Whatever your healthcare needs are, Konza is here for you. Our highly qualified, compassionate team provides affordable, high-quality, personalized care for all ages. Konza providers work as an integrated team – with you at the center.
Medical Director
Family Medicine Physician
Family Medicine Physician
Family Medicine Physician
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dental Director
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Behavioral Health Therapist
Behavioral Health Therapist
Behavioral Health Therapist
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
WIC / Clinical Dietitian
WIC / Clinical Dietitian
WIC / Clinical Dietitian
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Dr. Samuels is the medical director for Konza clinics in Junction City, Manhattan, and Chapman.
A native of northeast Kansas, Dr. Samuels graduated from Council Grove High School and received health education in emergency medicine from various Kansas community colleges before graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Kansas State University. She received her degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. She conducted her residency at the Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education in Wichita, KS.
Dr. Samuels is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides full-spectrum primary care for patients of all ages. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and American Academy of Family Physicians.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Samuels also serves as adjunct clinical faculty at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Wichita. She also has experience as an instructor and provider in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support and Pediatric Life Support.
Her hobbies include fishing, gardening, cooking & baking, and spending time with her family.
Cayle Goertzen, MD attended medical school at the University of Kansas in 2004. He completed a family medicine residency at Via Christi Family Medicine in Wichita. Dr. Goertzen has over 13 years of experience practicing in both the inpatient and outpatient arena at Critical Access hospitals in Abilene and Belleville, Kansas. Dr. Goertzen joined the KPCHC team in 2021 and is available at the Junction City clinic Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Todd Frieze, MD attended medical school at the University of Kansas. Dr. Frieze completed his training in the KUMC Family Practice Residency – Junction City Rural Track; He is board-certified in family medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Frieze has over 22 years of experience providing broad-spectrum primary healthcare for patients of all ages from Junction City, Chapman, and the surrounding communities. He joined the KPCHC team in January 2023 and is available at the Junction City clinic on Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays. He is available at the Chapman Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday.
Jennifer Ebert, DNP, APRN, FNP-C earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Washburn University, then continued her education by receiving a Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner degree. In 2017, Jennifer completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, also from Washburn University. She joined the KPCHC team in 2012 and is available at the Manhattan location Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Kelley Herron, FNP earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tabor College in 2014, then proceeded to Walden University to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing. Kelley joined the KPCHC team in 2018 and is available in the Junction City location Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Alya Houghton, APRN, FNP-C earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fort Hays State University in 2013, then proceeded to Walden University to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing in 2018. Alya joined the Konza team in 2023 and is available in the Junction City clinic Monday thru Friday.
Stephanie Kimbrel, APRN, FNP is a Junction City native and proud Blue Jay. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University. She went on to Washburn University where she graduated with honors in 2012 to complete her Master of Science in Nursing. She has 10+ years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, providing care to patients of all ages.
Stephanie joined the Konza team in 2023 and she is available in the Junction City clinic Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Dr. Pratt attended A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health where he earned his degree in 2017. Dr. Pratt also holds a Master of Public Health degree with dental emphasis from A.T. Still University. He joined the Konza Dental team in 2017 and is currently the Director of Dental Services. He is available Monday in Manhattan and Tuesday – Thursday in Junction City.
Dr. Ballingham attended dental school at Roseman University where he graduated in 2014 with a DDM degree. After graduation, he spent one year in an advanced education for general dentists (AEGD) program at NYU Langone University where he was able to work one-on-one with specialists in all aspects of dentistry. He expects to complete the Masters of Public Health at A.T. Still University in 2022.
Dr. Ballingham joined Konza in 2019, when he moved here from Salt Lake City Utah. He speaks Spanish and enjoys working with our Latino population. He is available Monday through Friday.
Dr. Fredrickson attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA where he earned his degree in 1982. Dr. Fredrickson enjoys cosmetic and pediatric dental care for children. He joined the Konza Dental team in 2017 and is available Monday thru Thursday at the Junction City clinic.
Dr. McGary started dental practice in 1977 with the US Army. Following his military service, he began private practice in Junction City. He opened Total Care Dentistry in 1985 and joined the Konza dental team in 2019.
Dr. McGary has served the Junction City community for 39 years – both professionally and personally. He served on the USD 475 school board for 10 years – two years as board president – and he is currently an active board member for the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation.
