FAMILY MEDICAL CARE
Description of types of providers
Our medical provider team displays a variety of educational backgrounds and professional experiences. To help you understand some of the terms and titles, we have compiled the following descriptions:
Our medical provider team displays a variety of educational backgrounds and professional experiences. To help you understand some of the terms and titles, we have compiled the following descriptions:
M.D. and D.O.
There are two types of physicians in the United States. One has an M.D. (doctor of medicine) degree, and the other has a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine) degree. Both physicians have premedical training, an undergraduate college degree, four years of training in a medical school and a year’s internship in a hospital. If he or she chooses to enter a medical specialty, he or she enters a two to six year residency program.
There are two types of physicians in the United States. One has an M.D. (doctor of medicine) degree, and the other has a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine) degree. Both physicians have premedical training, an undergraduate college degree, four years of training in a medical school and a year’s internship in a hospital. If he or she chooses to enter a medical specialty, he or she enters a two to six year residency program.
The D.O. believes that a disturbance in the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones and joints) causes changes in other systems of the body. As part of their diagnosis and treatment, osteopathic physicians use osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) as well as other traditional forms of treatment to care for their patients.
P.A. —– Physician Assistant
A Physician Assistant (P.A.) is a health care professional who has an advanced degree. Physician assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, physician assistants conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, and counsel on preventive health care. Within the physician- P.A. relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
F.N.P. —– Family Nurse Practitioner
A Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.) has an advanced degree in nursing. Family nurse practitioners meet the health care needs of the family by providing health assessments, direct care, and guidance, teaching, or counseling as appropriate, particularly around family self-care. They are dedicated to primary health care. They treat all age groups and the array of medical conditions that patients have. Family Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with physicians.
F.N.P. —– Family Nurse Practitioner
A Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.) has an advanced degree in nursing. Family nurse practitioners meet the health care needs of the family by providing health assessments, direct care, and guidance, teaching, or counseling as appropriate, particularly around family self-care. They are dedicated to primary health care. They treat all age groups and the array of medical conditions that patients have. Family Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with physicians.
Medical Provider Profiles
Jeff Ray, D.O.
Medical Director
Medical Director
Dr. Ray began his full time practice at SVHC during the summer of 1998.
He completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of Maine in Orono in 1975, and received his Doctor of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1983. He operated a private chiropractic practice in Portland for 10 years and then attended the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, where he received a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Ray completed his internship at the University of Massachusetts and his residency at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency in Augusta. Dr. Ray’s responsibilities at SVHC include direct patient care, and, in his position as Medical Director, clinical management and supervision of the medical provider team. He is also a member of the Health Center’s Leadership Team.
He completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of Maine in Orono in 1975, and received his Doctor of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1983. He operated a private chiropractic practice in Portland for 10 years and then attended the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, where he received a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine in 1995.Dr. Ray completed his internship at the University of Massachusetts and his residency at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency in Augusta. Dr. Ray’s responsibilities at SVHC include direct patient care, and, in his position as Medical Director, clinical management and supervision of the medical provider team. He is also a member of the Health Center’s Leadership Team.
Daniel W. Bates, D.O.
Pediatric Psychiatrist
Dr. Bates has joined our staff one day a week to provide psychiatry services to children and adolescents. He trained to become a physician at University of New England in Biddeford, Maine and did his psychiatry residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Before medical school, he worked as a lobsterman, carpenter and woodcutter, and then trained to be a paramedic and nurse.
When he is not with patients, Dr. Bates enjoys raising animals of all sorts, playing music with his friends and working on his house and barn with his wife and children.
Pediatric Psychiatrist
Dr. Bates has joined our staff one day a week to provide psychiatry services to children and adolescents. He trained to become a physician at University of New England in Biddeford, Maine and did his psychiatry residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Before medical school, he worked as a lobsterman, carpenter and woodcutter, and then trained to be a paramedic and nurse.
When he is not with patients, Dr. Bates enjoys raising animals of all sorts, playing music with his friends and working on his house and barn with his wife and children.
Kate Delewski, P.A.
