Our Medical Staff

Dennis Colby, DO
is a Family Practice Physician whose practice includes the full spectrum of family medicine from infants to the elderly including Osteopathic Manipulative treatment and treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder.

Dr. Colby has been practicing medicine since 1980. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1976, his Medical Degree from Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medical/Surgery in 1979. Dr. Colby is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice.

Prior to joing our medical staff Dr. Colby practiced Emergency Medicine/Family Practice at Cresco Medical Center for 9 years, Emergency Medicine through Acute Care in Ankeny, and he practiced Family Practice/Emergency Medicine in Lake Mills for 21 years. Dr. Colby has been certified in Occupational Medicine and he is also a Certified Medical Review Officer.

John Swisher IV, DO, CAQ
is a Family Practice Physician who specializes in Sports Medicine. He works with athletes of all ages and levels from high-school through division I, as well as the recreational athlete. Dr. Swisher has experience in managing various sports injuries and illnesses that affect an athlete's ability to compete and play. Dr. Swisher provides on-site coverage for sporting events and also return to play consideration for sick or injured athletes.

Dr. Swisher is board certified in both Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. He earned his Medical Degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency through an Iowa Community based program. His Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship was completed at the University of Minnesota/HCMC, under the direction of one of the Founding Fathers of Primary Care Sports Medicine. Through his education he has had the opportunity to acquire up-to-date sports medicine knowledge to better aid athletes. Dr. Swisher works closely with physical therapists, athletic trainers, orthopaedics and other specialists to help get the athlete back in the game as safely as possible.

Chance Coppola, DO
is a Family Practice Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care. Dr. Coppola sees patients with injuries or illnesses which require immediate medical attention in both the emergency room and clinic. Dr. Coppola is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

In 1996, Dr. Coppola received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from the University of Iowa. He then attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine earning his Medical Degree. Dr. Coppola completed his residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Dr. Coppola has extensive experience in Emergency Room care having been an Attending Emergency Room Physician at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, since 2003.

Ryan Coppola, DO
is a Family Practice Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care. Dr. Coppola provides initial treatment for a broad spectrum of injuries and illnesses to acute and urgent care patients. He provides care in both the clinic and emergency room.

Dr. Coppola brings six year of emergency room experience as an Attending Emergency Room Physician at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. He graduated from the University of Iowa receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology in 1996. He then attended the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine earning his Medical Degree. Dr. Coppola completed his residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Glee Christ, ARNP
(Nurse Practitioner)
Glee joined Belmond Medical Center in March of 2007 as a full-time provider. She has 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Prior to joining our staff, she practiced in Britt and Clarion.

Glee enjoys all aspects of Family Practice. She provides Coumadin clinics, foot care, female, pediatric and adolescent care. Glee attended Minnesota State University in Mankato, graduating in 1998 with her MS (Masters of Science) and her certification in Family Practice from American Nurses Crecentialing Center.

Liz Cain, ARNP
(Family Practice Nurse Practitioner)
specializes in pediatrics and emergency medicine. Liz received her RN from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1993, her BSN from the University of Phoenix in 2007 and went on to earn her MSN Family Nurse Practitioner from Graceland University in 2010.

She has extensive experience working with pediatric patients. Liz has worked for Blank Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Transport Nurse since 2005, and is currently serving as the Chairperson of Blank Children's Hospital Quality Committee and as the Co-chair of Iowa Health Des Moines Nursing Quality Improvement Committee. Liz is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, a Certified Pediatric Nurse, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International.

Linda Loux, PA-C
Linda has been with Belmond Medical Center for several years, serving on the Ambulance for 25 years and as a Registered Nurse for 10 years prior to attending North Dakota School of Medicine, where she graduated certified in both primary care medicine and surgery. Linda joined Belmond Medical Center in 1996 as a Physician's Assistant.

Linda cares for patients of all ages providing female care, Coumadin clinics, salvia testing along with general practice, CHF, depression, anxiety, thyroid, TLC, diabetes, and blood pressure. Linda says "I love Belmond, therefore I love BMC. It's my home, my family, my friends, my people."