Our Providers

Michael Meza, MD

Physician

Dr. Meza has been an Idaho-based physician for over 25 years. After graduating from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Dr. Meza began providing full spectrum family medical care in Orofino, Idaho and to all residents in the region.  In 2012, Dr. Meza and his wife Casey moved to Coeur d’ Alene and began serving the geriatric and rehabilitative patients.  Dr. Meza provides medical care to residents of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and independent living facilities.

He is the medical director for many of the local and regional skilled nursing facilities and works collaboratively with several of the hospitals to insure safe transitions of care.  He has been nominated twice for Idaho Physician of the year.  He enjoys boating, snow skiing and welding.

Alexandra Bellem, MD

Physician

After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Bellem completed her residency from the Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Residency in Coeur d Alene, Idaho.  Following residency Dr. Bellem decided to stay in Coeur d Alene and began providing care to the geriatric and rehabilitative patients in the community.  Dr. Bellem provides medical care to residents of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and independent living facilities.  She is passionate about caring for adults with chronic illness and disabilities, and enjoys being part of a team of providers that provides excellent medical care for the elderly and chronically ill patients in our region. When she is not working, Dr. Bellem enjoys running, backpacking, and skiing.

Jason Schwintek, MD

Physician

Dr. Schwintek was born and raised in North Idaho. He completed medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, completing his internal medicine residency in Spokane, Washington. He has worked in the Northwest for the past 22 years, mostly as a hospitalist.

Dr. Schwintek and his wife Misti have been married for 29 years. They have two amazing children.

In his free time he enjoys reading, getting together with family and doing projects around the house.

Pushapdeep Brar, MD

Physician
Dr Brar is a highly skilled physician who has been living in Spokane, Washington for the past seven years. Originally from Canada, Dr. Brar completed her residency in Internal Medicine at St Agnes hospital, Baltimore.

Dr. Brar is passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients and is an expert in managing complex medical conditions and is committed to helping her patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Her warm and approachable demeanor, combined with her medical expertise, makes her a trusted new member of the MezaCare team.

Outside of work, Dr. Brar enjoys spending time with her two children. She loves taking long walks with them and exploring the outdoors. Dr. Brar is also an avid traveler and enjoys exploring new places with her family. Her love for travel has taken her to many countries around the world, and she enjoys learning about different cultures and trying new foods.

Ali Wheatley

Physician Assistant

Ali graduated from Idaho State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Zoology with an emphasis in Biochemistry. She later graduated in 2014 with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

Soon after graduating, she found her passion for Internal Medicine and Geriatrics working in a family and internal medicine clinic in Mesa, Arizona. She later joined Dr. Meza in 2016 caring for the elderly patients in Post Acute and Long Term Care facilities. She is passionate about providing excellent medical care for the elderly and chronically ill patients in this area.

When she is not working, Ali loves spending time outdoors with her husband and son camping, backpacking, and boating, as well as trail running with her dog.

Nathan Wheatley

Physician Assistant

Nathan graduated from A.T. Still University with his Master of Physician Assistant Studies.  Nathan began providing treatment and care plans for a wide variety of geriatric and internal medicine patients in multiple Post-Acute and Long-Term facilities in our region immediately after graduating.  Nathan has been practicing with Dr. Meza since 2016.

Before becoming a Physician Assistant,  Nathan was a Medic in the Idaho National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2010-2011. After completing his tour, he completed his bachelor’s in nursing at Idaho State University while serving as an EMT and firefighter in Chubbuck, ID.

Nathan also worked as a registered nurse in cardiology cardiac floor in Pocatello, Idaho before starting Physician Assistant school.

When not caring for geriatric and rehab patients, Nathan loves spending time with his family outdoors: hiking, camping, and boating on lake Coeur d’Alene.

Olivia Wika

Physician Assistant

Olivia was raised in the Spokane area after moving here at 3 years old. She later attended Western Washington University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biology. She spent 4 years working as a Nursing Assistant, both at a skilled nursing facility and a hospital. She completed a Physician Assistant program in 2023 at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Olivia is happy to be back home in the Inland Northwest, and she is excited to begin her career by caring for our geriatric population. While she’s not working, Olivia will likely be found hiking, knitting, playing video games, or spending time with her husband and cats.

