OsteoarthritisofFoot near Alice, TX

Biography: Dr. Steven Ernest Nowotny, a board-certified family medicine specialist, completed the UCSF Physician Leadership Fellowship in 2016 and his residency at the University of North Texas-Corpus Christi Bay Area Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Nowotny earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey on a full scholarship. He also holds an M.S. in Neurobiology and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he received the Dean's Award. His research was featured in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Before joining us in 2024, Dr. Nowotny worked in private practice and served several hospices in Corpus Christi, TX. He led acute and post-acute care teams with Team Health in Corpus Christi, TX, from 2011 to 2023 and also managed Port Medical Centers for over a decade. Dedicated to older adults, he is passionate about gut health, nutrition, and autoimmune diseases, emphasizing patient-centered care. Dr. Nowotny chose medicine to make a difference by helping patients recover and maintain their health. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and time with his family.

Biography: Dr. Marianne Hazelitt, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, completed her residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Touro University, following her degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, magna cum laude, from Mountain State University. Named EmCare's Director of the Year in 2016, her honors include the Dean's List and a Clark County Scholarship. She has presented at conferences such as the American College of Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. Before joining us in 2024, Dr. Hazelitt practiced at Intermountain Healthcare in Las Vegas, NV. She was previously the medical director and internist of her private practice clinic in Pahrump, NV, and held roles as lead hospitalist and medical director at Desert View Hospital, Lake City Medical Center, and West Florida Hospital. Passionate about reversing chronic disease through nutrition and healthy living, Dr. Hazelitt believes in the power of listening to provide compassionate care. Inspired by her own health battles, she chose medicine to help others facing similar challenges. In her free time, she enjoys musical theater, acting, dancing, and the beach.