Board Members, Committee Chairs, & Group Leadership
Liam T. Yore MD – Board President & Human Resources Committee Chair
Liam Yore, MD, FACEP, FAAEM has been with NSEM since July, 2000. Since then, Dr. Yore was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2003, and transitioned from the position of Finance Manager to Board President in 2006, a position which he currently maintains. Throughout his tenure with NSEM, Dr. Yore has been the leading force in the group’s organizational development and fiscal management. He played a significant role in transforming the group from an owned subsidiary, into an independent, self-owned practice. His participation was instrumental in the financial turnaround plan implemented to increase provider compensation and retention. Dr.Yore also directed NSEM’s recent internal reorganization, which improved partner involvement in NSEM operations and facilitated internal leadership development. Dr.Yore is actively involved with all contract negotiations with partner hospitals and third-party payors.
Dr. Yore attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology. He subsequently earned his Medical Degree at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and went on to complete his Emergency Medicine Residency at John Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yore is a current member of the American College of Emergency Physicians where he serves on the National Reimbursement Committee and is a Legislative Affairs Section Member. He is also a Team Leader for the 911 Legislative Network aligned with the National Emergency Medicine PAC. Dr. Yore is also a member of the Board of Directors with the Providence General Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising funds in support of new and improved technology to enhance medical excellence in heart care, pediatrics, cancer, vascular and emergency medicine.
Dr. Yore is an avid supporter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for children’s cancer research. His other personal interests include Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Karate, piloting single engine planes, and playing the Irish Fiddle. Dr. Yore is married, and has three small children.
Enrique R. Enguidanos MD –Providence Everett Medical Director/Board Member
Enrique Enguidanos, MD has been with NSEM for approximately ten years. During this time, Dr. Enguidanos has served as Board President and most recently serves as the Medical Director and Medical Staff President for Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. In this role, he is instrumental in implementing new processes to improve patient flow and patient care in the ED. In addition, Dr. Enguidanos is an active member of NSEM’s Human Resources/Scheduling Committee, Risk Management Committee, and the Emergency Department Operations Committee.
Dr. Enguidanos was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Puerto Rico. He attended California State Polytechnic University where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agriculture. He then went on to the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine where he received his Medical Degree. Dr. Enguidanos then relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where he completed his Emergency Medicine residency training at Case Western Reserve University – Metro Health Medical Center. Prior to his medical education,he trained as a Firefighter/Paramedic, and worked for the San Bernardino City Fire Department. He was also a Paramedic Instructor at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California.
Dr. Enguidanos enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, Aikido and playing the guitar.
Paul H. Kim, MD –Valley General Hospital Medical Director/Board Member
Paul H. Kim, MD joined NSEM in 2006. During this time Dr. Kim has served on the Emergency Department Quality Review Committee, the Critical Care Committee and the Sepsis Care Committee at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Dr. Kim was recently appointed to the Medical Director position at Valley General Hospital in October 2011.
Dr. Kim was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to the Seattle area in 2006. He attended the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, where he received his BS in Biology and Psychology. He went on to earn his medical degree and subsequently completed his residency at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Dr. Kim trained in several major trauma centers and many community hospitals throughout the Chicago area.
Dr. Kim is dedicated to bringing high quality emergency care to Snohomish County and the Monroe community. Dr. Kim, along with his wife, Shann and two children recently moved to Woodinville. Dr. Kim is very much involved in his children’s’ activities. His son plays soccer, and his daughter competes in gymnastics. His other interests include building furniture, architecture, cooking, and traveling.
Robert Iguchi MD - Board Member/Secretary
Robert Iguchi, MD is another long time partner who has been with NSEM for over 20 years . He is one of our most recent members elected to the Board of Directors, as the Group’s Secretary effective January of 2009.
Dr. Iguchi is no stranger to the Pacific Northwest. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and has lived here for the majority of his life. He attended the University of Washington where he obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree in Microbiology and subsequently earned his medical degree from the same institution. Dr. Iguchi completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. For the past twenty-plus years he has served as the Medical Director for the city of Lake Stevens Fire Department. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Prior to his work experience with NSEM, he was Chief of the Emergency Department at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Denver Colorado.
