Bios of DFD Russell Medical Centers

Diane Handler, PA

Diane Handler, PA joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in 2000.  She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Technology at the Boston University in 1982 and earned her Masters of Science degree as a Physician Assistant at the University of New England in 2000.  Her special interests at DFD include diabetes, cardiology and behavioral medicine.  She grew up in Leeds and has been a supporter of DFD "forever".  She is an incredible asset to our provider team.

 

 

 

 

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 John Yindra, MD
John Yindra, MD joined the DFD Russell Medical Center in 1987.  He attended the University of Delaware, Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his Family Practice Residency at the Wilmington Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware.  He has practiced family medicine in Maine since 1982 but has also practiced in Delaware, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska.  He has been a dedicated primary care provider at DFD for more than 17 years. John's special interests are in quality improvement, diabetes management and use of electronic medical records technology to improve care. 

 

 

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 Maxwell Barus, MD
Max Barus, MD joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in 1984 as a National Health Service Corps Scholar. He attended the George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC where he earned his MD in 1981.  He completed his Residency for Family Practice at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont in 1984.  Max volunteers his time caring for individuals in Nicaragua and has a particular interest in women's health and pediatrics.

 

 

 

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 Steven Molnar-Gabor, M.D.
Steven Molnar-Gabor, MD joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in May 2003.   He was born in Hungary and received his M.D. in 1975.  Dr. Gabor has lived and worked in Africa, Canada, St. Lucia and the West Indies.  He moved back to the area where he receive training at CMMC, Family Practice Program from1993-1996.   Previously, Dr. Gabor has seven wonderful years taking care of his patients in Fort Kent, Maine, at Northern Maine Medical Center.   DFD is fortunate to have a professional, experienced, caring provider to meet the needs of the Turner community.

 

 

 

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Laurie Anne Huntress, MD
Laurie Huntress, MD, joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in January 2005.   Dr. Huntress graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience and received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont.  She completed her residency through Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. 

 

 

 

 

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 James White, Ph.D., LCPC
Jim White, Ph.D, LCPC joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in March 2003.   He received his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology at Southwest University.  He received degrees in Counselor Education and Divinity as well and is licensed in Maine by the Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation, as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).  In addition he has been certified as a Diplomat with the American Psychotherapy Association (DAPA).  He completed his residency at the Cambridge Family Institute, Mass., where he received training in couples and family therapy, and the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, with emphasis in grief counseling.

 

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 Karen Bronk, LCSW
Karen Bronk joined DFD Russell Medical Centers in May 2002.  She received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of New England in 1993.  Previously she worked at Spurwink School as a therapist, Androscoggin Home Health as a social worker and Tri County Mental Health as a children's counselor.  She enjoys working with all age groups. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kristie joins DFD from Central Maine Medical Center's School of Nursing where she had been teaching for two years. Prior to completing her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practioner at University of Southern Maine, Kristie worked at St. Mary's Hospital as a nurse supervisor on the Children's Behavioral Health Unit as a charge nurse. Kristie will be seeing patients in Turner four days per week and is open to new patients of all ages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Magdalena is a graduate of the University of New England's Physician Assistant Program. Prior to completing her degree, Magdalena worked in Chicago as a Patient Care Technician at the Chicago Rehabilitation Institute. Additionally, she holds degrees in Art and French from the University of Wisconsin and is fluent in French and Polish. Magdalena will be seeing patients four days per week in our Leeds location and is open to new patients of all ages.

 

 

 

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Rick joins DFD Russell Medical Center with 30 years of experience in private practice and consultation as a Clinical Psychologist. He and his wife moved to Maine after he completed his doctorate degree at Hofstra University of Long Island, New York. An amateur musician and Music Therapist, Rick continues to perform in the area and enjoys teaching music in a local high school. Rick will be seeing patients with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and physical problems four days a week in Leeds.

 

 

 

 

 

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