What does Dr. McGary love most? Helping people create beautiful smiles and the loving “thank you’s” from his patients and the community.
Andrews University, Berrien Springs in Michigan. BA in Biology and Minor in Religion, 1981
Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan. Certificate in Environmental Toxicology, 1983
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Master’s in Public Health 1985
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK. MD, 1994
Residency Program at Griffin Memorial Hospital, Norman, Oklahoma. 1998
Special Training: ECT Certification
Special Interests: Treatment and medication management in the following:
Bipolar Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Panic Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
Melody Morse completed her undergraduate nursing degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia and her Master of Science degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Melody is Nationally Board Certified to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in all ages. She has more than 10 years of experience working in behavioral health in a variety of settings and with both military and civilian populations.
Her previous nursing experience centered on pediatric hematology and oncology. Melody prescribes and manages medications for a variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, addiction issues, and certain neurological conditions. She is a licensed Suboxone prescriber and is actively prescribing a variety of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Melody is passionate about providing innovative psychiatric care that is holistic and collaborative. She joined Konza Prairie Community Health Center in 2018 and is available in-office to see patients Monday-Thursday in Junction City. There is limited availability for scheduling appointments in the Manhattan office. In her free time, she loves visiting with family, traveling the world, and watching the Atlanta Braves.
Chandler Whaley completed her undergraduate at Kansas State University and Master degree program at Washburn University. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) and Licensed Masters Level Psychologist (LMLP) who currently works at Konza Prairie Community Health Center. Chandler has worked as a therapist for the past 6 years in outpatient facilities with a variety of clients. Chandler has previous experience in working with a child advocacy center in which she provided therapy services with children. She mainly works with clients who are 10 years and up using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other concerns.
Anna-Marie
Lauppe is a behavioral health therapist at Konza Prairie Community Health
Center. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Washburn
University where she earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 2023.
Anna-Marie formed a connection with Konza and the local community during her
undergraduate internship at Konza in 2019 and her graduate internship in
2022-2023. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal
Therapy and is excited about seeing and helping to treat people of all ages.
She is available Monday – Friday at the Junction City clinic.
Michaela Chiarilli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has more than 5 years’ experience in counseling and therapy for individuals and families. Michaela provides telehealth behavioral health services in the areas of: Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depressions, Mood Disorders, and Trauma Care.
Angela is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She completed her Masters of Nursing degree from Walden University, and is experienced to treat a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. Angela’s nursing career has prepared her to provide excellent and comprehensive care over the past 10 years. She has gained a variety of experience working in mental health, med/surg, intensive critical care, college nursing instructor, and home health assessments.
Angela strives to improve each individual’s mental health, while guarding against a negative stigma. She nurtures patients to overcome barriers, using evidence-based solutions, and believes early identification and treatment is key for successful recovery. Angela uses a collaborative approach, if available, to develop a treatment plan which includes the patient, family, therapist, and provider in order to seek the best outcome.
April Gromlovits, BPharm attended the University of Kansas where she earned her degree in 1994. She is certified in Immunization, Opioid Analgesic Therapy, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Diabetes MTM, and Apexus Advanced 340B Operations. She joined the Konza team in 2015 and is available at the Junction City clinic pharmacy during business hours.
Bill Fox, BPharm attended the University of Kansas where he graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He is certified to give immunizations. Bill joined the Konza team in March 2019 and is available at the Junction City clinic pharmacy during business hours.
Tracy Sabo, MS, RD, LD attended Kansas State University where she earned a BS in Dietetics (2007) and MS in Food Science (2010). During her dietetics career, Tracy has worked in long term care, food service, and public health. She has more than a decade of experience as a WIC dietitian where she specializes in support for breastfeeding and child feeding, and she excels in leadership.
Tracy is married with one daughter. She loves to try new foods, spend time with her family, and go camping. She is an avid gardener who enjoys growing fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Fun fact: Tracy collects measuring cups.
Tracy joined Konza in 2018. She provides clinical dietitian services on Wednesdays in Manhattan and she sees WIC clients on Fridays in Junction City.
Kalie Brownlee, RDN, LD attended Kansas State University where she majored in Dietetics, Nutrition & Health. She graduated in 2021 and joined the Konza Nutrition and WIC staff the same year. Outside of the clinic, Kalie runs the Geary Community Farmers Market. In both areas, she is proud to promote healthy choices and provide educational opportunities for our community.