named ‘The Little Corner.’ I’ve always wanted to care for people.”

Dr. Sonia Castillo was born and raised in Nicaragua. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua before completing an internal medicine residency and a pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

She pursued pulmonology during her residency after seeing the pulmonary and critical care program firsthand.

“The physicians in the pulmonary program are compassionate and treat patients as a whole. Seeing that modeled and evaluating patients holistically is what really attracted me to pulmonology.”

Dr. Castillo treats patients living with a variety of pulmonary diseases, from the most common such as emphysema, COPD and asthma to less frequent ones.

“I thrive with procedures, and I love explaining to patients what we’re walking into and what we’ll do with the results. I also love working with point of care ultrasound. With new technology, we can do those right at the bedside and show patients what you’re seeing.”

What should patients expect from Dr. Castillo? It’s important that they know she wants to meet them where they are.

“First appointments can be nerve-wracking, because you don’t know how it’s going to go. This is going to be a long-term relationship, and I genuinely care about my patients. I want to get to know you, your family and make sure you feel that you’ve been heard. I’m here to help and provide you the best care I can.”

Joseph R. Farid, MD, earned his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. He completed an internal medicine residency at Loyola University – MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Dr. Farid is board certified in internal medicine and is an active member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine.

James French, MD, earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry/biology from the University of Oregon and his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed an internal medicine residency and internship at Maine Medical Center. 

Rosetta Hixon, MD, earned undergraduate degrees in chemistry and biology from Rocky Mountain College and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Hixon completed surgical residencies at the University of Texas – Houston and the University of Florida. She completed an internal medicine residency at LSU – Earl K Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge.

Dr. Andrew Humpert, MD, graduated from the University of Kansas in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He then attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine - on the Wichita and Kansas City campuses - and graduated in 2006. Dr. Humpert is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics and Society of Hospital Medicine.

Evan Shaw, MD, attended Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Shaw completed his residency at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles County in 2007. He is board certified in internal medicine.

A United States Army veteran, Dr. Sloan graduated from Wichita State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Hugo Rivera earned his undergraduate degree from the National Autonomous University of  New Mexico ad his medical degree from the Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residencies in family medicine at Maine Dartmouth and internal medicine at Rocky Vista University.

Carmella earned an associate’s degree in nursing from National American University. She earned her bachelors and master’s degrees in nursing from Chamberlain University. Carmella is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
 

David has broad nursing experience from cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, internal medicine, gastroenterology and student health, making him a great fit for our Hospitalist program at LMH Health. 

Besides his time spent at LMH Health David enjoys working out, sports, gardening and just hanging out with his wife and two kids.