Shadowing Physicians

1. Daniel Linert, MD (Cardiology)

2000 Roosevelt (office)
Contact: Call ###-531-9419 weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm.
Ask for Tammy
Dress: dress casual (khakis, shirt, tie for guys, as with all physicians,
COMFORTABLE SHOES)

2. Tim Whetsel, MD (Critical Care/ICU)

Contact: Porter Memorial Hospital Operator ###-465-4600. Have
the operator page Dr. Whetsel.
Dress: dress casual, scrubs may be worn if desired

3. *Steve Paul, MD (Gastroenterology)

Contact: Call ###-464-9507 weekdays from 9am to 4pm. Ask for
Shelby.
Dress: dress casual

4. Virginia T. Tabib, MD (Medical Oncology and Hematology)

2600 Roosevelt Road (in Valparaiso)
Contact: Call ###-464-1620 between 9am and 4pm and ask for
Dr. Tabib.
Best Times to Shadow: Tuesday and Thursday form 11am-5pm
and Monday during the day, or at Porter Hospital every other
Wednesday.
Dress: dress casual

5. Scott Cory, MD (Ophthalmology)

6333 Central Avenue
Portage, IN 46368
Contact: Call ###-762-4801 and ask for Jennifer
Best Time to Shadow: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
between 9 am and 5 pm
Dress: dress casual

6. James Malayter, MD (Orthopedics)

Contact: Call ###-464-8581 weekdays and ask for Roxanne.
Dress: dress casual
7. *Jonathan Wigderson, DO (Orthopedic Surgery)
Valparaiso Office: 809 LaPorte Avenue Suite A
Portage Office : 3630 Willowcreek Road Suite 4
Contact: Call ###-477-1013 and ask for Deb Morningstar between
8 and 11am and 2 and 5pm.
Best Times to Shadow: Tuesday and Thursday at Valparaiso office
between 1 and 5 pm, Wednesday and Friday at Portage office between
8 and 12 am. Report to receptionist.
Dress: Professional (tie, dress, or dress slacks), lab coat okay but not
required.

8. Christopher Gall, DDS (Orthodontics)

909 East 45th Avenue
Griffith, IN 46319
Contact: Call ###-838-5111 and speak with Dr. Gall or Kris
Hoffman Monday-Thursday and Saturday between 8:30 am
and 5 pm.
Dress: no jeans or sweats

*Physician has offered to allow students to observe during surgery.IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS WITH PORTER
HOSPITAL TO BECOME ELIGIBLE TO SHADOW DURING SURGERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please contact me for more information regarding physician’s surgery scheduling.