Dr. Joseph Whitman
Areas of Practice
Dr. Whitman is highly skilled in the surgical and medical treatment of head and neck diseases. He will provide comprehensive head and neck care, including pediatric and adult allergy diagnosis and treatment, facial plastics, skin lesion excision and repair, surgery for chronic sinus disease and nasal obstruction, surgery of the head and neck for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, and the surgical management of the ears, tonsils, throat, voice, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands and neck masses.
Specialties
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat)
Biography
Dr. Whitman is an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) provider with UnityPoint Health Grinnell ENT Clinic, who is available to see patients at Davis County Hospital & Clinics in Bloomfield on Fridays each week, while also performing surgery at DCHC on those days.
Dr. Whitman received his Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by his Masters of Science and Biomedical Sciences degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Whitman remained at A.T. Still University where he received his medical degree in Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his general surgery internship & Otolaryngology residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Susan Turner, ARNP
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Susan Turner, ARNP-BC, IF, is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based reproductive and gynecologic healthcare. She is dedicated to helping patients navigate every stage of life through personalized care, education, and open communication.
Susan earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Indian Hills Community College in 1995 and completed her Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate through the Family Planning Council of Iowa in conjunction with Drake University in 2001. She is a Board-Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Iowa, and a Certified Menopause Provider with advanced education and training in menopause care. She is also a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH), reflecting her specialized expertise in sexual health and wellness.
Throughout her career, Susan has cared for patients in community health and specialty clinic settings, helping women address a wide range of reproductive and gynecologic health concerns. Her clinical interests include reproductive health across the lifespan, menstrual concerns, contraceptive counseling and family planning, fertility evaluation, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment, and preventive gynecologic care. She has developed particular expertise in perimenopause and menopause management, including evidence-based hormone therapy, as well as the evaluation and treatment of sexual health concerns.
Susan also performs a variety of office-based gynecologic procedures, including IUD and Nexplanon insertion, endometrial biopsy, and vulvar biopsy. In addition, she has provided leadership for reproductive health programs, including Title X services, and has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations.
Susan believes in partnering with patients to develop individualized care plans that align with their goals, preferences, and healthcare needs. She values collaboration with primary care providers and specialists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes education, trust, and shared decision-making, creating an environment where patients feel comfortable discussing concerns and actively participating in their healthcare.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She and her husband, Mike, love traveling together, and she also enjoys reading in her free time.
Credentials: ARNP-BC, IF
Specialty: Women's Health & Reproductive Health
Board Certification: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Professional Memberships: Fellow, International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
Clinical Interests: Menopause Care, Sexual Health, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Fertility Evaluation, Preventive Gynecologic Care, and Women's Health Across the Lifespan
