Vascular Surgery

Dr. Eric Scott is at Mahaska Health the 1st Thursday of every month. To schedule an appointment, call Heart & Vascular at 515.875.9090. Specialty Vascular Surgery Board Status American Board of Surgery – Vascular Surgery American Board of Surgery – Surgical Critical Care Education University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Residency Hennepin County Medical Center,…

Inpatient Medicine

Dr. Lisa Ruckman is a Hospitalist at Mahaska Health. She is a North Mahaska graduate who grew up on the DeBoef family farm in rural Mahaska County. As a mother of six, Dr. Ruckman understands family and would be honored to be a part of yours. Specialty Hospitalist Board Status American Board of Family Medicine…

Paul Riggs, MD, FACS

General Surgeon

Paul Riggs, MD, FACS, has been serving the Mahaska community since 1985. A native of Illinois and after receiving his training in Kansas, Dr. Riggs chose Mahaska county because of its need for a surgeon to serve the community. Dr. Riggs has always enjoyed science, biology and chemistry, which lead him toward a pre-med education.…

Shawn Richmond, MD

Family Medicine, Obstetrics,
Primary Care Medical Director

Shawn Richmond, MD, has been serving the Mahaska Health community in areas of primary care and obstetrics since 2000. Originally, from Ottumwa, he chose to practice at Mahaska Health in order to be close to family and because of the great atmosphere of the community. Dr. Richmond is well known for the care and concern…

Geriatric & Skilled Nursing Care Medical Director, Geriatrics

Dr. David North serves as the Medical Director for Geriatric and Skilled Nursing Care at Mahaska Health. He has provided compassionate care in the community for nearly 25 years, and has largely focused his career on providing care to the elderly population in Mahaska County. Dr. North and his colleague Lisa Nelson, ARNP, serve as…