Southeastern Indiana Gastroenterolgy, L.L.C.

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Steven D. Pletcher, MD


Steven D. Pletcher, MD

Dr. Pletcher grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, where he attended Central High School. After earning an undergraduate degree at Goshen College, he attended Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and Internal Medicine training at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He moved to Columbus after finishing his subspecialty training in Gastroenterology at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Dr. Pletcher and his wife, Gina, have two daughters, Christina and Caitlyn. The Pletchers are active members of the Community Church of Columbus. Dr. Pletcher enjoys music and plays classical guitar. He speaks Spanish and has participated in medical mission trips, including a trip to Mexico with a group of other Columbus physicians and nurses.

He joined Columbus Internal Medicine in July 1990. In January 2003, he entered private practice as Southeastern Indiana Gastroenterology. He was Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1987and Gastroenterology in 1993. His special medical interests and training include Liver and Gallbladder Disease. He treats both adults and children with gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases.

Certifications

Specializing in Liver and Intestinal Disease

Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1987

Board Certified in Gastroenterology in 1993


Lora Fathauer, MSN, NP-C


Lora Fathauer, MSN, NP-C

Mrs. Fathauer received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Indiana State University in 1989 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing form Indiana State University in 1991. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, from Indiana University in 1996 and her Post Master's Certificate, Family Nurse Practioner, from Indiana University in 1997.

Mrs. Fathauer and her husband, Brett, have four children. The Fathauers are members of the Community Church of Columbus, where Mrs. Fathauer is a member of the worship ministry team.

She joined Southeastern Indiana Gastroenterology in January 2003. She is a certified Nurse Practitioner and treats both adults and children with gastrointestinal diseases.

Certifications

ANCC Certified Specialist Adult Nurse Practitioner

AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitionaer

NP & RN license in Indiana, CSR, DEA, UPIN and Medicare/Medicaid numbers