Celebrating Physicians Week
March 25, 2025
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Ever wonder what some of our physicians do outside the hospital or clinic? To mark Physicians Week in 2025, we highlight a few stories from our providers outside the hospital or clinic setting – what fuels them “beyond the white coat.” Below are their stories.
Dr. Chris Zarella, MD, FACS
Dr. Christopher Zarella shares his story about his journey into plastic surgery as a career, and his volunteer work with the nonprofit Alliance for Smiles – a group that organizes two-week surgical missions around the world. Learn more about Dr. Zarella and his volunteer work in this story.
Dr. Jim Stageman, MD
Dr. Jim Stageman can’t resist an empty canvas. When this physician isn’t seeing patients, you can find him doodling on white boards around his hospital. These doodles can be small and silly, to large, gallery worthy pieces. Learn more about Dr. Stageman and his art in this story.
Dr. Faith Koschmann, MD
Dr. Faith Koschmann is a veteran, who in the early 2000s was searching for a place to start her family with husband, Dr. James Domst. They settled in Mt. Angel where their 20-acre plot became a hobby farm with chickens, goats and horses. Learn more about Dr. Koschmann and her farm in this story.
Dr. Dan Bissell, MD
Dr. Dan Bissell, Chief Medical Officer at Good Samaritan, reflects on a physician's practice and what it means to him. Read more about his thoughts on “Beyond The White Coat” in this reflection.
