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Our professional team

A physician-led team built around medically complex recovery

Lakeview's care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory and rehabilitation therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, case managers, and critical care paramedics — working from one plan of care, on one campus.

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Medical staff

Our professional medical team.

Alfred Habel, MD, Pulmonologist, Executive Medical Director at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Alfred Habel, MD

Pulmonologist, Executive Medical Director

Mustansir Majeed, MD, President of MEC, Director of Clinic Services at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Mustansir Majeed, MD

President of MEC, Director of Clinic Services

Jairo Eraso, MD, Infectious Disease at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Jairo Eraso, MD

Infectious Disease

Cindy Sorenson, PsyD, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Cindy Sorenson, PsyD

Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Patti Wagner, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Patti Wagner, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Stefanie Ruffolo, MD, Hospitalist — Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Stefanie Ruffolo, MD

Hospitalist — Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

O'Rell Williams, MD, Hospitalist, EMS Medical Director at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

O'Rell Williams, MD

Hospitalist, EMS Medical Director

Raaid Museitif, MD, Hospitalist — Interventional Cardiology at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Raaid Museitif, MD

Hospitalist — Interventional Cardiology

William Kraklow, MD, Nephrologist at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

William Kraklow, MD

Nephrologist

Tahir Khan, DPM, Podiatrist at Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Tahir Khan, DPM

Podiatrist

Leadership team

Administrative and clinical leadership.

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Population Health & Clinical Programs Coordinator

Arturo Olazabal, PhD, CIC

262-534-7297 x582

Clinical Director, Mill Pond

Cindy Buchanan, MSN, MHA

608-296-4195

Disciplines

Who cares for our patients every day.

Medical staff

Daily physician rounding for every hospital patient, with specialty consultation available on site or by telemedicine.

  • Medical Director
  • Internal medicine & pulmonology
  • Physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians
  • Psychiatry & neuropsychology consultation
  • Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

Nursing & respiratory

Hospital-level nursing ratios with respiratory therapy in the building around the clock for ventilator and trach weaning.

  • Director of Nursing
  • Registered nurses & LPNs, 24/7
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Certified wound care nurses
  • Infection prevention

Neurobehavioral team

Individualized behavior support plans for acquired brain injury, disorders of consciousness, and complex behavioral presentations.

  • Licensed psychologists
  • Behavior analysts & behavior technicians
  • Neurorehabilitation specialists
  • Licensed professional counselors

Rehabilitation therapy

Three or more hours of daily therapy on the rehabilitation unit, coordinated with nursing and case management from admission.

  • Physical therapists & PT assistants
  • Occupational therapists & OT assistants
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Recreation therapy
  • Therapy Director

Pharmacy, nutrition & case management

On-site pharmacy oversight, medication reconciliation, and a case manager assigned to every patient and family.

  • Director of Pharmacy
  • Registered dietitians
  • Case managers & social workers
  • Discharge planning & family training

Critical care transport & education

One of Wisconsin's first all critical-care-paramedic ground units, plus a healthcare education faculty serving the region.

  • Critical care paramedics
  • EMS Director
  • AHA BLS / ACLS / PALS instructors
  • State of Wisconsin CBRF instructors

How we work together

One plan of care, one accountable team.

Interdisciplinary rounds

Medicine, nursing, therapy, pharmacy, behavioral health, and case management review every patient together each week.

Long tenure

Many of our clinicians have practiced at Lakeview for decades — continuity families feel across a long stay.

Family at the table

Families are invited into care conferences, training, and goal setting from the first week of admission.

Measured outcomes

Our QAPI program tracks weaning, wound healing, functional gains, and discharge destination.

Reach our leadership

Speak with the department you need

Our directors of nursing, pharmacy, admissions, therapy, EMS, case management, quality, and residential services are reachable by phone. Call (262) 534-7297 and we will connect you, or email info@lakeviewsystem.com.

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