LMH Health Primary Care – 6th & Maine

April Sprague, APRN, earned her undergraduate degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University and graduated from the University of Saint Mary with a Master of Science in Nursing.
“I chose to become a family nurse practitioner because I enjoy caring for others. Being an APRN allows me help my patients work toward their health goals, celebrate their successes and provide support when they need it most.”
Sprague began her career as a licensed practical nurse caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. She previously worked at LMH Health in the ICU and Population Health before transitioning to become an LMH Health APRN.
“I chose to be a family nurse practitioner because of my strong background in nursing which is rooted in compassionate care. I enjoy making connections with individuals from all walks of life.”

Dr. Hoffmann was born in Kansas City, Missouri, where he grew up in the Midtown area and later in Raytown, Missouri. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1978 and then spent the next five years completing an internal medicine residency and fellowship in gastroenterology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hoffmann moved to Lawrence in September 1983 and has been practicing here since.

Matthew J. Bihlmaier, DO, earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Internal Medicine and a geriatric fellowship at Truman Lakewood Hospital in Lee Summit, Missouri. Bihlmaier is board-certified in internal medicine.

Walter Ingram, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2003 and completed his residency at Keesler Air Force Base Internal Medicine and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. In 2003, Dr. Ingram was awarded the Osler medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Farrell earned his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and served as medical officer at Fort Riley, Kansas, which was his introduction to our fine state. After fulfilling his active-duty obligation he practiced in Topeka, and then practiced for eight years in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He joined the Reed practice in 2007.

Kristy Stone-Garcia earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from New Mexico Highlands University and her master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Barbara Turner earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Baker University. She earned a master’s in nursing from the University of Kansas School of Nursing and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Barbara served in the United States Air Force from 2000 to 2004. She’s returning to LMH Health, having previously worked at LMH as a registered nurse in pediatrics and in labor and delivery.