Dr. Iguchi’s many interests include baseball, tennis, family activities and watching movies. He and his wife of 30 years, have three children.
Antonio Brandt MD - Board Member/Treasurer
Antonio Brandt, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, joined NSEM in 2007, and was elected to the Board of Directors in January, 2009. In addition, Dr. Brandt was recently elected as the Medical Staff Secretary/Treasurer for Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. He has been active in numerous committees with NSEM and with PRMCE with a focus on quality and process improvement. These include assisting with the design of the new Emergency Department for the hospital tower to be built in 2011, participating in the Cardiac Evaluation Unit process improvement committee, serving as an ACLS instructor, chairing the Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction Improvement Committee, and Bylaws Committee.
Dr. Brandt was born in Texas and raised in Texas and Algeciras, Spain. He started college early at the University of North Texas, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Genetics at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine Degree from UT Southwestern College of Medicine in Dallas, Texas, where he served as President of the Medical Student Section of the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Medical Association. He then completed his Residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident. Prior to his medical education, Dr. Brandt served as a volunteer EMT at Texas A & M University.
Prior to his coming to NSEM, Dr. Brandt served as an Emergency Physician and Flight Surgeon for the U. S. Army. He completed the Army Flight Surgeon Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama. From there, he was assigned as a Battalion Flight Surgeon to the 10th Aviation Brigade out of Fort Drum, New York. He was subsequently assigned as the Squadron Flight Surgeon for the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Dr. Brandt is married and when he is not spending time with his family, he enjoys traveling and outdoor recreational activities.
Lindsay Taylor PA-C
Lindsay Taylor, PA-C is the most recent member appointed to our Board of Directors. Lindsay has been with NSEM since 2005. Lindsay serves as the PA Director and is largely responsible for the future growth of our Allied Health providers, being their administrative lead and voice of communication. Prior to her “PA Director” appointment she served as “Vice PA Director” from 2008-2011. In addition, Lindsay is an active member of NSEM’s Human Resources Committee, Finance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Emergency Department Operations Committee. Lindsay is also a member of the AAPA, WAPA, and Volunteers of America.
Lindsay was born and raised in Portland, OR. She received her Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State University where she also played competitive soccer. She then relocated to Connecticut, and attended Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Following graduation, Lindsay worked in the Emergency Department at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut for two years.
Lindsay enjoys golfing, hiking, tennis, and spending time with her 2 year old son.
Samuel J. Finn MD – Litigation Manager
Another long-time colleague of North Sound Emergency Medicine, is Samuel Finn, MD, FACEP. Dr. Finn has been with NSEM for more than 20 years. Although recently retired from clinical practice, Dr. Finn continues his position of “Litigation Manager”. Along with his twenty-four years of emergency medicine experience, Dr. Finn’s expertise in risk management has been key to providing compliance education and improving emergency department processes. Dr. Finn serves on NSEM’s Risk Management Committee and the Emergency Department Operations Committee.
Dr. Finn was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Stanford University where he received his Bachelor's Degree majoring in Human Biology and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine located in Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to practicing Emergency Medicine with NSEM, Dr. Finn has volunteered his time in Kerala, India, performing medical missionary work in that country. Dr. Finn also held the Emergency Department Chairman position for Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett between 1996-98, and 2006-2007. He currently serves as chairperson of the hospital’s Medical Staff Quality Review Committee. Dr. Finn is also Medical Advisor to Snohomish County EMS. When not spending time with his wife and two children, Sam enjoys numerous outdoor recreational activities and fiction writing.
J. Michael Roseberry MD – Finance Committee Chair Michael Roseberry, MD has been with NSEM for eight years. He was appointed Chairperson for the Finance Committee in 2006.
Dr. Roseberry earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of California, San Diego located in La Jolla, California. He then relocated to Valhalla, New York where he received his Medical Degree from the New York Medical College where he received clinical honors in Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Honors in Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Trauma Surgery. Dr. Roseberry also earned the Cor E Manus Distinguished Service Award while at New York Medical College. Dr. Roseberry went onto complete his Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served on the Residency Interview and the Emergency Medicine Residency Educational Services Committees.
