Dennis J. Jelden, M.D

• 1981 - received a BS in Engineering from Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Co.
• 1988 - completed an undergraduate in Biology and Chemistry at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Co.
• 1993 - received a Doctor of Medicine Degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Co.

Dr. Jelden has been employed at Melissa Memorial Hospital since May, 1998 and his specialty is Family Practice.

Kelby Bethards, M.D.

• 1988 - received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
• 1996 - completed premed courses at University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA.
• 2000 - received a Doctor of Medicine Degree from University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA.

Dr. Bethards has been at Melissa Memorial Hospital since August, 2003 and his specialty is Family Practice.

Kevin J. Cuccinelli, MD

• 1991 – received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Villanova University in Villanova , PA
• 1996 – received a Doctor of Medicine Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington , D.C.

Dr. Cuccinelli has been at Melissa Memorial Hospital since May, 2007 and his specialty is Family Practice.

Kathy D. Meyer, RN, MSN, ARNP

• 1974 - received BSN from University of Nebraska College of Nursing in Omaha, NE.
• 1996 - received MSN/FNP from University of Nebraska College of Nursing in Omaha, NE.

Kathy was employed at Melissa Memorial Hospital from June, 2000 - January, 2003 and rejoined the staff in August of 2003