Our Providers
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.
Nakila Blessing, ARNP
Nakila Blessing, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Davis County Hospital & Clinics who is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all stages of life.
Nakila earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2010, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012, and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2016 from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Her nursing career began in 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, where she cared for patients on a pulmonary progressive care unit and in the emergency department. She also served as a staff nurse and home health nurse at Scotland County Hospital. In 2016, she transitioned to advanced practice nursing, providing care in the Quick Care clinic at MercyOne Centerville. Nakila joined Davis County Hospital & Clinics in 2024.
Nakila's clinical interests include lifespan and multi-generational care. She enjoys partnering with patients to develop evidence-based care plans that align with their individual needs, goals, and preferences. Her approach emphasizes holistic, health-promotion-focused care and helping patients address multiple health concerns through collaborative decision-making.
When she is not caring for patients, Nakila enjoys reading, bicycling, fishing, and gardening.
Credentials: MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
Clinical Interests: Lifespan Care, Multi-Generational Care, Preventive Health, Patient-Centered Care
Catherine Durflinger, ARNP
Cathy Durflinger, ARNP, specializes in Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonary care. With extensive experience and a compassionate approach, Cathy is committed to helping patients breathe easier and achieve better overall health through personalized, evidence‑based care.
She provides expert evaluation and treatment for conditions such as seasonal and chronic allergies, asthma, and a range of pulmonary and immune system concerns. Cathy takes the time to understand each patient’s unique needs and works closely with them to create effective, individualized care plans.
Take the first step toward better breathing and improved well‑being—schedule an appointment today.
For more information or to book a visit, please call (641) 664‑2145.
