New Physicians Want to Serve Rural Area

JCH&L’s new Family Physicians, Dr. Madhav Narayan and Dr. Sean Flor, joined JCH&L this fall.
Dr. Narayan said, “Doctors and others who advocate for good help the community.” “The key to being part of the solution is physical presence.”
Dr. Flor said she loves all aspects of home medicine and feels that it is her calling. He said he knows rural areas need more family doctors.
“Family medicine means knowing the whole person and caring for the whole person. It also means knowing how social and family interactions affect the health of the patient.” said Dr. Flor.
Dr. Narayan grew up in Bloomfield, Colorado. From an early age, he knew he wanted to “help people live a good life.” A local rotation in Springfield, Colorado was key in determining local practice. Rural areas may have fewer resources available, and “these are things that doctors need to talk about and defend.”
He feels a responsibility to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. .
He considers the agricultural region home to kind and hardworking people.
He appreciated that JCH&L made it clear in its recruitment efforts that it wanted providers to be happy here and to practice medicine the way it believed it should be practiced. said there is.
He feels strongly that it is important to know the whole person.
“People don’t want to get sick. It’s important to know if something is going on that affects their health,” Dr. Narayan said. to help you live your life.”
He also knows that improving overall health doesn’t happen overnight.
“We don’t need to reach the stars today, we just need to do a little better,” Dr. Narayan said.
Dr. Narayan started working at JCH&L on September 6th. He participates in his local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and enjoys being involved in the community. He recently completed his residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, and his track in Rural Training. He earned his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has his EGD and colonoscopy training.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball and is a Denver Broncos football fan.
A native of Omaha, Dr. Flor knew from elementary school that he had two dreams in life: to become a military aviator and eventually to become a doctor.
“I never dreamed it, but I never thought I would check both boxes,” Dr. Flor said.
He was interested in medicine because he liked pediatricians. However, when I entered medical school, I realized that I like various home medicines, especially in rural areas, and that I also enjoy caring for people as a whole and their families.
He started his college career in med school, but also played football for Marquette. It turned out that he also liked psychology, so he got a BA in psychology. He also worked with the Wisconsin Early Autism Project after his college days.
When he graduated from college, he wanted to fly for a long time, so he told the recruiter about officer training school. He entered the Air Force in November 2003. He said the Air Force was a good experience and very rewarding. He was the Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) on his B1-B bomber and in Qatar he deployed three times in four years. After eight years, he decided he could still go to medical school and achieve another goal. did. He worked in traumatic brain injury clinical research at Omaha Veterans Affairs Hospital.
UNMC was my first choice for medical school and I was delighted to be chosen to study there. He was also selected as the first resident of the Lincoln Medical Education Partnership.
He said the new clinic was one factor that set Fairbury apart when he was recruited into the family physician position. I was. He says he was also impressed with the Berkeley fitness center. The location suited him to stay close to his family and still be in the countryside, which he said he found the community friendly and welcoming.
“Everything just felt right,” he said.
During his education and career opportunities, he lived in towns of all sizes. He also wants to be involved in the community and is considering many opportunities.
“I can’t wait to be part of the town,” Dr. Flor said. “I am thrilled to be here.”
His goal is to “promote the health and wellness of our communities.”
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. He also enjoys hunting and recreation at his family cabin near Ainsworth, Nebraska. He’s not just athletics, he’s also running, staying in shape, and being active. He is a huge college track and field fan and loves sports in general.
Dr. Flor recently began practice at JCH&L on October 3rd. She holds a M.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has his EGD and colonoscopy training.
Dr. Burke Klein, DHA, MHA, CHFP, FACHE, CEO of JCH&L, said: “We have a great team of providers.”
With the addition of Dr. Narayan and Dr. Flor, JCH&L’s healthcare providers include five board-certified family physicians, four board-certified nurses, and two certified physician assistants. Our team includes: Dr. Sean Flor, Dr. Madhav Narayan, Dr. Craig Shumard, Dr. Rebecca Stroklund, Dr. Brett Wergin (all Board Certified Family Physicians); Board Certified Nurse Practitioners Shoner Kirisha Afuh, FNP-C. Carolyn Ferguson, FNP-C; Megan Knutson, FNP-C. and Keegan Williams, FNP-C. and two Certified Physician Assistants Bryce Taylor, PA-C. Kensley Williams PA-C.
JCH&L Fairbury Clinic is accepting new patients.
For JCH&L Fairbury Clinic appointments, call 402-729-3361, Option 1. To visit the Fairbury Clinic for appointments, please use the main entrance accessed from H Street.