Beacon Medical Professionals

Brother Andre Hospital, Narobi Kenay & Beacon Collaboration
2026-02-19 | On Demand
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Brother Andre Hospital, Narobi Kenay & Beacon Collaboration
Presented By: Moses Wamwatila, MD – Brother Andre Hospital in Kenya, Africa

Heart Failure and The Metrics That Matter
2026-02-25 | On Demand
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Heart Failure and The Metrics That Matter
Presented By: Scott Hurley, MD
Cardiology, Beacon Medical Group
Scott Hurley, MD is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology at Beacon Health System. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, completed his internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services, and finished a cardiology fellowship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Dr. Hurley is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds additional certifications in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. His clinical interests focus on comprehensive cardiovascular care and advanced cardiac imaging.

Basics of Cleft Lip and Palate
2026-03-04 | Patel Auditorium at Elkhart General Hospital, 600 East Boulevard, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Basics of Cleft Lip and Palate
Presented By: Katelyn Makar, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Surgery, IU School of Medicine
Dr. Katelyn Makar has an expertise in caring for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions. She performs cleft lip and cleft palate repairs, as well as lip and nasal revisions for cleft lip patients as they grow and develop. She also partners with pediatric neurosurgery to evaluate and treat infants with craniosynostosis. Given her broad plastic surgery training, she is also qualified to care for patients with breast anomalies, such as macromastia, tuberous breast deformity, and Poland syndrome. She also provides surgical options for males with overdevelopment of breast tissue, often referred to as gynecomastia.
Regarding skin conditions, she treats vascular anomalies, nevi, and cysts, especially in the head and neck region. She is also trained in cosmetic ear procedures for prominent ear (otoplasty), as well as ear reconstruction for patients with microtia.
Dr. Katelyn Makar earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2013 and completed her plastic surgery training at the University of Michigan in 2021. She completed a two-year research fellowship between 2017-2019, while also earning a Master of Science in healthcare research. She remained at the University of Michigan to complete her craniofacial fellowship from 2021-2022. She has been appointed assistant professor of surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and is a critical member of the cleft and craniofacial team at Riley Children’s Health.

Not Just for Academia: How Robotic Surgery Is Reshaping Regional Care
2026-03-11 | Auditorium at Memorial Hospital, 615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
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Not Just for Academia: How Robotic Surgery Is Reshaping Regional Care
Presented By: Daniel Srikureja, MD, FACS
Minimally Invasive Surgery | Trauma Surgery
Medical Director of Robotic Surgery MHSB
Daniel Srikureja is a minimally invasive surgeon specializing in foregut and antireflux surgery and hernia repair. Despite his primary practice and passion as a robotic surgeon specializing in highly complex General Surgical care, he maintains full participation as a trauma surgeon in an underserved catchment area in Northern Indiana. Flexibility, teamwork, and ingenuity are strengths. He is excited to be involved in the efforts of the Alliance to perform outreach efforts across the globe.

Overcoming The Agonies of GLP1 Agonists
2026-03-18 | Patel Auditorium at Elkhart General Hospital, 600 East Boulevard, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
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Overcoming The Agonies of GLP1 Agonists
Presented By: Michael Campbell, PharmD, BCACP
Mayo Clinic

Concussion: An Update
2026-03-25 | Auditorium at Memorial Hospital, 615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
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Concussion: An Update
Presented By: Cody Ward, MD – Beacon Bone and Joint Specialists
Linda Mansfield, MD, CAQSM – Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Memorial Family Medical Residency
Cody L. Ward, MD, doesn’t recall a particular moment that led him to a career in the medical field. “My mother’s work as a nurse, as well as my personal experiences as an athlete with athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians were also strong influences on me,” he says. “I knew medicine was the right career path for me by the end of my first year of college.”
College for him included Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned a BS in Physiology. From there he graduated from the Rural Medical Education Program at University of Illinois College of Medicine (Rockford Campus). Post graduate work was at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program and South Bend-Notre Dame Sports Medicine Fellowship.
His primary role as a sports medicine physician is to diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Ward works with patients to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for their individual needs, which can include home exercises, formal physical therapy, and ultrasound guided injections. “My goal is to return you to the activities that you enjoy, safely and quickly,” he says. “I also believe that one of the most important aspects of my role in their healthcare is that they understand their diagnosis and treatment plan,” he says of his patients.
In addition to providing Sports Medicine Primary Care at Beacon locations in South Bend, Dr. Ward serves as the Team Physician at LaVille High School.

Dr. Mansfield received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and her medical degree from The Ohio State University. She completed her residency in family medicine at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program and her fellowship in sports medicine with the South Bend Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Dr. Mansfield covers numerous local high schools and collegiate sports teams. She also has a special interest in concussion management.
Dr. Mansfield enjoys waterskiing and running, but most of all enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.
