Mercy News Room
July 3, 2008
Mercy Names Senior Vice President of Physician Integration
MASON CITY - Paul Manternach, M.D. has been named Senior Vice President of Physician Integration for Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. The position was vacated by the January retirement of Ron Larsen, M.D. Dr. Manternach will begin his duties on August 11.
Dr. Manternach began his professional career at Mercy – North Iowa in 1993 as a resident of Mercy Family Medicine Residency, where he was named chief resident during his third and final year. After graduating from the residency program, he became a staff physician in Mercy – North Iowa’s Emergency and Trauma Center and in 2002 was named Medical Director of the Center. Dr. Manternach left Mercy – North Iowa in 2003 to practice medicine in Dubuque.
“I look forward to Dr. Manternach’s homecoming. His skill set and knowledge of the real-life issues facing physicians and providers, his awareness of the health care environment; and his understanding of Mercy – North Iowa and Mercy Health Network – North Iowa will be assets for our organization,” said Jim FitzPatrick, President/CEO, Mercy – North Iowa.
Dr. Manternach graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1989. In 1993, he received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Memberships include the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Association of Physician Specialists.
Dr. Manternach, his wife Jill, and their children, Olivia, 10; Michael, 7; Thomas, 5; and Marie, 3, will be relocating to the Mason City/Clear Lake area.