Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is a non-surgical medical specialty concerned with diseases of the internal organs in adults. At BVMA, our internists provide comprehensive primary care to individuals aged 12 and older. They also provide consultations for difficult diagnostic problems. Our internists are skilled in disease prevention and in managing complex disorders of the body. They typically act as personal physicians and develop long-term relationships with their patients. 


BABBruce A. Bouts, R.Ph., M.D., F.A.C.P. received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and a fellowship in Echocardiography at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. Dr. Bouts is a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Ohio, board certified in Internal Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has practiced Internal Medicine at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates since July of 1989. Dr. Bouts' special interests include drugs and natural drug products, health fraud, echocardiography, and electronic medical information systems. 
  

BEBelinda D. Ernst, PA-C received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social Services from Bowling Green State University in 1996 and a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Findlay in 2002. Before joining the BVMA team, Belinda worked as a social worker for Children’s Services in Hancock and Shelby counties. Belinda earned her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008 from the University of Nebraska. Belinda is a member of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) and the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA).She began at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates in November 2002, working under the supervision of Dr. Rick Watson, providing care to Pulmonary Disease patients. In addition to pulmonary care and smoking cessation counseling, Belinda offers comprehensive primary care.



LMKLisa M. Knor, M.D. earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences from Xavier University in Cincinnati and her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at MCO, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Knor began practicing Internal Medicine at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates in August of 1989.
   
   
   








GARGregory A. Ricketts, M.D. earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He continued at OSU, completing a Master's of Science in Biomedical Engineering and his Doctorate of Medicine. After pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Ricketts completed his board certification in Internal Medicine. He practiced at The Wooster Clinic in Wooster, Ohio for nearly five years before beginning his practice with Blanchard Valley Medical Associates in September of 2000.
JCJeremy J. Clark, CNP is a native of Mount Blanchard, Ohio and a graduate of Riverdale High School. Jeremy graduated from Owens Community College with an Associate's Degree in Nursing; from Ohio University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; and then from The Ohio State University with a Master's of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Prior to joining BVMA in August 2018, Jeremy worked in cardiac units in both Findlay and Toledo hospitals for 8 years. After the completion of his CNP, Jeremy worked as an adult hospitalist. Jeremy is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.


  


MRFMark R. Fox, M.D. earned his Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degrees in Organic Chemistry and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Michigan State University. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Fox has practiced Internal Medicine at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates since January of 1997. 
 
 
 
  
  
   
 
 
 
     






AWRAngela Willeke Ray, M.D. is a native of the Findlay area, graduating from Liberty Benton High School. After high school she attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She continued her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Medicine from The Ohio State University. Dr. Ray completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and began her Internal Medicine practice with Blanchard Valley Medical Associates in July of 2003.
   
   
   




AWMandy Williams, PA-C joined BVMA in October of 2010 as a full-time Internal Medicine Physician Assistant. Mandy graduated from Marshall University in May of 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and Adult Fitness. Mandy continued her education at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, obtaining her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. As part of her extensive clinical training, Mandy worked as a Physician Assistant in a variety of settings, including internal medicine, psychiatry, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, and pediatrics. Before joining BVMA, Mandy gained valuable experience during her two years of employment as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Mandy's areas of special interest include promoting wellness, athletic training, and fitness.