Eveleth Medical Clinic

Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5
239 McKinley Ave, Eveleth, MN 55734
Phone (218) 471-1800 Fax (218) 744-7908

MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Ben DeVries, PA

Ben DeVries, PA, grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 2005. Ben spent ten years working as a Firefighter/Paramedic in rural South Dakota and Minnesota. He attended the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies in May 2021. As a Physician Assistant in rural Minnesota, Ben enjoys providing quality care for those throughout their entire life span, pediatrics to geriatrics. Ben and his wife, along with their two children, spend time enjoying everything northern Minnesota has to offer along with traveling to new places.

 

Ben practices at the Eveleth Medical clinic.

Charles Tietz, MD

Charles Tietz, MD, joined Scenic Rivers after years of practice in Virginia, MN. He received his undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College and attended medical school at the University of Chicago. After an internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center, he went on to train at the University of Minnesota’s Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health. Dr. Tietz brings with him a wealth of knowledge in women’s health, and he practices in gynecology and minimally invasive surgeries. When he is not at work, he and his wife Vicki enjoy biking and gardening at their home.

Dr. Tietz practices at the Cook Medical, Tower Medical and Eveleth Medical clinics.  Dr. Tietz also practices minimally invasive surgeries in Cook and Tower.

Emily Hadrava, CNP

Emily Hadrava, CNP, obtained her undergrad in nursing from the University of North Dakota in 2005, and went on to get her Masters of Science Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from St. Scholastica in 2009. After graduating, she worked at Essentia Health in Virginia, Minnesota, specializing in family practice for all ages, while also focusing on women’s and children’s healthcare. Emily is a life-long resident of the Iron Range and has deep roots in the culture of the area.  She and her husband, along with three children, enjoy all that the northland has to offer, especially time spent on Lake Vermilion. Emily has been with Scenic Rivers since February of 2016 and sees patients of all ages.

Emily practices at the Eveleth Medical clinic.

Kiara Westendorf, LICSW

Kiara Westendorf, LICSW, grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and moved to the Iron Range in 2022. She attended the College of St. Benedict for her undergraduate degree in psychology.  During that time, Kiara worked with elementary aged children in a mental health program in Sauk Rapids. She then moved back to Duluth to attend and graduate from the College of St. Scholastica with her Master of Social Work degree. During her graduate program, Kiara worked in a community mental health setting with at-risk youth and teens. She also has experience working in an adult inpatient mental health unit, an adult partial hospitalization program, and outpatient therapy.  She has experience working with elementary children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health needs. Kiara is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is used to treat trauma, in addition to many other mental health concerns. In her spare time, Kiara enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time at her cabin.

Kiara practices at Cook Medical, Tower Medical, and Eveleth Medical clinics.

Kristen Dombovy, DNP

Kristen Dombovy, DNP, graduated from St. Scholastica in 2020. She initially started with Scenic Rivers at our Floodwood clinic. Kristi then transitioned to a float provider and visited Scenic Rivers facilities in Bigfork, Cook and Eveleth to care for and fill the needs of the community. She is now at the Eveleth clinic on a regular schedule and accepting new patients.

Kristen practices at the Eveleth Medical clinic.