Charles (Chad) Kooiker, DO, joined the Winona Health medical staff and will care for people of all ages in the Emergency department.

Charles (Chad) Kooiker, DO, joined the Winona Health medical staff and will care for people of all ages in the Emergency department.

Dr. Kooiker (pronounced Koy-Ker) said he chose Winona Health because, “I liked the community feel and more personal connection that comes with being single hospital as opposed to the larger, multi-hospital system. With this being a smaller organization, it seems like there are less hoops to jump through and red tape, allowing decisions to be made and improvements to occur more quickly. I was impressed with the Emergency Department team and the focus on evidence-based medicine. I was surprised to learn that some treatment options are available here that some larger organizations don’t even have yet.”

Another thing that made an impression on Dr. Kooiker when visiting Winona Health is, “The minute you walk in the door, everyone is super pleasant and helpful. I think we’ll really like Winona as a community. I’m excited to see it as the seasons change!”

Dr. Kooiker earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

In his free time, Dr. Kooiker and his wife like trying new restaurants and foods and taking walks with their son and dog. They also enjoy traveling. Growing up in Minnesota, Dr. Kooiker also enjoys ice hockey – both watching and playing.

Learn more, including fun facts, about Dr. Kooiker!