About Us

The Avera Center for Medical Nutrition staff includes:

• Robert Wenger, MD - Program Physician 
• Susan Weaver, RN, MSN, CNP - Nurse Practioner
• Julie Kittelsrud, RN, MSN, CNP - Nurse Practioner
• Vikki Petersen, RN - Registered Nurse
• Mary Hurd, RN - Registered Nurse
• Mary Ellen Smith, MS, NCC, LPC - Behavioral Health Counselor
• Melissa McInerney, RD, LN - Registered Dietician
• Julie Fieldsend, RN - Exercise Specialist, Registered Nurse
• Ryan Hansen, BS - Program Director
• Jayden Portice, BS - Program Coordinator