Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
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  Samantha Portenier, MD | Site Director

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - Elm
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno & Las Vegas, Nevada
Residency: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Board-certified: American Board of Family Practice, 2000
Academic appontments: Chairman, Maternal Child Health Committee
Special practice interests: Obstetrics, Endoscopy, Adolescent Medicine
Note: Dr. Portenier enjoys riding and training performance horses, rodeo, snow skiing, being a 4-H leader and her children's activities.
Insurance accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Medical group memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 James Gardner, MD | Assistant Site Director

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas  
Residency: UTHSC at Houston, Memorial Southwest Hospital   
Board-Certified: American Board of Family Practice
Special Practice Interests: Rural health
Insurance Accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Note: In his free time, Dr. Gardner enjoys spending time with his family, church, camping, Dutch oven cooking and travel.
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center
 

 Richard Augustus, MD | Family Medicine

Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
Residency: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Board-certified: American Board of Family Practice, 1996
Academic appontments: AOA
Special practice interests: Endoscopy, Obstetrics, Pediatrics
Note: Dr. Augustus enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts, horses, cattle, family, and church
Insurance accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Medical group memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 Michelle Gardner, MD | Family Medicine

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX   
Residency: University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX   
Fellowship: Obstetrics and Rural Health, University of Texas Medical School   
Board-Certified: American Board of Family Practice
Academic Appointments: Fellow, Americian Academy of Family Physicians
Special Practice Interests: Obstetrics 
Notes: In her free time, Dr. Gardner enjoys spending time with her family, church, camping, dutch oven cooking and travel.
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 Michael Roach, MD | Family Medicine

Group(s):  Saint Alphonsus Medical Group  
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO   
Residency: Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center   
Fellowship: University of Arizona School of Medicine, Faculty Development   
Board-Certified: American Board of Family Practice
Academic Appointments: Clinical Instructor, Family Medicine - University of Washington School of Medicine ~ Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Insurance Accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Note: Dr. Roach enjoys canoeing, hiking, climbing, basketball, and poetry.
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 Jocele Skinner, MD | Family Medicine

Group(s):  Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO   
Residency: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho   
Board-Certified: American Board of Family Practice
Special Practice Interests: Women's Health ~ Obstetrics
Insurance Accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Note: Dr. Skinner enjoys reading, hiking, camping and being a 4-H leader
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 Pat Stowell, MD | Family Medicine

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine   
Residency: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho   
Board-Certified: American Board of Family Practice
Insurance Accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Note: Dr. Stowell enjoys fly-fishing, fly-tying and basketball
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center               

 Daniel Knorpp, DO | Family Medicine

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - Elm
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Residency: Cascade East Family Practice Residency, Oregon Health and Sciences University
Board-Certified: 2008 
Special Practice Interests: Osteopathic Manipulations
Note: In his free time, Dr. Knorpp enjoys water and snow skiing, running, hiking, camping, and spending time with his family. 
Medical Group Memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 Sam Summers, MD | Family Medicine

Group(s): Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - Elm
Organization: Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Residency: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Board-certified: American Board of Family Practice, 1976
Academic appontments: Idaho Academy of Family Practice Physician of the year, 2002, Caldwell Police Department Citizen of the Year, 2001, Chairman Board Director, Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, Board of Directors, Blue Cross, Board of Directors IAFP, Chairman CME Committee, Idaho Medical Association
Note: Dr. Summers enjoys hunting, fishing, archery, golf, skiing, camping, and medical education.
Insurance accepted: Most Insurances Accepted
Medical group memberships: West Valley Medical Center

 
 
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