Bruce 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.
Belinda 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.
Lisa 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.
Gregory 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.