Physician Assistant
Kathleen (Kate) Delewski is a Physician Assistant who completed her Master’s Degree at the University of New England in 2006. Prior to joining our health care team she worked at a community health center in Sanford, Maine. Kate has a BS in psychology and worked as a mental health therapist at a day hospital in Pennsylvania prior to completing her master’s studies. She also works as a volunteer ski instructor for the White Mountain Adaptive Ski School in Lincoln, NH. Kate’s medical interests include women’s health, child and adolescent medicine and cardiology. Her personal interests include skiing, hiking, kayaking, traveling and spending time with her husband Ben and daughters Chloe and Mackenzie.
Physician Assistant
Kathleen (Kate) Delewski is a Physician Assistant who completed her Master’s Degree at the University of New England in 2006. Prior to joining our health care team she worked at a community health center in Sanford, Maine. Kate has a BS in psychology and worked as a mental health therapist at a day hospital in Pennsylvania prior to completing her master’s studies. She also works as a volunteer ski instructor for the White Mountain Adaptive Ski School in Lincoln, NH. Kate’s medical interests include women’s health, child and adolescent medicine and cardiology. Her personal interests include skiing, hiking, kayaking, traveling and spending time with her husband Ben and daughters Chloe and Mackenzie.
Gale Johnsen, Ph.D., M.S.N.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gale Johnsen is a family nurse practitioner who rejoined the SVHC team in 2008. She rec
eived undergraduate degrees in nursing and sociology from the University of Southern Maine, master and doctoral degrees from Boston College, and a postgraduate certificate in family practice from Simmons College. In addition to many years working as a family nurse practitioner in primary care, Gale has taught at the graduate level. Her clinical interests include women’s health, geriatrics, and mental health.
Gale believes in being an active part of her community and is also a passionate fiddler, playing at many local events. She lives with her husband David on a small farm, where she enjoys her horse, dog, cats, and chickens.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gale Johnsen is a family nurse practitioner who rejoined the SVHC team in 2008. She rec
eived undergraduate degrees in nursing and sociology from the University of Southern Maine, master and doctoral degrees from Boston College, and a postgraduate certificate in family practice from Simmons College. In addition to many years working as a family nurse practitioner in primary care, Gale has taught at the graduate level. Her clinical interests include women’s health, geriatrics, and mental health. Gale believes in being an active part of her community and is also a passionate fiddler, playing at many local events. She lives with her husband David on a small farm, where she enjoys her horse, dog, cats, and chickens.
Sachiko Kaizuka, M.D.
Staff Physician
Staff Physician
Dr. Kaizuka joined our medical provider team in September 2011. She completed her Family Practice Residency in New York at the University of Rochester where she was Chief Resident. She is originally from Japan. She graduated from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed internal medicine and family medicine residency training before moving to the United States. Dr. Kaizuka's interests include integrated healthcare and mind-body connection. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her husband and her daughter.
Margaret Scrimger, M.S.N., R.N.C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Margaret, a Nurse Practitioner, joined SVHC in September 2012. Originally from Michigan, she completed her 
bachelor’s degree in nursing at Saginaw Valley State University and her master’s degree at Michigan State University. She is certified as a Nurse Practitioner in both family and gerontology and continues to have special interest in the elderly. Margaret has lived and worked in Michigan’s rural upper peninsula (yes, she’s a yooper), a Community Health Center in South Central Alaska and a remote Eskimo fishing village on the Yukon River in Southwestern “bush” Alaska.
Margaret likes exploring new places, learning new cultures and appreciating the best of her surroundings. In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, walking and playing with her dog Ginger as well as cross-country skiing and some kayaking.
Amy Richardson, B.A.
Care Manager
The Care Manager role is the next step in our Integrated Primary Care program which supports the health connection between the mind and the body. As a member of the medical team, the Care Manager consults with patients and the providers to help the patients live the healthiest life possible. Amy joined SVHC in June 2009 as the Care Manager. She received her B.A. in Psychology in 2002 from Southern New Hampshire University and has worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. When not working, Amy enjoys the company of her husband, taking care of their farm, gardening, and making jewelry to sell at local craft fairs.
Care Manager
The Care Manager role is the next step in our Integrated Primary Care program which supports the health connection between the mind and the body. As a member of the medical team, the Care Manager consults with patients and the providers to help the patients live the healthiest life possible. Amy joined SVHC in June 2009 as the Care Manager. She received her B.A. in Psychology in 2002 from Southern New Hampshire University and has worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. When not working, Amy enjoys the company of her husband, taking care of their farm, gardening, and making jewelry to sell at local craft fairs.