Prior to joining NSEM, Dr. Roseberry worked with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as a Physician with Flight for Life, an air medical transport program based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he received the Silver Wings Award in 2000, and was the recipient of the FFL Scene Call of the Year Award in 2001.
In July of 2007 he received the Providence Regional Medical Center’s Amazing Service Award.
Dr. Roseberry takes a special interest in baseball and SCUBA Diving.
Sarah M. Hansen MD – Risk Management Committee Chair & Compliance Manager
Sarah Hansen, MD has worked with NSEM since 2005. She is the Group’s Risk Manager and chairperson for the Risk Management Committee, and has recently been appointed Compliance Officer. Despite the relatively short tenure in these positions, Dr. Hansen has made a significant impact on the Group’s operations. Dr. Hansen is also a member of the Emergency Department Operations Committee and sits on the Providence Regional Medical Center's Credentials Committee.
Dr. Hansen was born and raised in the Midwest and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Hansen went onto earn a Medical Degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois where she also performed an Internship in Internal Medicine at Rush Medical Center. Later she went on to complete her Emergency Medicine Residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
While attending college and completing her residency, Dr. Hansen held many leadership roles including servings as President of the Student Division of Alpha Omega Alpha where she currently maintains membership. Dr. Hansen also served as Chairperson for the Charity and Welfare Committee Student Senate, and served on the Student Senate Financial Advisory Board and was a member of the Student Senate and the St. Basil’s Steering Committee. Dr. Hansen was also awarded the Dean’s Fellowship, and was honored as a Presidential Scholar and Alpha Lambda Delta.
While in Illinois, Dr. Hansen volunteered her time at the Pilsen Homeless Clinic and the Community Health Clinic and founded the Health Education Program at Deborah’s Place, an organization which provides emergency, interim housing, and various supportive programs for homeless women in Chicago.
Dr. Hansen is married with two children, and when not spending time with her family, enjoys fitness activities.
Todd M. Denkinger MD - ED Operations Committee Chair
Dr. Todd Denkinger is a relatively new member of the Group having been with NSEM since December of 2006. Throughout this brief time-period, Dr. Denkinger’s eager participation on each of the Group’s operational committees has been much appreciated. Dr. Denkinger also served as NSEM’s Physician Assistant Liaison to facilitate communication between the MDs and PAs and participate in educational/training activities with the PA's.
Dr. Denkinger was born in Iowa, and raised in Southeast Alaska. Dr. Denkinger holds a Bachelors of Science Degree majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Medical Degree from the University of Washington,. Dr. Denkinger then relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia to complete his Emergency Medicine residency training at the University of Virginia.
After residency, Dr. Denkinger worked out of Orangeburg, South Carolina as an “Assistant Medical Director” for seven years, and “Medical Director” for six years at the Orangeburg County EMS.
Dr. Denkinger’s many interests include running, biking, camping, and golf. He and his wife have two children.
Patrick B. Barry MBA - Executive Director
Patrick Barry joined NSEM as the Executive Director in March of 2007. He brings with him over 14 years of medical management experience. During his short tenure, Patrick has made great strides in assisting the Leadership Team in NSEM’s organizational development, developed many policies and procedures, and is busy developing the framework to help NSEM move forward. Patrick’s main focus is to ensure the myriad of administrative functions are completed accurately and timely to allow the providers to focus on practicing medicine for our patients.
Prior to joining NSEM, Patrick served as the Associate Director for Operations with the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California for 7 years. In this position, he directed operations of the Emergency Department, the only Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center in Orange County. There he developed the tools and methodology to monitor clinical service productivity and profitability, including benchmarking against other academic groups throughout the country. He also was key in developing short-term and long-term strategic plans for the Department, and created financial systems and statements to track, analyze and audit departmental billing, revenue and expenses.
Patrick was born in the Bronx, New York and was raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Patrick received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and shortly thereafter went onto earn his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
Patrick’s primary interests include golf, woodworking and outdoor recreation along with spending time with his son.
