
Our Providers
Shasta Cascade Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) comprising three health centers in south Siskiyou County. We are a comprehensive primary healthcare practice dedicated to building a healthy community and improving the individual health, well-being, and quality of life for everyone. Our clinics offer a wide variety of services, including Chiropractic, Dental, Podiatry, Behavioral Health as well as routine physical exams, school physicals and DMV physicals. If you are looking to join our clinics and have questions regarding our services or providers, we would be more than happy to help you with your decision-making process. We welcome you and look forward to serving your healthcare needs.

Grady Fort, MD
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Family Practice
Dr. Fort graduated from UC San Francisco in 1972 and finished his training in 1975. Although originally trained in pediatrics, he now sees a full range of patients (children of all ages), and has four older children.... [More]

Alan Cooper, DC
Now Accepting New Patients
Chiropractor / Hypnotherapist
Dr. Cooper is a licensed Chiropractor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, and can be seen for both chiropractic and hypnotherapy sessions. He received his medical training at... [More]

Susan Berliner, DNP
Now Accepting New Patients
Family Nurse Practitioner
Susan obtained her Doctorate in Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of San Francisco. She grew up in North Redding and spent her childhood summers in the McCloud area with her family. Married with two grown children and three Grandchildren, Susan is happy to join the team at SCHC as a full-time Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, returning to Siskiyou County. [More]

Dr. Timothy Wahle, DDS
Dentistry Practitioner
Dr. Timothy Wahle, DDS has been providing thoughtful, community-focused dental care for more than 25 years. After earning his dental degree from Creighton University, he returned to his hometown of Napa, California, to continue his family’s legacy through a private practice that served patients across generations. [More]

Jennifer Dornbush, FNP
Now Accepting New Patients
Family Practice
With over two decades of experience in healthcare and a rich background that spans from military medicine to rural telehealth, Jennifer brings a rare depth of knowledge and versatility to every patient encounter. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2015, Jennifer offers thoughtful, comprehensive care with a calm, confident presence that puts patients at ease. [More]

Julia Jones, L.AC
Family Practice
Julia Jones, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, MTOM, is a licensed acupuncturist with over 18 years of experience and a recent transplant to Siskiyou County from Southern California. She holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and is nationally certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine. [More]
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Jeff Ridge, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jeff is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and recent Siskiyou County transplant from Denton, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Texas Tech University in 2013 and Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Tyler in 2018… [More]

Jade Sekeres, DNP
Now Accepting New Patients
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Jade is our very first, fully remote provider. She lives full time in sunny San Diego, but specifically chose our clinics to come and be of service. She is absolutely phenomenal for our patients whether they are at home or in the clinic, we're so grateful that modern technology has allowed us to find and hire someone of Jade's caliber. We're sure you'll love her as much as we do!

Laura Baltayan, FNP
Now Accepting New Patients
Family Nurse Practitioner
Laura Baltayan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. With a clinical foundation rooted in oncology nursing and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, Laura brings both deep compassion and sharp clinical acumen to every patient she serves.[More]

Joyce Tatelman, MD
Family Practice
My name is Joyce Tatelman and I am very happy to have joined the team at Shasta Cascade Health Centers in the summer of 2022. My time is currently divided between Shasta Cascade and my Family Practice in the Bay Area. [More]

Sara Wubben, MSW, LCSW
Now Accepting New Patients
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sara earned a Master's in Foreign Languages, Literature, and Culture from Colorado State University at Fort Collins in 1993. She earned a Master's in Social Work from California State University at Chico in 2008. [More]

Richard Nielsen, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Nielsen received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. He earned a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Samuel Merritt University in 1977. Dr. Nielsen lives in Susanville and travels to McCloud twice a month to see Siskiyou County patients. [More]
“We are committed to the mission of Shasta Cascade Health Centers,
which is to offer quality health care services to our communities
in an environment that is friendly, compassionate and caring.”
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Shasta Cascade Health Centers receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. Shasta Cascade Health Centers is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.
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Medical insurance is not required to receive services at our Clinics.