Lisa Kailey

Nurse Practitioner

Lisa graduated from college with an accounting degree, but when she moved to New England in 2010 she discovered she had a passion for nursing. Beginning college for a second time, Lisa obtained her nursing degree from Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH. Then, while working fulltime on an acute Geriatric Psychiatric Unit as an RN, she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern New Hampshire University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. After obtaining her MSN-FNP, she worked in Skilled Nursing Facilities managing and prescribing psychiatric medications until moving to the Coeur d’Alene area to be closer to her husband’s family. Lisa plans on continuing her education to obtain her DNP in psychology to better serve the geriatric population in the facilities we serve. As a former athlete, she enjoys watching sports with her husband and is excited to be able to spend time boating and kayaking in the area. She has 2 children who are in college and is excited to see what the world has in store for them.

Brittany Johnson

Physician Assistant

Brittany Johnson, PA-C was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Gonzaga University, before moving to Arizona with her husband to pursue her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She attended A.T. Still University and graduated in 2014. After graduation, she spent several years working as a family medicine provider in Arizona before moving back up to the Northwest with her family. She has also worked in pain management, specializing both procedures to reduce pain and medication management. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, crafting and spending time with her family.

Joshua Price

Physician Assistant

Joshua is a 2018 College of Idaho graduate, where he also played collegiate football. He recently graduated in December of 2021 from Baylor College of Medicine with his Master of Physician Assistant Studies. As a born and raised Idahoan, he is happy to be back in Coeur D’Alene to serve the community that raised him. Joshua is enthusiastic about Geriatric medicine and is eager to be joining Dr. Meza’s team caring for post-acute and chronically ill patients.

In his free time, Joshua enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, hunting, fishing, and watching football.

Manuela Orban

Nurse Practitioner

Manuela Orban, DNP-FNP was born in Romania and emigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 14.  She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of California, Riverside and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Loma Linda University.  She worked as a registered nurse on a medical surgical unit, as well as inpatient rehabilitation unit.  She later returned to school and in 2014 obtained her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Washington State University.  Since graduation, she has practiced in both family medicine and long-term care.  She enjoys the role of primary care provider because it allows her to build a lasting professional relationship with her patients and gives her the opportunity to be their primary advocate navigating health care.  She believes that the purpose of life is to live it well, one day at the time, and that a healthy lifestyle is at the very core.  When she is not working, she can be found snuggling with her two babies, going on family walks, cooking, or cleaning the kitchen while planning for the future together with her husband.  She is also a huge hot yoga devotee.

Whitney Whitaker

Nurse Practitioner

Whitney was born and raised in Panama City, Florida and graduated from Troy University’s Nurse Practitioner Program in 2021. She was previously an emergency room nurse for over 10 years and worked in ERs all over the country. She came to the hidden gem of North Idaho and decided to plant roots. She is excited to join the Mezacare team, care for the geriatric population, and to be part of the beautiful community of Sandpoint.

When Whitney is not working she enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, boating, and watching every sunset possible. She also enjoys cooking and tending to her plants.

Sara Bradley

Nurse Practitioner

Sara Bradley is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from San Francisco State University and Master of Science in nursing from Gonzaga University. Her background includes 10 years of nursing experience in critical care and medical aesthetics. Sara and her family moved to North Idaho from California in 2015 after visiting Coeur d Alene and falling in love with the area. In her free time, Sara enjoys hiking, baking, and exploring the Inland Northwest with her husband, Ryan, and their three boys. Sara is excited to join the Meza Care team and provide compassionate care for our geriatric community.

Megan Beaudin

Nurse Practitioner

Megan Beaudin, NP, graduated from Washington State University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2018. Most recently worked at Kootenai Health as a nurse on one of their medical surgical floors. She has recently graduated in December 2022 from Gonzaga University with her Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is excited to join Dr. Meza’s team caring for elderly patients and to assist them in living their life to the fullest. In Megan’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 children, and dogs being outside with her family and baking.