CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester Welcomes Dr. Richard Brasington, M.D., to its Specialty Clinic Team, and family nurse practitioner, Mindy Dudenbostel to its healthcare team
Dr. Richard Brasington, M.D.
Dr. Richard Brasington is a nationally and internationally known clinical rheumatologist. He has authored several articles in medical journals and rheumatology textbooks, received the Distinguished Fellowship Program Director Award from American College of Rheumatology, and has been honored as one of America’s Best Doctors for many years.
Dr. Brasington is board certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and was previously a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. He is currently a specialty provider of the Premier Specialty Network.
Dr. Brasington completed his undergraduate degree at Harvard University followed by Medical Doctorate at Duke University of Medicine. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals.
Dr. Brasington treats arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, psoriatic arthritis, and more. He will begin seeing patients at Memorial Hospital’s Specialty Clinic on Tuesdays beginning in August.
To learn more about the specialists at Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic call (618) 826-4581 ext. 1366.
Mindy Dudenbostel
Mindy Dudenbostel began her career as a nursing assistant and later a licensed practical nurse at the former St. Ann’s Healthcare Center in Chester. In 2007, she earned her associate degree in nursing and became a registered nurse. In 2011, she earned a bachelor of science in nursing from McKendree University, Lebanon, Ill. As a registered nurse Mindy worked at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) in Murphysboro and In Carbondale, Ill. In 2016, she earned a master of science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. She has been employed as a family nurse practitioner at SIH in Murphysboro and Southern Illinois University in Marion, Ill.
Mindy is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She finds the most rewarding part of her career the use of evidence-based practices to provide excellent care to her patients. Her areas of interest are acute injuries and occupational health. Ultimately, she enjoys the variety of patients she cares for as a family nurse practitioner.
Mindy’s first day at the Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic is August 1.