Ripon Medical Center Clinic

Dr. Bertram received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and is board certified in Surgery. He previously served as chairman of the General and Specialty Surgery department for Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bertram offers multiple surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery, breast, colonoscopies, carpal tunnel, colon, endocrine system, hernia repair, pediatric, skin and soft tissue, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma/burns and emergency surgery, trigger finger and vascular surgery.

"Care, compassion, knowledge and shared decision making are the cornerstone of a great patient/physician relationship,” says Dr. Bhatara. Dr. Bhatara is a fourth generation doctor in his family. He is married to Kavita Sharma, a palliative care physician, and they a six-year-old daughter, Karishma. His personal interests include participating in community activities, reading and spending time with his family. Dr.

Joann Fox earned her Bachelor and Masters of Science in Nursing from Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She comes to Agnesian Work & Wellness with 17 years of nursing experience in acute care, with emphasis in neurology, medical/surgical and oncology. For the past seven years, she has been working as a nurse educator for Marian University. Joann currently sees Ripon Alliance Laundry Associates and their families. 

Dr. Glod specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages. Dr. Glod offers a full range of general family medicine, including preventive healthcare; annual physicals; well-child checks and immunizations; and care for acute and chronic illness and general medical concerns. She has special interest in women’s health, integrative medicine, and the use of natural remedies and hands-on osteopathic techniques.

See what her patients are saying: "Dr. Glod went above and beyond to care for me today! She is an excellent professional."

As a nephrologist, Dr. Gupta sees patients with kidney-related illnesses and helps them effectively manage their healthcare needs. He provides primary and consultative services to patients with a variety of kidney-related conditions, including: acute and chronic kidney failure, diabetic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders/management, glomerulonephritis, hematuria, hereditary kidney disease, cystic diseases of the kidney, hypertension, medical management of recurrent kidney stones, and proteinuria.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Heckenkamp is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

"I work individually with all my patients to provide compassionate, ethical and honest orthopedic care,” says Heckenkamp. “It’s important to offer a listening environment. It helps to build relationships with patients and staff to promote a team approach.”

Heckenkamp is married and has three children. He enjoys outdoor activities, water sports, running, fishing and winter sports.