Northwest Specialty Hospital
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

1593 E. Polston Avenue   ·   Post Falls, ID 83854   ·   ph: (208) 262-2300   ·   fax: (208) 262-2390



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General practice at Northwest Specialty hospital includes gynecology, pediatrics, dental surgery; ear, nose and throat procedures and other surgeries.   

Gynecology

Gynecology at NWSH includes diagnostic and surgical procedures for the treatment of disease and malfunction of the female reproductive system.

Pediatrics

Pediatric Surgeries include Ear, Nose and Throat procedures as well as dental surgery and general care.


Meet Our Staff

Dr. Christopher Billingslea Dr. Morgan Ford
Dr. Mark Borsheim Dr. Charles Gates
Dr. Paul Brillhart Dr. Kirk Hjeltness
Dr. Brad Brososkey Dr. Terry Riske
Dr. Randil Clark Dr. David Souvenir
Dr. Edward Ellison


Christopher Billingslea M.D.
Family Practice

Dr. Chris Billingslea is a family practitioner, with expertise in general health care for every age and stage of life. He joined the team of specialists at Northwest Specialty Hospital in 2004 to be close to the medical needs of the Post Falls community, where he lives with his own family.

Dr. Billingslea is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine Pacific and completed his residency at the De Witt Army Community Hospital. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Contact Dr. Christopher Billingslea at:

1220 E. Polston Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1577
fax: (208) 773-8585

Visit Dr. Billingslea's website: http://www.nifp.com

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Mark Borsheim M.D.
Family Practice

Dr. Borsheim graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1986 and is board certified in family practice in both the United States and Canada. Dr. Borsheim's philosophy is to treat every patient as though he or she is a member of his own family. He is married with 2 children.

Hayden Lake Family Physicians was founded in 1993 by Dr. Borsheim and Dr. Riske. HLFP has four physicians and a nurse practitioner to serve you.

Contact Dr. Mark Borsheim at:

8181 Cornerstone Dr.
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
ph: (208) 772-0785
fax: (208) 762-2704


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Paul Brillhart M.D.
Family Practice

Board certified in family practice, Dr. Brillhart believes that his specialty (Family Practice) provides the best opportunity for comprehensive health care and long-term care of patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Medical Association, the Idaho Medical Association and ACAM - American College for Advancement in Medicine.

Born in Los Angeles, he graduated from the Oral Roberts School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC-Irvine, CA. After residency, Dr. Brillhart did missionary work in Guatemala for 3 years and Mexico, as well as Africa. Prior to Family Health Care of Post Falls, he spent 12 years in practice in Escondido, CA.

He now resides in Post Falls with his wife and son. He speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys running, surfing, photography, skiing and the outdoors. He has a heart for missions.

Contact Dr. Paul Brillhart at:

1110 Polston Avenue Ste 1
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1311
fax: (208) 773-1644

Visit Dr. Brillhart's website: http://drpaulbrillhart.com

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Brad Brososkey M.D.
Family Practice

Contact Dr. Brad Brososkey at:

8181 Cornerstone Dr.
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
ph: (208) 772-0785
fax: (208) 762-2704


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Randil L. Clark M.D.
North Idaho Urology

NIU provides a full range of urologic services. Their physicians are all board certified by the American Board of Urology. Their main office is in Coeur d' Alene with satellite offices in Sandpoint, Kellogg and St. Maries, Idaho.

Contact Dr. Randil Clark at:

2177 Ironwood Center Dr.
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
ph: (208) 667-0621
fax: (208) 664-1709


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Edward D. Ellison M.D.
North Idaho Urology

NIU provides a full range of urologic services. Their physicians are all board certified by the American Board of Urology. Their main office is in Coeur d' Alene with satellite offices in Sandpoint, Kellogg and St. Maries, Idaho.

Contact Dr. Edward Ellison at:

2177 Ironwood Center Dr.
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
ph: (208) 667-0621
fax: (208) 664-1709


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Morgan Ford M.D.
Family Medicine

Contact Dr. Morgan Ford at:

1220E. Polston Ave.
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 773-1577
fax: (208) 773-8585


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Charles L. Gates M.D.
North Idaho Urology

NIU provides a full range of urologic services. Their physicians are all board certified by the American Board of Urology. Their main office is in Coeur d' Alene with satellite offices in Sandpoint, Kellogg and St. Maries, Idaho.

Contact Dr. Charles Gates at:

2177 Ironwood Center Dr.
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
ph: (208) 667-0621
fax: (208) 664-1709


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Kirk Hjeltness M.D.
North Idaho Medical Care Center

Dr. Kirk Hjeltness is North Idaho Medical Care Center's Chief Executive Officer, a NIMCC PLLC member owner and both an Immediate Care and Worker Care physician. He has been with NIMCC for 16 years. Eight of those he served as Medical Director prior to becoming CEO in 1991. Dr. Hjeltness is a general practitioner, specializing in occupation medicine.

Dr. Hjeltness received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Minnesota and his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He performed is residency at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. He went on to practice emergency medicine for three years at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Hjeltness has also served as Medical Director of Ultrafit.

Contact Dr. Kirk Hjeltness at:

North Idaho Medical Care Center
750 Syringa Suite 100
Post Falls, ID 83854
ph: (208) 777-9110
fax: (208) 773-0717

Visit Dr. Hjeltness's website: http://www.nimcc.com

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Terry Riske M.D.
Family Practice

Dr. Riske graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1986 and is board certified in family practice in both the United States and Canada. He is married with 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Dr. Riske approaches each patient as a whole being with physical, emotional and spiritual needs. He also believes that each patient has a responsibility to actively participate in his or her wellness.

Hayden Lake Family Physicians was founded in 1993 by Dr. Riske and Dr. Borsheim. HLFP has four physicians and a nurse practitioner to serve you.

Contact Dr. Terry Riske at:

8181 Cornerstone Dr.
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
ph: (208) 772-0785
fax: (208) 762-2704


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David Souvenir M.D.
Infectious Diseases

Dr. Souvenir graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) in 1993. He completed residency in 1996 from Internal Medicine Spokane. He also completed Infectious Disease Fellowship in 1998 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Dr. Souvenir is board certified in both internal medicine and infectious diseases.

Dr. Souvenir requires a referral from a physician, hospital or urgent care center for each patient. He also requires medical records be sent before the patient's appointment. Dr. Souvenir is not a primary care provider. He cares for patients with many different kinds of infections: pneumonia, endocarditis, skin, bone, joint infections, hepatitis, HIV.

Contact Dr. David Souvenir at:

2201 N. Government Way, Bldg. D
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
ph: (208) 765-9092
fax: (208) 765-9093





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